Pioneer Theatre Company and Maltz Jupiter Theatre 2024-25 Season - NYC EPA
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Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, April 1, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
LORT Non-Rep
$1197 weekly minimum (LORT B+) $1100 weekly minimum (LORT B)
$807 weekly minimum (LORT D)
Equity actors for roles in Pioneer Theatre Company and Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2024-25 Seasons (see breakdown).
Some roles will be understudied.
Please bring a picture and resume and a selection(s) in the style of the shows, you are welcome to sing from the show/shows, or perform a monologue from show/shows. We'd prefer two different short selections, to one long selection. Let us meet more sides of you.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Artistic Director for Pioneer Theatre: Karen Azenberg
Casting Director: Bob Cline - Casting Director
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
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EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
CASTING NOTE: The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is seeking equity actors for their 2024/25 Season productions of Deceived based on Jack Hamilton's Gaslight, Once, Frozen, The Lehman Trilogy, and Guys & Dolls. As well as their Island Theatre Production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? We encourage all actors to audition regardless of race, color, creed, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, ability, or veteran status. Artists who are members of underrepresented communities are encouraged to audition. At this time, we will NOT be accepting video submissions.
Island Theatre (LORT D)
Rehearsals begin: September 24, 2024
Opens: October 10, 2024
Closes: October 20, 2024
Directed by: Holly Twyford
Dr. Ruth Westheimer (CAST) (Female/Age Range: 55-65) Filled with an indomitable life force, boundless energy and a strength that carried her from escaping the Holocaust to becoming Dr. Ruth.
based on Jack Hamilton's Gaslight
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: October 8, 2024
Opens: October 31, 2024
Closes: November 10, 2024
Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge
NYC Callbacks: Video Submission
CASTING NOTE:
BELLA, Female, a young married woman, about 25, with possibly a nervous disposition. Bella loves and trusts her husband, and only begins to doubt his sincerity when circumstances force her to do so. As the story progresses, she must accept a new reality, and find a strength – and cunning – she didn’t know she had. RP BRITISH DIALECT.
JACK, Male, her husband, 35-40, debonair and charming. Jack is the most loving, sympathetic and supportive partner he could possibly be, or so it seems for most of the play. RP BRITISH DIALECT
ELIZABETH, Female, the housekeeper, 50s-60s, hard of hearing. A lifetime “in service” has taught her to remain as dutiful and discreet as possible, and to keep her opinions to herself except in extreme circumstances. CAN BE ENGLISH, SCOTTISH, IRISH, WELSH...
NANCY, Female, the young housemaid, her eye on the main chance. Smart and perceptive, she thinks she sees an opportunity to outsmart everyone. COCKNEY/ LOWER CLASS
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: November. 12, 2024
Opens: December 5, 2024
Closes: December 15, 2024
Directed by: Mark Martino
Musical Director: Maggie Hollinbeck
NYC Auditions: April 17, 2024
GUY (Late 20s-mid 30s) A down on his luck musician in Dublin. Lovesick and lost…truly loves writing and singing songs but his broken heart is weighing heavily on his dreams of making music. Charismatic, riveting as a singer and guitarist…and in spite of his sadness he is appealing and sympathetic. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone with a high rock belt and strong rock falsetto. Plays Guitar.
GIRL (Late 20s-early 30s) a determined and witty dreamer…has come to Dublin from the Czech Republic in search of a new life. She is direct, intelligent, no nonsense, painfully honest and often very funny. Passionate about playing the piano, family, and the redemptive power of music. CZECH (Eastern European) ACCENT. Mezzo. Plays Piano.
