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.
Shrek characters:
Shrek
Voice: High Baritone/Tenor • Range: A2–G#4
Description:
A big-hearted ogre hiding behind sarcasm and solitude. Gruff exterior, shy interior — honest, vulnerable, and funny.
Traits: Strong physical presence, comic timing, emotional grounding.
Princess Fiona
Voice: Soprano/High Belt • Range: F3–G5
Description:
Fiery, quirky, awkwardly optimistic princess who’s been in a tower a bit too long. Poised…until she isn’t.
Traits: Strong belt, comedy chops, physical humor, heart.
Donkey
Voice: Tenor/High Baritone • Range: C3–B4
Description:
Shrek’s fast-talking, emotional, loyal sidekick. Lovable, chatty, and absolutely owns the punchlines.
Traits: Big personality, soul/pop flair, excellent comic timing.
Lord Farquaad
Voice: High Baritone/Tenor • Range: B2–D5
Description:
Tiny tyrant with a huge ego — melodramatic, theatrical, and fabulously self-absorbed. Traditionally played on knees.
Traits: Physical comedy, villainous charm, commitment to the bit.
Supporting & Featured Roles
Dragon
Voice: Powerful Soul/Pop Belt (typically offstage singer + onstage puppeteer) • Range: F3–Eb5
Description:
A fierce, diva-level guardian of the tower with a surprising soft side.
Traits: Big vocals, attitude, warmth.
Gingy / Sugar Plum Fairy
Voice: Soprano/Mezzo Mix • Range: B3–C#5
Description:
The sassy gingerbread cookie with a tough-cookie edge. Often doubled.
Traits: Character voice, sharp comedic delivery.
Pinocchio
Voice: Tenor • Range: E3–F#4
Description:
An earnest wooden boy with a flair for the dramatic — and a nose problem.
Traits: Full-commitment character role, physical comedy.
Mama Ogre / Fairy Godmother / Ensemble Feature
Voice: Alto/Mezzo
Warm, grounded character actress — often doubles.
Papa Ogre / Bishop / Ensemble Feature
Voice: Baritone
Strong actor-singer with comic instinct — often doubles.
King Harold
Voice: Baritone
Fiona’s conflicted father. A dignified, sympathetic character.
Queen Lillian
Voice: Mezzo-Soprano
Fiona’s elegant and kind mother.
Fairy-Tale Creatures (Featured Ensemble)
Voice Types: SATB • Ages: 18+
Colorful, character-driven roles including:
Three Little Pigs • Wicked Witch • Big Bad Wolf • Peter Pan • Ugly Duckling • Shoemaker’s Elf • White Rabbit • Mad Hatter • Mama Bear • Papa Bear • Baby Bear • Humpty Dumpty • and more.
Traits:
Distinct personalities, strong ensemble singing, excellent comedy instincts. Multiple featured solo lines.
Ensemble
Voice Types: Strong SATB
Includes: villagers, guards, knights, Duloc dancers, forest characters. Movement and harmony essential.
General Casting Notes
- Comedy ranges from heartfelt to broad parody — honesty grounds the humor.
- Physical storytelling is key (especially Shrek, Donkey, Farquaad).
- Diverse casting strongly encouraged.
- Big voices + big hearts = ideal.
Children to be cast for Shrek:
Young Fiona
Voice: Child Soprano • Range: C4–F5
Age: 8–12
Sweet, hopeful, and funny.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels characters:
Lawrence Jameson
Voice: Baritone • Range: A2–Bb4
Description:
A suave, worldly, and impossibly charming con artist living on the French Riviera. Polished, aristocratic, and dryly witty — he prefers elaborate long-cons, delivered with style.
Traits: Elegant, sophisticated, brilliant comic timing, leading-man presence.
Freddy Benson
Voice: Tenor • Range: A2–B4 (strong mix/chest)
Description:
A scrappy, small-time hustler with big dreams and little impulse control. Street-smart, crude, and outrageous — but ultimately endearing.
Traits: Physical comedian, playful chaos energy, lovable troublemaker.
Christine Colgate
Voice: Soprano with mix/belt • Range: A3–E5
Description:
A seemingly sweet, naïve American “Soap Queen” who becomes the central focus of the cons. Warm, sunny demeanor — with a twist.
Traits: Charming, funny, sincere, with great comic instincts.
Muriel Eubanks
Voice: Mezzo-Soprano • Range: G3–C5
Description:
A wealthy, romantic, and slightly lonely socialite traveling through Europe. Graceful and generous — with a delightful sparkle.
Traits: Elegant, warm, refined comic sensibility.
Andre Thibault
Voice: Baritone • Range: A2–F4
Description:
The chief of police — dry, smart, loyal, and quietly amused by the chaos around him. Muriel’s unexpected romantic interest.
Traits: Subtle humor, European charm, grounded presence.
Jolene Oakes
Voice: Mezzo/Belter • Range: A3–D5
Description:
An enthusiastic, wealthy Oklahoma oil heiress. Loud, bold, fearless, and hilariously intense in her confidence.
Traits: Big personality, strong belt, comic energy.
