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OTHELLO BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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Seeking:This production is interested in having a diverse cast and actors of color and Latinx descent are encouraged to audition. Cast Breakdown: OTHELLO, Navy Commander, a person of color IAGO, Othello’s top aide, could be of any gender or ethnicity. DESDEMONA, Othello’s wife, daughter of Brabantio, white EMILIA, Iago’s wife, could be of any gender or ethnicity. BRABANTIO, Big Senator, parent to Desdemona, could be male or female CASSIO, Othello’s lieutenant, handsome young white guy BIANCO. Cassio’s mistress RODERIGO, former love-struck boyfriend of Desdemona. THE DUKE, important politician – any gender or ethnicity FIRST SENATOR SECOND SENATOR LODOVICO, Desdemona’s cousin MONTANO, Othello’s predecessor GRATIANO, Brabantio’s brother ALSO: Sailors, messengers, officers, gentlemen, attendants, musicians…
WALNUT STREET THEATRE CO 2023-24 SEASON
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Seeking:Equity actors for principal roles in Walnut Street Theatre Co's 2023-24 Season. ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION ELVIS – Male-Identifying 20’s Caucasian. The King of Rock and Roll. A good-looking leading man who should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an "impersonator". Great rock voice. YOUNG ELVIS – Male-Identifying, 10-12, Caucasian boy. Strong and confident singer. GLADYS PRESLEY – Female-Identifying 30s-40s Caucasian. Elvis’ mother and closest person in his life. Strong. Southern woman. Overly-doting on Elvis but doesn’t put up with any BS. Sings. SAM PHILLIPS – Male-Identifying 30’s. Elvis’ first producer. Outspoken, tough but sensitive southern man. Had a true ear and passion for authentic music, especially “Rockabilly.” Can sing and also double as other roles, including Elvis’ father Vernon. COL. TOM PARKER – Male-Identifying 45+.Elvis’ unscrupulous manager. Driven purely by profit. Cigar-smoking, a big presence, former carnival barker and con-artist. BILL BLACK – Male-Identifying 20’s. Elvis’ first bass player. A goofball who can sing and also double as other roles in the company. SCOTTY MOORE - Male-Identifying 20’s. Elvis’ lead guitarist. A comic who can sing and also double as other roles in the company. ENSEMBLE - All ages, ethnicities, gender-identities, body types, and voice parts to make up a chorus of character in Elvis’ real life including Precilla, Rosetta Tharpe, Dewey Philips, Jackie Brenston, Roy Brown, and his fans. All sing and dance well. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BELLE - 20s-female-identifying, any ethnicity. A vibrant, caring, intelligent girl who wants more out of life than an ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving, independent and eager to experience life. Contemporary soprano with a strong and clear mix/belt to an F. BEAST – Late 20s-35 Male-identifying, physically imposing, any ethnicity. A prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. Hot tempered, volatile, and hopeless, but has a warm, loving heart buried beneath his gruff exterior. Very strong baritone voice with commanding speaking voice and presence. GASTON- 25-30s-male-identifying, any ethnicity. The egotistical, overly-macho, villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative and has an imposing physique. Baritone voice. LEFOU- Late 20s-male-identifying, any ethnicity. Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not described as the brightest person. Physical humor/prat falls a plus as the role is for a strong mover singer. LUMIERE - Male-identifying, 30s, any ethnicity. A suave, French, and very debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant to the Beast. Comedic baritone to a F#. MAURICE- Male-Identifying 45+, any ethnicity. Belle’s loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world. MRS. POTTS – Female-Identifying 30s-50, any ethnicity. A warm-hearted, maternal, enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring and playful. Warm mezzo-soprano voice. COGSWORTH- Male-Identifying 40s+ character singer. A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household. He is strict and punctual, but also hard-working and thorough. BABETTE- Female-Identifying 20s-30s. A saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. She is the playful and seductive singing French