Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre | Indianapolis, IN
Monday, February 23, 2026
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Rd
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3108
Lunch 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Please report to the lobby of the theatre to sign in.
To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABA929ABF49-61602551-epasecond
Expected to attend:
Equity actors for roles in the 2nd half of Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre's 2026 Season. See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
Please prepare two contrasting vocal selections: one up-tempo and one ballad. Music must be in the correct key. A one-minute monologue may or may not be requested. Please bring an updated picture and resume.
Bring dance clothes and your entire vocal book for a potential dance callback at 6:00 PM.
Website:
https://www.beefandboards.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Potential Dance Callback: Monday, February 23rd, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM.
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
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.
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, & Henry Shields
Director: Brett Mutter
Stage Manager: Offer Pending
Projected First Rehearsal: June 29, 2026
Opening: July 16, 2026
Closing: August 23, 2026
Seeking roles:
CHRIS: (Any gender, 30–45, any ethnicity) The head of the company. High-status clown. Rigid, uptight, everything really matters. Director of the play and plays Inspector Carter. A nerve-wracking and exciting night; their pain is evident and worsens with audience laughter. Equal amounts of contempt for fellow actors and the audience. RP accent.
ROBERT: (Male-presenting, 30–45, any ethnicity) A member of the company, plays Thomas Colleymoore. Wants to be Richard Burton; declamatory style. Unaware of others, never learns from mistakes. Power struggle with Chris over presidency of the Cornley Poly Drama Society. Strong vocal power. RP accent.
DENNIS: (Any gender, 25–50, any ethnicity) A member of the company, plays Perkins, Charles’ butler. Not particularly interested in theatre but wants friends. Audience laughter is agony. Slightly oblivious but understands when wrong. RP accent.
SANDRA: (Female-presenting, 25–35, any ethnicity) A member of the company, plays Florence Colleymoore. Vain, huge ego, wants to be loved and to go to Hollywood. Will hurt anyone in her way but stays on good terms with those who can help (like the director). Very physical role. This role may appear in less than full costume with some underwear revealed (not prurient; comic). RP accent.
MAX: (Male-presenting, 25–35, any ethnicity) A member of the company, plays Cecil Haversham/Arthur the Gardner. Never been on stage before; follows directions exactly. Breaks the fourth wall when he gets a laugh. Childlike and naïve. RP accent.
JONATHAN: (Male-presenting, 25–55, any ethnicity) A member of the company, plays Charles Haversham, the deceased. Sees himself as James Bond-type; excited and having fun, not naïve. Technically has to drive the show. Very physical role. RP accent.
ANNIE: (Female-presenting, 25–40, any ethnicity) The company stage manager. Largest character journey: initially terrified of acting, must step in when Sandra is indisposed. Terror turns to joy then fury; grows considerably. Standard American accent.
TREVOR: (Male-presenting, 25–45, any ethnicity) Company lighting and sound operator. Wants to get on with the show; curmudgeonly, doesn't care for actors. Easily distracted and engages with the audience. Forced to act when things go sideways; hates acting. Standard American accent.
Music by Johnny Cash
Created by Richard Maltby Jr.
Conceived by William Meade
Director: Jeff Stockberger
Music Supervisor: Kristy Templet
Choreographer: TBD
Stage Manager: Douglas Lamb
Projected First Rehearsal: August 13, 2026
Opening: August 27, 2026
Closing: October 4, 2026
Seeking: 8 versatile singer/musicians. Experience playing piano, drums, upright bass, guitar, mandolin, fiddle/violin, and banjo is a plus.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot
Director/Choreographer: Anne Beck
Music Director: Kristy Templet
Stage Manager: Douglas Lamb
Projected First Rehearsal: September 24, 2026
Opening: October 8, 2026
Closing: November 22, 2026
Seeking:
GRIZABELLA: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Mezzo. The outcast/anti-hero of the tribe. Desperate, wistful, attempting to regain dignity and acceptance. Dynamic, powerful vocalist with strong expression. Wide dynamic range with rich lower tones and strong belt up to Eb.
OLD DEUTERONOMY: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Baritone. The ancient leader of the tribe. Mature, wise, calm, spiritual, commanding. Featured singing cat requiring some movement in featured songs. Does not require strong dance background.
