Friday, February 6, 2026 — Dennis Union Church, 713 Main St, Dennis, MA 02638-1948
Audition Times: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Access is in the rear of the building, and there is parking available in the back and next door at the old fire station. This is an accessible location.
To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9A92AA0FFC25-61781873-2026
Expected to Attend: Associate Producer: Ali Farina
General Manager: Brynn Grambow
$959 weekly minimum (Tier 1). See breakdown for production specific personnel.
Round trip transportation and housing on the Cape are provided.
See breakdown for production specific dates. Dark: Sundays. Performances: 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM and 8 performances a week.
Equity actors for roles in Cape Playhouse's 2026 Season (see individual show breakdowns).
The Cape Playhouse is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its casting policies, employment policies, educational policies, admissions policies, or any other programs and activities.
Website:
www.capeplayhouse.com
Rehearsals are in NEW YORK. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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.
Please prepare a short cut of a contemporary up-tempo or ballad in the style of the shows noted. An accompanist will be provided. Remember to bring sheet music in the correct key. For non-singing roles, please prepare a monologue that runs 90 seconds or less. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Director: Kenneth Ferrone
Music Director: Nat Zegree
Rehearsals: May 18, 2026 – May 29, 2026 (Day off Sunday)
First Preview: June 3, 2026
Opening Night: June 4, 2026
Closing Night: June 20, 2026
ENSEMBLE (6): Musicians to play guitar, bass, and drums and sing any voice part in a variety of genres ranging from classical to rock to pop. Any gender, any ethnicity, any age.
Director: Eric Rosen
Music Director: Robert Frost
Choreographer: Betty Weinberger
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: James Lapine
Rehearsals: June 6, 2026 – June 19, 2026 (Day off Sunday)
First Preview: June 24, 2026
Opening Night: June 25, 2026
Closing Night: July 11, 2026
Narrator / Mysterious Man (Male, open ethnicity, age 30–70): An excellent storyteller who relates directly with the audience. Sometimes a mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler with a secret.
Cinderella (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–35): A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Powerful and funny. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Jack (Male, open ethnicity, age 18+): The feckless giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ Adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Appears young. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: B2.
Jack’s Mother / Granny (Female, open ethnicity, age 50–65): Jack’s protective mother who is bold, strong-willed, and funny. Doubles as Little Red’s Granny. Vocal range top: Gb5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3.
The Baker (Male, open ethnicity, age 30–50): A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his wife. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: Ab2.
The Baker’s Wife (Female, open ethnicity, age 30–50): Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. Warm, funny, passionate and fearless. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: F3.
Cinderella’s Stepmother (Female, open ethnicity, age 40–60): Mean-spirited, demanding. Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: A3.
Florinda (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–35): One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. Vocal range top: Ab5. Vocal range bottom: C4.
Lucinda (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–35): The other stepsister. Vocal range top: Ab5. Vocal range bottom: C4.
Little Red Riding Hood (Female, open ethnicity, age 18+): Strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, and funny. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3.
The Witch / Cinderella’s Mother (Female, open ethnicity, age 45–55): Witch: sarcastic, hilarious, classic witch. Cinderella’s Mother: her soul guards her daughter from a tree. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: F3.
Wolf / Cinderella’s Prince (Male, open ethnicity, age 30–35): Wolf: hungry and sexy. Prince: vain and gorgeous, but a cad. Vocal range top: Gb4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2.
Rapunzel (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–30): Sheltered and lonely. Vocal range top: A5. Vocal range bottom: B3.
Rapunzel’s Prince / The Steward (Male, open ethnicity, age 30–40): Prince: vain and gorgeous. Steward: a man-servant who solves problems. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: C#3.
Director: Meredith McDonough
Music Director: Tom Vendafreddo
Choreographer: Felicity Stiverson
Music: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book: Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnell
Rehearsals: June 27, 2026 – July 10, 2026 (Day off Sunday)
First Preview: July 15, 2026
Opening Night: July 16, 2026
Closing Night: August 8, 2026
Tracy Turnblad (Female, White, 18+ to play high school age): Confident, talented, determined. Excellent singer and dancer with strong stage presence. Mezzo-Soprano with strong theatre/pop belt. Vocal range: G3–E5.
Corny Collins (Male, White, age 25–35): Charismatic host of the Corny Collins Show. High baritenor, strong pop singer. Vocal range: D3–Bb4.
Edna Turnblad (White, age 40–55): Tracy's big and blonde mother. Typically played by a man in drag. Bass-baritone, character voice. Vocal range: F2 (D2 if possible)–D4.
Penny Pingleton (Female, White, 18+ to play high school age): Tracy's best friend. Contemporary theatre/pop voice, strong high belt. Vocal range: A3–G5.