BILLY (30-50) The music store owner who allows GIRL to play piano in his shop. A “big” man with a big personality…opinionated, loud, funny, fiercely protective of the Girl…a true lover of music with surprising vulnerability underneath the Irish blarney and bluster. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone. Plays GUITAR, UKULELE, PERCUSSION, MANDOLIN
DA (50-70) GUY’s father…a working-class man of few words…who still clearly conveys the love and concern of a caring father. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone. Plays MANDOLIN
ANDREJ (20-30) GIRL’s sweet, naive roommate. Earnest, kind, works at a fast-food joint but has big dreams. He has a slight build…made even slighter by his oversized “interview suit. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Tenor. Plays ELECTRIC BASS, UKULELE, TAMBOURINE, CAJON, GUITAR
SVEC (20-40) GIRL’s quirky roommate. A true (and hilarious) odd ball. Obsessed with television (specifically Irish soap operas) and coffee…a loose cannon of unexpected delight. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR, DRUM SET
REZA (25-35) GIRL’s vivacious and flirtatious roommate. Funny, sexy, smart…over the top in the best way. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Alto/Mezzo. Plays VIOLIN
BANK MANAGER (30-50) His prim and proper cooperate exterior hides an initially funny, and ultimately moving, passionate artist inside. Irish (Cork) accent. Baritone who can flip to high, full voiced, “comical” tenor top notes. Plays GUITAR, CELLO, MANDOLIN, ACCORDION, VIOLIN
EAMON (25-50) A Dublin music studio manager. A tough nut to crack with a business to run…but ultimately moved and delighted by the talent and emotional investment of GUY and GIRL and their friends. Irish (Dublin) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays GUITAR, PIANO, MELODICA, HARMONICA, PERCUSSION
EX-GIRLFRIEND (20-30) GUY’s ex-girlfriend who has left Dublin to seek a better life in NYC. Lovely, soft, kind, and likable. We know that the love they shared was real and that she never wanted to hurt Guy by leaving. Irish (Dublin) accent. Mezzo/Soprano (comfortable in both ranges). Plays VIOLIN, PERCUSSION. UNDERSTUDY for GIRL (Plays PIANO)
EMCEE (25-35) Gregarious host of the open mic night at a Dublin pub. A good-natured ball-buster in the grand Irish tradition UNDERSTUDY for GUY. Irish (Dublin) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays GUITAR, PERCUSSION
BARUSKA (CAST) (40-50) GIRL’s mother. Plays piano, accordion, percussion, melodica, concerti.
IVONKA (6-8) GIRL’s 7-year-old daughter. Tiny in stature (she is carried on and offstage by both GIRL and BARUSKA)…and serious like her mother. No spoken lines, but speaks volumes with her face and eyes as she solemnly observes and processes this new world of Dublin. Should be able to sing, and comfortable with dance (social dance)
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: December 17, 2024
Opens: January 9, 2025
Closes: January 26, 2025
Director: John Tartaglia
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: Eric Alsford
NYC Callbacks: May 18-19, 2024
ANNA (Female/early 20s) Princess of Arendelle; filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert but longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Clumsy, awkward and stubborn but with a giant heart and endless optimism. A strong singer with great comedic timing.
ELSA (Female/early 20s) Elder Princess of Arendelle. Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her sister, Anna, Elsa is anxious and withdrawn before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers. Strong singer.
PABBIE (Male/30s-40s) Wise, mysterious, charismatic and gentle patriarch of the Hidden Folk. Baritone. Tall, muscular, striking, handsome, statuesque.
OAKEN (Male/30s-40s) Fun-loving, teddy-bear, family-man proprietor of Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Sauna. Possibly has some extreme physicality (height, size, etc). Great comedic timing with singing ability.
BULDA (Male/30s-40s) Nurturing, funny, empathetic, and spirited matriarch of the Hidden Folk. Fantastic belt voice and excellent movement/dance skills.
KING AGNARR (Male 30s/40s) Stern, protective, yet adoring father of two young girls. Baritone or Bass.
QUEEN IDUNA/FEMALE ENSEMBLE (Female/ 30s) Elegant, strong, and devoted mother of the princesses. Soprano.
BISHOP (Any gender) Officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa. This spiritual supervisor must communicate to the Townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner.
KRISTOFF (Male/20s) Hardworking ice harvester. Has a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the edges exterior that hides a big heart. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly, but is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend- until he meets Anna.
SVEN (any gender) Reindeer of few words, fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff, and loves giving the ice harvester a hard time. NOTE: Must have puppeteering experience.
HANS (Male/20s) Ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. Hans constantly strives to find a way to make good and stand out. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone.
WESELTON (Male) A visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. A bombastic, overbearing sycophant, Weselton's sole purpose is to hobnob with influencers and royalty.
OLAF (Any gender) Magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young. Olaf is endearingly delighted by everything - especially the idea of summer. Goofy and sweet. NOTE: Must have puppeteering experience.
ENSEMBLE SINGERS/DANCERS
Adult singers and dancers of all ethnicities with excellent technique and fantastic singing voices. The ensemble dancers also play and/or cover featured roles, including King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda, and Oaken.
