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This is the latest, most up-to-date information regarding auditions for our professional, resident, acting company, and for non-professional “guest artists”.  It is regularly updated.   More information will be posted here as the details develop.  Dates and locations are subject to change at any time, and may be modified–even at the last minute.

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Auditions for the 2024 Professional Performing Company

The summer repertory company performs in all 3 summer shows.  The fall company performs only in I Left My Heart.  Summer contract starts May 20 and ends Aug 26.  Fall contract begins Aug 19 and ends Sept 30.
We are looking for strong singer actors who can move well. All character types needed.  See season’s character descriptions below.     

All auditions for our 2024 season are now completed.  We are not accepting submissions for the ’24 company

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Unless otherwise stated in character breakdowns, actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities will be fully and fairly considered for all roles and are strongly encouraged to audition for said roles.

RMRT 2024 SEASON CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

RMRT will be hiring one repertory ensemble to appear in all of our summer season shows.  All roles—leading, supporting, and ensemble—will be cast from the one repertory ensemble.  These are the characters to be cast:

Kinky Boots Character Descriptions:

(Please note that the entire cast should be comfortable with a pop/rock style of singing and British accent.)

CHARLIE PRICE (Male) Sings C3–B4. A leading man, just out of university. He is privileged, but likeable — his father owns the shoe factory. He is handsome and loveable but there is a temper right under the skin. A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle.  Must have a great singing voice, ability to move and be a strong actor.

LOLA (Male). Sings C3–B4 (with one top C). An emotionally and physically challenging role that requires the body of a boxer with the soul of a Diva, a la Whitney Houston. Must have star presence and feel comfortable wearing everything from full glamour as a scene-stealing drag performer to nothing but boxing trunks. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Strong comedic actor. This role is written for a non-Caucasian (generally African heritage) male.

LAUREN (Female) Sings B♭3–F♯5. Beautiful, but quirky (not glamourous like Nicola) working class girl who works in the shoe factory. Funny and smart but has had bad luck with men. Terrific comedic actress.

NICOLA (Female) Sings B♭3–F♯5. Charlie’s girlfriend since school. Sophisticated looks. She is a social climber, driven and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it.

DON (Male). Sings C3–F4. Lola’s nemesis. Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Has a menacing physicality. Least likely to be seen on a runway in kinky boots. Strong actor required.

GEORGE (Male). Sings C3–F4. Factory Manager, keeping up traditions. Reserved and tightly wound.

THE ANGELS (Male). These are the 4-6 drag performers who perform with Lola. Must be versatile and terrific singers and dancers (required to dance in heels). Physical fitness is crucial. Tumbling and acro skills a plus. Any Angels required to cover Lola must be non-Caucasian due to the specific nature of the role. Three Angels sing to C♯5 and three sing to A4.

TRISH, PAT, MR. PRICE, HARRY—to be cast from the ensemble.

ENSEMBLE  The performers of the ensemble must be excellent singers. They will cover Principal and Featured ensemble roles as well as play factory workers, pub patrons etc. Factory workers should look like real, everyday people and be able to move well. All must be very strong singers.  Some must be terrific dancers, have great pop voices and be comfortable in drag in order to cover Angels. Lola covers are required to be non-Caucasian due to the specific nature of the role.

Kinky Boots CHILDREN’S ROLES:

YOUNG CHARLIE:  the lead as a 7 year-old boy.  Must appear to be age appropriate—size and acting.  (Older than 7 would be preferable) Lost, quiet, reflective.  He appears in the opening and closing sequences.

YOUNG SIMON/LOLA:  This is Lola as a 10 year-old boy, who already knows he’s destined to wear high heels.  Non-Caucasian, to be cast after our adult Simon/Lola is cast.  Must appear to be age appropriate—size and acting.  (Older than 10 would be preferable)

THE MUSIC MAN character descriptions:

HAROLD HILL— The protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.

MARIAN PAROO–The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls in love with Harold Hill. Must have an effortless soprano voice.  My White Knight. (Note:  Vocal range and style will be more like the original broadway style and range–not like the most recent revival.  Original keys, more soprano—less belt.)

MRS. PAROO--Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.

EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN–Mayor Shinn’s peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.

MARCELLUS WASHBURN— Harold’s chummy old friend and former con man. He now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.

JACEY, EWART, OLIVER, OLIN— Barbershop Quartet.  Must have clear-as-a-bell singing voice and excellent harmony-singing skills.

MAYOR SHINN–A blustery politician who is all too “self-important.” Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.

TOMMY DJILAS— An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.

CHARLIE COWELL, ZANEETA SHINN, GRACIE SHINN, ALMA HIX, MAUD DUNLOP, ETHEL TOFFELMIER, MRS. SQUIRES, TOWNSPEOPLE—to be cast from the ensemble.

The Music Man CHILDREN’S ROLES:

WINTHROP PAROO–Marian’s baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the idea of a childrenʼs marching band. Harold Hill brings him out of his shell. Solo Songs: The Wells Fargo Wagon & Gary, Indiana

AMARYLLIS–A slightly bratty, and overly sensitive, piano student of Marian Paroo. Good singing voice.

Kids of River City—ensemble—seeking children of every shape and size, with great singing voices and great energy, who move well and can take direction.  Preferable size—smaller (shorter) than “adult” appearing (meaning some high school students might be too big for this “kids” ensemble.)

COME FROM AWAY character descriptions:

 (All performers play multiple characters.  Casting a 12-person ensemble.  Other company members will be understudies/swings.)

CLAUDE–The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before.  Gender: Male           Age: mature              Vocal range top: G4

BONNIE–  A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety – but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her.  Gender: Female       Age: middle aged    Vocal range top: B4

BEULAH–The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.  Gender: Female       Age: middle aged

OZ– The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.  Gender: Male           Age: middle aged    Vocal range top: G4

JANICE– Eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her 1st day. Initially naïve about the world, she must face the pain and confusion around her.   Gender: Female       Age: young adult     Vocal range top: E5

 BEVERLY–  The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.   Also plays “Annette” A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children.  Gender: Female       Age: middle aged    Vocal range top: C#5

DIANE– A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he’s safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself.   Gender: Female       Age: mature              Vocal range bottom: D5

NICK–  An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.   Also plays “Doug”– An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals.   Gender: Male           Age: mature             Vocal range top: E4

 KEVIN T.– The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation.  Also plays “Garth”-head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers.   Gender: Male           Age: middle aged    Vocal range top: G4

 KEVIN J.–  Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.   Also plays “Ali”.   Gender: Male           Age: middle aged

 BOB–  A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that it’s World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet – but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness.     Gender: Male           Age: young adult

HANNAH– The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.    Gender: Female       Age: mature              Vocal range top: E5

RMRT’s Fall Season:  I Left My Heart

Seeking 3 male singer/actor performers who can move well

All 3 singers need to be tenors, with effortless, thrilling high notes. 

All 3 should be comfortable singing in a jazz style, and should be good harmony singers. 

All performers portray aspects of Tony Bennet throughout the show—no single Tony Bennett lookalike/sound-alikes are needed or desired.  This production is in no way an imitation or impersonation of Tony Bennett.

      


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