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Teen Boy Wanted for "Assassins" Play

Brea, CA, United States
ID: 608718Exp: 8/18/2026
Description:

Open auditions for a teen boy for “Assassins”. Please see the details below. About the project: Assassins weaves together the stories of nine men and women who attempted or succeeded in killing an American president — from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley Jr. — into a darkly comic, deeply unsettling meditation on the American Dream. Sondheim's score is among his most daring and eclectic, traversing country, gospel, pop, and folk. Rate: This production is non-union. Each performer will be provided a stipend based on role. Additional info: - Please prepare a short cut (16–32 bars) of a contemporary musical theater song in the style of the show. Think character-driven, dark, or satirical repertoire — Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, Jason Robert Brown, or similar. - An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key. - Video submissions will not be accepted for this production. CALLBACKS * Wednesday, August 19th, from 6:30-10:30 PM * Callbacks are by invitation only. * Sides will be provided at general auditions. REHEARSALS * September 7th through October 1st in Brea, CA * Mondays through Thursdays, evenings (Time TBD) * Some Saturdays from 10 AM–6 PM (Dates TBD) * Tech: October 4–8, 2026, evenings (Time TBD) PERFORMANCES * October 9th through 18th * Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM * Sundays at 3:00 PM * No conflicts with show dates. If you are interested please apply.

1 role

DAVID HEROLDMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Booth's co-conspirator. Vocal range: Tenor / Light baritone Young, naive, and utterly devoted to Booth. He follows more out of hero worship than ideology, making him one of the more tragic figures — a boy who didn't fully understand what he'd gotten into.