Broadway at Music Circus 2025 Season - NYC EPA Broadway Sacramento | Sacramento, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Thursday, January 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
CONTRACT
Special Agreement
$1385 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Broadway at Music Circus' 2025 Season (See breakdown).
Broadway At Music Circus actively solicits women and actors from historically excluded groups for diverse and inclusive casting opportunities and encourages performers of all ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, ages, and performers with disabilities, to attend.
None of the roles will be understudied.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief musical theatre song appropriate for the season. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume, stapled together.
BREAKDOWN
Broadway at Music Circus 2025 Season
LOCATION
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Holding room - Studio 314
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Producing Artistic Director, President, & CEO - Scott Klier
Musical Supervisor - Dennis Castellano
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
OTHER DATES
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BREAKDOWN
Broadway at Music Circus 2025 Season
FOOTLOOSE
Director/Choreographer: Robbie Roby
1st Rehearsal: March 4, 2025
Performance: March 21 - March 27, 2025
SEEKING:
- REN MCCORMACK: 18+ to play teen, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (D3-C5). Ren brings his Chicago-sized attitude and heart to small town Bomont. He longs to belong and goes on an emotional journey from boyhood to maturity as he convinces the town council and Rev. Moore to suspend its moratorium on public dancing. Great singer and spectacular dancer. Sings, “Footloose,” “I’m Free/Heaven Help Me,” and “Almost Paradise.”
- ETHEL MCCORMACK: Early 40s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo (G3-D5). She is Ren’s mother and has no choice but to uproot their lives and move in with her sister and conservative brother-in-law in rural Bomont. She does not succumb to the pathos of her situation and parents her son honestly. Sings, “On Any Sunday” and “Learning to Be Silent.”
- ARIEL MOORE: 18+ to play teen, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo-Soprano w/ belt (G3-Eb5). Ariel is smart, attractive and trapped in her sheltered homelife. Her sassy demeanor is an attempt to deflect her grief from her brother’s death and the loss of her once loving relationship with her father. A spectacular singer. Sings, “Holding Out For A Hero” and “Almost Paradise.”
- REV. SHAW MOORE: Mid 40s-50s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone (A2-F#4). Rev. Moore’s intellect, charisma and charm endears him to his congregation and town. He is unable to reconcile the tragic loss of his son and keeps his surviving daughter on a tight rein. Only Ariel and Vi (and eventually Ren) witness the frustration and temper stemming from his private anguish. Sings, “On Any Sunday” and “Heaven Help Me.”
- VI MOORE: Early 40s-50s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo-Soprano (A3-Db5). Ariel’s mother, Vi is intelligent, perceptive and compassionate, with an unflagging good humor she employs to keep her household – and her husband’s congregation – running smoothly. She gives us a glimpse of what life with Shaw was like before the tragedy. Sings, “Learning to Be Silent” and “Can You Find it in Your Heart?”
- WILLARD HEWITT: 18+ to play teen, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (Bb2-Ab4). Willard is not dumb; he is a gentle giant with quick fists, awkward and adorable. His humor derives from his gradual, innocent and giddy discovery of the new worlds he is introduced to by Ren. Great singer who must finally be able to dance. Sings, “Mama Says (You Can’t Back Down).”
- RUSTY: 18+ to play teen, female presenting, any ethnicity. Pop Soprano w/ belt (A3-F#6). Ariel’s friend, Rusty is bold and self-assured. She is deeply romantic and Willard’s perfect match, whether or not she nor he recognizes it. Strong singer. Sings, “Somebody’s Eyes” and “Let’s Hear It for the Boy.”
- URLEEN: 18+ to play teen, female presenting, any ethnicity. Pop Mezzo-soprano (A3-D5). A flirty friend of Ariel’s, she enjoys being a bit of a rebel when following someone else’s lead. Sings, “Somebody’s Eyes” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”
- WENDY JO: 18+ to play teen, female presenting, any ethnicity. Pop Mezzo-Soprano (A3-E5). Another friend of Ariel’s, she’s agreeable, not the smartest and very protective of her friend. Sings, “Somebody’s Eyes” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”
- CHUCK CRANSTON: 18+ to play teens, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (F#3-B4). Rough, demanding, and jealous. The local “bad boy”, Chuck is not a fan of Ren and resorts to violence to get his way. Sings, “The Girl Gets Around.”
