Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre | Arrow Rock, MO
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Saturday, February 14, 2026 — Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
114 High St, Arrow Rock, MO 65320
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (call)
Break: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Enter through the theatre front door and check in in the lobby.
To schedule an audition appointment please email
casting@lyceumtheatre.org. If you have a time preference, please indicate it. Please note in the subject line of the email: LOCAL AUDITION APPT. and include your union status.
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
Expected to attend: Robyne Parrish, Artistic Director; Ken Martinez, Company Manager.
LOA. See breakdown for production-specific dates.
$786.50 weekly minimum (LOA ref. to LORT) — 2025 rates.
Website:
lyceumtheatre.org
Equity actors for roles in Arrow Rock Lyceum's 2026 Season (see breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. No roles will be understudied. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Casting may include one show or multiple shows throughout the season — for guest contracts as well as resident company. The Lyceum Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Please prepare two contrasting songs no longer than one minute each or a brief monologue totaling less than two minutes. Bring sheet music in your key for the accompanist. Please bring a picture and resume stapled together. Do not rely on emailed materials.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 19
Opens: June 5 — Closes: June 14
Music: Charles Strouse — Lyrics: Martin Charnin — Book: Thomas Meehan
Director: Stephen Santa — Choreographer: Trent Soyster — Music Director: Matt Goinz
A smart, brave, and optimistic orphan who dreams of finding her parents. Strong belter with excellent acting skills. Must carry the show with confidence, charm, and emotional depth. Vocal Range: A3–E5.
The youngest orphan. Sweet, endearing, and often needs comforting. Small but spunky with good comedic timing.
The toughest orphan. Feisty and sarcastic. Often the first to speak up or challenge authority.
The oldest orphan. Confident and mature. Often acts as a big sister to the others.
Quiet, motherly, and gentle. A calming presence in the orphanage.
Always worried. Often cries out, “Oh my goodness!” Needs strong comedic delivery.
A shy orphan who follows the others. Sweet-natured and eager to please.
Additional performers may be cast to join the orphan ensemble. Energetic and expressive. All must sing well and move confidently.
Oliver Warbucks: A very rich man who cares more about his money than his relationships with others, until he has his heart stolen by an 11-year-old girl. Gruff, powerful and imposing. Mover. Male-presenting, age 35–65. Vocal range: strong baritone (C to high F).
Grace Farrell: The private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. Attractive, graceful and competent. Motherly to Annie and wishes to be more than Warbucks’ employee. Mover. Female-presenting, age 25–40. Vocal range: lyric soprano (A to high G).
Rooster Hannigan: The younger brother of Miss Hannigan; the villain. Mean, slimy and recently released from jail. Rooster should be able to move well. Dancer. Male-presenting, age 30–45. Vocal range: rough tenor/baritone (B to high G).
Lily St. Regis: Rooster’s girlfriend. Not very smart but sexy and provocative. Dancer. Female-presenting, age 25–35. Vocal range: squeaky soprano (D to high G).
Bert Healy: The ultimate radio personality who helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Mover. Male-presenting, age 30–45. Vocal range: E4–G5.
Adult Ensemble: Excellent singer/dancer to play various roles (includes Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh, Servants, Boylan Sisters, Apple Seller, Lt. Ward, Louis Howe, Star-to-Be). Dancer/Mover. All genders, ages 17–99.
1st Rehearsal: Sunday, June 7
Opens: June 26 — Closes: July 5
Music & Lyrics: Sherman Edwards — Book: Peter Stone
Director/Choreographer: Peter Reynolds — Music Director: Matt Goinz
Male, 35–50. Our protagonist and leader of the fight for independence. Often described as obnoxious and disliked.
Male, 30s–mid 40s. From Virginia. A skilled writer. Quiet and intellectual, but steadfast. Reluctant author of the Declaration.
ABIGAIL: Female, 30s–40s. John’s wife. Passionate, capable, funny & smart.
