Theatre by the Sea 2026 Season - North Kingstown, RI (Matunuck Live Theatre, Inc. | Wakefield, RI)
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
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.
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.
$698 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rates.
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
Equity actors for roles in Theatre by the Sea's 2026 Season. See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
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.
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
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
Bob Richard – Director
Diane Laurenson – Choreographer
Milton Granger - Musical Director
First Rehearsal: May 12
Opens: May 29
Closes: June 20
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Any gender identity, 20-50. Will portray various chorus parts and understudy Principals.
Kevin P. Hill – Director/Choreographer
Tommy Iafrate - Musical Director
First Rehearsal: June 9
Opens: June 26
Closes: July 18
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.
Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Soprano. New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.
Female, 18+ to play high school teen, any race/ethnicity, Alto. Leader of the Pink Ladies: tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Male, 25-30, any race/ethnicity. A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey: slick, egotistical, and fast-talking. He is also a veteran 'Greaser.'
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.
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.
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.
Female, 30-60, any race/ethnicity. A no-nonsense, severe, loud English teacher.
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.
Any gender, 20-30, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. Frenchy's suave and slick guardian angel encourages her to stay in school. A fantastic vocalist.
Any gender, 18+, any race/ethnicity. Excellent dancers who sing for various Ensemble tracks and understudy Principals.
Kevin P. Hill – Director/Choreographer
Milton Granger - Musical Director
First Rehearsal: July 7
Opens: July 24
Closes: August 15
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.
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.
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.
30-35, Male. Masculine, handsome, and physically fit man, toned body; lyric baritenor, sings up to G.
25-30, Male, any ethnicity. The radioman, a slim, sweet man; melodic Tenor, sings up to G.
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.
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.
20s, Male. Handsome, romantic lead; baritenor, sings up to F#.
25-35, Male. Handsome and physically fit, head butler on the ship; strong presence; Tenor, sings up to G.
30-50, Male. The first officer on the bridge of the Titanic; Baritone, sings up to F#.
30-40, Male. Second Officer of Titanic; vocal range up to D, but preferably with Tenor timbre, chorally up to G.
25-40, Male, Tenor.
60s, Male. From Bavaria, Co-owner of Macy’s department store. Husband to Ida Strauss, very happy couple; Bass/Baritone (F2-F4).
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.
30-40, Female. An aspirational young woman who dreams of becoming a 1st class passenger; Alto, belts up to E.
30-40, Female. A young woman who dreams of becoming part of the social elite; Soprano, lyric, chorally up to high C.
20-30, Female. A feisty and strong girl with a strong Irish accent; Celtic Mezzo, solo singing up to F#, chorally up to G.
18-25, Female. A young Irish lass who is tough, no-nonsense, wants to be independent and self-sufficient. Alto, a strong Irish accent.
20-25, Female. A young Irish lass traveling on the Titanic to a new life intending to be made. Alto, a strong Irish accent.
60s, Female. Wife to Isidor Strauss, very happy couple. Alto (G3-D5).
Any ethnicity, 18+. Exceptional singers/actors to portray passengers and understudy various Principal and Chorus roles.
Henry Gainza – Director
Choreographer: TBA
Musical Director: TBA
First Rehearsal: August 4
Opens: August 21
Closes: September 13
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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