Casting Cumberland Theatre 2023 Season
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Company
Cumberland Theatre
Kimberli Rowley, artistic dir.
Seeking talent for Cumberland Theatre's 2023 main stage season.
Season includes: "Murder on the Orient Express" (rehearses Jan. 28; runs Feb. 9-19); "The Wisdom of Eve" (rehearses Feb. 25; runs March 9-19); "The Prom" (rehearsals begin April 17; runs May 4-24); "Perfect Wedding" (rehearsals begin May 27; runs June 8-18); "Escape to Margaritaville" (rehearsals begin June 19; runs July 6-23); "A Few Good Men" (rehearsals begin Aug. 26; runs Sept. 7-17); "Evil Dead the Musical" (rehearsals begin Sept. 30; runs Oct. 12-29); "Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon" (rehearsals begin Nov. 25; runs Dec. 7-17).
Hercule Poirot (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Male, 40-60
World famous detective, meticulous, witty, oddly charismatic in his own way, slightly pompous, passionately driven to find the answers, strong moral compass, very aware of his ability and his well-deserved reputation.
Monsieur Bouc (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Male, 30-50
Director of Wagon-Lit, the train company that owns the Orient Express, a good-humored man, playful, generous, proud, an excellent host with a love of luxury and grandeur.
Mary Debenham (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Female, 20-40
A governess, capable yet romantic, anxious about her journey on the Orient Express, there is a sadness around her eyes, clearly has a secret and an unknown relationship to Colonel Arbuthnot.
Hector MacQueen (Murder on the Orient Express): Supporting, Male, 20-50
Secretary and assistant to Samuel Ratchett, tightly wound, edgy and nervous, always seems to be on the verge of falling apart.
Michel the Conductor (Murder on the Orient Express): Supporting, Male, 30-50
Polite, hard-working, happy to have a good position on the Orient Express, eager to please.
Princess Dragomiroff (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Female, 40-70
Royalty, a sweeping, impressive presence, intimidating, impatient, everyone knows when she enters the room.
Greta Ohlsson (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Female, 20-40
Missionary, inherently odd, very strict, and religiously devout, plain with a sheepish, almost frightening quality, Princess Dragomiroff is paying her way in exchange for helping her on her journey.
Countess Andrenyi (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Female, 20-40
Beautifully and exquisitely dressed, like something out of a fairy tale, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets, intelligent.
Helen Hubbard (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Female, 40-70
Eccentric, bold and outspoken with a touch of flamboyance, from the
American midwest, jovial, deliciously nosy and brash, often flirtatious, she can talk to anyone, even if they don’t want to listen.
Colonel Arbuthnot (Murder on the Orient Express): Lead, Male, 20-40
Handsome, very matter-of-fact, clearly has a secret and an unknown connection to Mary Debenham, he enjoys the sense of adventure that the Orient Express provides, and takes charge when he needs to.
Head Waiter (Murder on the Orient Express): Supporting, All Genders, 20-50
Snooty and smooth, a (phony) name dropper.
Karen Roberts (The Wisdom of Eve): Lead, Female, 40-50
Margot's best friend and wife of Lloyd, peacemaker, and very down to earth, very supportive of her husband.
Eve Harrington (Wisdom of Eve): Lead, Female, 20-30
An amoral and conniving young woman, attractive and talented and determined to get her own way whatever the cost.
Clement Howell (Wisdom of Eve): Supporting, Male, 40-50
Margot's husband. sophisticated, wealthy with a strong and confident personality, tolerant of Margot but a little weary of her tirades and tantrums.
Harvey (Wisdom of Eve): Supporting, Male, 20-50
Margot's stage manager, is nondescript and sycophantic.
Vera Franklin (Wisdom of Eve): Supporting, Female, 20-30
Young and talented actress, opposite personality to Eve.
"Tally-Ho" Thompson (Wisdom of Eve): Supporting, Male, 30-50
Newspaper columnist, sly and manipulative, always out for a scoop.
