Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St, 16th Fl, New York, NY 10036
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Contract: Independent Theatre Contract; $1,152 weekly minimum.
Artistic Director: Brian J. Marcum
Company Manager: Amanda Bowman
Expected to attend: Brian J. Marcum: Artistic Director - Director / Choreographer of Elf and Les Misérables
Due to a scheduled system upgrade, signups for this audition will start one day earlier than usual, and will end three days earlier than usual. You may not be able to cancel signups/appointments via Casting Call in the days leading up to your audition. See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
We welcome diversity in ethnicity, gender identity and expression. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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.
Website:
mtwichita.org
Please choose from the songs that are provided on the mtwichita.org website under the audition tab and at:
https://mtwichita.org/audition/audition-opportunities_sides-2/. If there is a callback you will prepare the Sides then. Please tailor your audition to the time that is allotted. If you would prefer you can also sing a song of your choice.
Director/Choreographer: Eric Sciotto
Musical Director: Laura Bergquist
Rehearsals start: June 2
Runs: June 17–21
MRS. DOLLY GALLAGHER LEVI: An indefatigable meddling matchmaker; a widow in her middle years. Original Range: Eb3–G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2; Med-Voice Vers: G3–C#5 w/ opt. notes down to F#3.
HORACE VANDERGELDER: The proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. Levi’s. Baritone. Range in both versions: B2–E4.
IRENE MOLLOY: A millineress with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York City. Contralto. Range in both versions: A3–D5, w/ optional notes down to G3 and up to E5.
CORNELIUS HACKL: (ALREADY CAST) Vandergelder’s chief clerk, 33 years old. High Baritone. Original Range: D#3–G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2; Med. Voice Vers: C3–G4 w/ opt. notes down to A2.
MINNIE FAY: A young girl who works in Irene’s Shop. Comic Soprano. Original Range: Eb4–F5 w/ opt. notes down to C4; Med. Voice Vers: Bb3–F5.
ERNESTINA: A single woman in need of Mrs. Levi’s services. Range in both versions: F4–D5.
ERMENGARDE: The 17-year-old niece of Horace Vandergelder. Original Range: E4–G5; Med. Voice Vers: A3–C#5.
BARNABY TUCKER: An assistant to Cornelius, 17 years old. Tenor. Original Range: E3–G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2; Med. Voice Vers: Bb2–G4 w/ opt. notes down to A2.
AMBROSE KEMPER: A young artist seeking to marry Ermengarde. Tenor. Original Range: E3–G4; Med. Voice Vers: F#3–F#4.
Director/Choreographer: Brian J. Marcum
Musical Director: Michael Ferrara
Rehearsals start: June 23
Runs: July 8–12
BUDDY: Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf, Buddy is eager to find his place in the world. He is a child at heart and that child-like curiosity makes him both endearing and gets him into trouble. Tap required. Gender: male. Age: 25–35. Vocal range top: C5; Vocal range bottom: Ab2.
WALTER: Buddy's workaholic father. He is a children's book writer but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life. Gender: male. Age: 55–65. Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: A2.
EMILY: Walter's wife. Though she is sweet and willing to take him in, she thinks Buddy is crazy at first. Wishes her husband would spend more time with the family. Gender: female. Age: 40–50. Vocal range top: Eb5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
DEB: Walter's secretary. Takes an instant liking to Buddy simply for the novelty of it. Though she aims to please and is a bit of a suck-up, she feels under appreciated. Gender: female. Age: 25–55. Vocal range top: Eb5; Vocal range bottom: D4.
JOVIE: Buddy's girlfriend. She works at Macy's and has a bit of a cynical outlook on life and love because of the men she's dated. She is caught off guard by Buddy's genuinely big heart. Gender: female. Age: 25–30. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: G3.
MANAGER: A heavy-set manager at Macy's. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by. Gender: male. Age: 35–40. Vocal range top: F#4; Vocal range bottom: B2.
GREENWAY: (ALREADY CAST) Walter's boss. He is what Walter will become if he continues down the path he is on. A tyrannical, workaholic who cares nothing about the people around him or who work for him. Gender: male. Age: 55–65.
SANTA: (ALREADY CAST) Just another workingman. Loves his job and Christmas but also likes to kick-back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. A natural storyteller. Gender: male. Age: 65–80. Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: A2.
MICHAEL: (ALREADY CAST) Buddy's stepbrother who is excited to have a new friend and brother. Unlike his mother, he doesn't take much convincing to have Christmas spirit, but like his mother, he wishes his father would spend more time with the family. Gender: male. Age: 12–16. Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
Director: Rob Schneider
Choreographer: James Stevko
Musical Director: Laura Bergquist
Rehearsals start: July 14
Runs: July 29–August 2
TEVYE: The likeable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures. Gender: male. Age: 45–60. Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: Ab2.