maid. MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE- Female-Identifying 40s. A former opera diva-turned enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality and sings legit operatic soprano. ENSEMBLE – All ages, gender-identities, ethnicities, body types, and voice parts to make up a chorus of townspeople and enchanted ensemble. All have strong voices and dance for featured parts in the ensemble, such as Silly Girls, Monsieur D’Arque, and Dancing Wolves. CHIP - Boy, any ethnicity, 8-11. An adorable, inquisitive, enchanted teacup who is the child of Mrs. Potts. Innocent, playful, and bright-eyed. Unchanged soprano voice. WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF MARTHA – 40s+ Female-Identifying, any ethnicity. Boisterous woman. The daughter of the President of the University; with quick-witted and often vicious eloquence, Martha seems to lay it all out on the table while simultaneously holding her cards close to her chest. Her past is full of aspirations, broken dreams, and emotional trauma. GEORGE – 40s+ Male-Identifying, any ethnicity. Martha’s husband and going gray; a brilliant academic who works for Martha’s father. George married his love before his career became a glaring disappointment. He rebels with a clever and sarcastic reverie that rivals his wife’s brutality. HONEY – Late 20’s-30 Female-Identifying, any ethnicity. Described as petite and a stereotype of the early 1960’s expectation of being a good “housewife”. Honey is repressed and becomes alarmingly uninhibited when drinking. NICK – Late 20’s-30 Male-Identifying, any ethnicity. A proud, modern, and well-put together professor, who is a newly-appointed faculty member in the Biology Dept. and looking to climb quickly up the career ladder. GROUCHO: A LIFE IN REVIEW GROUCHO MARX, CHICO MARX, and HARPO MARX – Male-Identifying 30s+ Caucasian. Excellent with vaudevillian style comedy and physicality. GIRL – Female-Identifying 30s+ any age, ethnicity, or body type. A versatile comic who can sing to play all the women in Groucho’s life from a schoolgirl, to a showgirl, to Margaret DuMont. CITIZEN OF FREEDONIA – Male-Identifying, any age, ethnicity, or body type. Plays all bit male parts as well as off-stage voices from Lee Shubert and Irving Thalberg to radio announcers. Good with physical comedy and can lift up to 50lbs to set and remove some of the incidental furniture. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL CAROLE KING – Female-Identifying, Caucasian. Ages from 16-29. A unique, funny, and vulnerable girl born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn; a reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Carole begins the musical as an enthusiastic, young songwriter of 16 and we follow the ups and downs of both her career and personal life as she turns into the superstar she is known as today. Exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive alto voice. GERRY GOFFIN – Male-Identifying late 20s-30 Caucasian to play late teens-late 20’s. Carole King's first husband and partner writing lyrics to many of her early hits. Handsome with a rebel vibe. Sexy and talent, he is innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. His ambition and competitive nature get the better of him. Baritone/Tenor. CYNTHIA WEIL - Female-Identifying, Caucasian. Ages from 16-29. A lyricist born to a Jewish family. She and her song writing partner Barry form a friendly rivalry with Carole and Gerry. She becomes one of Carole's best friends and closest confidants and forms a flirtatious relationship with Barry. Sophisticated, smart and chic with a quick wit and humor. Has great comic timing and strong belt voice. BARRY MANN - Male-Identifying, Caucasian. Ages from late teens-late 20’s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. Barry is a perfect blend of humorous neuroses, charm, intelligence and drive, but appealing and likeable. Has great comic timing. Very high tenor (C3-A4) pop/rock voice. DON KIRSCHNER - Male-Identifying 35-40s. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. GENIE - Female-Identifying 40s+ Caucasian. Carole’s overprotective and loving Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. ENSEMBLE – All ages, gender-identifies, ethnicities, body types, and voice parts to make up a chorus of singer/dancers. All have strong voices and dance for featured parts in the ensemble, such as The Shirelles, The Drifters, The Righteous Brother, and others.