BUSTOPHER JONES / GUS / GROWLTIGER: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Baritenor. The aristocrat of the tribe. Pompous, stuffy, loves status. Featured singing cat with strong character voices and ability to sing mock opera. Track does not require strong movement/dance background. Gus is a comedically elderly, fragile, sweet, tired theatre actor.
MUNKUSTRAP: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Tenor. The narrator and young leader of the tribe. Intense, energetic, brave, level-headed. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing in featured songs and ensemble. Ideally strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style.
RUM TUM TUGGER: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Tenor. The rock star of the tribe. Cocky, flirtatious, charismatic. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing and ensemble work. Ideally strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style. Strong rock vocal quality and falsetto.
JENNYANYDOTS: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Mezzo. The eccentric aunt. Goofy, nurturing, bossy do-gooder. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing and ensemble work. Ideally strong movement/dance background in tap and jazz-theatre style.
BOMBALURINA: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Mezzo. The glamour cat. Confident, sensual, bombshell with self-assurance. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing and ensemble work. Ideally strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style.
DEMETER: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Mezzo. The intuitive cat who realizes Macavity’s deception. Smart, on edge, jittery, impulsive. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing and ensemble work. Ideally strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style.
JELLYLORUM / GRIDDLEBONE: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Soprano. The caretaker of the tribe. Warm, protective, busybody who parents the kittens. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing and ensemble work. Ideally strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style.
VICTORIA: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Mezzo. The budding teenager of the tribe. Curious, uninhibited, graceful, elegant. Dancer with strong technical skills in ballet and jazz; extensions and flexibility encouraged. Will dance in the ensemble.
SKIMBLESHANKS: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Baritenor. The railway cat. Spunky, meticulous, fun-loving. Featured singing cat requiring character dancing and ensemble work. Ideally strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style.
MUNGOJERRIE: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Tenor. One half of the notorious cat burglar duo. Mischievous, prankster, small-time crook. Triple-threat role requiring strong acrobatic skills and clown-like characterization. Featured singing and dancing cat with dedicated song.
RUMPLETEAZER: (Female-presenting, any ethnicity) Mezzo. The other half of the cat burglar duo. Mischievous, fun-loving, known for an infectious giggle. Triple-threat role requiring strong acrobatic skills and clown-like characterization. Featured singing and dancing cat with dedicated song.
MISTOFFELEES: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Baritone. The magician of the tribe. Clever, impish, competitive show-off. Dance highlights: jumps and turns, bright and electric quality. Will dance in the ensemble.
MACAVITY / PLATO: (Male-presenting, any ethnicity) Baritone. The mystery cat antagonist. Aggressive, intense, violent, menacing. Malevolent criminal mastermind inspired by Professor Moriarty. Dance highlights: imposing figure with brash, explosive movement; kicks, jumps, and lift work are an asset.
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge
Based on the Film by Universal Pictures
Director: Heather Patterson King
Choreographer: Jonny Rouse
Music Supervisor: Kristy Templet
Stage Manager: Douglas Lamb
Projected First Rehearsal: November 12, 2026
Opening: November 27, 2026
Closing: January 3, 2027
Seeking:
JIM HARDY: (Male-presenting, 30s, any ethnicity) Lyric Baritone; Bb2–A4. A performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz for a simpler life on a Connecticut farm.
LINDA MASON: (Female-presenting, 30s, any ethnicity) Soprano; G3–F5. A schoolteacher with hidden talents as a singer and dancer.
TED HANOVER: (Male-presenting, 30s, any ethnicity) Lyric Baritone; Bb2–F4. Jim's best friend and performing partner; charming ladies' man seeking his big break. Excellent tap dancer.
LILA DIXON: (Female-presenting, 30s, any ethnicity) Mezzo-Soprano with high belt; B3–E5. Determined performer and Jim's mismatched fiancée. Strong dancer with great comedic timing.
LOUISE BADGER: (Female-presenting, 40s–50s, any ethnicity) Mezzo-Soprano, Alto belt; G#3–F5. The local fix-it woman; tough, no-nonsense, perceptive, great comedic timing.
DANNY: (Male-presenting, 30s–50s, any ethnicity) Speaking role; Jim, Ted, and Lila's agent.
Written by Charles Dickens
Director: TBD
Choreographer: Phillip Crawshaw
Music Director: Deb Myers
Stage Manager: Elizabeth Stark Payne
Projected First Rehearsal: November 27, 2026
Opening: December 4, 2026
Closing: December 22, 2026
Seeking:
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