Marriott Theatre | Lincolnshire, IL
REVISED
Personnel section updated; preparation materials link updated.
Dinner Theatre
$924 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in TITANIC (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.
Please prepare the material for the character(s) you would like to submit for. Preparation materials can be found here:
Dropbox. To submit please fill out the form at the following link:
Airtable.
Deadline: 09/04/2024
Director/Choreographer: Connor Gallagher (He/Him)
Music Director: Ryan T. Nelson (He/Him)
Executive Producer: Peter Blair (He/Him)
Artistic Director: Peter Sullivan (He/Him)
Associate Artistic Director: Katie Johannigman (She/Her)
Artistic Coordinator: Kavin Moore, CSA (He/They)
In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of September 26th - September 30th. There will be at least one day for zoom callbacks.
First Rehearsal - March 20th, 2025
First Preview - April 9th, 2025
Press - April 16th, 2025
Close - June 1, 2025
Web Address:
Marriott Theatre
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 submit.
NOTE: Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). Our character descriptions are marked with HIGHER VOICE or LOWER VOICE. Higher voiced roles are written for those with soprano, mezzo, and alto vocal ranges. Lower voice roles are written for tenor, baritone, and bass vocal ranges. We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.
Please reach out to Kavin Moore at
Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1 if you have any questions or access needs.
Thomas Andrews (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, late 30s): The architect who designed the TITANIC. Strong yet quiet, and full of integrity. Perished.
Frederick Barrett (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 20s - 30s): A stoker on the ship. Strong, intelligent, and capable. Often questions higher authority and struggles with the monotony of his occupation. It is assumed that he perished on board. Doubles as: Guggenheim (40s): a 1st-Class Passenger, involved with Mme. Aubert. / 3rd-Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid.
Harold Bride (Lower Voice, open to all ethnicities, 20s): A shy and socially awkward telegrapher on the TITANIC. Survived. Doubles as: John Thayer (40s): a 1st-Class passenger, Vice President of the Pennsylvania Railroad. / Joseph Bell: Chief Engineer. / 3rd Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid, / and Band Leader Wallace Hartley.
Frederick Fleet (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 20s): The lookout on the Titanic who first spotted the iceberg. Perished. Doubles as: George Widener (40s-50s): 1st-Class Passenger born into wealth and owns a trolley line. / Carlson: a passenger who missed the boat. / A 3rd Class Passenger / Damico: a professional dancer. Dancer with strong partnering skills.
Captain E. J. Smith (Lower Voice, open to any ethnicity, 60s): Captain of the Titanic who cares deeply for his crew and his passengers. Bookish and easily frustrated. Perished.
J. Bruce Ismay (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 40s-50s): Chairman and Owner of the White Star Line. Bookish and easily frustrated. Survived.
Charles Clarke (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 20s-30s): A 2nd class passenger. An aspiring journalist who is happily engaged to Caroline Neville. Doubles as: Steward in Launching / a 2nd Class Passenger / a 1st Class Passenger in Doing the Latest Rag.
Edgar Beane (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 40s): A 2nd class passenger who is irritable but good-hearted. Married to Alice Bean. Perished. Doubles as: Officer Boxhall: a junior officer. / 3rd Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid.
Isidor Strauss (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 50s+): A 1st Class Passenger, owner of Macy’s. Perished. Doubles as: Robert Hitchens: responsible for steering the ship / 3rd Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid.
Jim Farrell (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 20s): A charming 3rd Class Passenger. Love interest of Kate McGowen. Survived. Doubles as: Steward & Stoker in Launching / 1st Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid and What a Remarkable Age.
Henry Etches (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 40s): A prideful yet stuffy senior steward on TITANIC. Survived. Doubles as: Officer Pitman.
First Officer Murdoch (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 40s): Captain Smith’s right-hand man. Perished. Doubles as: Bass Player.
Officer Lightoller (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 30s-40s): A high-ranking officer. Doubles as: J. J. Astor: a rich American businessman, newly married to Madeline Astor. Perished. (1st Class Passenger) / 3rd Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid.
Bellboy (Lower Voice, any ethnicity, 18+ - early 20s): A young staff member, aiding both passengers and crew members. Perished. Doubles as: Waiter (1st and 3rd Class) / Stoker / 3rd Class Passenger.
Alice Beane (Higher Voice, any ethnicity, 40s): A 2nd class passenger who is eager to socialize with the 1st class passengers. Yearns for the glamorous life. Survived. Doubles as: 3rd Class Passenger in Lady’s Maid.
Caroline Neville (Higher Voice, any ethnicity, 20s-30s): A 2nd Class passenger who is happily engaged to Charles Clarke. Very kind and elegant. Survived. Doubles as: Stewardess / Mme. Aubert: a 1st Class Passenger, the mistress of Guggenheim.
Kate McGowan (Higher Voice, any ethnicity, 20s): A 3rd Class Passenger who is eager to escape her life in Ireland. She is driven and hopeful. Survived. Doubles as: Stewardess / Charlotte Drake Cardoza: a 1st Class Passenger, she is independent, charismatic, and won’t let anything stop her.
Kate Murphey (Higher Voice, any ethnicity, 20s): A 3rd Class Passenger. She is tough and self-sufficient. Survived. Doubles as: Stewardess / Mrs. Widener: a wealthy 1st Class Passenger. / 1st Class Mother / DaMico: a professional dancer featured in Lady’s Maid. Dancer with strong partnering skills.
Kate Mullins (Higher Voice, any ethnicity, 20s): A 3rd class passenger. She is easily overwhelmed but grateful to be onboard. Survived. Doubles as: Stewardess / Madeleine Astor: a wealthy 1st Class Passenger, newly wed to JJ Astor. / Marion Thayer: a wealthy 1st Class passenger, married to John Thayer.
Ida Strauss (Higher Voice, any ethnicity, 50s+): A wealthy 1st Class Passenger who refused to leave her husband as the TITANIC sank. Perished. Doubles as: Stewardess / 3rd Class Passenger in Remarkable Age.
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