- LULU WARNICKER: Early 40s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Ensemble singing. Ren’s Aunt and Ethel’s sister. Not one to rock the boat, she is an uptight gossip. She loves her sister but doesn’t appreciate her world being shaken. A dutiful wife and city council secretary.
- WES WARNICKER: 40s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Ensemble singing. Lulu’s husband and Ethel’s brother-in-law. Tough, authoritative, and easily frustrated with Ren’s inability to fit into his small-town community.
- COACH DUNBAR: 30s – 40s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Ensemble singing. A small-town wrestling coach and high school gym teacher, he doesn’t mince words and is unwilling to accept lip or sass. Quick to judge, he likes things the way they are.
- ELEANOR DUNBAR: 30s-40s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Ensemble singing. The conservative wife of Coach Dunbar. Good friends with Vi.
- COP/COUNTRY FIDDLER: 30s-50s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Deadpan, law abiding, no nonsense. Doubles as a Country Fiddler.
- BETTY BLAST: 40+, female presenting, any ethnicity. The owner of The Burger Blast. She’s too old to skate but too ornery to admit it. Not afraid to say what’s on her mind. A champion of Ren’s, one of the good ones.
- PRINCIPAL CLARK: 40+, male presenting, any ethnicity. The high school Principal, he takes his job very seriously. He’s accustomed to people jumping when he speaks. An authoritarian.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Director: Glenn Casale
Choreographer: Robbie Roby
1st Rehearsal: March 25, 2025
Performance: April 11 - 17, 2025
SEEKING:
- JOSEPH: 20-30, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (A2-A4). Strong singer who must be in great physical shape. Joseph must show an innocence and eagerness to please, while at the same time, show real charisma. Sings, “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
- NARRATOR: 25-40, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto w/high belt (F3-G5) A strong singer with a strong personality and presence to narrate our story. Sings, “Prologue” and “Jacob and Sons.”
- JACOB: 50+, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone (A2-Eb4). He is the father of 12 brothers. A strong character who is comfortable with comedy and playing dual roles, as he doubles as Potiphar, a wealthy Egyptian with an unfaithful wife. Sings, “Jacob and Sons” and “Potiphar.”
- PHAROAH: 30-45, male presenting, any ethnicity. High Baritone (Bb2-G#4). A strong singer and great mover. He is based on the Elvis character (he has lots of charisma for a confused king). Sings, “Song of the Pharaoh.”
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Director: Greg Santos
Choreographer: TBD
1st Rehearsal: May 13, 2025
Performance: May 30 - June 5, 2025
SEEKING:
- SAM PHILLIPS: 30s, male presenting. The father of Rock ‘n Roll and founder of Sun Records: discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and many others, including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music.
- CARL PERKINS: Mid 20s; male presenting. He was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” An excellent guitar player. Sings, “Who Do You Love?”, “My Babe”, and “See You Later, Alligator.”
- JOHNNY CASH: Late 20s-late 30s, male presenting. Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Tall and should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator.” An excellent guitar player and singer. Sings, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Sixteen Tons”, and “I Walk the Line.”
- ELVIS PRESLEY: 20s, male presenting. The King of Rock ‘n Roll at the beginning of his career. Must be able to embody the spirit of Elvis Presley without being an impersonator. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar. Sings, “Long Tall Sally”, “Peace in the Valley”, and “Hound Dog.”
- JERRY LEE LEWIS: 20 to 30 years old, male presenting. Rock ‘n Roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” He is energetic, ambitious, and has a comedic edge. An excellent piano player and singer. Sings, “Real Wild Child”, “Great Balls of Fire”, and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.”
- DYANNE: Mid 20s-early 30s, female presenting. An aspiring singer and Elvis’ girlfriend, she’s ahead of her time, smart, assertive, and a great singer with a wide range. Sings, “Fever” and “I Hear You Knocking.”
