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Update 1/28/15: A few roles have now been cast in some of the shows. See highlighted updates below. (For any roles that have been CAST, actors will be considered for possible replacements)
2015 SEASON
ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE
(Mainstage)
By Ted Swindley
Director: Lisa K. Bryant
1st reh: April 28
Previews: May 7
Open: May 9
Close: May 31
SEEKING:
PATSY CLINE
(Offer Out) Female, late 20s-30s. Full-voiced country alto, a dynamic actress able to create a credible physical and vocal impersonation of Patsy Cline.
LOUISE SEGER
(Role CAST) Female, 30s-50s. A Texas housewife and fan of Patsy Cline. Excellent actress with great presence and strong personality.
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OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
(Downtown)
By Joe DiPietro
Director: Scott Treadway
1st reh: May 19
Previews: June 4
Open: June 6
Close: June 21
SEEKING:
AIDA GIANELLI
Female, 60s-70s. Nick’s quiet & matronly grandmother. A simple, loving woman whose life has been about her husband and family. A housewife/homemaker and a bit of a worrier. Believes all problems can be cured with food.
EMMA CRISTANO
(Role CAST) Female, 60s-70s. Nick’s paternal grandmother; loud and lovable. Never afraid to share her opinion, she has a real sense of herself and is a bit of a spitfire.
NICK CRISTANO
Male, 30s. Very loyal to his grandparents. Nice looking young man; a bit sarcastic, funny, hardworking, which gets in the way of him being happy. Loves his grandparents deeply but communicates with them through benign bickering. It is never mean.
FRANK GIANELLI
Male, 60s-70s. Nick’s maternal grandfather. A former carpenter, he is very proud of where he has come from. He is fighting getting older and does not want to give up his independence. He loves his family but does not know why they have moved so far away.
NUNZIO CRISTANO
Role CAST
CAITLIN O’HARE
Female, 20s. Attractive and charming. She is not one to settle for less. A bit old-fashioned & stands up for what she believes in.
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
(Mainstage)
Music & Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Book: Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, & Willie Gilbert
Director/Choreographer: TBD
1st reh: May 26
Previews: June 16
Open: June 20
Close: July 12
SEEKING:
J. PIERREPONT FINCH
(Offer Out) Male, 18-25. Our irrepressible, clear-eyed hero, he is a window washer who applies for a job at the World Wide Wicket Company and attempts to climb the ladder of success. Strong tenor.
ROSEMARY PILKINGTON
Role CAST
BUD FRUMP
Male, 18-25. The scheming nephew of the boss. An arrogant sycophant who attempts to advance his career by exploiting his family connections. Baritone.
HEDY LaRUE
Female, 25-35. A voluptuous, sexually charged woman adored by all the men in the office. She may seem a bit dim, but she knows exactly how to manipulate men to get what she wants. Mezzo.
MISS JONES
(Offer Out) Female, 50-65. Stuffy secretary to the boss. Abrupt and tough but kind to those who are good to her. Big belt.
SMITTY
Female, 30-40. A secretary with an extremely dry sense of humor. A cynical working woman on the lookout for a man. Mezzo.
GATCH
Male, 40-60. A sleazy executive with a penchant for the ladies.
J.B. BIGGLEY
Male 50-65. The stuffed-shirt, philandering President of World Wide Wicket. Beneath his ruthless exterior, he is a college lad at heart with a passion for knitting. Baritone.
MR. TWIMBLE/WALLY WOMPER
Role CAST
UPDATE 2/6:
Added available role:
Male, 40s? 50s. The Personnel Manager, adept in the main skill required for holding his job: agreeing with the boss. Baritone
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DRIVING MISS DAISY
(Downtown)
By Alfred Uhry
Director: TBD
1st reh: June 23
Previews: July 9
Open: July 11
Close: July 26
SEEKING:
DAISY WERTHAN
Female, a widow. Age ranges from 72 to 97 during the course of the play. Her hair, her clothes, her walk, everything about her suggests bristle and high energy. Jewish, but with a strong Atlanta accent.
HOKE COLBURN
Black male, ages throughout the play from 50s to 70s. Daisy’s chauffeur. Patient and wise, with a wry sense of humor. Not afraid to respectfully speak up for himself.
BOOLIE WERTHAN
(Role CAST) Male, age ranges from 40-65 during the course of the play. Daisy’s son. A businessman, Junior Chamber of Commerce style. He has a strong, capable air. Jewish, but with a strong Atlanta accent.
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GYPSY
(Mainstage)
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Director/Choreographer: TBD
1st reh: May 30
Previews: June 23
Open: June 25
Close: August 16
SEEKING:
ROSE
(Role CAST) Female, ages from 30-50. The ultimate stage mother who lives vicariously through her two daughters. Loud, brash, pushy, and single-minded, but can be doting and very charming. Holding down demons of her own that she is afraid to face. Skillful actress with good comic timing and commanding stage presence. Powerful Broadway belt; strong mezzo/alto. OFFER OUT
LOUISE/GYPSY ROSE LEE
Female, 18-25. Rose’s daughter, initially pushed aside in favor of her sister, but who then becomes her mother’s pet project. Must be able to portray both the quiet tomboy and the star of burlesque we now know as Gypsy Rose Lee. Excellent actress who sings and moves well. Mezzo. Must be comfortable with appearing scantily clad.
HERBIE
Role CAST
DAINTY JUNE
Role CAST
TESSIE TURA
Female, 40s & up. A stripper just past her prime, who shares her dressing room with Louise. A course broad who’s been around the block. Strong mezzo belt, strong movement/dance, great comedic timing. Ballet training is helpful.
MAZEPPA
(Offer Out) Female, 40s & up. An aging stripper, tough and physically intimidating. Strong belt, movement, and comedic timing. Trumpet skills are a plus.
ELECTRA
Female, 40s & up. An aging stripper, ditzy and sweet. Strong belt, movement, and comedic skills.
TULSA
Male, 18-25. Boy-next-door dancer/singer who strives to break out of Rose’s troupe with an act of his own. Very charming, athletic, and handsome. Sings and dances “All I Need Is The Girl.” Extremely strong dancer with proficiency in tap. High baritone/tenor. OFFER OUT
POP
Male, 50-65. The long suffering father of Rose. Lives a simple life and has become accustomed to only seeing his daughter when she needs financial support.
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CRIMES OF THE HEART
(Downtown)
By Beth Henley
Director: JJ Ruscella
1st reh: August 4
Previews: August 20
Open: August 22
Close: September 6
SEEKING:
LENNY MAGRATH
Female, early 30s. The oldest Magrath sister. Her sisters have forgotten her birthday, only adding to her feeling of rejection; she is frustrated after years of carrying heavy burdens of responsibility. Most recently, she has been caring for her critically ill grandfather, sleeping on a cot in the kitchen to be near him. She loves her sisters, but is also jealous of them, especially Meg, whom she feels received preferential treatment during their upbringing. Meg has also been surrounded by men all her life, while Lenny has feared rejection from the opposite sex and become withdrawn as a result. Mississippi dialect.
BABE BOTRELLE
Female, early 20s. The youngest Magrath sister. At the start of the play, she has shot her husband Zackery, a powerful and wealthy lawyer. At first, the only explanation she gives for the act is the defiant statement, "I didn't like his looks! I just didn't like his stinking looks!"; eventually, she reveals that the shooting was the result of her anger at Zackery's cruel treatment both of her and of Willie Jay, a 15-year-old African-American boy with whom Babe had been carrying on an affair. Prettiest & most faultless sister. Mississippi dialect.
CHICK BOYLE
Female, late 20s-early 30s. The sisters' first cousin; a very demanding relative, extremely concerned about the community's opinion of her. When news is published of Babe's shooting of Zackery, Chick’s utmost concern is how she's "gonna continue holding my head up high in this community.” Critical of all aspects of the Magrath family and always bringing up past tragedies, such as the mother's suicide.
DOC PORTER
Male, 30s. Meg’s old boyfriend, still known affectionately as "Doc," although his plans for a medical career stalled and eventually died after he was severely injured in Hurricane Camille. His love for Meg (and her promise to marry him) prompted him to stay behind with her while the rest of the town evacuated the storm's path; many people now have the perception that Meg "baited Doc into staying there with her.” He now has his own wife and children, but nevertheless remains close to the Magrath family. He remains fond of Meg despite her abandonment of him. Attractive but a little worn around the edges. Quiet, seductive, slight limp.
BARNETTE LLOYD
Male, mid 20s-early 30s. Babe's lawyer, an ambitious, talented attorney who views Babe's case as a chance to exact his personal revenge on Zackery. Seems to have a strong attraction to Babe and is thus prevented from taking on Zackery in open court by his desire to protect Babe's affair with Willie Jay from public exposure. He is willing to make this sacrifice for Babe, and the play ends with some hope that his efforts will be rewarded. Slender, intelligent, learned. Capable, eager, and confident.
