FREAK THE MIGHTY Equity Principal Actors - Cleveland Play House Auditions

FREAK THE MIGHTY - Cleveland, OH EPA

Cleveland Play House | Cleveland, OH

AUDITION DATE

Monday, August 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 1:30PM

APPOINTMENTS

To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at this
link, and a member of the casting team will confirm your audition time.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1051 weekly minimum (LORT C)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in FREAK THE MIGHTY (see breakdown).
Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Prepare a brief monologue and a brief song totaling no more than three minutes.
Accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Cleveland Play House Administration and Education Offices
1901 E. 13th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Fifth Floor – Outcalt Rehearsal Hall

PERSONNEL

Music by Ryan Fielding Garrett
Book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Based on the novel by Rodman Philbrick
Directed by Michael Barakiva
Expected to attend:
Nathan Henry Lilly, Director of Artistic Engagement
Kate Beckley, Artistic Programs Producer

OTHER DATES

CLEVELAND PLAYHOUSE

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Cleveland Performances: Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026

SEATTLE REPERTORY

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Seattle Performances: Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026

OTHER

Cleveland: Allen Theatre
Seattle: Bagley Wright Theater

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

FREAK THE MIGHTY

NOTE: Performers anywhere on the disability spectrum (with apparent and/or non-apparent disabilities) are encouraged to audition.

SEEKING:

Maxwell Kane – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Early teens, male identifying character, any race.
Teenage protagonist who, due to his height and large size, has a hard time making friends. Full Voice Ab4.

Kevin “Freak” Avery – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Very early teens, male identifying character with a rare form of dwarfism, any race.
Young protagonist, highly intelligent with a very creative and wild imagination, who lives with Morquio syndrome. Used to being called “a dwarf,” “cripple kid,” or “freak,” due to his small stature. Full Voice Ab4.

Gram – 60 years old, female identifying character, any race.
Grandmother to Maxwell Kane and mother to Annie, sweet-natured and caring.
Performers who use a walker, cane, or other ambulatory mobility aides are encouraged to audition for this role. Mix/Full Voice C5.

Grim – 60 years old, male identifying character, any race.
Grandfather to Maxwell Kane and father to Annie. Nickname is because he wears his “frown upside down.”
Performers who use a walker, cane, or other ambulatory mobility aides are encouraged to audition for this role. Full Voice F4.

Gwen Avery – mid-30s, female identifying character, any race.
Mother to Kevin “Freak” Avery. Supportive, caring, warm, but naturally worried about her son being accepted by his peers. Mix D5.

Kenny “Killer” Kane – early 40s, male identifying character, any race.
Father of Maxwell Kane.
Incarcerated for the manslaughter of his wife and Max’s mother, Annie. His name and presence sparks fear in the community. Full Voice G4.