Casting Kids & Teens for 2023-24 Season Shows

Mistress of Novices. Lead. Soprano. Kind, always tries to be understanding and diplomatic, teaches the Novices the ground rules, and is supposed to be dignified - but with the slightest bit of encouragement, she is ready to kick up her heels, Vocal range: F(3)-C(5) Mezzo or Alto range, Gospel style. "Nunsense"

Lead Mezzo-Soprano A tough streetwise nun who has a heart of gold, adored by kids because she speaks their language, a constant source of aggravation for Mother Superior, Vocal range: F#(3)-F(5) Mezzo or Alto range, Show Belter/ballad styles. "Nunsense"

Lead Soprano The picture of innocence, lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head, can't remember her past, and so she looks at each day with a childlike joy, has a puppet alter ego named Sister Mary Annette (ventriloquism and puppet experience are a plus but not required), Vocal range: G(3)-D(6) High Soprano range, Broadway and Country style "Nunsense"

A former professional dancer, always eager to display her talent, impressionable, entered the convent to become the first ballerina nun. Lead Soprano "Nunsense"

Is our young protagonist. Equal parts dreamer and schemer, Ralphie doesn’t just covet an air rifle, he also knows (or thinks he knows) exactly how to persuade the adults around him that his cause is a righteous one. "A Christmas Story"

Is a patient parent with firm convictions – in particular, the conviction that her son should not own an air rifle. It takes a lot to ruffle her feathers, but the provocative leg lamp that. "A Christmas Story"

Wins in a send-away contest does seem to do the trick. The Old Man, the Parker family’s beleaguered patriarch, is a grumpy, good-hearted father with a penchant for highly original (and to the audience’s ears profanity-free) invective and a deeply held desire to be a winner. "A Christmas Story"

(younger than Ralphie), Ralphie’s little brother,sure is cute, but getting him to eat his breakfast or don his snowsuit can be a serious headache. "A Christmas Story"

Are Ralphie’s two best friends. Flick is the unfortunate guinea pig in the infamous frozen-flagpole-licking experiment, while Schwartz becomes the scapegoat when Ralphie accidentally utters an unspeakable word "A Christmas Story"

Is the schoolyard bully who routinely torments Ralphie and his friends. He has yellow eyes! "A Christmas Story"

Is Ralphie’s teacher. She’s also an integral component of his campaign for the perfect Christmas gift. "A Christmas Story"

Are two of Ralphie’s classmates. Helen is something of a child prodigy, while Esther Jane seems to have a particular interest in our young protagonist. "A Christmas Story"

A strong actress as well as singer. She carries the bulk of the dialogue and narration throughout the revue. She is a leader - strong, powerful and engaging. She must have the ability to interact comfortably with the audience "Beehive!"

She portrays Diana Ross of the Supremes as well as the lead singer of the Chiffons, Judy Craig. Sings songs "One Fine Day," "Where Did Our Love Go?" "Come See About Me," and others "Beehive!"

Portrays Janis Joplin; Lulu and others. Sings songs "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," "To Sir With Love," "Piece of My Heart," "Try," "Me and Bobby McGee," and others "Beehive!"

Of the six actresses, Alison has the most lyrical warm voice. She sings songs "Downtown," "Where the Boys Are," "Society's Child," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" and others "Beehive!"

Sings the songs "It's My Party," "You Don't Know Me," "Wishin' and Hopin'," "A Natural Woman," and others "Beehive!"

Portrays Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and the lead singer of the Starlets. Sings songs "I Sold My Heart to a Junkman," "A Fool in Love," "Proud Mary," "Respect" and others. "Beehive!"

The high school drama teacher that’s always pushing the envelope in potentially inappropriate ways. Earnest about theatre and proving herself. “Woke,” vegan, nauseated at the mere mention of turkey. "The Thanksgiving Play"

Yoga practitioner/actor. Politically correct to a fault, a big one. He’s that confident guy everyone loves, but his logical PC thinking takes weird turns. Self-described “vegan ally.” "The Thanksgiving Play"

Brunette, looking but has looks that would have been cast as ethnic in 1950s movies. Without guile. Hot, but not bright. "The Thanksgiving Play"

The academic. Awkward elementary school history teacher with dramatic aspirations but no experience. His dream is to have his plays performed by semi-professional actors. "The Thanksgiving Play"

A young, spitfire who works at Mr. Hart's office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks. Vocal range top: E5 Vocalrange bottom: G3 "9 to 5"

The "new" girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband's affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful. Vocal range top: F5 Vocalrange bottom: Ab3 "9 to 5"

The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval. Vocal range top: C5 Vocalrange bottom: G3 "9 to 5"

A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Vocal range top: G4 Vocalrange bottom: B2 "9 to 5"

Doralee's attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits. Vocal range top: G4 Vocalrange bottom: E2 "9 to 5"

Violet's awkward teenage son. "9 to 5"

Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature. "9 to 5"

A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office. Vocal range top: D5 Vocalrange bottom: F4 "9 to 5"

Judy's soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago. "9 to 5"

A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip. Vocal range top: D5 Vocalrange bottom: G4 "9 to 5"

A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink. "9 to 5"

Ensemble. "9 to 5"

Ensemble. "9 to 5"

Ensemble. "9 to 5"

3 months pregnant. Rough-edged but still somewhat feminine daughter of a policeman. Plain-spoken uses profanity; “contrary.” Likes beer, bars, country music, rock climbing. Dad’s caregiver after his disability: no college. Works two jobs. Resents men’s domination (dad, brother, bosses, boyfriends) but still seeks the type. Fearless; reckless. Quickly married COLE despite his temper and drinking; stayed as marriage fell apart; left when he forced himself on her. "Keely and Du"

Thin to medium build. Blue-collar; uneducated, street-wise. IN THE PAST: manipulative ladies’ man. Fronted like an alpha male; too unstable to sustain the role. Barroom's swagger concealed major drinking and temper; couldn’t keep a steady job. Control issues with women expressed in violence, stalking, and rape when they didn’t comply. NOW: Trying to reform in a Christian cult; "Keely and Du"

Physical condition: robust enough to lift a body. They help the underground pro-life group. Brief roles. Non-speaking. "Keely and Du"

Physical condition- must be able to believably restrain an inmate. Brief role, non-speaking. "Keely and Du"

Emily, an empathetic daughter of professors at the college who lives with chronic pain. "Heroes of the 4th Turning"

Justin, a stoic outdoorsman who works at the college. "Heroes of the 4th Turning"

Kevin, an adrift alcoholic fascinated by the outside world. "Heroes of the 4th Turning"

Teresa, a passionate disciple of Steve Bannon who lives in New York and writes for a right-wing publication. "Heroes of the 4th Turning"

Gina Presson, a professor at the college and its incoming president, as well as Emily's mother "Heroes of the 4th Turning"

"The Revolutionists"

"The Revolutionists"

"The Revolutionists"

"The Revolutionists"

Lead. "Constellations"

Lead. "Constellations"