Casting Kids for 2025-2026 Season Submissions
Nonunion actors for the 2025-2026 Season. See the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Shows: Finding Neverland, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Hello Dolly!, The Bodyguard. Rate: Compensation begins at $300 per week for nonunion adult actors. Rates may vary depending on the commute, out-of-town status, rehearsal conflicts/availability, past credits, and other factors. Out-of-town actors (residing beyond 100-miles) may have accommodations provided (AirB&B housing, one round trip ground transportation, access to local transportation). There are a limited number of these roles available. Additional info: Professional adult actors who can work as local hires (including Buffalo) as well as out-of-town actors who are interested in being considered for the season may apply. Call backs for the 2025-2026 season will be by invitation only: ~June 5, 6 & 8 SCHEDULE: Each production rehearses for 2 weeks plus tech. Local actors with daytime conflicts may still apply this season, however many roles will require daytime availability. They will be off from rehearsals one day per week, however the day off may not be consistent week to week or production to production. A full production schedule will be sent to the cast weeks prior to the first rehearsal. It is expected that all six productions may have up to 8-performances per week, although currently the production listed online may be less than 8. "Finding Neverland" First Adult Rehearsal: 9/7/25 Preview: 9/25/25 Opening: 9/26/25 Closing: 10/19/25 2 weeks of rehearsal; 4 weeks of performances Advisory: This show utilizes a live dog as Porthos. All ensemble members will portray servants of the Barrie household. Strong vocalists required. Moderate dance required, ensemble members shall be expected to participate in choreographed lifts of other actors in certain scenes. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss; Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason; Music by Mel Marvin; Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss. irst Youth Rehearsal:11/9/25 First Adult Rehearsal: 11/30/25 Preview: 12/18/25 Opening: 12/19/25 Closing: 1/4/26 2 weeks of rehearsal, 3 weeks of performances There will be no rehearsals/performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. There will be performances on New Years Eve and New Years Day. "The Bodyguard: The Musical" Book by Alexander Dinelaris, Based on the Warner Bros. film, Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan, Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Venture, Inc., Originally produced in the West End by Michael Harrison and David Ian. Starring Aliyah Khaylyn from The Voice as Rachel Marron. First Rehearsal: 3/22/26 Preview: 4/9/26 Opening: 4/10/26 Closing: 4/26/26 2 weeks of rehearsal, 3 weeks of performances No rehearsal on Easter If interested, please apply.
16 roles
He is the oldest of the Davies boys. George is most sensible and mature though still able to play and have fun. Takes charge when he needs to. Must be a very strong mover and have a pop/rock voice. Must be comfortable being lifted. "Finding Neverland"
He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart. Must have strong movement skills and an unchanged pop/rock voice. Must be comfortable being lifted. "Finding Neverland"
He is the second youngest of the boys. Peter is buried under the grief of losing his father. Thoughtful and considered, initially angry and contained, he goes on a journey from 'not believing' to opening up and embracing the world of magic and play that Barrie presents to him. Must move very well and have an unchanged pop/rock voice and very strong falsetto. Must be comfortable being lifted. "Finding Neverland"
He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements. Unknowingly funny. Must have an unchanged pop/rock voice. Must be comfortable being lifted. "Finding Neverland"
Covers both George and Jack. Must be comfortable being lifted. "Finding Neverland"
Covers both Peter and Michael. Must be comfortable being lifted. "Finding Neverland"
Visibly the smallest person on stage. She is the youngest child of the central Who family. She is the one person with a genuine heart of gold that can find and express love to the Grinch. She is still young enough to be guided by her sense of wonder and empathy and believes in the possibility for goodness in the Grinch. Soprano (A3-F5). "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
She is the second youngest child of the central Who family. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
A child of Whoville. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
A child of Whoville. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
A child of Whoville. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
A child of Whoville. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
A teenager of Whoville. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
A teenager of Whoville. "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Rachel Marron’s son. "The Bodyguard: The Musical"
Rachel Marron’s son. "The Bodyguard: The Musical"
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