Bert Hinkle (Wisdom of Eve): Supporting, Male, 30-50
Smooth, well-fed theatrical agent, the sort that always has a beautiful girl on his arm, Margot is his best client.
Emma Nolan (The Prom): Lead, Female, 18-22
Mix/belt up to a C#. A high school senior. Forced into the spotlight because she asked her girlfriend to the prom. A reluctant poster child for gay/lesbian youth. Very smart, with a bit of a tomboy quality. Sweet pop voice. Strong singer.
Required Skills:
Singing: Mezzo SopranoSinging: Alto
Dee Dee Allen (The Prom): Lead, Female, 30-50
A current Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. No filter. Hilariously self-involved, but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Strong Singer. Big, Broadway belter.
Required Skills:
Singing: Alto
Barry Glickman (The Prom): Lead, Male, 30-50
High Baritone/Low Tenor. A very gay Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Impulsive and loves to make a scene everywhere he goes. Strong singer. Big, Broadway belter.
Required Skills:
Singing: BaritoneSinging: Tenor
Alyssa Greene (The Prom): Lead, Female, 18-22
Mix/belt up to a D. A high school senior. Tries desperately to fit in. A cheerleader. Secretly Emma's girlfriend, but afraid to come out. Afraid to stand up to her mother. Pop voice. Strong singer.
Required Skills:
Singing: AltoSinging: Mezzo Soprano
Mr. Hawkins (The Prom): Lead, Male, 30-50
A star-struck Broadway enthusiast, and the principal of Emma's high school. A man who truly cares about his students. Easily flustered and straight-laced, he is a staunch supporter of Emma and helps her work towards creating a prom for everyone.
Required Skills:
Singing: BaritoneSinging: Bass
Mrs. Greene (The Prom): Supporting, Female, 30-45
Alyssa's Mother and the school board president. Very strong, controlling, and intimidating. Loves her daughter very much but has a very specific view of what is "right" and "wrong" for her daughter and the school. Strong Singer.
Required Skills:
Singing: Alto
Trent Oliver (The Prom): Supporting, Male, 30-40
A pretentious Broadway star who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Loves the sound of his own voice. Strong singer, pop, and legit.
Required Skills:
Singing: BaritoneSinging: Tenor
Sheldon Saperstein (The Prom): Supporting, Male, 30-40
A charismatic press agent. Traditional musical theatre sound.
Required Skills:
Singing: TenorSinging: BassSinging: Baritone
Students/Ensemble (The Prom): Supporting, All Genders, 18-60
Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, bass-baritone, 18+.
Parents/Ensemble (The Prom): Supporting, All Genders, 30-60
Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, bass-baritone, 30+.
Rachel (Perfect Wedding): Lead, Female, 25-35
The bride; is always in command.
Bill (Perfect Wedding): Lead, Male, 25-35
The groom; is rarely in command.
Tom (Perfect Wedding): Lead, Male, 25-35
The best man; solid, dependable - and sometimes quick-tempered.
Judy (Perfect Wedding): Lead, Female, 25-35
A girl; charming and mysterious.
Julie (Perfect Wedding): Lead, Female, 25-35
A chambermaid; kooky, snappy, lively.
Daphne (Perfect Wedding): Supporting, Female, 45-60
The bride's mother; emotional and sentimental, loving.
Tully (Escape to Margaritaville): Lead, Male, 25-40
Smooth-talking, self-deprecating playboy. He's completely content with the life he's chosen as the singer/bartender at a tropical resort until he meets Rachel, a vacationer who upends his heart. Guitar skills are useful. Vocal range: B2-C5.
Rachel (Escape to Margaritaville): Lead, Female, 25-35
Fully committed to her job and helping the world. Willing to put in as many hours of hard work as it takes and expects everyone else to do the same. Suspicious of fools and operators, Rachel is not easily distracted from her life plan. Vocal range: A3-F#5.
Tammy (Escape to Margaritaville): Lead, Female, 30-40
Loyal friend to Rachel. Sees the best in people and has a zest for life that is often squelched by her fiance, Chad. Her low self-esteem manifests itself as denial in her own life. Vocal range: B3-F5.