MEG MAGRATH
Role CAST
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FLY
(Mainstage)
By Trey Ellis & Ricardo Khan
Based on the experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen, “Fly” is the powerful story of four African-American military pioneers who proved themselves as officers and pilots during World War II.
Director: Amy Jones
Rehearsals: August 25
Previews: September 10
Open: September 12
Close: September 27
SEEKING:
CHET SIMPKINS
Black male, 20s. A young and timid man from Harlem.
OSCAR
Black male, 30s. A Tuskegee Airman from Iowa, no-nonsense.
J. ALLEN
Black Male, 30s. Bahamian Airman, very British and very proud.
W.W.
Black male, 20s-30s. Streetwise zoot-suiter from Chicago.
THE TAP GRIOT
Black male, 20s. A tapper who comments on the emotions of the Airmen. Must be a strong tap dancer.
CAPTAIN O’HURLEY
White male, 50s-60s. Bostonian with a chip on his shoulder.
BOMBER PILOT REYNOLDS
White male, 30s-40s. Midwesterner. Also plays an instructor and Col. Snopes in Tuskegee scenes.
BOMBER CO-PILOT SHAW
White male, 20s-30s. Southerner. Also plays Staff Sergeant, Instructor, and Barman in Tuskegee scenes.
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PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
(Mainstage)
Conceived and Written By John Foley, Mark Harwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, and Jim Wann
Director: Jason Edwards
1st reh: September 15
Previews: October 1
Open: October 3
Close: October 25
SEEKING:
L.M.
Male, 30s-40s. Plays piano and accordion. Co-owner of L.M. & Jim's Gas Station. Bookkeeper. Strong rock/blues/country voice. Tap a plus.
JIM
Male, 30s-40s. Plays acoustic guitar. Co-owner of L.M. & Jim's Gas Station. Downhome good ol’ boy. Front man of the Pump Boys. Narrator. Strong country/folk voice.
JACKSON
Male, 20ss-40s. Plays electric and acoustic guitar. Clean-cut gas station attendant. Strong rock/folk voice. Basic harmonica helpful. Referred to as “Lover Boy” and the ladies love him.
RHETTA CUPP
Female, 20s-40s. Should be able to play “found” percussion, like spoons. Co-owner of the Double Cupp Diner. Fiery but charming. Strong rock/gospel/folk voice. Older sister of Prudie and mother of two. Full of life, she can sing, dance, and make great pie.
PRUDIE CUPP
Female, 30-40. Should be able to play “found” percussion, like spoons. Co-owner of the Double Cupp Diner. Sweet, down-home country girl. Strong country/folk voice. Younger sister of Rhetta. Full of character like her sister.
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CATFISH MOON
(Downtown)
By Laddy Sartin
Director: TBD
1st reh: October 13
Previews: October 29
Open: October 31
Close: November 15
ALL ROLES CAST
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OLIVER!
(Mainstage)
Book, Music, & Lyrics: Lionel Bart
Director: Lisa K. Bryant
1st reh: November 3
Previews: November 27
Open: November 28
Close: December 20
SEEKING:
FAGIN
Male to play 50s-60s. Character baritone. Shady, unscrupulous, but loveable father figure to his gang of young pickpockets. Must be excellent character actor.
NANCY
Female, 20s. Excellent belter. Graduate of Fagin’s gang, Bill’s girlfriend. Warm-hearted, attractive, sassy, beloved maternal figure to the kids of Fagin’s gang. Must be an excellent singer and actress.
BILL SIKES
Male to play late 20s-30s. Bass-Baritone. A villain in his prime. Boyfriend to Nancy; murderous, terrifying presence.
MR. BUMBLE
Male, 40s-50s. Strong legit tenor or high baritone. Large, pompous character man.
WIDOW CORNEY
Female, 40s-50s. Strong legit soprano. Sharp-tongued, domineering widow, mistress of the workhouse. Excellent character woman.
MR. SOWERBERRY
Male, 40s. Strong baritone. Undertaker of the funeral parlor to whom Oliver is sold.
MRS. SOWERBERRY
Female, 40s. Strong character voice. Overseer of the funeral parlor.
BET
Female to play 13. Bright mix/belt soprano. Young, feisty lass in Fagin’s gang.
MR. BROWNLOW
Male to play 60s-70s. Baritone. Older gentleman of wealth and breeding. Warm, grandfatherly.
MRS. BEDWIN
Female, 30s-40s. Soprano. The Brownlows’ housekeeper. Warm, motherly.
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