Auditions
Now Scheduling Auditions for Our 2025 Season
We are now scheduling audition appointments and accepting submissions for our 2025 Theatrical Season.
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Accepting submissions for the following shows:
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The Cottage
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Grease
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The Wedding Singer
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Love Labors Lost
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Doubt
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The Exorcist
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A Sherlock Carol
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The theatre casts both local and out-of-town actors. All roles are paid and housing is available for out-of-town actors and designers. Visit our Employment page for creative staff, technical and design positions.
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EVERYONE who wishes to be considered should fill out the digital audition form on the right.
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Show Breakdowns
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PLEASE NOTE
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If a role is not listed below, it has been precast, and the offer has been accepted.
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If a role is listed as "offer pending," an offer has already been extended and is precast pending the actor's acceptance
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Unless specifically noted, all ethnicities will be considered.
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The Cottage
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​​Richard (Male)
Age: 35 - 45
A “murderous, yet gentle soul.” Born to be half of a soul-mated duo, Richard is hell-bent on finding and keeping his true love (no matter what). BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS)
* This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion.)
* This role requires handling/use of a prop gun
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Grease
**please note, Grease will run in rep with The Wedding Singer and will use the same cast.​
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Danny Zuko (Male)
Age: reads late teens
The leader of the “Burger palace Boys.” Strong and confident with an air of cool easy-going charm. Range: tenor, D4–B5.
*This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.
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​Marty (Female)
Age: reads late teens
The “beauty” of the Pink Ladies; looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated. Range Alto, C4–C5.
*This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.
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Jan (Female)
Age: reads late teens
Funny, loud, and the awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Enjoys a good snack. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. Range: Alto, A3-C5
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Kenickie (Male)
Age: reads late teens
Second-in-command of the Burger Palace Boys. Tough-looking, tattooed, surly, avoids any show of softness. Has an off-beat sense of humor. Range: Tenor, C4–F5.
*This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.
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​Sonny (Male)
Age: reads late teens
A braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he’s a real lady-killer. Range: baritone, G3–A5)
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​Eugene (Male)
Age: reads teens
he class valedictorian. Physically awkward. An apple-polisher, smug and pompous but gullible. Range: Tenor, A3–E5
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Vince Fontaine (Male)
Age: reads 25 - 35
A typical “teen audience” radio disc jockey. Slick, egotistical, fast-talking. A veteran “greaser.” Flexible vocal range.
*This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.
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Teen Angel (Male)
Age: 25+
Frenchy’s suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school. Range: Tenor, E4–F5
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​​Ensemble (Male/Female)​​
Age: reads late teens
Students at Rydell High School, Beauty School Dropout Ensemble, Greased Lightning Ensemble. Loud, energetic, variety of personalities.​ Strong singers and dancers.
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The Wedding Singer
**please note, The Wedding Singer will run in rep with Grease and will use the same cast.​
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​George (Male)
Age: reads late 20s - early 30s
The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy's super guy attitude.
Vocal range top: A5 | Vocal range bottom: C4
​Ensemble (Male/Female)
All Ages
Couples (Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie); Wedding Guests; Stockbrokers; Impersonators. Strong singers and dancers.
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Love Labors Lost
**please note, Love Labors Lost is part of the Western Maryland Shakespeare Festival and is performed in an outdoor venue​
***also note, we would like to cast as many actors from the cast of Grease/The Wedding Singer as possible
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FERDINAND (Male)
Age: 30s/40s.
The King of Navarre; the rich-boy instigator for this reality show rouse; outwardly self-assured, ambitious perfectionist; constantly adjusting hair; a little too aware of where the mirrors are in the room
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BEROWNE (Male)
Age: 20s/30s
Charming dark horse know-it-all; a pathological devil’s advocate; arrogance melts away when overpowered by his lovesick; huge chip on his shoulder
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LONGAVILLE (Male)
Age: 20s/30s
Neurotic optimist; a follower quick to cave to other peoples’ authority; probably a Disney adult; happy to just be here guys!
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DUMAINE (Male)
Age: 20s/30s
Jock, smoke-show, lungs for brains; heart of gold with one too many concussions; think Kronk from Emperor’s New Groove.
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PRINCESS OF FRANCE (Female)
Age: 25+
A powerful force to be reckoned with; nothing escapes her eagle eye; a bitch and a boss and she shines like gloss
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ROSALINE (Female)
Age: 20s/30s
Flirty anarchist witch; a schemer; has an astrological reading for everything; hopeless romantic; misunderstood manic-pixie-dream girl
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MARIA (Female)
Age: 20s/30s
Thirsty and boy-crazy; a brainiac with a hair-flip for every occasion
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KATHERINE (Female)
Age: 20s/30s
Mousy; unassuming but desperately wants fame and glamor despite having lousy taste
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BOYET (Male or Female)
Age: 40s+
Has the plastic charm of a reality show host with a winning smile; outwardly everyone’s friend but has the tea on everyone
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Costard (Male or Female)
Any Age
He is described as "a clown," and therefore fills the role of the fool, a common character in many of Shakespeare's plays. Both Don Armado and Berowne ask him to deliver letters to their respective ladies, but Costard accidentally switches the letters.
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Supporting Roles (Male/Female)
All ages
Pages, Servants and other small speaking roles.
