Synopsis

In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant and, desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family, is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, Billy takes his own life and is sent “up there.” He is allowed to return to earth for one day fifteen years later, and he encounters the daughter he never knew. This fateful interaction instills a sense of hope and dignity in both the child and her mother in a dramatic testimony to the power of love.

Character Breakdown

BILLY BIGELOW: Handsome, cocky, charismatic barker for Mullin’s Carousel. Proud, troubled, hard-headed, torn between right and wrong. In love with Julie Jordan. Must be a strong singer and a strong actor.

JULIE JORDAN: Quiet, naïve mill worker who falls in love with Billy Bigelow. Julie has an inner strength and maturity in the second act as the mother of fifteen-year-old Louise. Must be a strong singer and a strong actor.

CARRIE PIPPERIDGE: Lively, funny friend and coworker of Julie Jordan. In love with Enoch Snow, Carrie offers a light-hearted balance to Julie’s seriousness. Must be a strong singer and a strong actor.

ENOCH SNOW: A bumbling, adorably shy fisherman with big plans for the future. A successful and somewhat pompous business owner in the second act. Must be a strong singer and a strong actor. Tenor.

NETTIE FOWLER: Soft-hearted, hearty coastal woman who owns and runs a seaside business. Nettie is Julie’s strength throughout the show. Must be a strong singer and actor. Motherly figure to Julie.

JIGGER CRAIGIN: The dangerous, menacing seaman friend of Billy’s who ultimately leads Billy astray. A con man with a bit of humor and an eye for Carrie Pipperidge. Must be a good singer and a strong actor.

MRS. MULLINS: Middle-aged widow and owner of the carousel. Jealously in love with Billy. This role may double with the ensemble.

MR. BASCOMBE: The very strict owner of the local textile mill where Julie, Carrie and the other girls work. This role will double with the ensemble.

STARKEEPER/DR. SELDON: A heavenly figure. Dr. Seldon is the earthy version of the Starkeeper. This role may double with the ensemble.

HEAVENLY FRIEND: An angel sent to bring Billy to the Starkeeper after Billy’s death. This role will double with the ensemble.

LOUISE: This is a dancing role. Louise dances a ballet in the second act. A non-singing role that requires acting ability.

ENOCH SNOW, JR.: The son of Enoch and Carrie, he appears in the second act. He likes Louise (Julie & Billy’s daughter) but thinks she is beneath his station. This role will double with the ensemble.

ENSEMBLE: All types and vocal ranges. Ensemble members will play various roles. Ages 15 and up.

Synopsis

When tightly wound Aaron is set up with cool girl Casey, a quick drink turns into a hilarious dinner served with sides of Google background checks, fake emergency phone calls, a slew of bad boy and uptown girl exes, and some seriously saucy chemistry. Can this mismatched pair turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives, or end up at another table for one?

Character Breakdown

AARON: Late 20s-30s male. Tenor. New Yorker. Jewish investment banker. He has never been on a blind date before. Out of his element, nervous, and trying way too hard.

CASEY: Late 20s-30s, female. Great belt/mix voice. Daring, bold, and delightfully controversial. All as a defense mechanism.

MAN #1 (JEWISH CHORUS / GABE / YOUTUBE / EDGY BRITISH GUY): 20s – 30s; Male, any ethnicity. GABE is the mega dude/womanizer. Has every answer to every question about women that has ever been asked. And probably has a catchphrase to go with that answer. Aaron’s best friend since childhood. EDGY ROCKER/BRITISH GUY a bad boy from Casey’s past. Cocky and neglectful, he is overcompensating. Baritone/Tenor range.

WOMAN #1 (GRANDMA IDA / LAUREN / FACEBOOK / FEMALE WITH MEGAPHONE #2 / AARON’S MOTHER): 25 – 40, Female, belt/mix with soprano. Casey’s sister, LAUREN is happily (somewhat) married to her highly successful husband, Kevin, and wonders out loud why Casey can’t break her bad habits and learn how to catch a winner. Constantly trying to fix Casey, Lauren is more concerned with listening to her own advice than actually helping her sister. GRANDMA IDA is Aaron’s dead grandmother, who feels strongly that her grandson should marry a Jewish woman. AARON’S MOTHER: An absentee mother, regretful sings duet with Aaron- The Things I Never Said

MAN #2 (REGGIE / AARON’S FUTURE SON / INSTAGRAM / EDGY ROCKER GUY): Late 20s – 30s, Tenor. REGGIE is Casey’s fabulously fierce gay and over-imaginative best friend. Easily sent into a tailspin of jealousy, paranoia, and drama. EDGY ROCKER/BRITISH GUY are bad boys from Casey’s past. Cocky and neglectful, they are overcompensating. Aaron and Casey’s FUTURE SON: A premonition of the future; confused whether to follow Judaism or Catholicism, Rapper

WOMAN #2 (JEWISH CHORUS / ALLISON / GOOGLE GIRL / FEMALE WITH MEGAPHONE #1): 25 – 35, ALLISON: Aaron’s ex-fiancé. Gorgeous, sexy, uptight, conservative, controlling, manipulative. Must have great belt and some soprano.