- JAY PERKINS: Mid 20s, male presenting. Brother of Carl Perkins and the bass player.
- W.S. “FLUKE” HOLLAND: Mid 20s, male presenting. Drummer.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Director: Glenn Casale
Choreographer: John MacInnis
1st Rehearsal: June 3, 2025
Performance: June 20 - 26, 2025
SEEKING:
- MRS. DOLLY GALLAGHER LEVI: Late 30s – 40s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Female Tenor (C3-G#4) or Alto (G3-E5). Dolly Levi is an unflappable matchmaker, charismatic opportunist, and professional meddler in everyone’s business. She lives life with gusto, heart, and a commanding presence. Her songs include “I Put My Hand In,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “So Long, Dearie.”
- ERNESTINA: 20s-30s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo-soprano (G4-D5). Dolly’s calculated match for Horace Vandergelder, Ernestina is raucously loud and lacks all social graces.
- AMBROSE KEMPER: 20s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (E3-G#4). A penniless young artist, Ambrose is desperately in love with Ermengarde. He employs Dolly’s services to secure their marriage despite Ermengarde’s custodian uncle’s disapproval. A good dancer.
- HORACE VANDERGELDER: 40s-50s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone (Bb2-E4). The well-known first citizen of Yonkers and half-a-millionaire, Vandergelder is the proprietor of the hay and feed store. Miserly, gruff, and unwavering, he employs Mrs. Levi to find him a wife. He sings “It Takes A Woman.”
- ERMENGARDE: Early 20s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo-Soprano (E4-G#5). Vandergelder’s 17-year-old niece, Ermengarde is desperately in love with Ambrose Kemper. Her Uncle’s disapproval of their match is the source of her perpetual angst and tears.
- CORNELIUS HACKL: 30s, male presenting, any ethnicity. High Baritone (Bb2-G#4). The 33-year-old chief clerk of Vandergelder’s feed store, timid Cornelius is overworked, underpaid, and yet remains eager to please. He longs for an adventure in New York City and springs at the first chance he gets to take one. His songs include “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” and “It Only Takes a Moment.”
- BARNABY TUCKER: 20s, male presenting, any ethnicity. High Baritone (Bb2-G#4). Eager and naïve, Barnaby is Cornelius’ 17-year-old faithful right hand. He is easily swept up in Cornelius’ New York City adventure. A strong dancer. Sings, “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” and “Elegance.”
- IRENE MOLLOY: 30s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo-Soprano (G3-F5). A millineress and proprietor of her own hat shop in New York City, Irene was widowed too young and longs to reconnect with romance and life’s lighter side. She sings “Ribbons Down My Back.”
- MINNIE FAY: Early 20s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo with bright mix (C4-F5). Minnie is Mrs. Molloy’s young employee. A sweet chatterbox, she is a running commentary on propriety or lack thereof. A good dancer. Sings, “Dancing” and “Elegance.”
- RUDOLPH: 20s-40s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Rudolph is the Major-Domo of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant in New York City.
- JUDGE: 30s-50s, male presenting, any ethnicity. The Judge is a seasoned magistrate moved by Dolly’s romantically spun stories.
WEST SIDE STORY
Director: Linda Goodrich
Choreographer: Kyle Coffman
1st Rehearsal: June 24, 2025
Performance: July 11 - 17, 2025
SEEKING:
- ACTION: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritenor. The most volatile and aggressive member of the Jets who is always looking for a fight. An excellent dancer.
- ANYBODYS: A youthful presence, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto. A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions but generally appreciate Anybodys for her heart and energy. An excellent dancer.
- A-RAB: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritenor. A smaller member of the Jets who enjoys everything and understands the seriousness of nothing. An excellent dancer.
- BABY JOHN: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritenor w/ strong falsetto. The youngest member of the Jets. Baby John is in awe of everything. He tries to act like a big man, but his youth makes him vulnerable. An excellent dancer.
- BIG DEAL: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritenor. A bespectacled, self-important “know it all” Jet who believes he really is a big deal. An excellent dancer.
