Audition Call Type: EPA
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Location: Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, 114 High St, Arrow Rock, MO 65320
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Call). Break: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
To schedule an audition appointment please email
casting@lyceumtheatre.org. If you have a time preference, please indicate that. Please note in the subject line of the email: LOCAL AUDITION APPT. and your union status.
See breakdown for production-specific personnel. Expected to attend: Robyne Parrish, Artistic Director; Ken Martinez, Company Manager.
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
LOA: $786.50 weekly minimum (LOA ref. to LORT) — 2025 rates.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Seeking Equity actors for roles in Arrow Rock Lyceum's 2026 Season (see breakdown). 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.
There will be a special youth call Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Children under 17 are encouraged to attend that call.
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
ANNIE: 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.
MOLLY: The youngest orphan. Sweet, endearing, and often needs comforting. Small but spunky with good comedic timing.
PEPPER: The toughest orphan. Feisty and sarcastic. Often the first to speak up or challenge authority.
DUFFY: The oldest orphan. Confident and mature. Often acts as a big sister to the others.
JULY: Quiet, motherly, and gentle. A calming presence in the orphanage.
TESSIE: Always worried. Often cries out, “Oh my goodness!” Needs strong comedic delivery.
KATE: A shy orphan who follows the others. Sweet-natured and eager to please.
ENSEMBLE ORPHANS: 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, until he has his heart stolen by an 11-year-old girl. Gruff, powerful, and imposing. Mover. Gender: 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. Gender: 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, recently released from jail. Rooster should move well. Dancer. Gender: 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. Gender: Female presenting. Age: 25–35. Vocal range: Squeaky Soprano (D to high G).
BERT HEALY: The ultimate radio personality. Helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Mover. Gender: Male presenting. Age: 30–45. Vocal range: E4–G5.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: Excellent singer/dancer to play various roles including Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh, Servants, Boylan Sisters, Apple Seller, Lt. Ward, Louis Howe, Star-to-Be. Dancer/Mover. Gender: All. Age: 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
JOHN ADAMS: Male, 35–50. Our protagonist and leader of the fight for independence. Often perceived as obnoxious and disliked.
THOMAS JEFFERSON: Male, 30s–mid 40s. From Virginia. A skilled writer—quiet, intellectual, and steadfast. Reluctant author of the Declaration.
ABIGAIL ADAMS / REV. JONATHAN WITHERSPOON: ABIGAIL: Female, 30s–40s. John’s wife—passionate, capable, funny, and smart. WITHERSPOON: Male, 40+. From New Jersey. Argues for the inclusion of a Supreme Being in the Declaration.
MARTHA JEFFERSON / DR LYMAN HALL: MARTHA: Female, 20s–30s. Jefferson’s wife—beautiful, charming, and quirky. DR LYMAN HALL: Male, 40s. From Georgia. Initially sides with Dickinson. Considered, intelligent, moral.
CAESAR RODNEY: Male, 40s+. From Delaware. Steadfast but ailing from skin cancer.
RICHARD HENRY LEE: Male, 30s–40s. From Virginia. Bombastic, confident, larger-than-life—makes the argument for independence to Congress.
COL. THOMAS MCKEAN: Male, 40s–50s. From Delaware. Scottish accent. Big, commanding presence but likable.
COURIER: Male, 16–21. A message runner in battle. Has seen more than someone his age should. An incredible singer.
CHARLES THOMSON: Male, 30s–40s. Congressional Secretary—responsible for announcements and votes. Strong speaking voice and good with language.
EDWARD RUTLEDGE: Male, 30s. From South Carolina. Calculating. An incredible singer.
ANDREW MCNAIR: Male, late 20s–40s. Congressional custodian—beleaguered and put upon; low status.
STEPHEN HOPKINS: Male, late 50s+. From Rhode Island. Second oldest member of Congress. A perpetual drinker.
ROBERT LIVINGSTON: Male, 30s–40s. From New York. Very much a diplomat.
JOHN HANCOCK: Male, 40s–50s. President of the Second Continental Congress.
SAMUEL CHASE: Male, late 30s–40s. From Maryland. Always eating. Initially sides with Dickinson.