WITHERSPOON: Male, 40+. From New Jersey. Argues for inclusion of a Supreme Being in the declaration.
MARTHA: Female, 20s–30s. Jefferson’s wife. Beautiful, charming and a bit quirky.
DR LYMAN HALL: Male, 40s. From Georgia. Initially sides with Dickinson. Considered, intelligent, moral.
Male, 40s+. From Delaware. Steadfast, but ailing from skin cancer.
Male, 30s–40s. From Virginia. Bombastic, confident, larger-than-life. Advocates for independence to Congress.
Male, 40s–50s. From Delaware. Scottish accent. A big, commanding presence, but likable.
Male, 16–21. A message runner in the throes of battle. Has seen more than someone his age should. An incredible singer.
Male, 30s–40s. Congressional Secretary. Responsible for announcements and votes. Strong speaking voice; good with language.
Male, 30s. From South Carolina. Calculating. An incredible singer.
Male, late 20s–40s. Congressional custodian. Beleaguered and put upon; low status.
Male, late 50s+. From Rhode Island. Second oldest member of Congress. A perpetual drinker.
Male, 30s–40s. From New York. Very much a diplomat.
Male, 40s–50s. President of the Second Continental Congress.
Male, late 30s–40s. From Maryland. Always eating. Initially sides with Dickinson.
Male, late 30s–50s. From New Hampshire. Well spoken, moral & in favor of independence.
Male, 30s–40s. From New Jersey. A staunch defender of American rights.
Male, 30s–40s. From Pennsylvania. Under Dickinson’s thumb and easily influenced. Ultimately casts a deciding vote for independence.
Male/Female, 30s–40s. From Connecticut. A simple cobbler. Female-identifying actors are encouraged to submit for this role.
Male, 30s–40s. From Delaware. Opposed to independence and sides with Dickinson.
1st Rehearsal: Sunday, June 28
Opens: July 17 — Closes: July 26
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim — Book: James Lapine
Director: Michael Lluberes — Choreographer: Cy Paolantonio — Musical Director: Matthew Goinz
Male, 30s–50s, any ethnicity. Well-meaning and neurotic, with a big heart. Loves his family but struggles to show it. Abandoned as a child and struggles to connect. Vocal Range: Aâ2–G4.
Female, 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Powerful yet unable to accept limits on her power. Obsessive protector of Rapunzel; outwardly self-serving, possessive, sarcastic, vain, charismatic. Inwardly insecure and lonely. Vocal Range: F3–G5.
Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Earnest and vulnerable. A dreamer who is warm-hearted and strong-willed. Vocal Range: G3–G5.
Male, 50s–70s, any ethnicity. Narrator: intellectual, likable storyteller who helps orchestrate the show. Mysterious Man: mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler, whimsical but hiding deep pain. Vocal Range: G2–E4.
Male, 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Prince: handsome, seductive, funny, privileged. Wolf: villainous, wily, predatory; seeks a funny, very physical, robust performer. Vocal Range: B2–F4.
Male, 18+ to play younger, any ethnicity. Daydreamer and reluctant provider for his family. Vocal Range: B2–G4.
Female, 40s–60s, any ethnicity. JACK’S MOTHER: single mother, defends her son. GRANDMOTHER: feisty, passionate. Vocal Range: Bâ3–F5.
Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Sheltered and restless; loses the only family she’s known and struggles with independence. Vocal Range: B3–A5.
Male, 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Younger prince, hopeless romantic. Vocal Range: Câ¯3–E4.
Female, 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Stepmother: social climber, cruel and materialistic. Mother: ghostly, protective. Vocal Range: A3–Fâ¯5 (Stepmother); G3–Aâ5 (Mother).
Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Cinderella’s stepsister. Shallow and a bully. Vocal Range: C4–Aâ5.
Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Cinderella’s stepsister. Shallow and oblivious to her flaws. Vocal Range: C4–Aâ5.
