Auditions

Character Breakdowns

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR/Show #1

Jesus: Tenor (A2-G5), male-identifying.
Must be an excellent singer and actor. He is the leader of the twelve Apostles; exudes peace, proclaims peace, lives peace, but is otherwise a rather human “son of God,” since he has human doubts. Jesus displays human emotion on several occasions, irritation at his apostles for their unceasing demands on him, anger at the merchants and moneylenders in the temple and genuine fear and doubt just before his execution. The spell he casts over his followers comes partly from his pure simplicity and partly from their desire to adore him and make him the object of their piety; they seem to miss his point that devotion is due to God, not to him.

Judas Iscariot: Tenor (D3-D5), male-identifying.
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and for the consequences of Jesus' fame; ends up being a conflicted man, and a powerfully passionate character. Must be an excellent singer and actor.

Mary Magdalene: Alto (F3-E♭5),  female-identifying.
The follower of Jesus who finds herself conflicted with emotions about his journey. Must be an actor of great strength and good singer.

Pontius Pilate: Baritone (A2-B4), male-identifying.
Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus’ crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation. This character is one of the most conflicted in the play and must have a strong presence and good singing voice.

Caiaphas: Bass (C2-F4), male-identifying.
The high priest of Jerusalem who, according to Biblical accounts, sent Jesus to Pilate. Must have a deep low bass voice.

Annas: Tenor (G2-D5), male-identifying.
Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. Must be a high tenor or countertenor and great actor.

Peter: Baritone (G2-G4), male-identifying.
One of Jesus' 12 apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. Tenor or baritenor.

Simon Zealotes: Tenor (G3-B4), male-identifying.
One of Jesus' 12 apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. High energy actor.

King Herod: Baritone, male-identifying.
The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Must be an excellent character actor.

Ensemble: Male-identifying.
Must be excellent singers and dancers. They make up the additional 12 apostles and crowd ensemble.

Ensemble: Female-identifying.
Must be excellent singers and dancers for the crowd and title numbers.

Swings: Male and female-identifying to cover ensemble.

NUNSENSE/Show #2

Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior: Female-identifying, mature (Range: B3-F5)
A feisty Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight. 

Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress of Novices: Female-identifying, mature (Range: G3-F5)
The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior. 

Sister Robert Anne: Female-identifying (Range: G3-D5) 
A streetwise character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior. 

Sister Mary Amnesia: Female-identifying, (Range: Db4-C6)
This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet. 

Sister Mary Leo: Female-identifying, (Range: G#3-G5)
The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. Ballet and pointe a plus.

Swing:
Female-identifying to cover all roles.

ANNIE/Show #3

Annie:  Mezzo-Soprano, belter, female-identifying to play 11 years old.
A tough yet charming streetwise orphan. Annie is independent, hopeful, and full of life; she acts as a leader/mother figure to the other orphans and yearns for parents of her own.  Strong singer/dancer with the acting skills to carry the energy of the show.

Oliver Warbucks:  Bari-tenor, male-identifying, 40-60’s
Warbucks is a highly successful businessman who made a fortune as an industrialist in World
War I. Should be confident, intimidating, and a bit stiff. At first, he is unsure and awkward
around Annie, but warms up to her and eventually learns to love her as a father. Should have a
smooth legit voice, falsetto a plus.

Grace Farrell: 
THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST

Miss Hannigan: 
THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST

Rooster: Tenor, male-identifying.
The flashy, self-assured con-man of a brother to Miss Hannigan. He poses as Annie’s father in order to claim a cash reward. Should be a great mover and have excellent comedic chemistry with the actress playing Lily.

Lily: Soprano and female-identifying.
Rooster’s sleazy, airheaded, girlfriend. She poses as Annie’s mother in hopes of receiving the cash reward. Strong dancer, seductive, ditzy and annoying, all at the same time.  Should have excellent comedic skills and chemistry with Rooster.

Orphans:  Any voice type, female-identifying, ages 7-14. 
The orphans are gritty, neglected kids, who are at the same time honest and lovable. They act like siblings, looking out for each other but also fighting each other constantly. Each actor should be able to shape their own specific character. We are looking for strong, expressive singers who can also dance well. 

Molly: female-identifying, age 6-7.
The littlest orphan, she latches onto Annie for love and protection.

