The Muny 2026 Season - NYC EPA (Revised)
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis | St. Louis, MO
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Breakdown added. Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway
11th floor main entrance
Thursday, January 8, 2026 — New York, NY 10019
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (E)
Holding room: Studio 12J
Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Michael Baxter
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Roberto Sinha
CASTING: The Telsey Office; Casting Directors: Rachel Hoffman, CSA; Rashad Naylor, CSA; Lindsay Levine, CSA
An Equity Monitor will be provided. EPA Procedures are in effect for 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. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Actors are cast on a per-show basis and not as part of a repertory company. All performers are signed to an Equity MSUA contract.
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
Actors of all ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, body types, and abilities for all available roles are encouraged to audition. Local St. Louis, MO actors are likewise encouraged to audition. Visit
www.muny.org.
Please prepare a short song in a style appropriate to the season’s shows. Be prepared to sing an additional contrasting selection if requested. Bring sheet music, picture/resume and your repertoire book; an accompanist will be provided.
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Director: Seth Sklar-Heyn
Choreographer: Jesse Robb
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Rashad Naylor, CSA
Possible Early Rehearsal: June 1–3
Rehearsal: June 4–14
Performances: June 15–21 (7 performances)
TRACY TURNBLAD — Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 18+ to play high school age. Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist, large and in charge. Spunky, confident, talented, and determined. Romantic, good-hearted idealist who loves to sing and dance. Strong singer/dancer. VOCAL RANGE: G3–G5.
EDNA TURNBLAD — Character is female portrayed in drag. White, 40s–50s. Tracy’s hard-working mother who has lost her confidence. Dreams of becoming a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Great comic timing. VOCAL RANGE: F3–G5.
WILBUR TURNBLAD — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 40s–60s. Tracy’s simpleminded and kind father. Owns a joke shop. True family man who supports his family. Good singer who moves well. VOCAL RANGE: A3–A5.
LINK LARKIN — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 18+ to play high school age. The heartthrob on The Corny Collins Show. Handsome, clean-cut, goodhearted. Excellent singer and dancer. VOCAL RANGE: G3–A5.
SEAWEED J. STUBBS — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). Black, 18+ to play high school age. Cool, sexy, goodhearted, falls for Penny. Strong, soulful pop singer and dancer. VOCAL RANGE: F3–D5.
AMBER VON TUSSLE — Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 18+ to play high school age. Link’s girlfriend and Tracy’s nemesis. Pretty, shallow, snobby. Strong pop singer and dancer. VOCAL RANGE: A3–F5.
PENNY PINGLETON — Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 18+ to play high school age. Tracy’s devoted best friend who falls for Seaweed. Strong pop singer and mover. VOCAL RANGE: A3–G5.
LITTLE INEZ — Girl, Black, 9–13. Spunky, tough, outgoing, wise beyond her years. Seaweed’s lovable little sister. Strong Broadway/pop singer who dances well. VOCAL RANGE: C5–E5.
CORNY COLLINS — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 30s. Charismatic host of The Corny Collins Show. Handsome, charming, engaging. Strong pop singer who dances well. VOCAL RANGE: D3–A4.
MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE — Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). Black, 40s–50s. Seaweed and Little Inez’s mother. Bold, confident, strong soulful singer who moves well. VOCAL RANGE: F3–E5.
VELMA VON TUSSLE — Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 40s–50s. Former beauty queen, Amber’s mother, manipulative producer. Strong singer. VOCAL RANGE: G3–E5.
MALE AUTHORITY FIGURE — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 40–55. Doubles various comedic roles. Good singer who dances well. VOCAL RANGE: OPEN.
FEMALE AUTHORITY FIGURE — Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White, 40s–50s. Doubles various comedic roles. Strong singer who dances well. VOCAL RANGE: D4–B4.
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the book by William Steig
Director: John Tartaglia
Choreographer: Patrick O’Neill
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Lindsay Levine, CSA
Rehearsal: June 14–24
Performances: June 25–July 2 (8 performances)
SHREK — Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary), age 25–45, any ethnicity. A big, green ogre who begins as a grumpy hermit and becomes the hero. VOCAL RANGE: A2–G#4.
FIONA — Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary), age 20–30, any ethnicity. The princess who transforms into an ogre nightly. Quirky, blunt, multitalented. Excellent comedian who sings very well. Strong dancer; tap skills a plus. VOCAL RANGE: F3–G5.