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: January 28, 2025
Opens: February 20, 2025
Closes: March 2, 2025
Director: Peter Flynn
NYC Callbacks: September 26-27, 2024
HENRY LEHMAN: Age range 40-60; the eldest brother. German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the first of his brothers to immigrate to the United States; the son of a cattle merchant; intelligent, resourceful, tenacious and proud of the business he is building; doubles as Philip Lehman, Pete Peterson, and others.
EMANUEL LEHMAN: Age range 35-55; German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the middle brother and second to immigrate; hot headed, intelligent, takes pride in whichever business venture it is that he is doing; often has conflict with his older brother on what is best for the business; he moves the business from the South to New York; he enjoys the finer things in life – ‘always more, always better’; doubles as Herbert Lehman, Lewis Glucksman, and others.
MAYER LEHMAN: Age range 35-55; German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the youngest brother and last to immigrate; a level-headed and steady thinker; the mediator between his two elder brothers; charming, warm and ambitious; doubles as Bobby Lehman and others.
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: February 25, 2025
Opens: March 20, 2025
Closes: April 6, 2025
Director/Choreographer: Al Blackstone
Music Director: Eric Alsford
NYC Callbacks: November 19-20, 2024
NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON (Male/Age Range 30-45) Like his name suggests, he is the nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks. High-spirited and a bit naïve, but sincere and genuine. Nathan's loyal friend and lackey. Strong mover. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4
BENNY SOUTHSTREET (Male/Age Range 30-45) Nathan's right-hand man and a gambler himself. Smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best interest at heart. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
SARAH BROWN (Male/Age Range 20-30) A highly intelligent young woman who serves as Sergeant of the local Mission. She fully believes in her worthy cause and wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3
ARVIDE ABERNATHY (Male/Age Range 50-65) The bass drum and cymbal player in the Mission band, he is Sarah's loving grandfather. Kind and sweet, he wants nothing but the best for her. Warmth and wisdom is paramount here. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4
HARRY THE HORSE (Male/Age Range 30-55) A crook and gambler. He is a tough guy with dollar signs as his bottom line. Brings Big Jule into Nathan's craps game and backs his cheating but is also a man of his word in the gambling community. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
BRANNIGAN (Male/Age Range 30-55) A New York police officer who is on to Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead set on catching him. A tough, no-nonsense character.
NATHAN DETROIT (Male/Age Range 30-40) A good-hearted and slightly dim gambler and craps game organizer who could never hit the big time. He loves Adelaide but cannot quit his gambling ways. A broke schemer with unwitting ways. Strong mover. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4
MISS ADELAIDE (Female/Age Range 30-40) Nathan's fiancé and a lead performer at the Hot Box nightclub. She loves Nathan more than anything in the world and desperately wants to get married. Pretty, outspoken, stubborn. Stronger mover, and a great dancer. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
SKY MASTERSON (Male/Age Range 28-40) A high-stakes gambler whose luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave, smart, handsome. Strong mover. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3
BIG JULE (Male/Age Range 30-50) A big time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
ENSEMBLE: Sightseers, Mission Band (Agatha, Calvin, Martha), Crap Shooters (Liver Lips Louie, Angie The Ox, Rusty Charlie), Hot Box Girls, Waiters, Cuban Dancers
Island Theatre (LORT D)
Rehearsals begin: April 1, 2025
Opens: April 24, 2025
Closes: May 4, 2025
Director: J Barry Lewis
NYC Callbacks: Video Submissions
MARTHA (Female/Age 52) A boisterous woman, the daughter of the President of the University; with quick-witted and often vicious eloquence, Martha seems to lay it all out on the table while simultaneously holding her cards close to her chest; her past is full of aspirations, broken dreams, and emotional trauma. She is at once a vixen who attempts to seduce younger men, shrew, bent on degrading her husband in public.
GEORGE (Male/Age: 46) Martha's husband, appears passive and complacent. A brilliant academic who works for Martha’s father, he married before his career became a glaring disappointment. Trapped in a marriage with his demanding and cold wife. He has not lived up to any of the expectations both Martha and her father had of him.
HONEY (Female/Age: 28) Submissive and delicate in appearance, she prefers laughing and lightness to complex conversations; fairly drunk throughout; married to Nick.Her own anxieties and fears act as a deterrent to having a meaningful relationship with Nick and make her impervious to the cantankerous bickering around her. She appears absolutely ignorant of the problems in her life.
NICK (Male/Age Range 30-35) Honey's husband; well put-together; he is a newly-appointed faculty member in the Biology Dept. and looking to climb quickly up the career ladder. Although he appears to be well intentioned, he is quite shallow, obsessed with his good looks and is ruthlessly deceptive underneath. Somewhat obtuse but cunning. He is competitive and ambitious.