MISS RHYTHM THE LEGEND OF RUTH BROWN
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Seeking:Equity actors for roles in MISS RHYTHM: THE LEGEND OF RUTH BROWN (see breakdown). Local actors encouraged to attend. All stage managerial positions have been filled. Understudy for Narrator/Ruth Brown: Black female (20’s to 50’s) vocalist with strong R&B and jazz skills to understudy Narrator/Ruth Brown. Female, 20-50s, alto; engaging, and able to captivate the audience; the performer never leaves the stage, telling the story of Ruth Brown’s life through story and song. Has a strong R&B/jazz voice, and an ease talking to an audience. The understudy will also serve as the Assistant Stage Manager, which will include a very minimal backstage track when the Stage Manager is out for a performance. Ethnicity: Black
MARY POPPINS
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Seeking:Equity actors for principal roles in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS. MARY POPPINS: mid 20s - early 30s. Any ethnicity. Female-identifying. Mezzo Soprano with a strong top. Dances well. British accent. Neat and tidy, delightfully vain. Very particular and sharp. Strange and extraordinary, sometimes frightening but at the same time exciting. Practically perfect in every way. Always means exactly what she says. BERT: 30s. Baritone to G. Any ethnicity. Male-identifying Cockney accent. Inexplicably has a variety of occupations – match man, pavement painter and chimney sweep. A friend of Mary Poppins who is always nearby to watch the children and observe the goings on in Cherry Tree Lane. A song and dance man. Excellent tap dancer. MR. GEORGE BANKS: early 40s. Baritone. Any ethnicity. Male-identifying A senior bank clerk by name, nature, and occupation. He believes, however wrong he may be, that he had the perfect childhood. Rules with an iron fist, but his emotional armor conceals a sensitive soul. He is a pipe and slippers man who doesn’t have much to do with his children. Absent-minded, always losing his possessions. Likes things just so, even though money is always tight for a salaried man. MRS. WINIFRED BANKS: 30s. Any ethnicity. Female-identifying. Mezzo Soprano. She is very busy trying to live up to her husband’s desire to only associate with the best people. A loving but distracted mother. She is overwhelmed by the conflict between her desire to please her husband and children and the contradictory suspicion that she’s both not up to the job and worth more. MRS. BRILL: 50s. Any ethnicity. Female-identifying. Alto. The Housekeeper. Always complaining that the house is understaffed. Most of the time her intimidating exterior barely masks the warmth underneath. Big, bosomy and harassed. Barks rather than speaks. Doesn’t have a high opinion of nannies in general and Mary Poppins in particular. MISS ANDREW: 40s-50s. Any ethnicity. Female-identifying. Soprano with Alto Belt. George’s old nanny. Overbearing lady with a huge trumpeting voice. Beak nosed, grim mouthed, small peering bespectacled eyes. A bully who only knows one way of doing things – her way. THE BIRDWOMAN: 50s. Any ethnicity. Female-identifying. Covered in patchwork of old shawls, her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds. Sings “Feed the Birds”. ROBERTSON AY: Early 20s. Any ethnicity. Male-identifying Tenor. The house boy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling. He never gets things right so believes himself to be useless. ADMIRAL BOOM: 50s. Any ethnicity. Male-identifying Baritone. Retired. A physically large man who has a loud and booming voice. Speaks in navy jargon. Doubles as CHAIRMAN: an Edwardian stuffedshirt. Head of the bank.