- DIESEL: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritenor. The second-in-command of the Jets. Diesel is physically large and takes over as the leader following Riff’s death. An excellent dancer.
- RIFF: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone (A2-F4). The energetic, intelligent, and quick-tempered leader of the Jets. As Tony’s best friend, Riff seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish dominance for his own gang. He is the All-American type. An excellent dancer.
- SNOWBOY: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone. A smart aleck Jet who fancies himself a bit of a comedian. An excellent dancer.
- TONY: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (Bb2-C5). A romantic young man. Tony is the former leader of the Jets who has left the gang lifestyle and is trying to be productive with his life. His instantaneous love for Maria divides his loyalty between his friends and his heart. He is a genuine young man who gets caught up in violence while trying to please too many people. An excellent singer who moves very well.
- ANITA: A youthful presence, female presenting, Puerto Rican. Alto (F3-F5). Bernardo’s girlfriend and Maria’s friend who dispenses “older sister” type advice. Anita is feisty and assertive, but mostly so to shield Maria from the gangs. An excellent singer and dancer.
- BERNARDO: A youthful presence, male presenting, Puerto Rican. Baritone (A2-E4). The leader of the Sharks, Anita’s boyfriend, and Maria’s older brother. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory and a sense of identity for the Sharks. He is proud, strong, protective, and determined. An excellent dancer.
- CHINO: A youthful presence, male presenting, Puerto Rican. Baritenor. Bernardo’s best friend. Chino is obsessed with Maria, leading him to act on impulse and emotion. He is angry and at times naïve, later turning murderous and vengeful. An excellent dancer.
- MARIA: A youthful presence, female presenting, Puerto Rican. Soprano (Bb3-C6). Bernardo’s younger sister who falls in love with Tony. Maria is a hopeless romantic and innocent young girl, yet her affections for Tony find her at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs. She is forced to choose between love and loyalty. An excellent singer who moves very well.
- DOC: 50s – 60s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Non-singing. The owner of the store where the Jets hang out. Doc tries to guide the boys’ youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. He is old-fashioned and wise in his ways.
- GLAD HAND: Mid 30s – 40s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Non-singing. A square and well-intentioned social worker who organizes and chaperones the dance, making an effort to unite the warring factions.
- LT. SHRANK: 40s – 50s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Non-singing. A local police detective who is frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and the Sharks. Lt. Shrank is blunt, brash, and unapologetic.
- OFFICER KRUPKE: Mid 30s – mid 40s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Non-singing. The local beat cop who has no patience for the gang conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between the Sharks and the Jets, who regularly mock his efforts.
IN THE HEIGHTS
Director: Marcos Santana
Choreographer: Rickey Tripp
1st Rehearsal: July 15, 2025
Performance: August 1 - 7, 2025
SEEKING:
- USNAVI: 25-35, male presenting, Afro-Latino/Latino. High baritone (A2 – A4). Usnavi lives in Washington Heights and runs his deceased parents' Bodega. Raised by Abuela Claudia, he longs to return to the Dominican Republic. Usnavi is always looking out for others but has bigger aspirations. He longs for Vanessa but has a hard time showing his true feelings. After coming into some money, he decides to return to the DR until he finally realizes Washington Heights is home. He speaks Spanish and rapping ability is necessary. Sings “In the Heights”, “96,000,” and “Hundreds of Stories.”
- NINA: 20-25, female presenting, Afro-Latina/Latina. Mezzo-soprano with belt (F3 – F5). Brilliant and hardworking, Nina’s first year at Stanford left her humbled and unsure of herself. The pride of the neighborhood, Nina tells no one that she is not returning to college. While home, she reconnects with Benny and the two quickly fall for each other, causing her parents, Kevin and Camilla, concern. Nina eventually regains her confident spirit and agrees to return to college after her father sells his Taxi company to pay for her education. Speaks Spanish. Sings “Breathe,” “When You’re Home,” and “Everything I Know.”
- BENNY: 20-30, male presenting, Black. High baritone (Bb2 – Ab4). Benny is Usnavi’s best friend and, as a good wingman, helps him score a date with Vanessa. He has worked for Kevin and Camilla at Rosario’s Taxi Service since he was a young man, but he aspires to more. He is considered a part of the Rosario family until he begins dating their daughter, Nina. Sings, “When You’re Home,” “Sunrise,” and “When the Sun Goes Down.”
