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Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Carousel" Stage Play

Gotha, FL, United States
ID: 578449Exp: 1/8/2025
Description:

Casting call for boys and girls for "Carousel" stage play. Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Voted the best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Carousel is the classic American musical, spanning heaven and earth in its exploration of human frailty, resilience, and the power of forgiveness. This American classic features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most iconic pieces, including “If I Loved You”, “Mister Snow”, “June Is Bustin Out All Over”, and the iconic “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Join LRT as we examine the concepts of temptation, redemption, the afterlife, and emotional intelligence in the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical, from a radically new perspective. Additional info: PERFORMANCES March 20th-23rd (4 Performances) There will be a dance call at auditions so be prepared to dance. CALLBACKS will be held on January 11th REHEARSALS to begin Monday January 20th and generally run Mon-Thurs 6:30/7-10/10:30 When applying, please send your preferred date and time and a headshot and resume if you have one. For the auditions please prepare 16 bars (approx 1 minute) of a song in the style of the show (classic musical theater) and bring either a track that can be played through Bluetooth speakers or sheet music in the correct key.

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20 roles

Billy BigelowMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong baritone with a commanding presence. The very successful barker for the Mullin Carousel and a bit of a ladies’ man. Billy is a tragically flawed figure who has never learned to deal with adversity or conflict, especially with those he loves, with anything other than anger and violence.

Julie JordanFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A quiet, naïve at first, mill worker who falls in love with Billy Bigelow. Julie adopts an inner strength and maturity, when faced with the hardships of life. Must be a strong singer and strong actor. Soprano.

Carrie PipperidgeFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A lively and funny friend/ coworker of Julie Jordan. In love with Enoch Snow, Carrie offers a light-hearted foil to Julie's seriousness. Must be a strong singer and strong comedic actor. Mezzo who has both a belt and a legit range.

Enoch SnowMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A shy fisherman with big plans for the future who tires to project as aloof and pompous. Must be a strong singer and strong actor with great comedic timing.

Jigger CraginMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A friend of Billy's who ultimately leads Billy astray. A con man with a lot of humor and an eye for naive women. Jigger’s answer to problems is crime and violence. Must be a good singer and a strong actor with great comedic timing, the lovable rogue archetype. Comedic baritone.

LouiseFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Billy and Julie’s 15 year old daughter who is going through life without a father. This is a MAJOR dancing role. Louise dances the entire ballet in the second act. A non-singing role that requires strong acting ability as well as strong dance.

Starkeeper/Doctor SeldonBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An otherworldly figure who is the judge for Billy in the afterlife. Role for a VERY strong actor.

Heavenly FriendBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An otherworldy figure who guides and befriends Billy in the afterlife. Strong actor. May double in the ensemble.

Carnival BoyMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A young man who works in a traveling carnival and who is interested in Louise. EXTREMELY STRONG DANCER.

Enoch Snow JrMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Enoch and Carrie’s teenage son. He’s in love with Louise but just as pompous as his father. Strong comedic actor. Will double in the ensemble

Margaret SnowFemale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Enoch and Carrie’s oldest daughter. Very snobby. Strong actor. Will double in the ensemble.

ArminyFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A married friend of Julie and Carrie’s. Featured singer. Mezzo or Soprano. Will double in the ensemble.

2nd Heavenly FriendBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Heavenly Friend’s assistant. Featured speaking role.

Snow ChildrenBoth genders6-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Enoch and Carrie’s other 7 children. Will double in the ensemble.

TownspeopleBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The girls from the millFemale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Seafaring menMale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PolicemenMale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ship captainMale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PrincipalBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities