Theatre by the Sea 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Matunuck Live Theatre, Inc. Auditions

Theatre by the Sea 2026 Season - North Kingstown, RI (Matunuck Live Theatre, Inc. | Wakefield, RI)

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Saturday, January 31, 2026 — Talent Factory Performing Arts Center

46 Frenchtown Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Located in Marshall’s / Stop and Shop Plaza, next to T-Mobile. Large parking lot in front.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, Equity actors may call 978-232-7200 x.7280 on January 26 & 27 between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

CONTRACT

$698 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rates.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Equity personnel expected to attend:

Bill Hanney - Owner/Producer

Kevin P. Hill - Producing Artistic Director

Karen Gail Kessler - General Manager

Matthew Chappell - Casting Director

Milton Granger - Musical Director

Esther Zabinski - Accompanist

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Theatre by the Sea's 2026 Season. See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief vocal selection from a song of your choice. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key — an accompanist will be provided. You may sing from a show in our season if you would like. Please bring your Equity card and your current headshot and resume, stapled together.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

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. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Website:
www.theatrebythesea.com

BREAKDOWN

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Bob Richard – Director

Diane Laurenson – Choreographer

Milton Granger - Musical Director

First Rehearsal: May 12

Opens: May 29

Closes: June 20

SEYMOUR KRELBORN

Character: Male, 25-35. An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Role will be understudied.

AUDREY

Character: Female, 25-35. Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Role will be understudied.

MR. MUSHNIK

Character: Male, 55-65. The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Role will be understudied.

ORIN SCRIVELLO

Character: Male, 30-40. An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Role will be understudied.

VOICE OF THE PLANT

Any gender identity, 25-55. A vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Role will be understudied.

CRYSTAL / RONNETTE / CHIFFON

Any gender identity, Black, 20-35. Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, this trio are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Role will be understudied.

ENSEMBLE

Any gender identity, 20-50. Will portray various chorus parts and understudy Principals.

GREASE

Kevin P. Hill – Director/Choreographer

Tommy Iafrate - Musical Director

First Rehearsal: June 9

Opens: June 26

Closes: July 18

DANNY ZUKO

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. The leader of the Burger Palace Boys. Good-looking, strong, and confident, with an air of easy-going charm. Dances well.

SANDY DUMBROWSKI

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Soprano. New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.

BETTY RIZZO

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. Leader of the Pink Ladies: tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.

FRENCHY

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. A dreamer; good-natured but not too bright. She is heavily made-up and fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to finish high school to be a beautician.

MARTY

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies. She is pretty and looks older than the other girls, but she betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticatedly.

JAN

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. Funny, loud, compulsive eater and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls but shy with the boys.

DOODY

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity. The youngest of the guys, a tenor. He is small, boyish, and open, with an disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. He also plays the guitar.

KENICKIE

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity. The second in command of the Burger Palace Boys; tough-looking, tattooed, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor. Tenor.

SONNY LATIERRI

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Baritone. A member of the Burger Palace Boys, a funny Italian American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer.

ROGER

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. The anything-for-a-laugh stocky type of boy, a clown who enjoys winding people up, is full of mischief and always dreams up half-baked schemes and ideas.

VINCE FONTAINE

Male, 25-30, any race/ethnicity. A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey: slick, egotistical, and fast-talking. He is also a veteran 'Greaser.'

CHA-CHA DIGREGORIO

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. The best dancer at St. Bernadette's, a loudmouth, wins the dancing competition with Danny.

EUGENE FLORCZYK

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. The class valedictorian—physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical 'apple polisher'—smug and pompous but gullible.

JOHNNY CASINO

Male, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. All-American, rock-star “greaser” student at Rydell High, whose real name is Clarence.

MISS LYNCH

Female, 30-60, any race/ethnicity. A no-nonsense, severe, loud English teacher.

PATTY SIMCOX

Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. A typical cheerleader. Attractive, athletic, and sure of herself but can be given bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain, unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton.

TEEN ANGEL

Any gender, 20-30, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. Frenchy's suave and slick guardian angel encourages her to stay in school. A fantastic vocalist.

ENSEMBLE

Any gender, 18+, any race/ethnicity. Excellent dancers who sing for various Ensemble tracks and understudy Principals.

TITANIC

Kevin P. Hill – Director/Choreographer

Milton Granger - Musical Director

First Rehearsal: July 7

Opens: July 24

Closes: August 15

THOMAS ANDREWS

40s, Male. Designer of the Titanic, a very level-headed but passionate man, leading role. An excellent singer with a demanding presence; dramatic baritenor sings up to G.

J. BRUCE ISMAY

40s, Male. Owner of the ship. An upper-class ruthless man who stops at nothing to get his way, strong character, and a dominant man; Baritone, sings up to G.

E.J. CAPTAIN SMITH

50s, Male. Captain of the Titanic, a white-haired man with strong morals, near to retirement. Has a wealth of experience; character Baritone, commanding voice, sings up to F.

FREDERICK BARRETT

30-35, Male. Masculine, handsome, and physically fit man, toned body; lyric baritenor, sings up to G.

HAROLD BRIDE

25-30, Male, any ethnicity. The radioman, a slim, sweet man; melodic Tenor, sings up to G.

CHARLES CLARKE

35-40, Male, any ethnicity. A man content with his middle-class life and thinks he knows his place, looking forward to his new life in America; heroic Tenor, sings up to G, but possibly high C.

EDGAR BEANE & OTHERS

35-40, Male. A man content with his middle-class life and thinks he knows his place, looking forward to his new life in America; character Bass, sings up to D.

JIM FARRELL & OTHERS

20s, Male. Handsome, romantic lead; baritenor, sings up to F#.

ETCHES / PITMAN

25-35, Male. Handsome and physically fit, head butler on the ship; strong presence; Tenor, sings up to G.

WILLIAM MURDOCH

30-50, Male. The first officer on the bridge of the Titanic; Baritone, sings up to F#.

OFFICER LIGHTOLLER

30-40, Male. Second Officer of Titanic; vocal range up to D, but preferably with Tenor timbre, chorally up to G.

FLEET & OTHERS

25-40, Male, Tenor.

ISIDOR STRAUSS

60s, Male. From Bavaria, Co-owner of Macy’s department store. Husband to Ida Strauss, very happy couple; Bass/Baritone (F2-F4).

BELLBOY

20s. The youngest worker on board the ship (13-16 years old); has a very young look and childlike quality; Tenor, solo up to G, but possibly high C.

ALICE BEANE

30-40, Female. An aspirational young woman who dreams of becoming a 1st class passenger; Alto, belts up to E.

CAROLINE NEVILLE

30-40, Female. A young woman who dreams of becoming part of the social elite; Soprano, lyric, chorally up to high C.

KATE MCGOWAN

20-30, Female. A feisty and strong girl with a strong Irish accent; Celtic Mezzo, solo singing up to F#, chorally up to G.

KATE MURPHEY

18-25, Female. A young Irish lass who is tough, no-nonsense, wants to be independent and self-sufficient. Alto, a strong Irish accent.

KATE MULLINS

20-25, Female. A young Irish lass traveling on the Titanic to a new life intending to be made. Alto, a strong Irish accent.

IDA STRAUSS

60s, Female. Wife to Isidor Strauss, very happy couple. Alto (G3-D5).

ENSEMBLE

Any ethnicity, 18+. Exceptional singers/actors to portray passengers and understudy various Principal and Chorus roles.

ON YOUR FEET

Henry Gainza – Director

Choreographer: TBA

Musical Director: TBA

First Rehearsal: August 4

Opens: August 21

Closes: September 13

GLORIA ESTEFAN

Female, 25-35. Gloria Estefan is an international singing icon, who began from humble beginnings. Born in Havana, Cuba, she is a Latinx woman who is fluent in Spanish. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Top – F4, Bottom – A3. Role will be understudied.

EMILIO ESTEFAN

Male, 25-35. Emilio is the husband and music partner of Gloria Estefan. He is a Latinx man from Cuba who is fluent in Spanish. Spanish is his first language and he sometimes struggles to find his words in English. Emilio is confident, handsome, and passionate. Vocal range: Baritone, Top – E4, Bottom – G2. Role will be understudied.

GLORIA FAJARDO

Female, 50-60. Gloria Fajardo is the mother of Gloria Estefan. She is a Latinx woman from Cuba who is fluent in Spanish. The matriarch of the family, Gloria is brassy and strong-willed, with a biting sense of humor. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Top – F5, Bottom – G3. Role will be understudied.

CONSUELO GARCIA

Female, 65-75. Consuelo is Gloria’s abuela (grandmother) and one of the biggest supporters of her music. Consuelo acts as Gloria’s stage mom, pushing her to keep pursuing her music career, even when Gloria doubts herself. Consuelo is a Latinx woman from Cuba and is fluent in Spanish. Non-singing role.

JOSÉ FAJARDO

Male, 50-60. José is the father of Gloria Estefan. He is a loving, caring father who values his family deeply. While living in Cuba, José worked as a police officer for the government. He had to send his wife, Gloria Fajardo, and the rest of his family away from Cuba. Vocal range: Baritone, Top – E4, Bottom – G2. Role will be understudied.

REBECCA FAJARDO

Female, 18-25. Rebecca is the younger sister of Gloria Estefan. She sees Gloria as a mother figure, even though she is only a few years older. Rebecca is bolder than her older sister. She isn’t shy and is eager to be a part of whatever her sister is doing. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Top – F5, Bottom – A3. Role will be understudied.

PHIL

Male, 30-50. Phil is the record label executive that Gloria and Emilio sign with and works for Warren, the head of the record label. Phil is an opinionated, uncompromising businessman who has a short temper. He is quick to put Gloria and Emilio’s music into a box. Non-singing role.

YOUNG GLORIA

Female. Young Gloria portrays Gloria Estefan at a pre-teen age. She is a Latinx girl from Havana, Cuba who is fluent in Spanish. Young Gloria is innocent and shy. This smart, self-reliant girl takes on a lot of caregiving roles in her family and often looks after her sister. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Top – F5, Bottom – A3.

NAYIB / YOUNG EMILIO

Male. Nayib is the young son of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The actor who plays Nayib usually doubles for the role of young Emilio. Nayib is a straightforward, determined child. He has a strong personality and loves to watch his mother perform. Non-singing role.

ENSEMBLE

18+. The ensemble for On Your Feet! plays a variety of different characters. This is a dance-heavy ensemble, specifically using Latin dance styles. There are some featured members of the ensemble who have singing or speaking roles.