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Doubt
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Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Female)
Age: 50s/60s *****OFFER EXTENDED*****
Principal of St. Nicholas School, she stands as a bastion of traditional Catholic education. As a strict disciplinarian, she is unwavering in her commitment to the conservative ways of the church, believing firmly in the power of rigorous academic and moral instruction. Unsparing and by-the-book, Sister Aloysius enforces the rules with an unsentimental hand, ensuring that her school upholds the values she holds sacred. Driven by an unyielding sense of duty, she is a formidable educator who will not budge on her convictions.
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Father Brendan Flynn (Male)
Age: 30s/40s *****OFFER EXTENDED*****
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A warm and affable priest with a working-class background, he is cherished for his commitment to good works at St. Nicholas Church. Articulate and personable, he embodies a youthful yet wise spirit, advocating for a progressive Catholic Church that connects empathetically with the general public. Emphasizing closeness over distance, Father Flynn engages warmly with his parishioners, guiding them with a gentle hand as he aspires to make faith a relatable and living experience.
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​Mrs. Muller (Black Female)
Age: 30s/40s
A composed strict, working-class mother who is fiercely dedicated to her, Donald. Caught in a heart-wrenching tug-of-war between ensuring her son’s current safety and not jeopardizing his educational prospects, she exemplifies the tenacity and complex sacrifices inherent in motherhood.
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The Exorcist
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The Demon (Male)
Age: 20+
A sinister demon who possesses Regan after posing as her imaginary friend Captain Howdy. He has a history with Father Merrin. Pazuzu is a violent, foul-mouthed creature, able to control Regan's body at will and has a variety of supernatural, terrorizing powers. Regan and the Demon often speak the same lines in unison.
*Must be comfortable with adult language.
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Regan (Female)
Age: reads 12 years old
Introduced as a sweet, innocent girl, Regan starts exhibiting abnormal behavior after making contact with "Captain Howdy" via an Ouija board. The actor playing Regan must appear to be 12 years old but will be played by an actor who is 18 years old or older. This is an emotionally and physically demanding role. Regan and the Demon sometimes speak in unison. Physicality is a must! Contortion skills a plus!
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Chris (Female)
Age: 35 - 45
A successful actress and a single mother. Devoted to her daughter despite her busy schedule and goes to the ends of the earth to free Regan from Pazuzu's control. Emotionally demanding role.
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Father Joe (Male)
Age: 35 - 55
Comes across as a kind, laidback, down to Earth priest.
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Damien Karras (Male)
Age: 35 - 45
A troubled priest and psychiatrist, Father Karras lives in poverty. He is asked by Chris to investigate Regan's behavior, prompting him to prepare for an exorcism and regain his faith in God and himself.
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Burke (Male)
Age: 40 - 55
Chris' friend and an eccentric film director. - British accent a must!
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Dr. Kline/Bishop (Male)
Age: 40 - 55
A doctor who is trying to help Regan figure out what's wrong with her.
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Dr. Strong (Male or Female)
Age: 30s/40s
Dr. who is trying to help Regan.
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Merrin (Male)
Age: reads 55+
An elderly priest called upon to save Regan, he joins forces with Damien to rescue her from Pazuzu.
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An Old Woman (Female)
Age: reads 60+
An image. A voice. Greek accent. Damien Karras' mother.
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A Sherlock Carol
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Sherlock Holmes (Male)
Age: 30 - 50 *****OFFER EXTENDED*****
The World’s Foremost Consulting Detective, in decline
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Ebenezer Scrooge (Male)
Age: reads 60+
Formerly a miser, one Christmas, Scrooge transformed into as good a man as the good old city ever knew.
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Ensemble Track One (Male)
Any Age
Dr. Timothy Cratchit - Tiny Tim, all grown up. Now, a doctor at St. Bernard's Hospital for Children. He speaks with a more refined accent than his sister. Mr. Topper- The manager of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. A bit older, a bit pompous. Easily irritated. Supposedly a friend of Fred, Scrooge's nephew. Ralph Fezziwig- A nervous, wiry young man. The black sheep of a proud family. Engaged to Fannie. Constable Hopkins- A seemingly upstanding member of Scotland Yard.
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Ensemble Track Two (Female)
Any Age
Emma Wiggins - A good spirited and brave 13-year-old, she is a former Baker Street Irregular.
Fan Gardner - Scrooge's granddaughter. A refined young woman, she works backstage at the theatre in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Engaged to Ralph Fezziwig.
Inspector Lestrade - Blustery, easily confounded member of Scotland Yard. He has grudging respect for Holmes.
Mrs. Windigate - A Scottish tavern keeper and member of the Goose Club. Giggly, a whirlwind.
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Ensemble Track Three (Male)
Any Age
Dr. Watson- Sherlock Holmes' best and most loyal friend. The Boswell to Holmes' Johnson.
Mrs. Dilber- Mr. Scrooge's housekeeper of over 30 years. An emotional creature with a connection to the spiritual realm.
Henry Burke - An Irish candle maker, an old friend of Mr. Scrooge.
Old Joe Brackenridge - The owner of Old Joe's in Covent Garden. Gruff, a born salesman.
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Ensemble Track Four (Female)
Any Age *****OFFER EXTENDED*****
Caroler - A cheerful person in the street.
Woman in Restaurant - A London lady.
The Countess of Morcar - American. An old love of Holmes' who also goes by another name, Irene Adler.
Martha Cratchit - Tough and a bit lower class than her brother. She is, in some ways, as smart as any detective she might meet.
Mary Morstan - Watson's elegant and brave wife. Abigail Fezziwig - Runs a business fattening geese for market. She is no nonsense and direct- a proud member of the hardworking Fezziwig family.
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