Male, 30s, any ethnicity. Servant to the Royal Family. Surly, bureaucratic, full of self-importance. No solo singing.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 28
Opens: August 14 — Closes: August 23
Book by Robert Harling — Director: Robyne Parrish
She/Her, 50s. The over-protective mother of Shelby. Struggles to keep a firm grasp on her world; worries a lot.
She/Her, 19–early 20s. A very shy hairdresser at the salon. Soft spoken and bible-loving. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged for this role.
She/Her, early–mid 20s. The prettiest girl in town, loved by all, who rebels a bit against her mother’s over-protective nature. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged.
She/Her, 60s. Widow of a former Mayor. Grande dame; the essence of Southern charm.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 18
Opens: September 4 — Closes: September 13
Book by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart — Music by Eric Rockwellan — Lyrics by Joanne Bogart
Director: Sam Hay — Choreographer: TBD — Music Director: Josh Walker
The Host — Any gender, 18–40, all ethnicities.
The Villain, Jitter — Male, 30–60, all ethnicities. The landlord figure across musicals who demands rent or recompense.
The Hero, Billy — Male, 18–30, all ethnicities. Leading man and romantic interest who offers to pay the rent.
The Ingenue, June — Female, 18–30, all ethnicities. Leading lady who cannot pay her rent.
The Matron, Abby — Female, 45+, all ethnicities. The older woman to whom June turns for advice.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 8
Opens: September 25 — Closes: October 4
Book by Agatha Christie — Director: Robyne Parrish
40s–60s, any race or ethnicity. Worried, overwhelmed, frail. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged.
20s–60s. Local man. Caucasian.
40s–60s. Simultaneously mysteriously unknowable and brazenly ostentatious.
60s+. A career soldier who has seen much and is gentler than expected. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged.
60s+. A retired judge, uncompromising and cruel.
Mid-40s. A Harley Street neurologist; whip-smart but fussy.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 24
Runs: December 12–21 (12 performances)
Director: TBD
Male-identifying, 40s and up, any ethnicity. A cantankerous moneylender who has buried memories by focusing on work and material success.
Female-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Alto, violinist. Gentle and ethereal; uses music to transport Scrooge through memories. Various other roles.
Gender non-specific, adults 30s–50s, any ethnicity. Loud and boisterous, lives in the moment with a serious understanding of time. Strong singer. Various other roles.
Female- or male-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Athletic; skill with mime and puppetry a plus. Non-speaking role but must convey danger and menace.
Female-identifying, 20s, any ethnicity. Belle is Young Ebenezer’s love who walks away when he chooses work over her. Strong singer. Various other roles.
Female-identifying, 20s and up, any ethnicity. Versatile and strong singer.
Male-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Versatile and strong singer.
Male-identifying, 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Fezziwig: huge personality who loves Christmas. Versatile character with dramatic skills. Strong singer.
Male-identifying, 40s and up, any ethnicity. The ghost of Jacob Marley shows the tragic end of a life like Scrooge’s. Old Joe is a pawnbroker with a wicked sense of humor.
Male-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Young Marley is focused on increasing wealth and sets Young Scrooge on a path to greed. Strong singer.
Male-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Tenor. Fred is upbeat and optimistic, the opposite of his uncle Scrooge. Young Ebenezer tempers drive with wide-eyed romance. Strong singer; various other roles.
Female-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Anne is Fred’s wife: confident and strong with featured solos. Vocal Range: B3–E5.
Male-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Versatile and strong singer.
Female-identifying, 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Soprano. Mrs. Fezziwig: big personality who turns everything into a celebration. Mrs. Dilber: Scrooge’s miserable housekeeper. Versatile and strong singer.
Male-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Dick is Young Scrooge's charming best friend. Versatile and strong singer.
Male-identifying, adult, any ethnicity. Versatile and strong singer.
Female-identifying, 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Bob Cratchit's supportive and protective wife and mother. Various other roles.
Male-identifying, 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Cratchit is good-natured, long-suffering, and hardworking. Strong, versatile. Various other roles.
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