DONKEY — Character is any gender, any ethnicity. A talking donkey and chatterbox who joins Shrek. Optimistic with heart. VOCAL RANGE: C3–B4.
LORD FARQUAAD — Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary), age 25–45. Comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. VOCAL RANGE: B2–D5.
DRAGON — Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary), age 25–45. A dragon guarding Fiona who falls for Donkey. Imposing and flirtatious. VOCAL RANGE: F3–Eb5.
DRAGON PUPPETEER — Character is any gender, 18+, any ethnicity, to be a puppeteer. Strong mover, creates multiple characters. Must have comedic chops. Puppetry experience a plus. Non-singing role.
PINOCCHIO — Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary), age 20–30. Animated puppet leader of the fairytale creatures. VOCAL RANGE: E3–F#4.
YOUNG SHREK — Boy, age 7–10, any ethnicity. Young Shrek at 7; will double as Fairytale Creature Baby Bear. VOCAL RANGE: A3–C#5.
YOUNG FIONA — Girl, age 7–10. Bright little girl recently locked in a tower; will double as a citizen of Duloc. Comedic and sings very well. VOCAL RANGE: B3–C#5.
TEEN FIONA — Girl, age 13–15. Now a teenager with angst; will double as a Fairytale Creature/ensemble. Comedic and sings very well. VOCAL RANGE: B3–C#5.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan
Adapted from Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener
Director: William Carlos Angulo
Choreographer: Karla Puno Garcia
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Rachel Hoffman, CSA
Rehearsal: June 25–July 5
Performances: July 6–12 (7 performances)
EMILE DE BECQUE — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). French/white European, mid-40s to mid-50s. A handsome and generous plantation owner and devoted father. Legit baritone/bass-baritone. Strong mover.
ENSIGN NELLIE FORBUSH — Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White American, mid-20s. Spirited Navy nurse from Little Rock. Mezzo-soprano with strong belt. Strong mover.
BLOODY MARY — Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). Tonkinese (Vietnamese), 40s. Shrewd, funny entrepreneur and mother. Strong mezzo-soprano. Good mover.
LIEUTENANT JOE CABLE — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). White or white-passing American, mid-20s. Idealistic Marine officer. Tenor. Excellent mover.
LIAT — Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). Tonkinese (Vietnamese), early 20s. Non-singing role. Strong, expressive contemporary dancer with excellent ballet technique.
LUTHER BILLIS — Male (cis, trans, or nonbinary). American, 20s–40s. Crafty Seabee, baritone. Comedic physicality; strong dancer.
CAPTAIN GEORGE BRACKETT — Male (cis, trans, or nonbinary). White American, 40s–60s. Seasoned Navy captain. Baritone with comedic timing.
COMMANDER WILLIAM HARBISON — Male (cis, trans, or nonbinary). White American, 30s–50s. Strict executive officer. Baritone with comedic timing.
STEWPOT — Male (cis, trans, or nonbinary). American, 20s. Loud, playful Seabee. Baritone. Strong comedic instincts and dancer.
PROFESSOR — Male (cis, trans, or nonbinary). American, 20s. Quirky Seabee. Baritone/tenor. Strong comedic instincts and dancer.
JEROME — Boy, Mixed Polynesian and White, around 6–10. Emile’s son. Spirited. Strong singer; moves well; ballet technique a plus.
NGANA — Girl, Mixed Polynesian and White, around 6–10. Emile’s daughter. Spirited. Strong singer; moves well; ballet technique a plus.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White
Director: Denis Jones
Choreographer: Richard J. Hinds
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Lindsay Levine, CSA
Possible Early Choreography Rehearsal: July 2–4
Rehearsal: July 5–15
Performances: July 16–22 (7 performances)
JACK KELLY — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 17–22, any ethnicity. Handsome, passionate leader of the Newsies. Great pop tenor voice and excellent dancer. VOCAL RANGE: Bb2–A4.
DAVEY — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 16–21. Thinker, book-smart counterpoint. Great contemporary tenor voice and excellent mover. VOCAL RANGE: D3–A4.
JOSEPH PULITZER — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 40s. Boisterous, on-point politician. Great singer. VOCAL RANGE: C3–F4.
KATHERINE PLUMBER — Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 17–22. Strong-willed reporter. Great pop/contemporary musical theater voice with a high belt. Strong dancer; tap skills a plus. VOCAL RANGE: A3–F5.