Supporting & Featured Roles
Lenore / Ensemble Featured Woman
Voice: Mezzo/Soprano
Description:
Stylish, comedic featured role often doubled from ensemble.
Hotel Staff / Bellboys / Maids / Croupiers / Party Guests
Voice Types: SATB
Description:
Colorful characters populating the glamorous French Riviera world — strong singing and movement with character-driven acting.
Ensemble
Voice Types: Strong SATB harmonies
Description:
A versatile ensemble who create the world of the Riviera — gamblers, tourists, waiters, socialites, and more. Multiple featured lines and comedy moments.
General Casting Notes
- Comedy is broad yet elegantly grounded — style matters.
- Movement ability is helpful, especially for physical comedy.
- Chemistry between Lawrence & Freddy is essential.
- A flair for European sophistication (or parodying it!) is a plus.
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Urinetown characters:
Officer Lockstock
Voice: Baritone • Range: A2–A4
Description: The self-aware narrator and wry police officer who guides the audience through the story. Confident, commanding, with a dry comic edge.
Traits: Deadpan humor, authority, strong comic timing.
Penelope Pennywise
Voice: Mezzo/Alto with belt • Range: A3–C6
Description: Tough, world-weary gatekeeper of Public Amenity #9. Gruff exterior with emotional depth beneath.
Traits: Strong belt, physical comedy, powerhouse presence.
Bobby Strong
Voice: Tenor • Range: A2–C5
Description: Earnest assistant amenity manager who becomes a hopeful (and slightly naïve) revolutionary leader.
Traits: Romantic lead, genuine warmth, comic sincerity.
Hope Cladwell
Voice: Soprano with mix/belt • Range: A3–A5
Description: Sweet, optimistic ingenue and Cladwell’s daughter. Appears innocent but grows into a moral force.
Traits: Bright, honest, emotionally open. Vocal flexibility a plus.
Caldwell B. Cladwell
Voice: Baritone • Range: A2–G4
Description: Powerful, smarmy CEO of Urine Good Company. Charming villain with a Broadway-style bravado.
Traits: Strong character actor, commanding, humorous without being campy.
Little Sally
Voice: Mezzo/Soprano • Range: A3–E5
Description: Smart, precocious, absurdly insightful child who comments on the show like a tiny philosopher.
Traits: Cute but sharp, dry humor, strong timing.
Officer Barrel
Voice: Baritone • Range: B2–F4
Description: Lockstock’s slightly dim but loyal partner. Earnest and eager to please.
Traits: Physical comedy, warm-hearted sidekick energy.
Supporting Roles
Joseph “Old Man” Strong / Hot Blades Harry
Voice: Tenor/Baritone • Range: A2–F4
Description:
- Old Man Strong: Bobby’s idealistic father who refuses to pay the fee.
- Hot Blades Harry (Ensemble Double): Dangerous, gleefully unhinged rebel.
Traits: Versatility, comedic intensity.
Josephine Strong
Voice: Mezzo-Soprano • Range: Bb3–D5
Description: Bobby’s nurturing mother with a strong moral compass.
Traits: Warm, emotional foundation.
Soupy Sue
Voice: Mezzo-Soprano • Range: Bb3–D5
Description: Passionate and slightly hysterical member of the rebellion.
Traits: Big personality, ensemble strength.
Little Becky Two-Shoes
Voice: Mezzo • Range: Bb3–D5
Description: Tough, scrappy rebel with a soft heart.
Traits: Edge with vulnerability.
Tiny Tom
Voice: Tenor • Range: D3–A4
Description: Sweet-natured but dim rebel; comic character.
Traits: Physical humor, charm.
Robby the Stockfish
Voice: Tenor/Baritone
Description: Rebel ensemble member; adaptable character role.
Traits: Flexible, strong ensemble singing.
Senator Fipp
Voice: Baritone • Range: C3–F4
Description: Corrupt politician entangled with Cladwell. Nervous and slippery.
Traits: Comic cowardice, character actor.
Mr. McQueen
Voice: Tenor • Range: B2–F4
Description: Cladwell’s anxious, sycophantic assistant.
Traits: Quick, twitchy, comedic precision.
Old Woman (Ma Strong Double or Ensemble)
Voice: Mezzo
Description: A quirky townsperson with small featured moments.
Traits: Character role.
Ensemble
Voice Types: SATB — strong harmonies
Description: Townspeople, rebels, UGC staff, extras in stylized sequences.
Traits: Comic flexibility, movement ability, distinct character creation.
General Casting Notes
- Satire & comedy chops are essential.
- All performers should be comfortable breaking the fourth wall.
- The score spans legit, belt, and character styles.
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RMRT’s Fall Season
Never Can Say Goodbye: A Beehive 70s experience characters:
(Six women — powerhouse vocals, strong style, and featured celebrity impressions
from the 1970s pop & soul era.)
General Casting Needs
Movement ability — from groove to light choreography
Six diverse, dynamic female-identifying performers
Excellent pop/soul/rock vocals
Strong harmony work & blend
Distinct personalities and comedic timing
Ability to evoke the style/essence of 1970s icons (not impersonations — but strong stylistic nods)
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