Director: TBA
First Rehearsal: Aug. 19th, 2024
Runs: September 13th to Sept. 28th, 2024
SEEEKING:
NICK MASSI: (Male Identifying, 30-40) Strong bass/baritone voice, comfortable with traditional four part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality.
TOMMY DEVITO: (Male Identifying, 30-40) Strong tenor/baritone voice, comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; ability to play guitar a strong plus; funny; a wise guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality.
BOB GAUDIO: (Male Identifying, 20-35) Strong tenor/baritone voice; comfortable with traditional four part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy.
FRANKIE VALLI: (Male Identifying, 20-35) 5’9 or shorter; A strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; has a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; comfortable with four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text.
GYP DECARLO: (Male Identifying, 45-55) Tough, Mafioso type; A strong singer. Ensemble/Supporting (Doubles as JUDGE/BOWLING ALLEY OWNER/AL FINNEY/PRIEST).
BOB CREWE: (Male Identifying, 30-40) Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. Ensemble/Supporting (Doubles as DETECTIVE TWO/ACCOUNTANT/DONNIE).
JOE PESCI: (Chorus / Ensemble); Male, 20-35. 5’9” or shorter; young, energetic; A strong singer; Referred to as Joey, he is a friend of Tommy, Frankie and Nick, and helps introduce Bob Gaudio to them. Eventually becomes an actor. Will understudy role of Frankie Valli.
BARRY BELSON: (Chorus / Ensemble); Male, 20-49. strong singer, Doubles as various roles (friends, producers, etc); strong tenor to high C, with a strong falsetto to G above high C; has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style. Ethnicity: Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
MARY DELGADO: (Chorus / Ensemble); Female, 20-39. Strong singer and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, seen it all, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; Doubles as a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group; strong belt useful; high straight tone soprano also useful but not required.
LORRAINE & OTHERS: (Chorus / Ensemble); Female, 20-35. fabulous, versatile singer and dancer with flexible vocal registers, Doubles as various roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must have strong belt.
FRANCIE & OTHERS: (Chorus / Ensemble); Female, 20-37. fabulous, versatile singer and dancer with flexible vocal register, Doubles as various roles (Frankie’s teenage daughter, the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as ‘tough-as-nails’ Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies and have a very strong high belt.
SHOW #2 - TBA - (Will audition at a later date)
First Rehearsal: October 5th, 2023
Runs: October 25th - November 9th, 2024
BY Stephen Temperly
Director: TBA
First Rehearsal: September 30th, 2024
Runs: December 6th to December 21st, 2024
COSME MCMOON: (Male Identifying, 50-60) The former accompanist to Florence Foster Jenkins. At the time of the play, he is a dapper man in his late 50s. He has been the resident pianist at an elegant supper club in Greenwich Village for some years. His audience comes to be entertained as much by his abrasive asides as his music. Excellent pianist and singer.
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS: (Female Identifying, 40-70) Eccentric but lovable. A wealthy society woman who, though she believes herself to be a great soprano, has no voice and is incapable of singing two notes in tune. Her belief in her talent, however, and her dedication to music and the art of singing is absolute. She behaves at times as if she is a major vocal artist. There is no hint of mockery. In addition to singing in the style of Jenkins (actors are encouraged to listen to recordings available online) they must also be a legit soprano and sing well.
(*Receiving a co-production from Arizona Theatre Company)
Runs: January 10th to January 25th, 2025
MARGOT WENDICE: (Female Identifying, 30s - 40s) British, Charming, Naive, Wealthy wife of Tony, has an affair with Maxine. Any Ethnicity
MAXINE HADLEY: (Female Identifying, 30s - 40s) American Murder mystery writer, has an affair with Margot, works with Tony. Any Ethnicity
TONY WENDICE: (Male Identifying, 30s - 40s) British, married Margot for money, creates elaborate plot to murder Margot, incredibly smart. Any Ethnicity
LESGATE: (Male Identifying, 30s - 40s) British, An old schoolmate of Tony, convicted criminal, blackmailed into helping Tony with his murder plot. Any Ethnicity
INSPECTOR HUBBARD: (Male Identifying, 30s - 40s) A British Inspector of Police, Head of investigation after murder attempt against Margot. Any Ethnicity
(*Originating a co-production with Geva Theatre)
First Rehearsal: January 29th, 2024
Runs: February 14th to March 1st, 2025
CAROLE KING: (Female Identifying, 25-35) An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. A powerful, distinctive voice. Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano (F3 -F5).