GOLDE: Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. Gender: female. Age: 40–50. Vocal range top: Eb5; Vocal range bottom: A3.
PERCHIK: The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel. Gender: male. Age: 20–30. Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: B2.
TZEITEL: Tevye's eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town's traditions. Gender: female. Age: 18–25. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3.
HODEL: Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia. Gender: female. Age: 18–23. Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: B3.
CHAVA: Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fyedka, a Russian soldier. Gender: female. Age: 15–20. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3.
YENTE: (ALREADY CAST) The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip. Gender: female. Age: 50–60. Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
MOTEL: The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. Gender: male. Age: 18–25. Vocal range top: F#4; Vocal range bottom: E3.
LAZAR WOLF: (ALREADY CAST) The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel. Gender: male. Age: 40–50. Vocal range top: F#4; Vocal range bottom: C3.
AVRAM: (ALREADY CAST) Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area. Gender: male. Age: 40–60. Vocal range top: Eb4; Vocal range bottom: D3.
GRANDMA TZEITEL: Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. Gender: female. Age: 60–75. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: C#4.
FRUMA-SARAH: Lazar Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. Gender: female. Age: 35–45. Vocal range top: Eb5; Vocal range bottom: C4.
CONSTABLE: Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers. Gender: male. Age: 35–45.
FYEDKA: A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence. Gender: male. Age: 20–25.
SHPRINTZE: (ALREADY CAST) Tevye's fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik. Gender: female. Age: 9–13. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3.
BIELKE: (ALREADY CAST) Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik. Gender: female. Age: 8–12. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3.
Director/Choreographer: Diedre Goodwin
Musical Director: Thomas W. Douglas
Rehearsals start: August 4
Runs: August 19–23
TRACY TURNBLAD: White. Our story's unsuspecting protagonist, she is large and in charge. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. Gender: female. Age: 15–20. Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: G3.
EDNA TURNBLAD: (ALREADY CAST) White. Tracy's big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Often played by a male in drag. Gender: male. Age: 30–50. Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
VELMA VON TUSSLE: White. Amber's mother and the director of Corny Collins' show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Gender: female. Age: 45–55. Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: G3.
WILBUR TURNBLAD: White. Tracy's simple-minded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. Gender: male. Age: 55–65. Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: A3.
CORNY COLLINS: (ALREADY CAST) White. The charismatic host of the Corny Collins Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Gender: male. Age: 25–35. Vocal range top: A4; Vocal range bottom: D3.
PENNY PINGLETON: White. Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. Gender: female. Age: 15–20. Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3.
AMBER VON TUSSLE: White. Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can't dance but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. Gender: female. Age: 15–20. Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: A3.
LINK LARKIN: White. The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. Gender: male. Age: 15–20. Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: G3.
SEAWEED J. STUBBS: Black. Tracy's classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Talented in song and dance. He falls for Penny. Gender: male. Age: 15–20. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
LITTLE INEZ: Black. Seaweed's little sister. Gender: female.
MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE: (ALREADY CAST) Black. Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collins Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. Gender: female. Age: 40–50. Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
PRUDY PINGLETON: White. Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Gender: female. Age: 40–50. Vocal range top: B4; Vocal range bottom: D4.
Director/Choreographer: Brian J. Marcum
Musical Director: Thomas W. Douglas
Rehearsals start: August 25
Runs: September 9–13
JEAN VALJEAN: Sings to B, high lyrics baritone or tenor, with both strong low notes and a strong falsetto. A poor peasant who rises to affluence, he has great natural nobility and dignity. A powerful figure, with a character of operatic size and passion. The voice needs to have a pop/rock sound or a classical sound of extraordinary textual clarity. Gender: male. Age: 35–49. Vocal range top: B4; Vocal range bottom: G#2.
JAVERT: Baritone, sings to G. Must have a natural gravitas with ability to be expressive and dynamic. Policeman who relentlessly hunts Valjean. An imposing character. The ultimate ‘law and order’ figure. Obsessed, to the point of irrationality, with rigid and merciless moral code. Gender: male. Age: 35–49. Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: F2.
FANTINE: Belts up to C, sings to E flat. Poor but beautiful and elegant factory girl, struggling to support her fatherless daughter. Later is a pauper, a prostitute, a consumptive and a ghost. Earthy and poignant. Although she is finally defeated by circumstances, she should appear to be strong and a survivor. Gender: female. Age: 20–30. Vocal range top: Eb5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
ENJOLRAS: High baritone/tenor to G# / Bb. Very strong singer. Handsome, charismatic political figure, leader of the revolutionary movement. Gender: male. Age: 20–29. Vocal range top: G#4; Vocal range bottom: A2.