- VANESSA: 20-25, female presenting, Afro-Latina/Latina. Alto with high belt (F#3 – E5). An ambitious dreamer, Vanessa works at Daniela’s salon to save enough money to leave the Heights and move downtown. She is beautiful and all the boys want her, but Vanessa just wants to be treated with respect. Her reciprocation of Usnavi’s interest is overlooked due to his insecurity. Speaks Spanish. Sings “It Won’t Be Long Now,” and “Champagne.”
- ABUELA CLAUDIA: 55-65, female presenting, Afro-Latina/Latina. Alto (Eb3 – C5). A Cuban immigrant, Claudia and her mother came to the U.S. to find work and a better life but only found the former. Claudia is the beloved neighborhood matriarch and takes care of everyone with compassion, wisdom, and devotion. Her dream of returning home becomes a reality but it may be too late. Speaks Spanish. Sings “Paciencia y Fe,” and “Hundreds of Stories.”
- SONNY: 18+ to play late teens, male presenting, Afro-Latino/Latino. Tenor (A3 – Bb4). Usnavi’s younger cousin, Sonny was also raised by Claudia. He is young and a smart aleck who always has the perfect dry quip to match any situation. Dominican by birth, Sonny is tough and street-smart but also cares deeply about his loved ones and the neighborhood. Speaks Spanish. Sings “96,000” and “It Won’t Be Long Now.”
- KEVIN: 40-50, male presenting, Afro-Latino/Latino. Baritone (C3 – F4). Kevin is the Puerto Rican owner of Rosario’s Taxi Dispatch, which he runs with his wife Camila. He is hardworking and overprotective of his daughter, Nina. Kevin is very proud and has made many sacrifices for his family, but he makes the largest one when he finds his daughter is unable to afford college. Sings “Inútil,” and “Atención.”
- CAMILA: 40-50, female presenting, Afro-Latina/Latina. Alto (G3 – D5). Camila is the strong-willed wife and business partner to Kevin, and mother to Nina. She typically defers to Kevin but steps up to voice her opinion when their family’s future is on the line. Speaks Spanish. Sings “Enough.”
- DANIELA: 35-45, female presenting, Afro-Latina/Latina. Alto (A3 – C5). Daniela is the Puerto Rican owner of the neighborhood salon and gets her chisme and coffee every morning from Usnavi’s bodega. She knows everything that is going on in the barrio. Her tough-as-painted-nails exterior disguises the generous spirit revealed in her support of employee Vanessa. Speaks Spanish. Sings “No Me Diga” and “Carnaval del Barrio.”
- CARLA: 25-35, female presenting, Afro-Latina/Latina. Alto (A3 – D5). Carla is Daniela’s good friend and right hand in the beauty shop. She is upbeat and a bit dense, in addition to being very sweet and religious. Speaks Spanish. Sings “No Me Diga,” and “Carnaval del Barrio.”
- GRAFFITI PETE: 20-30, male presenting, Afro-Latino/Latino. Baritone (A3 – D4). Pete is the local barrio graffiti artist. He lives in the shadows practicing his larger-than-life art. It’s later revealed that his heart is equally as large. Break-dancing ability is necessary.
HAIR
Director: Glenn Casale
Choreographer: Gerry McIntyre
1st Rehearsal: August 5, 2025
Performance: August 22 - 28, 2025
SEEKING:
- CLAUDE: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Rock Tenor (C3-G4). The introspective, gentle, and emotional center of the Tribe. Claude’s ethos is based in morality, intellect, and spirituality, yet he is also melancholy and indecisive (as shown by his hesitancy to burn his draft card). He is concerned about the war and the state of the human condition, feeling as though he will likely be unable to find his purpose either with the Tribe or with the Army. An excellent singer. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “Manchester, England” and “Hair.”
