Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Ruth" Stage Play
Casting boys and girls for the "Ruth" stage play. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Prior experience is not necessary to audition, so those without a theatrical resume may indicate any performing experience such as church choirs, public speaking, etc. Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist. *For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length. The California production of “Ruth” opens Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through March 29, 2026. Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on March 26, 2026. If you are interested please apply.
22 roles
Young strong loving and loyal woman who is fiercely devoted to her mother-in-law Naomi (Strong legit Soprano)
Motherly; tender-hearted though tested, worn and bitter. Overcomes by God’s grace (Mezzo Soprano)
Man of integrity, kind, wholeheartedly committed to God (Tenor to Baritone)
Loyal friend and trusted servant to Boaz (Strong Tenor with ability to stylize a plus)
Kind older fatherly husband of Naomi (Baritone)
Wife of Chillion, who parts company with mother-in-law Naomi after tragedy strikes (Strong legit Soprano)
Strong character with pervasive presence of evil (Male – Baritone to high Bass / Female – Strong Mezzo Soprano with ability to belt)
Righteous Jew (Strong Tenor with ability to stylize a plus)
Son of Naomi who marries Moabitess Ruth
Son of Naomi who marries Moabitess Orpah
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