Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL
Monday, April 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Actors’ Equity members may make an appointment via this form by Friday, April 11 at 1:00 PM ET:
Appointment Form
IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY Equity members may make an appointment using our form, but Non-Equity performers will be seen as time permits and we encourage Non-Equity performers to attend during the hours listed.
LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) + health/pension/travel/lodging - 2024 rates.
Equity actors for roles in Gulfshore Playhouse's 2025-26 Season (see breakdown). Some roles will be understudied.
An accompanist will be provided. Please prepare one brief song and/or one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. Please bring a headshot/resume.
Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center
100 Goodlette Frank Rd. S.
Naples, FL 34102
For directions and parking information, click here:
Directions & Parking
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Kristen Coury, Producing Artistic Director
Dann Dunn, Associate Artistic Director
Audrey Zielenbach, Line Producer
Hannah Schumacher, Audition Monitor
Michael Uselmann, Accompanist
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
NYC EPAs and ECCs are also being held in March/April. If unable to attend, feel free to send a picture/resume to submissions@michaelcassara.net for consideration.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Director: Dann Dunn
Choreographer: Sara Brians
Music Director: Trevor M. Pierce
First Rehearsal: October 14, 2025
First Preview: November 11, 2025
Opening: November 14, 2025
Closing: December 21, 2025
[BOB WALLACE] male, any race/ethnicity, late 20s-late 30s. A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a crooning style - dances extremely well. Baritone.
[PHIL DAVIS] male, any race/ethnicity, late 20s-late 30s. The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible flirt who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong jazz and tap-dancer – a song-and-dance comic performer; BariTenor.
[BETTY HAYNES] female, any race/ethnicity, late 20s-late 30s. The sensible, responsible half of the up-and-coming song-and-dance team, the Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. A rich chest mix sound with a soprano extension. Dances extremely well.
[JUDY HAYNES] female, any race/ethnicity, 20s-30s. The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is flirty and a winning charmer. Strong jazz and tap dancer – a major song-and-dance performer with a chest mix.
[GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY] male, any race/ethnicity, late 50s-mid 60s. A retired US Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post-World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. A mostly non-singing role.
[MARTHA WATSON] female, any race/ethnicity, late 40s-mid 60s. Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper and receptionist at the Inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Big-hearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General’s life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice.
[SUSAN WAVERLY] female, any race/ethnicity, 12-15 year old child. The General’s granddaughter, Susan is a lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. She has an excellent belt voice and is able to move well. NOTE: Gulfshore Playhouse also intends to hold a local open call audition for the role of Susan Waverly, at a later date/TBD.
[RALPH SHELDRAKE] male, any race/ethnicity, mid to late 30s. Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. Baritone.
[EZEKIEL FOSTER] male, any race/ethnicity, mid 40s-late 50s. The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the Inn and takes life at a very slow pace.
[MIKE] male, any race/ethnicity, mid 20s-Late 30s. Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Has a tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order.
[RITA AND RHODA] female, any race/ethnicity, mid 20s-early 30s. Bob and Phil’s two-star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy and fun, although perhaps not the brightest of bulbs.
[ENSEMBLE] 18+, any race/ethnicity, any gender identity. Dancers who sing very well, Extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the following ensemble roles:
Director: Laura Kepley
First Rehearsal: December 16, 2025
First Preview: January 11, 2026
Opening: January 15, 2026
Closing: February 16, 2026
[MOLLIE RALSTON] female, 20s-30s. The co-owner and brand new proprietress of Monskwell Manor with her husband, Giles. She has an ‘ingenuous air.’ Though she lacks experience, she makes up for it in her work ethic, her cunning, and her good sense. She carries deep guilt from her past and hasn’t forgiven herself.
[GILES RALSTON] male, 20s-30s. The co-owner and brand new proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Confident, sometimes arrogant, and eager to prove himself. Loving, but insecure in his young marriage, and his jealousy becomes increasingly dangerous.
[CHRISTOPHER WREN] male, early 20s. A flighty, neurotic, and off-putting young man. His strange behavior may be covering up something from his past, or perhaps he is just deeply lonely.
[MRS. BOYLE] female, 50s-60s. A former magistrate. Stern, unpleasant, and demanding without apology. Her actions belie her guilty conscious and desire for forgiveness.
[MAJOR METCALF] male, 50s-60s. A typical military officer. Curious, observant, and helpful. His pleasant countenance makes him difficult to read.
[MISS CASEWELL] female, early 30s. A contrarian who refuses to live the way others expect a young woman to and is disparaged for being too ‘manly.’ Her confidence is intimidating to others and she knows it. She’s aloof and carries darkness with her.
[MR. PARAVICINI] male, late 40s. An unexpected guest. It seems as though he may be trying to hide his true identity by pretending to be older than he is. His erratic behavior keeps everyone off balance and he enjoys toying with others.
[DETECTIVE SERGEANT TROTTER] male, mid-20s. A cheerful, commonplace young man with a slight cockney accent. He is competent and energetic, determined to solve the crime at hand.
Playwright: Oscar Wilde
Director: Kristen Coury
First Rehearsal: February 3, 2026
First Preview: March 1, 2026
Opening: March 5, 2026
Closing: April 4, 2026
NOTE: All roles require a British dialect.
[JOHN WORTHING (JACK/ERNEST)] Male, 30s. Handsome and ‘earnest.’ A Justice of the Peace; a seemingly responsible and respectable young man who leads a double life; guardian of Cecily Cardew. Possesses strong comedy skills.