COMPANY (TOUR) - EPA
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Seeking:Equity actors for roles in COMPANY (Tour) [BOBBIE] – Female-Presenting. 30 – 40. Our Narrator. Single, Successful And In Demand. She Is A Loyal Friend To All Her Friends, But Lost Herself A Bit In All The Play Dates And Dinner Parties. Very Highly Skilled Mezzo Or Soprano. [SARAH] – Female-Presenting. 40 – 45. Sarah Is One Of The First Members Of The Company To Be Introduced To The Musical. She (And Husband Harry) Invite Bobbie For Dinner Where It Soon Emerges That Sarah Has Been On Every Diet Under The Sun And Has A Firm Weakness For Baked Goods. Sarah Also Has A Passion For Magazine Subscriptions And Her Newly Discovered Hobby – Jujitsu. [HARRY] – Male-Presenting. 40 – 45. Harry Is One Of Bobbie’s Close Friends. Husband Of Sarah. Harry Travels A Lot On Business & It Becomes Clear That Harry Has A Severe Drinking Problem That He Refuses To Fully Acknowledge; Highly Skilled Baritone. [SUSAN] – Female-Presenting. 30 – 40. A Southern Belle, Brave And Front Footed. Married To Peter And Claims To Be Jealous Of Bobbie’s Single Life. Bright And Funny. Highly Skilled Mezzo Or Soprano. [PETER] – Male-Presenting. 30 – 40. Married To Susan. A Sweet Man, Swoons At The Sight Of Blood, Generally Faint-Hearted - But Kind. Highly Skilled Baritone. [JENNY] – Female-Presenting. 30 – 40. Married To David. Confident, Sexy And Alluring. She ’s Been Around The Block - And Enjoyed It. Tries To Bring Out A Wilder Side In Her Slightly Staid Husband, But Is Also Very Protective And Supportive Of Him. Highly Skilled Mezzo Or Soprano. [DAVID] – Male-Presenting. 30-40. Husband Of Jenny. David Describes Himself As A Square. He Lives Life On The Straight And Narrow And Likes It That Way. Highly Skilled Baritone. [JAMIE] – Male-Presenting. 25 – 35. Lovable, Kind, Warm, Slightly Neurotic. Jamie Is Engaged To Paul, But Terrified Of Marriage. Kooky, A Bit Goofy, A Good Person. Highly Skilled Tenor, Sings “Getting Married Today. ” [PAUL] – Male-Presenting. 25 – 35. Paul Is Getting Married To Jamie. A Supportive, Patient Man. Highly Skilled Tenor. [JOANNE] – Female-Presenting. 50 – 60. Joanne Is Currently Married To Larry, Her Third Husband. Her Deep Insecurity Is Masked By Her Sharp Tongue. Cynical And Sarcastic, Real Funny Bones. Sings “Ladies Who Lunch.” Highly Skilled Alto/Mezzo Soprano. [LARRY] – Male-Presenting. 40 – 50. Larry Is Married To Joanne. A Successful City Type. Sexy And Self-Assured And Deeply In Love With His Wife. A Self-Professed Happy Man. Highly Skilled Tenor. [PJ] – Male-Presenting. 25 – 35. One Of Bobbie’s Boyfriends. Living In New York, A Hipster. Cool And Adventurous. Highly Skilled Baritone Or Tenor. Sings “Another Hundred People.” [THEO] – Male-Presenting. 25 – 35. A Former Flame Of Bobbie’s, Now A Close Friend - With Some Persisting Spark. Sensitive, Kind And Caring, Longing For Domesticity And A Calmer Life Away From New York. Highly Skilled Baritone Or Tenor. [ANDY] – Male-Presenting. 25 – 35. Another Of Bobbie’s Boyfriends. An Air Steward; Funny, Handsome, But Not Very Bright. Excellent Comic Timing. Highly Skilled Baritone Or Tenor.
THEATRE WORKSHOP OF NANTUCKET 2023 SEASON
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Seeking:Equity actors for roles in the plays at Theatre Workshop of Nantucket's 2023 Season. Boeing-Boeing Bernard (Male, 30-50) An American architect who resides in Paris. Bernard is the quintessential 1960’s playboy who is managing three love affairs at the same time. He is a charming, hustling, lovable rascal who has no idea just how in over his head he really is. Has strong comedic timing. Robert (Male, 30–50) Bernard's old school chum from Wisconsin. Robert has lived a simple somewhat sheltered life in Wisconsin. He is sweet, unobtrusive, and shy but turns quickly nervous and clumsy when trying to help Bernard conceal his secrets when circumstances demand. Has strong comedic timing. Gretchen (Female, 20-40) A German air hostess and fiancée to Bernard. Gretchen yearns for extreme passion and has found the perfect fix in Bernard, or so she thinks. She is strong, dominating, and caring but can become quite thin-skinned particularly when her feelings of passion are conflicted. German accent Berthe (Female, 30-70) Bernard's French Housekeeper. Berthe has honed her French existential brand of sarcasm to a T. She is the classic grumbling, rye, clever, and ever-complaining house maid who knows how to play her cards right to get what she wants. French accent. Rock of Ages Drew- Male, 20s (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5) An appealing, handsome, good-guy rocker with great boyish charm and vulnerability. Drew works as a bar back