GERRY GOFFIN: (Male Identifying, 25- 40) Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Sings well. Baritone/tenor. Voice Part: Tenor (C3-G4).
CYNTHIA WEIL: (Female Identifying, 25 – 40) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry Mann. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt. Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano (F3-E5).
BARRY MANN: (Male Identifying, 25- 40) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Comedic with a great voice. A strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing. Voice Part: Tenor (C3-A4).
DON KIRSCHNER: (Male Identifying, 40-60s) An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Voice Part: Bass/Baritone (A2-C4).
GENIE: (Female Identifying, 40s-60s.) Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes.
By Samuel D. Hunter
First Rehearsal: March 3rd, 2025
Runs: March 28th to April 12th, 2025
KEITH: (Male Identifying, mid- to late 30s) Black. A mortgage broker.
RYAN: (Male Identifying, mid- to late 30s) White. A factory worker.
First Rehearsal: April 7th, 2025
Runs: May 2nd to May 17th, 2025
JENNA: (Female Identifying, Late 20s-30s) Any ethnicity. Jenna is stuck in her life as an unhappily married waitress in a small town. Finds some happiness and expression through her meticulous baking of pies and her friendships with her coworkers, Dawn and Becky. Lives her life paycheck-to paycheck, day by day, and wants nothing more than to get away and start fresh, unbeknownst to her destructive husband, Earl. Has a fantastic pop/rock voice with great range. Mezzo-soprano F#3 - F5.
DAWN: (Female Identifying, Late 20s-early 30s) Any ethnicity. Dawn is the youngest of the waitresses and the newest to the diner. Endearing and genuine. Thick glasses, hair parted 14 centimeters to the left— eccentric is the nice way to say she’s slightly unusual, and not so slightly OCD. She sets the tables, painstakingly ensuring each salt and pepper shaker is equidistant from the napkin holder. Has an excellent pop/rock/folk voice. Mezzo-soprano G3 - Eb5.
BECKY: (Female Identifying, 40s-early 50s) Any ethnicity. The oldest of the three waitresses. Becky has been at the diner the longest. Irreverent, irascible, been there - done that - and made it back. Becky has a wicked sense of humor with excellent comedic timing. Has a soulful pop voice with an excellent pop belt. Mezzo-soprano Eb3 - Eb5.
DR. POMATTER: (Male Identifying, 30s-early 40s) Any ethnicity. Character identifies as male. Handsome, endearing, and neurotic. Has a warm, and somewhat clumsy, manner. Jenna’s gynecologist. He has a quirky sense of humor and a big heart and, despite the fact that he’s having an affair with Jenna, he is a good person. Has impeccable comedic timing and moves well. Has a very strong pop/rock tenor that can navigate the musical style of Sara Bareilles with ease. Tenor C3 - Bb4.
CAL: (Male Identifying, 40s) Any ethnicity. A chef at the diner. A “Salt of the Earth” guy’s guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient, unsentimental, but somehow charming. Should have a strong pop/rock voice with great comedic chops. Has a strong contemporary baritone singing voice in the style of Sara Bareilles and has excellent comedic timing. Could possibly cover the role of Joe. B2 - G4.
OGIE: (Male Identifying, 30s) Any ethnicity. Eccentric, genuine and lovable. Absolutely smitten with Dawn (in a hilarious yet endearing way) after she goes on a 5-minute date with him. Quirky, incredibly persistent, yet always kind. Has excellent comedic timing. Has an excellent pop/rock tenor/baritenor sound. Tenor C3 - Bb4. Ogie’s solo is more “character operatic” in style than high in pitch.
EARL: (Male Identifying, 30s-early 40s) Caucasian. Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school, handsome in a gruff way, but that face is clouded with broken dreams, drowned with cheap beer. Just enough narcissism mixed with stupidity, to be a potent Molotov cocktail that can explode into unexpected anger one second and then turn into a sobbing mess the next. Guitar playing a plus. Eb3 - G4.
JOE: (Male Identifying, 60s-early 70s) Any ethnicity. Comfortable singing. The owner of the diner where Jenna, Dawn, Becky, and Cal work. A curmudgeonly man who has a soft spot for Jenna (and her pie). Gruff exterior but a warmth and kindness within. Joe is a sarcastic and no-nonsense guy with a keen ability to read people. Very funny. Baritenor B2 - G#4.
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