Hillbarn Theatre | Foster City, CA
Sunday, March 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (P)
To schedule an audition appointment, please go to:
https://calendly.com/production-cti/hillbarn_theatre-2025-26-season_epa.
SPT
$518 weekly minimum (SPT 4)
Equity actors for roles in Hillbarn Theatre's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).
Please prepare a one-minute monologue and 16-bars of a song. An accompanist will be provided. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Crown Plaza - Foster City
1221 Chess Dr
Foster City, CA 94404
Yale Room - First Floor. THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
Expected to attend:
Stephen Muterspaugh, Executive Artistic Director
Mickey Skinner, Casting Associate
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
www.hillbarntheatre.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Written by Neil Simon
Rehearsal: 7/22/2025
Tech: 8/15/2025
Preview: 8/21/2025
Opening: 8/22/2025
Closing: 9/14/2025
TRACK 1: Bellhop, Bordon Eisler
TRACK 2: Karen Nash, Muriel Tate, Norma Hubley
TRACK 3: Sam Nash, Jesse Kiplinger, Roy Hubley
TRACK 4: Waiter
TRACK 5: Jean McCormack, Mimsey Hubley
Book by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian
Lyrics by Kellen Blair
Music by Joe Kinosian
Rehearsal: 9/16/2025
Tech: 10/03/2025
Preview: 10/9/2025
Opening: 10/10/2025
Closing: 11/2/2025
Marcus (20s-40s, Tenor/Baritone, Strong Pianist) A small-town police officer with big dreams of making detective. Earnest, eager, and a little in over his head, but determined to crack the case. A strong singer and pianist with excellent comedic timing.
The Suspects (Male, 20s-50s, Tenor/Baritone, Strong Pianist) Multiple characters, including a femme fatale, a bickering married couple, a trio of overeager boy scouts, and more. Exceptional versatility, comedic chops, and the ability to switch characters in a split second. A strong singer and pianist.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Rehearsal: 11/04/2025
Tech: 11/28/2025
Preview: 12/4/2025
Opening: 12/5/2025
Closing: 12/28/2025
ELLA – Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.
TOPHER – A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies' man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent – with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.
MADAME – Ella’s selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.
SEBASTIAN – The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher’s trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than himself – and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom.
MARIE – A friend to Ella and the town’s resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.
GABRIELLE – Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in.
CHARLOTTE – Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy, and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded, opinion of herself. She never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention.
JEAN-MICHEL – A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. A firebrand, but lacks authority and isn’t taken seriously as a revolutionary. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.
LORD PINKLETON – The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers.
ENSEMBLE - Giant, Fox (Puppet), Raccoon (Puppet), Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Servants, etc. (Total Ensemble of 3 to 6)
Written by Heidi Schreck
Rehearsal: 12/26/2025
Tech: 1/16/2026
Preview: 1/22/2026
Opening: 1/23/2026
Closing: 2/8/2026
HEIDI: A former debate champion who traveled the country in her teens giving speeches about the Constitution at American legion halls for prize money. Engaging, dynamic, smart, passionate, and witty. Alternates from adulthood to her 15-year-old self throughout the play.
LEGIONNAIRE / MIKE: Heidi’s friend; first appears as an assertive American Legionnaire monitoring the speech and debate, and a stickler for the rules/law. He later turns into Heidi’s ally and assistant, reflective and genuine.
ROSDELY: A teenage debater. Sharp, articulate, and confident. Comfortable speaking directly to the audience and thinking on their feet.
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Rehearsal: 2/10/2026
Tech: 2/27/2026
Preview: 3/5/2026
Opening: 3/6/2026
Closing: 3/22/2026
MAN 1: (Tenor, any ethnicity) Vocal Range: D3 – C5 (belt to A4) A dynamic tenor with a strong mix and belt. Multiple roles such as a young man facing the unknown (“She Cries”), a soldier questioning his fate (“The World Was Dancing”), and an ambitious dreamer (“King of the World”). Strong storytelling ability and emotional nuance.
MAN 2: (Baritone/Tenor, any ethnicity) Vocal Range: F2 – G4 (strong baritone belt to F4) A rich baritone/tenor with a strong mix. Multiple roles such as a sailor yearning for home (“On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492”), a father reflecting on his family (“The River Won’t Flow”), and a hopeful partner (“I’d Give It All for You”). Strong connection to text and versatility.
WOMAN 1: (Soprano, any ethnicity) Vocal Range: G3 – F5 (belt/mix to D5) A versatile soprano with strong belt and mix. A range of characters, including a hopeful immigrant’s wife (“I’m Not Afraid of Anything”), an anxious woman on the verge of marriage (“Stars and the Moon”), and a determined mother (“Christmas Lullaby”). Excellent vocal control and emotional depth.
WOMAN 2: (Mezzo-Soprano/Belter, any ethnicity) Vocal Range: F3 – F5 (belt to E5) A powerhouse mezzo with strong belt and comedic timing. Multiple roles including a betrayed lover (“Just One Step”), a frustrated Mrs. Claus (“Surabaya-Santa”), and a woman yearning for change (“The Flagmaker, 1775”). Strong character work and the ability to shift between humor and drama.
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shilds
Rehearsal: 3/24/2026
Tech: 4/17/2026
Preview: 4/23/2026
Opening: 4/24/2026
Closing: 5/17/2026
ANNIE TWILLOIL: the stage manager who grows a love for acting after initially being terrified of it.
TREVOR WATSON: the lighting and sound operator and is all business.
CHRIS BEAN: Plays inspector Carter and fills in for the role of Mr. Fitzroy – also is the show’s set designer, costume designer, prop maker, box office manager, press person, voice coach, choreographer, and more. He is uptight and nervous.
JONATHAN HARRIS: Plays Charles Haversham and sees himself as a kind of James Bond.
ROBERT GROVE: Plays Thomas Colleymoore and is a bad actor and unaware of those around him.
DENNIS TYDE: Plays Perkins and is involved in theater because he wants friends.
MAX BENNETT: Plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener and is inexperienced and naive.
SANDRA WILKINSON: Plays Florence Colleymoore and is extremely conceited.
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