Available Roles
2023/2024 Mainstage Season Roles
A Streetcar Named Desire
Rehearsals and show dates run from October 3, 2023 – October 29, 2023
BLANCHE – Described by Williams as moth-like, Blanche is a remnant of the southern aristocracy and personal tragedy who has survived on her wits and her wiles. She is educated and refined but slowly losing her grasp on reality. Must read 30s – 40s. Female presenting. Open to any race.
STELLA – Blanche’s younger sister who is married to Stanley and lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans. She has forgotten her genteel upbringing in order to enjoy a more common marriage. Must read late 20s – 30s. Female presenting. Open to any race.
STANLEY – An earthy virile working man whose main drive in life is to dominate and who faces everything with brutal realism. Must read 30s. Male presenting. Open to any race.
MITCH – Stanley’s friend who went through the war with him. Mitch is unmarried and has a dying mother for whom he feels a great devotion. Must read 30s. Male presenting. Open to any race.
EUNICE AND STEVE – The upstairs neighbors who quarrel and who own the apartment in which Stella and Stanley live. Open to any race.
Other roles available. May be doubled.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Rehearsals and show dates run from November 14, 2023 – December 17, 2023
CHARLIE – A loveable loser, his main characteristics are either self-defeating stubbornness or admirable determined persistence to try his best against all odds. Open to any gender identity or race. Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor
LUCY – The crabby, opinionated, manipulative, self-important older sister to Linus who bosses Charlie Brown around and perpetually offers arm-chair psychiatric advice for her rate of five cents. Open to any gender identity or race. Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto belt
LINUS – The thumb-sucking, blanket-dependent younger brother to Lucy – and Charlie Brown’s best friend. Though young, he is the smartest character in the bunch. He is also the show’s philosopher. Open to any gender identity or race. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor. Tap experience a plus, but not required.
SALLY – A highly articulate, charismatic, lovable, sometimes eccentric and argumentative younger sister (2-3 years younger) to Charlie Brown. Open to any gender identity or race. Vocal Range: Soprano/mezzo belt
SNOOPY – Charlie Brown’s dog. A gentle but clownish vaudevillian scene stealer who can “sell it.” Snoopy is more human-like than dog. He is smart, wise-cracking, and joyous. Open to any gender identity or race. Vocal Range: Tenor/baritone
SCHROEDER – A friend to Charlie Brown, he is distinguished by his precocious skill at playing the toy piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Open to any gender identity or race. Vocal Range: High baritone/tenor
Inherit The Wind
Rehearsals and show dates run from January 30, 2024 – March 3, 2024
CATES – A science teacher and the defendant in the trial. A soft-spoken and humble man, Cates has been arrested for teaching his students the theory of evolution from a biology textbook. Must read 20’s – early 30s. Male presenting.
RACHEL – The daughter of Reverend Brown. Rachel teaches the second grade at the school where Cates also taught. Rachel is a close friend of Cates, and their relationship has a romantic element. Must read 20s – early 30s. Female presenting.
JUDGE – The judge presiding over Cates’s trial. The judge conducts the trial impartially, although his personal views about the Bible’s legitimacy are in line with those of the rest of the townspeople of Hillsboro. Must read 40s – 60s. Male presenting
HOWARD – A student in Cates’s science class. Must read 12 – 16. Male presenting.
MELINDA – Believes in the Bible and fears the idea of evolution. Must read 12 – 16. Female presenting
MRS. BRADY – Brady’s wife. Monitors her husband and nags him not to overeat. Brady calls her “Mother.” Must read 30s – 40s. Female presenting.
DAVENPORT – The local district attorney. Davenport assists Brady during the trial. Must read 30s – 50s. Male presenting.
GOSPEL TRIO – A trio of female presenting gospel singers that provide vocal underscoring during the play. Also doubles as Townspeople
Other roles available, including Rev. Brown/Mayor, Bannister/Dunlap/Sillers, and other townspeople that will be doubled.
Godspell
Rehearsals and show dates run from April 16, 2024 – May 19, 2024
JESUS – Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. Open to any race. Vocal Range: Tenor
JOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDAS – He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Open to any race. Baritone
8 DISCIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE – These characters will be named after the actor playing the role and will carry many of the attributes of the actor. Each Disciple role has a song that they lead. Open to any gender identities and races.
Misery
Rehearsals and show dates run from March 26, 2024 – April 14, 2024
ANNIE – A nurse who comes to Paul’s rescue (seemingly), Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. As Paul grows to know her it becomes clearer that Annie is manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade. Must read 40s. Female presenting. Any race.
PAUL – A famed romance novelist tired of the series that has brought him the most acclaim. Returning from a retreat to finish his most recent work, he is involved in a terrible car crash that leaves him with broken legs and unable to care for himself. He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty. He quickly realizes how dangerous his situation is and must use anything and everything at his disposal to survive. Must read 30s – 50s. Male Presenting. Any race.
BUSTER – The Sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. Very friendly if a tad acerbic. Must read 30’s – 60’s. Male presenting. Any race.