MAN #3 (WAITER / CASEY’S CHRISTIAN FATHER / TWITTER / FRIENDLY THERAPIST): 35 – 45, Baritone/Tenor. A career WAITER, who dabbles with songwriting and performing on the side. A romantic. He wants nothing more than for love to blossom in his restaurant. A closet poet as well. CASEY’S FATHER is a stereotypical super-Christian, praising the Easter Bunny and denouncing Judaism.

Synopsis

Four fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom—and the press is involved—they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. Now, Broadway’s brassiest are coming to join the fight and they are ready to kick-ball-change the world.

Character Breakdown

EMMA NOLAN: Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGTBQ+ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality. Wears their heart on their sleeve. Not your typical leading lady. Must be a strong actor and singer with underdog energy and a charming sense of awkward/anxious humor. Ability to play guitar is an asset but not a requirement. Female identifying. Vocal range: F3 – E5. Strong soloist – Needs to have a strong mix belt.

ALYSSA GREENE: A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends. A little miss perfect who chafes under the pressure and isn’t quite as perfect as she seems. Must be a strong actor, singer and mover. Female identifying. Vocal range: Ab 3 – Eb5. Strong soloist

MRS. GREENE: Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, single mother. The head of the PTA. Knows deep down that her daughter Alyssa is struggling with her identity. She is too afraid to face the reality because she fears her daughter will face a hard life. Strong actor. Late 30’s-50’s. Female identifying. Vocal range: A3 – C5. Primarily ensemble singing

DEE DEE ALLEN: Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Known for her strong Broadway belt vocals and large stage presence. Jaded with relationships so does not believe in true love until she meets Mr. Hawkins. Strong actor and singer. Late 30’s-60’s. Female identifying. Vocal range: E3 – D5. Actor needs to have a strong belt or a very strong mix belt.

TRENT OLIVER: Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Handsome, charming, funny and loves to hear himself speak. Strong actor/singer/mover. 30’s-40’s. Male identifying. Vocal range: C3- Ab4. Actor will require a large vocal range. The top is most important but having the full gamut would be ideal!

ANGIE DICKINSON: A long-running ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago (20 years!). Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong actor/singer/dancer – flexibility an asset. Late 30’s-50’s. Female identifying. Vocal range: Ab3 – E5.

BARRY GLICKMAN: A very gay Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Impulsive and loves to make a scene everywhere he goes. Strong singer. Big, Broadway belter. 30’s –50’s, High Baritone/Tenor.

MARION HAWKINS: A small-town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. High Baritone. Vocal Range G2 – C4.

SHELDON or “SHELLY” SAPERSTEIN: A charismatic press agent who works for both Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit is a must. Great character actor. Late 30’s-60’s. Female, Male OR Non-Binary identifying. Vocal range: Open – Will be adjusted to fit the actor.

SHELBY/ENSEMBLE: Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee’s second in command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Female identifying. Vocal range: Wide range.

KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE: Head cheerleader and lead mean girl. Nick’s girlfriend. Every girl wants to be her, and every guy wants to date her. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Female identifying. Vocal range top: Wide range.

NICK/ENSEMBLE: Popular jock at school. Kaylee’s boyfriend. Incredibly handsome – every guy wants to be him, and every girl wants to be with him. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Male identifying. Vocal range: Actor needs to have an F4.

KEVIN/ENSEMBLE: Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nick’s right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Male identifying: Vocal range: Actor needs to have a G4.

OLIVIA KEATING/MOTEL CLERK/MRS. GREENE’S FRIEND: Broadway reporter Olivia Keating/ Quirky small town Motel Clerk/Mrs. Greene’s friend (a total “Karen”)/Opening Night Party Attendee/High School Student/Cast Member of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell/ Monster Truck Rally Announcer/LGBT Student among others… Hilarious and versatile character actor who will be playing all of the bit parts, as well as fitting into big ensemble numbers. Strong actor. Good singer/mover. 30’s-50’s. Female identifying. Vocal range: Open – Will be adjusted to fit the actor.

Synopsis

Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and all the twists and turns along the way!

Character Breakdown

ARPAD LASZLO: Delivery boy at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. His exuberance is infectious and his commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious and adorable. Gender: Male. Age: 14 to 17. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2.

LADISLAV SIPOS: Not the brightest employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. A confidant to Georg, he is an optimistic family man who looks like a huggable father. Gender: Male. Age: 45 to 55. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: A2.

ILONA RITTER: Employed at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. She is sexy and learned in the ways of romance, but longing for something more from the game of love. Gender: Female. Age: 25 to 30. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: F#3.

STEVEN KODALY: A well-respected and liked employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. Though he is considered dapper and occasionally charming, he is more of a shallow womanizer. Gender: Male. Age: 25 to 30. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: B2.

GEORG NOWACK: An established employee of Maraczek’s Parfumerie, he resembles a hopeless romantic. Shy, intelligent, and soft-spoken. Gender: Male. Age: 25 to 30. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: B2.

MR. MARACZEK: Owner of Maraczek’s Parfumerie. With a commanding presence, his dedication to the trade is rivaled only by his faithfulness to his wife. Gender: Male. Age: 55 to 65. Vocal range top: C4. Vocal range bottom: B2.

AMALIA BALASH: The eager new employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. Despite being a skilled saleswoman, she easily becomes intimated and nervous. Attractive, bright, and a lover of literature. Gender: Female. Age: 20 to 25. Vocal range top: B5. Vocal range bottom: C4.

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