[ALGERNON MONCRIEFF] Male. 20s-30s. A charming bachelor; best friend of Jack who he knows as Ernest and nephew of Lady Bracknell; brilliant, witty, selfish and amoral. Possesses strong comedy skills.
[REV. CANON CHASUBLE] Male, 50s-60s. Rector of the Worthing estate; Doctor of Divinity; entertains secret romantic feelings for Miss Prism.
[LANE/MERRIMAN] Male, 50s-60s. One actor will play both of these roles: Lane only appears in Act I; Merriman only appears in Act II and III. Lane is Algernon Moncrieff’s man-servant. Merriman is Butler to John Worthing.
[LADY BRACKNELL] Female, 60s. Algernon Moncrieff’s snobbish, mercenary, and domineering aunt and Gwendolen’s mother; primary goal is to see her daughter marry well; cunning, narrow-minded, and authoritative.
[GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX] Female, 20s-30s. Lady Bracknell’s daughter and Algernon Moncrieff’s cousin; in love with Jack whom she knows as Ernest; sophisticated, intellectual, cosmopolitan and utterly pretentious. Possesses strong comedy skills.
[CECILY CARDEW] Female, 20s-30s. John Worthing’s ward; intrigued by the idea of wickedness. Sweet, hopeful, and magnetic.
[MISS PRISM] Female, 40s-50s. Miss Cardew’s governess; despite her rigidity seems to have a softer side; entertains romantic feelings for Rev. Chasuble.
Director: Matt Lenz
Choreographer: Dann Dunn
First Rehearsal: March 31, 2026
First Preview: April 26, 2026
Opening: April 30, 2026
Closing: May 31, 2026
Possible Extension thru: June 14, 2026
[CAROLE KING] Female, 20s. Ages from 16-29 throughout the show. 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. NOTE: Piano skills a plus.
[GERRY GOFFIN] Male, 20s. Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. 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.
[CYNTHIA WEIL] Female, 20s. Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. 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.
[BARRY MANN] Male, 20s, ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. 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.
[DON KIRSCHNER] Male, mid-30s- late 40s. 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.
[GENIE] Female. 40s-50s. 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.
[MALE ENSEMBLE #1] 20s-30s; White; Tenor. Doubles as multiple Ensemble role(s) including Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Bobby Vee and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble.
[MALE ENSEMBLE #2] 20s-30s; White; Baritone. Doubles as the role(s) of Nick and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble.
[MALE ENSEMBLE #3 - #6/DRIFTERS (4)] 20s-30s; Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Ensemble. Two bari/tenors and two tenors, with falsetto capabilities.
[JANELLE WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female, 20s-30s, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[LITTLE EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] - Female, 18-30, Black. Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. Has charm, charisma, and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
[LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female, 20s-30s, Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie’s secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female, 20s-30s, Black. Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non-speaking role. Strong movement.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE #5/BETTY] Female, 20s, any ethnicity/race. Carole’s childhood friend.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALD] Female, 20s, any ethnicity/race. A singer. Mezzo.
Playwright: Edward Albee
Director: Kristen Coury
First Rehearsal: September 16, 2025
First Preview: October 21, 2025
Opening: October 23, 2025
Closing: November 23, 2025
[MARTHA] [THIS ROLE IS CAST] Female, 50s. Wife to George and daughter to the college president. She is provocative and domineering, and discontented and frustrated. She masks her self-contempt with alcoholism. She looks younger than her age and tries to act like it, too.
[GEORGE] [THIS ROLE IS CAST] Male, Late 40s-50s. Devoted and enabling husband to Martha. Once brimming with potential, he is now a failure of a history professor. Weary and beaten down, haunted by his past. At first, he seems passive, but he can give as good as he gets when pushed.
[NICK] [THIS ROLE IS CAST] Male, 20s-30s. Ambitious and intelligent. A clean-cut former athlete turned assistant professor, new to his post. Married Honey because she said she was pregnant.
[HONEY] [THIS ROLE IS CAST] Female, 20s. Naive, frail, and submissive wife to Nick. She gets deeper in her cups to survive the evening.
Playwright: Deb Hiett
Director: Jeffrey Binder
First Rehearsal: December 29, 2025
First Preview: January 27, 2026
Opening: January 29, 2026
Closing: March 1, 2026
[MIA] Female, late 40s. An author and public speaker. Her persona as a public speaker is calm, self-assured, and put together, but it definitely masks her far more frenetic real-life demeanor. She is burdened by a dark secret from her past and has refused to confront the truth of her relationship with her late husband.
[LEXI] Female, late 30s. School nurse and Ethan’s mom. A loving young mom doing her best. She has been dealing with Ethan’s unusual temperament for his entire life and is currently trapped in an abusive relationship.
[ETHAN] Male, 18+ to play 15. Lexi’s son who believes he is the reincarnation of Mia’s late husband. Ethan is a timid young boy who is occasionally possessed by the spirit of Robby, Mia’s charismatic and brash late husband.
[CALISTA] Female, 18+ to play 17. Mia’s daughter. One of those people who was born perfectly at ease with her space in the world and her value in it.
Playwright: Ken Ludwig
Director: Risa Brainin
First Rehearsal: February 24, 2026
First Preview: March 24, 2026
Opening: March 26, 2026
Closing: April 26, 2026
[LOUISE] [THIS ROLE IS CAST] An aspiring actress and dancer in New York City. Outgoing and stylish, brings out Jack’s sense of humor. Witty, confident, and hopeful.
[JACK] [THIS ROLE IS CAST] A military doctor. He has a reserved personality, but a keen sense of humor and warmth. Charismatic, kind, and upstanding.
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