- BERGER: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Rock Tenor (A#2-Bb4). The manic master of ceremonies and leader of the Tribe. Berger experiences the world through pleasure, courage, and instinct (the animal to Claude’s intellect). He is wild, loud, and charismatic, but underneath hides a serious, angry, and tragic persona. An excellent singer. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “Donna” and “Hair.”
- WOOF: A youthful presence, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (D3-Ab4). A young member of the Tribe. Woof is sexy and masculine, driven by free-love. He is very much in his own world, a bit of a space cadet. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “Sodomy” and “Don’t Put it Down.”
- HUD: A youthful presence, male presenting, Black. Tenor (B2-B4). An intellectual and streetwise member of the Tribe. Hud has an energetic personality and functions as a wise overseer. He looks to reclaim and diminish the power of racial slurs and stereotypes. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “Colored Spade” and “Abie, Baby.”
- SHEILA: A youthful presence, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto with belt (C4-F#5). A student and activist/war protestor from NYU. Sheila is passionate, wild, and dynamic, but also obsessive as shown by her unrequited love for Berger. An excellent singer. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “I Believe in Love” and “Easy to Be Hard.”
- JEANIE: A youthful presence, female presenting, any ethnicity. Mezzo-Soprano (G3-Eb5). She is the earth-mother of the group, both figuratively and literally, as she is pregnant. Because of her obsession with Claude, it is through Jeanie that the audience feels the tragedy and anguish of those he leaves behind. An excellent singer. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “Air.”
- DIONNE: A youthful presence, female presenting, Black. Alto with belt (F3-F#5). A warm and compassionate member of the Tribe. Dionne has a strong presence and sense of justice and irony. This role includes brief nudity. Sings, “Ain’t Got No” and “Walking in Space.”
- CRISSY: A youthful presence, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto (A3-C#5). A young member of the Tribe. Chrissy is pretty, innocent, and vulnerable. This role includes brief nudity. Sings: “Frank Mills”.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Director: Linda Goodrich
Choreographer: John MacInnis
1st Rehearsal: November 17, 2025
Performance: December 5 - 11, 2025
SEEKING:
- BOB WALLACE: Late 20s – mid-30s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Tenor (B2-A4). A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a crooning style who moves well. Sings, “Happy Holidays,” “White Christmas,” and “How Deep is the Ocean.”
- PHIL DAVIS: Late 20 – mid 30s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone (B2-Gb4). The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible ladies’ man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong jazz and tap-dancing – a song-and-dance comic performer. Sings, “The Best Things Happen While Your Dancing,” “I Love a Piano,” and “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep.”
- BETTY HAYNES: Mid to late 20s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto (Ab3-D5). The sensible, responsible half of the up-and-coming song-and-dance team, the Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. A female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix sound with a soprano extension. Moves well. Sings, “Sisters,” “Love You Didn’t Do Right by Me” and “How Deep is the Ocean.”
- JUDY HAYNES: Early 20s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto (Ab3-D5). The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is flirty and a winning charmer! Strong jazz and tap dancing – a major song-and-dance performer. Sings, “Sisters,” “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing” and “I Love a Piano.”
- GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY: 50s to 60s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone. A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post-World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love.
- MARTHA WATSON: 40s – mid-60s, female presenting, any ethnicity. Alto (F3-C#5). Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper and receptionist at the Inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Big-hearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General’s life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice. Sings, “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” and “Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun.”
- SUSAN WAVERLY: 9-12 years old to play 9, female presenting, any ethnicity. Child Alto (B3-B4). The General’s granddaughter, Susan is a loveable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. Has an excellent belt voice and is able to move well. Sings, “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy.”
- RALPH SHELDRAKE: Mid to late 30s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Baritone. Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan show. Fast talking, New York professional. Sings, “Happy Holiday” and “White Christmas.”
- MIKE NULTY AND OTHERS: 20s to 30s, male presenting, any ethnicity. Bob and Phil’s stage manager. Has a tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. Doubles as Ed Sullivan announcer.
- EZEKIEL FOSTER AND OTHERS: Mid-40s to late 50s, male presenting, any ethnicity. The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace. Doubles as Snoring Man. Sings, “Snow” and “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing.”