Velma Von Tussle (Female, White, age 45–55): Amber's mother and director of Corny Collins' show. Mezzo-soprano with strong belt mix. Vocal range: Ab3–E5.
Amber Von Tussle (Female, White, 18+ to play high school age): Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. Contemporary theatre/pop voice, strong high belt. Vocal range: A3–F5.
Link Larkin (Male, White, 18+ to play high school age): Star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. Tenor with strong falsetto. Vocal range: E3–A4.
Seaweed J. Stubbs (Male, Black, 18+ to play high school age): Tracy's classmate and friend. High tenor, soulful pop singer. Vocal range: Ab3–Bb4.
Little Inez (Female, Black, 18+ to play early teens): Seaweed's little sister. Soulful voice with strong belt mix. Vocal range: G3–E5.
Motormouth Maybelle (Female, Black, age 40–50): Seaweed and Little Inez's mother. Low alto with high belt. Vocal range: E3–Eb5.
Wilbur Turnblad (Male, White, age 40–55): Tracy's simpleminded and kind father. Baritone with strong falsetto. Vocal range: C3–A5.
Prudy Pingleton (Female, White, age 40–55): Penny's strict mother. Mezzo-soprano with character belt. Doubles as the Matron and the Gym Teacher.
The Dynamites (female cis, trans, or non-binary, Black, late teens to 20s): A talented 60s vocal trio in tight harmony. Vocal ranges: soprano, mezzo, and alto.
Director / Choreographer: Al Blackstone
Music Director: Evan Zavada
Music: Jeff Richmond
Lyrics: Nell Benjamin
Book: Tina Fey
Rehearsals: July 25, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (Day off Sunday)
First Preview: August 12, 2026
Opening Night: August 13, 2026
Closing Night: August 29, 2026
Cady (Female, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): A clueless transfer who becomes wrapped up in brutal social politics. Vocal range top: Gb5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Regina (Female, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): The Queen Bee. Confident and manipulative. Vocal range top: Gb5. Vocal range bottom: F#3.
Janis (Female, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): Narrator with Damian, an art freak and social outcast. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3.
Damian (Male, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): Co-narrator and Janis’s best friend. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: F2.
Gretchen (Female, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): Regina’s stressed second-in-command. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Karen (Female, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): The third member of the Plastics, laid back and less bright. Vocal range top: Gb5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Aaron (Male, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): High school heartthrob used as a pawn. Vocal range top: Bb4. Vocal range bottom: B2.
Ms. Norbury (Female, open ethnicity, age 30–40): Cady’s teacher and overseer of the Mathletes. Doubles as Mrs. Heron (Cady’s Mom) and Mrs. George (Regina’s mom). Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Mr. Duvall (Male, open ethnicity, age 30–40): The school principal.
Kevin G. (Male, open ethnicity, 18+ to play high school age): Captain of the North Shore Mathletes. Confident student and a decent rapper.
Director: Claybourne Elder
Music Director: TBD
Choreographer: Charlie Williams
Conceived: Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material: Jay Reiss
Music and Lyrics: William Finn
Book: Rachel Sheinkin
Rehearsals: August 17, 2026 – August 28, 2026 (Day off Sunday)
First Preview: Sept. 2, 2026
Opening Night: Sept. 3, 2026
Closing Night: Sept. 19, 2026
Chip Tolentino (Male, open ethnicity, age 20–30): The reigning spelling champion of Putnam County. Doubles as Jesus Christ. Vocal range: C3–B4.
Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–30): Driven by pressure to win for her two fathers. Vocal range: G3–G5.
Leaf Coneybear (Male, open ethnicity, age 20–30): A homeschooled, adventurous second alternate. Doubles as Carl Dad. Vocal range: A2–A4.
William Barfee (Male, open ethnicity, age 20–30): Loud and combative with health problems and a spelling technique. Vocal range: C3–Bb4.
Marcy Park (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–30): The ultimate over-achiever with many talents. Vocal range: A3–Eb5.
Olive Ostrovsky (Female, open ethnicity, age 20–30): A shy word lover who blossoms. Vocal range: A3–F#5.
Rona Lisa Peretti (Female, open ethnicity, age 30–50): Putnam’s long-time hostess, a local realtor, and former champion. Doubles as Olive’s mom. Vocal range: C4–E5.
Douglas Panch (Male, open ethnicity, age 25–40): The Vice Principal, frustrated with his life. Non-singing role.
Mitch Mahoney (Male, open ethnicity, age 30–50): The bee’s “comfort counselor,” part of his community service assignment. Doubles as Dan Dad and Olive’s Dad. Vocal range: E3–B4.
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