DR. JOSIAH BARTLETT: Male, late 30s–50s. From New Hampshire. Well-spoken, moral, and in favor of independence.
JOSEPH HEWES: Male, 30s–40s. From New Jersey. A staunch defender of American rights.
JUDGE JAMES WILSON: Male, 30s–40s. From Pennsylvania. Under Dickinson’s thumb and easily influenced. Ultimately casts a deciding vote for independence.
ROGER SHERMAN: Male/Female, 30s–40s. From Connecticut. A simple cobbler. Female-identifying actors are encouraged to submit for this role.
GEORGE READ: Male, 30s–40s. From Delaware. Opposed to independence and sides with Dickinson.
1st Rehearsal: Sunday, June 28
Opens: July 17
Closes: July 26
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: James Lapine
Directed by: Michael Lluberes
Choreographer: Cy Paolantonio
Musical Director: Matthew Goinz
[BAKER] 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 with his community. Vocal Range: Aâ2–G4.
[WITCH] Female, 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Powerful but cannot accept limitations. Protective of Rapunzel—outwardly selfish, possessive, sarcastic, vain, charismatic; inwardly insecure and lonely. Vocal Range: F3–G5.
[CINDERELLA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Earnest and vulnerable—warm-hearted, strong-willed, a dreamer. Ready to stand up for herself. Vocal Range: G3–G5.
[NARRATOR / MYSTERIOUS MAN] Male, 50s–70s, any ethnicity. NARRATOR: an intellectual, likable storyteller who helps orchestrate the show. MYSTERIOUS MAN: a mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler—whimsical but hiding deep pain. Vocal Range: G2–E4.
[CINDERELLA’S PRINCE / WOLF] Male, 30s–40s, any ethnicity. PRINCE: handsome, seductive, selfish, privileged; WOLF: villainous, wily, predatory—seeking a funny, very physical, robust performer. Vocal Range: B2–F4.
[JACK] Male, 18+ (to play younger), any ethnicity. A daydreamer and reluctant family provider; can rise to occasion in crisis. Vocal Range: B2–G4.
[JACK’S MOTHER / GRANDMOTHER] Female, 40s–60s, any ethnicity. JACK’S MOTHER: single mother, run ragged but fiercely protective. GRANDMOTHER: feisty and passionate. Vocal Range: Bâ3–F5.
[RAPUNZEL] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Sheltered and restless; newfound independence is unkind. Vocal Range: B3–A5.
[RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE] Male, 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Younger prince; hopeless romantic. Vocal Range: Câ¯3–E4.
[CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER / CINDERELLA’S MOTHER] Female, 40s–50s, any ethnicity. STEPMOTHER: social climber, cruel and materialistic. MOTHER: ghostly maternal figure. Vocal Range: A3–Fâ¯5 (Stepmother); G3–Aâ5 (Mother).
[LUCINDA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Cinderella’s stepsister—shallow and a bully. Vocal Range: C4–Aâ5.
[FLORINDA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Cinderella’s stepsister—shallow and oblivious. Vocal Range: C4–Aâ5.
[STEWARD] Male, 30s, any ethnicity. Servant to the Royal Family—surly, bureaucratic, conniving and cowardly. No solo singing.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 28
Opens: August 14
Closes: August 23
Book by: Robert Harling
Director: Robyne Parrish
M’LYNN EATENTON (She/Her, 50s) — Over-protective mother of Shelby. Struggles to keep a firm grasp on her world and worries a lot.
ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO (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.
SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (She/Her, early–mid 20s) — The prettiest girl in town, loved by all. Rebels a bit against her mother’s over-protectiveness. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged for this role.
CLAIREE BELCHER (She/Her, 60s) — Widow of a former mayor. Grande dame; 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 who demands rent or another form of recompense.
The Hero, Billy — Male, 18–30, all ethnicities. The leading man and romantic interest; offers to pay rent whether he can or not.
The Ingenue, June — Female, 18–30, all ethnicities. The leading lady who cannot pay her rent.
The Matron, Abby — Female, 45+, all ethnicities. The older woman June turns to for advice; always responds, “Thank you Abby, that was so helpful.”