THE BISHOP OF DIGNE: Has a strong, rich lower register to a bottom A. Although capable of playing great age, will be cast in a variety of roles and has the flexibility to play a range of ages. A religious man who, despite Valjean’s theft of his valuable possessions, sees past the convict and allows him to move on with his new life. Gender: male. Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: A2.
THE FOREMAN: An overbearing, sleazy man who runs the factory. Sacks Fantine, leaving her destitute. Gender: male. Vocal range top: D4; Vocal range bottom: D3.
BAMATBOIS: A nasty and dangerous upper-class man who lecherously approaches Fantine for the night. When she declines and attacks him, he calls on Javert to arrest her. Gender: male. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: D3.
FAUCHELEVANT: Fauchelevant is the victim of the cart crash. Gender: male. Vocal range top: Eb4; Vocal range bottom: B3.
THÉNARDIER: (ALREADY CAST) Baritone, sings to F sharp. Strong comic character role. A crooked innkeeper, later a petty, amoral thief. Greedy, irreverent, selfish, boorish, vulgar. Gender: male. Age: 35–49. Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: C2.
MADAME THÉNARDIER: Belter. Tough, sharp, coarse, boorish, vulgar. Strong character comedienne role. Gender: female. Age: 30–49. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: G#3.
EPONINE: An enormous and beautiful belt voice, with a contemporary edge. Belts to C#, sings to E. Daughter of the Thénardiers but in no way behaves like them. Fired by an unrequited love for Marius. Gamine. Hasn’t learned to disguise her emotions; wears her heart on her sleeve. Gender: female. Age: 18–25. Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: F3.
COSETTE: Soprano to high C but a light, young ‘floating’ sound, without heavy vibrato. Fantine’s daughter (first seen as and played by a child) delicate, elegant, vulnerable and beautiful. Falls in love with and later marries Marius. Gender: female. Age: 18–25. Vocal range top: C6; Vocal range bottom: Bb3.
MONTPARNASSE: A member of Thénardier’s gang of thieves. Montparnasse is handsome and dangerous (he kills with a knife). Gender: male. Vocal range top: C#4; Vocal range bottom: C#3.
BABET: A member of Thénardier’s gang of thieves. Gender: male. Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: E3.
BRUJON: A member of Thénardier’s gang of thieves. A genuine gangster, Brujon is stupid and evil. Gender: male. Vocal range top: C#4; Vocal range bottom: B3.
CLAQUESOUS: A member of Thénardier’s gang of thieves. Claquesous is tough, dangerous, and secretive. Gender: male. Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: C4.
MARIUS: High baritone, sings to A with a strong bottom A. Member of the revolutionary student movement. Attractive and romantic but in a sensitive, 19th century ‘Byronic’ way. Gender: male. Age: 18–25. Vocal range top: Ab4; Vocal range bottom: A2.
COMBEFERRE: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Combeferre is the philosopher and believer in peace. He is gentle, humane, strong, and brave. Gender: male. Vocal range top: D4; Vocal range bottom: E3.
FEUILLY: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Feuilly is a worker who is a self-educated orphan. He is an affectionate, warm, and poetic believer in nationality. Gender: male. Vocal range top: D4; Vocal range bottom: D3.
COURFEYRAC: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Courfeyrac is a youthful, passionate, and fearless student. Gender: male. Vocal range top: Eb4; Vocal range bottom: E3.
JOLY: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Joly is an eccentric and light-hearted (although sometimes morbid) medical student. His name is derived from the English word “jolly.” Gender: male. Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: D3.
GRANTAIRE: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Grantaire is a cynical student who has little interest in the revolution but who holds much admiration for Enjolras. Witty and sarcastic. Gender: male.
LESGLES: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Lesgles is a cheerful, laughing-at-life (but unlucky) student. He is a close friend of Joly. Gender: male. Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: B3.
JEAN PROUVAIRE: Member of the ABC society, a secret society of students and workers. Prouvaire is a kind, soft-spoken, and, at the right moments, strong and masterful poet and student of social studies. Gender: male. Vocal range top: Eb4; Vocal range bottom: D3.
LITTLE COSETTE: (ALREADY CAST) Young Cosette is Fantine’s daughter and the Thénardiers’ ward. She has been forced into child labor. She is underfed, beaten by Madame Thénardier, and bullied by Eponine. Gender: female. Vocal range top: C5; Vocal range bottom: A3.
YOUNG EPONINE: (ALREADY CAST) Young Eponine is the pampered daughter of the Thénardiers. She does little except taunt Young Cosette. Gender: female.
GAVROCHE: (ALREADY CAST) Gavroche is Thénardier’s son. He is left to fend for himself and lives by his wits in the streets of Paris. Gavroche is brave, witty, and arrogant, with a fantastic, unchanged voice. Gender: male. Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: B3.
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