at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. Great comedic timing and a very strong rock tenor voice. Justice- Female, 40s - 50s (Vocal Range: G3-Db5) the smart, powerful, and maternal owner of the Venus-A-Go-Go Dance Club. She’s looks out for her girls. Strong, show-stopping belt. Stacee Jaxx- Male, 30s - 40s (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5) An oversexed, sexy rock star. He is at the top of his game and just left his very successful metal rock band to venture out on his own. Arrogant and charming, his life is a merry-go-round of good old sex, drugs and rockn-roll. Very strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. Regina- Female, 20s - 30s (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5) A fun, hippie type, in shape, tree-hugging fighter who will stop at nothing to protect the Sunset Strip. Strong comedic timing and belt vocals. James Gallagher Tom Gallagher- Male, Mid to late forties. A good man dealt the exhausting challenge of trying to put behind him a series of devastating losses - personal and professional - in the service of providing care for a father whom he grew up worshipping, emulating, and whose approval he’s spent a lifetime trying to achieve. Due to current circumstances, he might finally have that opportunity and he’s not about to give it up, unaware the man he’s sacrificed so much for is responsible for what he’s become - a man of broken dreams and dead ambition. Susan Gallagher- Tom's ex-wife. Mid to late forties. Susan is a capable, smart woman living in self- imposed exile from the city she loves and Tom, the man she left but never stopped loving. Despite carrying the burden of secrets from the past that she’s promised to keep, she is now willing to risk everything to keep Tom from sacrificing what’s left of his life to a man she alone knows to be the cause of everyone’s unhappiness. Daryl Parton- Transgender Female, Mid-forties to early sixties. Who we meet is someone still reeling not only from the loss of their much-loved life partner but also the financial security their partner had provided. In need of employment but unwilling to fully compromise who they is - an aging but confident and unapologetic themselves - Daryl alters their preferred more flamboyant expression of self in order to not scare off potential employers. Presented the opportunity of caring for someone they have always been a fan of - James Gallagher - makes securing this job even more important. But underneath whatever exterior they choose to present lies a wise, empathetic, and loving soul held strong by a fierce and indomitable spirit. Elf Buddy (Male 20s-30s, Vocal range: Tenor Bb2 – A4) The perfect elf. He’s good-natured, he means well, and he’s happy all the time. There’s only one problem. He’s not an elf, he’s an adult human. Good singer with energetic earnestness and comedic timing. Buddy is preferably taller than the other Elves. This will help differentiate Buddy and adds to the humor of the show. Has strong movement skills and is able to rollerblade. Tap dancing a plus. Jovie (Female 20s-30s, Vocal range: Alto G3 – D5) works as a store elf at Macys, but don’t be mistaken, she doesn’t quite exude the Christmas spirit. She’s kind of cynical, a bit tough around the edges, and now the target of Buddy’s complete adoration. Has an amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a D flat. Has strong movement skills and is able to rollerblade. Tap dancing a plus. Emily, (Female 40s-50s, Vocal Range: Alto F3-D5) Emily Hobbs is Walter ’s devoted wife who would prefer her husband to spend a little more time at home. She is a problem solver and an excellent mother who is doing everything she can to provide a positive family dynamic. Excellent singer who effortlessly conveys a sense of maturity and warmth. Has a strong belt up to a C. Walter (Male, 40s-50s, Vocal range: High Baritone A2-G4) Buddy’s real father, is so focused on keeping his job that he is not making time for his family. He can be stern and unemotional at times, but ultimately, he learns to recommit to his family. Has a strong, authoritative presence, but also shows his softer side. Strong movement and tap skills a plus.
SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY 2023 SPT SEASON
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Seeking:Equity actors for roles in Shakespeare and Company 2023 SPT Season. DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE by Ken Ludwig Jack - about 30, he/him, reserved. Louise - early to mid 20s, she/her, outgoing and stylish. GOLDA'S BALCONY by William Gibson LUNAR ECLIPSE by Donald Margulies Em - George's wife, she/her, a woman in late middle age George - Em's husband, he/him, a man in late middle age, pre-cast*