CRUTCHIE — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 17–22. Jack’s best friend with a “bum leg.” Charming. VOCAL RANGE: C3–A4.
MEDDA LARKIN — Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 40s–60s, Black. Vaudeville star. Risqué, tough, with a big voice and great comic delivery. VOCAL RANGE: F3–E5.
LES — Boy, 10–12. Fearless kid brother of Davey. Great singer. VOCAL RANGE: Db3–Bb3.
Book by Dominique Morisseau
Music & Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog
Based on the book entitled The Temptations by Otis Williams with Patricia Romanowski
Music by arrangement with Sony Music Publishing
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Rashad Naylor, CSA
Possible Early Music Rehearsal: July 13–15
Rehearsal: July 16–26
Performances: July 27–August 2 (7 performances)
OTIS WILLIAMS — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 30s–40s, Black. Founder and last surviving original member. Baritone; strong dancer.
DAVID RUFFIN — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after Al; charismatic front man. Lead tenor; strong dancer. Doubles as Guard.
MELVIN FRANKLIN — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. The bass of the group. Bass; strong dancer.
EDDIE KENDRICKS — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Created vocal arrangements; strong falsetto. Strong dancer.
PAUL WILLIAMS — Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Founding member and resident choreographer. Baritone; strong dancer.
Music and Lyrics by Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin; plus additional material by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II; George W. Meyer, Edgar Leslie, & E. Ray Goetz; Kerry Mills & Andrew B. Sterling
Original Book by Hugh Wheeler
Revised Book by Gordon Greenberg
Based on The Kensington Stories by Sally Benson and the MGM motion picture Meet Me in St. Louis
Director: Maggie Burrows
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Rachel Hoffman, CSA
Rehearsal: July 26–August 5
Performances: August 6–13 (8 performances)
ESTHER SMITH — Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 17 (must be 18+), any ethnicity. Bright star who holds the family together. Alto/Mezzo.
ROSE SMITH — Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 18–25. The oldest daughter, high school senior. Mezzo/Soprano.
LON SMITH — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 18–25. The oldest in the family and only boy. Tenor.
MR. ALONZO (LON) SMITH — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 40s–50s. Strong patriarch. Baritone.
MRS. ANNA SMITH — Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 40s–50s. Loving mother; voice of reason. Mezzo.
GRANDPA PROPHATER — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 60s–70s. Mrs. Smith’s father, Civil War veteran. Baritone.
KATIE CONNELLY — Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 40–60. Family housekeeper/cook/nanny from Cork, Ireland. Alto.
JOHN TRUITT — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 18–25. The boy next door Esther pines after. Baritone.
TOOTIE SMITH — Girl, 7–9. Bright-eyed and mischievous. Comedic, strong singer/dancer. Soprano.
AGNES SMITH — Girl, 12–14. The second youngest, a tomboy. Comedic, strong singer/dancer. Soprano.
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Director: Rob Ruggiero
Choreographer: Parker Esse
Music Director: TBD
Casting: The Telsey Office | Rachel Hoffman, CSA
Rehearsal: August 6–16
Performances: August 17–23 (7 performances)
NICK BOTTOM — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s–40s. A writer; Nigel’s older brother. Comedic; sings and dances very well. VOCAL RANGE: A2–G4.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s–40s. Over-the-top, cocky, a rock star of his time. Comedic; sings and dances very well. VOCAL RANGE: Ab2–Ab4.
NIGEL BOTTOM — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20s–40s. Nick’s younger brother. Sweet and a little awkward; in love with Portia. Comedic and sings very well. VOCAL RANGE: Eb3–A4.
LORD CLAPHAM / MASTER OF THE JUSTICE — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 50s–60s. Patron of the theatre; flamboyant and posh. Comedic and sings very well.
THOMAS NOSTRADAMUS — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 40s–50s. A soothsayer who predicts Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Comedic; sings and dances very well.
BROTHER JEREMIAH — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 50s. A Puritan; father of Portia who despises Nick and Nigel. Comedic; sings very well. VOCAL RANGE: G3–G4.
SHYLOCK — Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 50s–60s, Jewish. Nick and Nigel are in debt to him; he becomes an investor. Comedic; sings very well.
BEA — Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s. Nick’s wife who dresses as a man to prove she can act. Comedic and sings very well. VOCAL RANGE: D3–D5.
PORTIA — Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20s–30s. A beautiful Puritan woman who loves poetry. Comedic and sings very well. VOCAL RANGE: F3–F#5.
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