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 8
Opens: September 25
Closes: October 4
Book by: Agatha Christie
Director: Robyne Parrish
MRS. ROGERS — 40s–60s, any race or ethnicity. Worried, overwhelmed, frail. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged.
FRED NARRACOTT — 20s–60s. Local man (Caucasian).
BLORE — 40s–60s. Mysterious and ostentatious.
GENERAL MACKENZIE — 60s+. Career soldier, gentler than expected. Submissions from artists of color are strongly encouraged.
JUSTICE WARGRAVE — 60s+. A retired judge, uncompromising and cruel.
DOCTOR ARMSTRONG — Mid-40s. A Harley Street neurologist—whip-smart but fussy.
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 24
Runs: December 12–21 (12 performances)
Director: TBD
EBENEZER SCROOGE (Male identifying, 40s and up, any ethnicity) — A cantankerous money lender who has buried memories by focusing on work and material success.
SALVATION ARMY BAND / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST / ENSEMBLE (Female identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Alto. Violinist. Gentle and ethereal; uses music to transport Scrooge through memories. Various other roles.
SALVATION ARMY BAND / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT / ENSEMBLE (Gender non-specific, Adult 30s–50s, any ethnicity) — Loud and boisterous; lives in the moment but understands the weight of time. Strong singer. Various roles.
SALVATION ARMY BAND / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE / ENSEMBLE (Female or male identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Athletic; mime and puppetry skill a plus. Non-speaking but must convey menace.
CAROL SINGER / BELLE / ENSEMBLE (Female identifying, 20s, any ethnicity) — Belle is Young Ebenezer’s love who walks away when he chooses work. Strong singer. Various roles.
CAROL SINGER / DEBTOR’S WIFE / LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER / ENSEMBLE (Female identifying, 20s and up, any ethnicity) — Versatile and strong singer.
CAROL SINGER / PARTY GUEST / BUSINESS MAN / ENSEMBLE (Male identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Versatile and strong singer.
CAROL SINGER / MR. FEZZIWIG / TOPPER / BUSINESS MAN (Male identifying, 40s–50s, any ethnicity) — Fezziwig is a huge personality who loves to share Christmas cheer. Versatile character with dramatic skills. Strong singer.
OLD JOE / GHOST OF JACOB MARLEY (Male identifying, 40s and up, any ethnicity) — The ghost of Jacob Marley, showing the tragic end of a life like Scrooge’s. Old Joe is a pawnbroker with a wicked sense of humor.
DEBTOR / YOUNG MARLEY / ENSEMBLE (Male identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Young Marley is focused on increasing wealth; sets Young Scrooge on a path to greed. Strong singer.
FRED / YOUNG SCROOGE / LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER (Male identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity) — Tenor. Fred is upbeat and optimistic, the opposite of Uncle Scrooge. Young Ebenezer tempers drive with wide-eyed romance. Strong singer. Various roles.
ANNE / FEZZIWIG PARTY GUEST / CHARWOMAN / ENSEMBLE (Female identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity) — Anne is Fred’s wife; confident and strong. Featured solos — Vocal Range: B3–E5.
MR. MARKS / HELMSMAN / BUSINESS MAN / ENSEMBLE (Male identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Versatile and strong singer.
MRS. DILBER / MRS. FEZZIWIG (Female identifying, 40s–50s, any ethnicity) — Mrs. Fezziwig: big personality who celebrates everything. Mrs. Dilber: Scrooge’s miserable housekeeper who runs with a rougher crowd. Versatile and strong singer.
POULTERER / DICK WILKINS / ENSEMBLE (Male identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Dick is Young Scrooge’s charming, happy best friend. Versatile and strong singer.
CHESTNUT SELLER / ENSEMBLE (Male identifying, Adult, any ethnicity) — Versatile and strong singer.
MRS. CRATCHIT / FEZZIWIG PARTY GUEST (Female identifying, 30s–40s, any ethnicity) — Bob Cratchit’s supportive and protective wife and mother to their large family. Various roles.
BOB CRATCHIT / SCHOOLMASTER / FEZZIWIG PARTY GUEST (Male identifying, 30s–40s, any ethnicity) — Good-natured, long-suffering clerk striving to support a large family while working for a cruel boss. Strong, versatile. Various roles.
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