Kate: female-identifying, age 7: 
The second youngest orphan after Molly.

Tessie: female-identifying, Age 10.
The crybaby of the orphanage; must have a loud, whiny voice.

July: female-identifying, age 12. 
The quietest orphan.

Pepper: female-identifying, age 12.
The toughest orphan, always getting into fights.

Duffy: female-identifying, age 13. 
The oldest orphan, usually forced to help Annie break up fights.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt:
THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.

Star-To-Be: female-identifying Mezzo-Soprano belter. 
Featured soloist in “NYC” 

Bert Healy: male-identifying, tenor:
A classic 1930’s radio announcer, with solo singing in “Never Fully Dressed.  Changes vocal quality or accents to create different characters.

Boylan Sisters: 
A female-identifying trio of 1930’s radio singers.  Need to hold tight harmonies.

Drake: Male identifying, any voice type. 
Warbuck’s butler.

Lieutenant Office Ward: Male-identifying, any voice type. 
The policeman who questions Annie about Sandy.

Bundles: Male-identifying, any voice type. 
The laundryman who collects laundry from the orphanage.  He is friendly to the kids, but avoids Hannigan’s romantic advances.

Apple Seller: Any gender. 
A Hooverville tenant who sells apples on the streets of New York.

Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh, and Cecille:  Female-identifying, any voice type. 
Maidservants who work at the Warbucks mansion.

Ickes, Perkins, Hull, Morganthau, and Howe: Male-identifying except Perkins who is female-identifying. 
Members of Roosevelt’s cabinet.

Judge Brandeis: Male-identifying. 
Attorney and associate justice of the Supreme Court who is hired to help Warbucks legally adopt Annie.

Adult Ensemble: All genders, voice types and ages.  
Excellent singer/actor/dancers to play various roles around NYC in the 1930’s, including street vendors, Hooverville tenants, tourists, newsboys, pickpockets, street cleaners, Broadway ushers, news reporters, and more.

Swings: Female and male-identifying to cover all ensemble roles.

Production 1

Rehearsals Start:

Rehearsals for some NON-AEA Cast Members/Ensemble: **
Friday, 5/24 to Sunday, 5/26: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Rehearsals for AEA and all Cast members: **
Tuesday, 5/28 to Sunday 6/9: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tech: Tuesday 6/11 to Saturday 6/15: (Hours Vary)
Preview: Friday, 6/14, 8:00 p.m. Curtain
Performances: Saturday, 6/15 to Saturday 6/29
Tues.-Sat.: 8:00 p.m. Curtain* - Sun: 2:00 p.m. Matinee
6/22 will have a 2 p.m. Matinee and an 8 p.m. Evening Performance.

Production 2

Rehearsals Start: **

Tuesday, 6/18 to Sunday, 6/30: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tech: Tuesday, 7/2 to Saturday 7/6: (Hours Vary)
Preview: Friday, 7/5, 8:00 p.m. Curtain
Performances: Saturday, 7/6 to Saturday, 7/13
Tues.-Sat.: 8:00 p.m. Curtain* - Sun: 2:00 p.m. Matinee
7/7 and 7/13 will have a 2 p.m. Matinee and an 8 p.m. Evening Performance.

Production 3

Rehearsals Start:

Rehearsals for some NON-AEA Cast Members/Ensemble: **
Tuesday, 6/25 to Sunday, 6/30: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Rehearsals for AEA and all Cast members: **
Tuesday, 7/2 to Sunday, 7/14: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tech: Tuesday, 7/16 to Friday, 7/19 (Hours Vary)
Preview: Friday, 7/19, 8:00 p.m. Curtain
Performances: Saturday, 7/20 to Sunday 8/4
Tues.-Sat.: 8:00 p.m. Curtain*- Sun: 2:00 p.m. Matinee
7/27 will have a 2 p.m. Matinee and an 8 p.m. Evening Performance.

*Exception of 6/22, 7/7, 7/13 and 7/27 which will have a 2 p.m. Matinee and an 8 p.m. Evening Performance.

** Rehearsal times are subject to change.  Porthouse Theatre operates on an Equity work week, with Monday being the day off for performers. Porthouse Theatre currently operates on an Equity Guest Artist Agreement or an AEA/URTA Tier II contract.