Casting Call for Boys and Girls for 2025 Season Stage Play in NC

"Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner"

Various wanderers in life who willingly chose to be in the same room with the other characters. Just as inquisitive on the importance of life and how to live it as those on stage. Mostly stoic by trade, they are presently engaged with all of the action of the estate and will speak up when they are addressed. Constantly in flux and will be played by a rotating ensemble for each performance. "Life Sucks"

A young nun who works as a teacher at St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx, New York. She is relatively new to her role, which makes her more vulnerable to the influences and guidance of her superiors. She is responsible for educating and caring for the children that she teaches. Her youth and inexperience contrast with Sr. Aloysius’ seasoned and authoritative presence. "Reader’s Theatre: Doubt, A Parable"

Tomboyish, not living up to her mother’s high expectations, fun loving, honest. "Terms of Endearment"

Looking for an actress that can be versatile to play 3 different characters. "Terms of Endearment"

Married to Emma, trying his best to be the husband she wants but unsettled and finds himself being unfaithful. "Terms of Endearment"

Tenor or High Baritone. The main protagonist of the show. A struggling Renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and will do anything to beat him. He is responsible for creating the first musical, Omelette, after guidance from the misguided Nostradamus. Seeking a comedic actor, tap dance skill a plus but not required. Vocal Range A2-G4. "Something Rotten!"

A renaissance rock star. He oozes swagger. Think Mick Jagger, Prince, Tina Turner, Lenny Kravitz. Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice, tap dance skills a plus but not required. Shakespeare is both the real life author of many plays and rival to Nick Bottom. Rockstar, “Mick Jagger,” Rock Belt, Croon low, Excellent rhythmic skills; Cocky; Vocal Range: A2- Ab4. "Something Rotten!"

Tenor or High Baritone. A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a dynamic comedic performer who sings and moves very well. Vocal Range: C3- F#4 "Something Rotten!"

Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He’s not very confident, as shown when he doesn’t think his work is very good despite the outstanding quality of his writing. He is very gullible and can easily be manipulated. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a comedic actor who sings very well. Vocal Range: Eb3- A4. "Something Rotten!"

Nick’s wife and “Right Hand Man.” She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a man to make ends meet for her growing family. She is a strong leader and a powerful woman who is quite persuasive when she wants to be. She ultimately saves the day. Seeking a comedic actor. Vocal Range: G3-F#5. "Something Rotten!"

A quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. Portia is the only daughter of Brother Jeremiah and the love interest to Nigel Bottom. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Seeking a comedic actor. Vocal Range: G3-F#5. "Something Rotten!"

The Minstrel is a narrator of sorts for the show with the main purpose of introducing the cast and welcoming the audience to the Renaissance era of the show. This performer opens the first and the second act. Seeking a charismatic actor with a thousand faces. The performer playing the Minstrel will also play other roles in the show. Vocal Range: C#3- A4 (ad. Lib. To C5). "Something Rotten!"

All Voice Types. These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers. "Something Rotten!"

All Voice Types. These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers. "Something Rotten!"

All Voice Types. These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers. "Something Rotten!"

All Voice Types. These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers. "Something Rotten!"

Tenor or Baritone. Member of Bottom’s theatrical troupe who always plays the female characters. "Something Rotten!"

All Voice Types. Lord/Lady Clapham is a flamboyant theatre producer. Comic speaking role. This character may also play other singing/dancing roles throughout the show. "Something Rotten!"

All Voice Types. This small group of singers/dancers play Shakespeare’s entourage. Strong dance abilities preferred. "Something Rotten!"

Performers with tap dance training for A Musical, Make an Omelette, The Black Death, and more! "Something Rotten!"

Singing and dancing Puritans in the number, We See the Light, as well as other scenes. "Something Rotten!"

Actor / Singers who make an appearance in Welcome to the Renaissance. "Something Rotten!"

Singing / Dancing Ensemble in Will Power. "Something Rotten!"

Actors / Singer Ensemble in Shakespeare in Court. "Something Rotten!"

Small Actor / Singer Ensemble in Welcome to America. "Something Rotten!"

Aside from a few principal characters, most of our cast will also play varied townspeople in different scenes, as well as singing and dancing ensembles. "Something Rotten!"

Apathetic, dedicated, and loyal to friends; very serious about good and evil. In denial about how much he wants to impress others/Wilde in particular. Appears polished and controlled but has a history of impulsive, self-destructive habits and choices (hence Watson’s continued concern). Upper-class/educated British dialect. "Reader’s Theatre: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lil"

Well-established playwright and poet; big personality, witty, self-indulgent. Clever where Holmes is “smart”, very confident in his interests (particularly in other people), good with people. Exuberance to cover fear of being truly seen? Speaks with an upper-class/educated Irish dialect. "Reader’s Theatre: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily"

A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious. "Clue on Stage"

French maid with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays The Reporter in the final scene). "Clue on Stage"

A threatening presence. "Clue on Stage"

A benign stranger who rings the wrong doorbell. "Clue on Stage"

A cute, perky tap dancer. "Clue on Stage"

The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery. "Clue on Stage"

Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery. "Clue on Stage"

A cop who helps save the day. "Clue on Stage"

A backup for the chief. "Clue on Stage"

A mobster-type fella. A dark cloud follows this guy wherever he goes. "Clue on Stage"

A “Regular Joe.” "Clue on Stage"

The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery. "Clue on Stage"

Rhonda Lynn’s surrogate son, uncomplicated and childlike. "Dashing Through the Snow"