Brick (Escape to Margaritaville): Lead, Male, 30-45
The Island bartender. Has a big heart and is a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and thoughtful. Vocal range: A2-C5.
Marley (Escape to Margaritaville): Lead, Female, 40-50
No-nonsense and assertive with an island accent. She runs the resort and keeps everyone in check, but clearly cares about her employees, her customers, and J.D., an older island denizen. Great singer. Vocal range: G#3-G#5.
J.D. (Escape to Margaritaville): Lead, Male, 60-75
A funny, endearing older man who always has a parrot on his shoulder. He's losing his vision and his hearing, but won't acknowledge it. A good-natured drunkard, he's always writing his memoirs on bar napkins and, as it turns out, he's lived a full life. Vocal range: G2-D4.
Ensemble (Escape to Margaritaville): Supporting, All Genders, 20-60
Jamal/Ted, Chadd, Goon #1, Goon #2, Cloud, Jesus, vacation guests.
Pfc. William T. Santiago (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 18-22
The marine Dawson and Downey are accused of murder. Although he dies before the action of the play begins, Santiago appears in flashbacks and narrates his letters throughout the play. Sincere and sensible.
Lance Cpl. Harold Dawson (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 20-25
Former leader of Delta squad in Guantanamo Bay. Accused of murdering Private William Santiago. Dawson is slightly faster on his feet than Downey and tends to make decisions for both of them. Dawson has the utmost respect for military protocol and honor. stoic, serious, bold, aware, intimidating even in silence, caring in command.
Pfc. Louden Downey (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 18-22
Accused of murdering Private William Santiago in conspiracy with Dawson. Downey usually follows Dawson's lead, and he believes completely in the military ideals of honor and integrity, which makes it hard for him to admit that any of his commanding officers have led him astray.
Capt. Isaac Whitaker (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 40-55
The man in charge of the JAG Corps (military law division) in Washington, D.C. He allows Galloway to work on the case even though Kaffee was the only lawyer officially assigned to it.
Capt. Matthew Markinson (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 40-50
A captain stationed in Guantanamo Bay under Colonel Jessep. A master of counterintelligence with a strong sense of morality. Stoic, logical, and strictly military.
Lt. Col. Nathan Jessep (A Few Good Men): Lead, Male, 40-50
Self-confident to-a-fault. Bold, Intelligent, Tyrannical. He has the utmost faith in his own authority as a Marine, and in the sanctity of the Marine Corps.
Lt. Jonathan James Kendrick (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 20-30
The cold, God-fearing lieutenant in charge of the Windward side of Guantanamo Bay, as well as the platoon Dawson, Downey, and Santiago, are a part of. He is a by-the-books man with no sympathy for Santiago's situation.
Capt. Jack Ross (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 30-35
The prosecuting attorney in Dawson and Downey's case, and an old friend of Kaffee's. Charismatic and pragmatic, he is emotionally uninvested in the case, and though he doesn’t believe Dawson and Downey deserve to go to jail, he makes a compelling case against them.
Cpl. Jeffrey Howard (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 18-25
Leader of Charlie's squad in Guantanamo Bay. His testimony is a major turning point in favor of the defense.
Capt. Julius Alexander Randolph (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 40-50
The judge presiding over Dawson and Downey’s case. Smart, sensible, fair.
Cmdr. Walter Stone (A Few Good Men): Supporting, Male, 40-50
The marine doctor in Guantanamo Bay. Coerced by Jessep to lie on the stand about Santiago's cause of death.
Ensemble (A Few Good Men): Supporting, All Genders, 18-60
CPL Dunn, CPL Hammaker, Sentry, Lawyers, Marines, MPs, etc.
Ash (Evil Dead the Musical): Lead, Male, 25-40
Hero and iconic character of the musical, devoted S-Mart housewares employee evolves over the course of the show from a cowardly college student to a wise-cracking deadite slayer with his detachable hand chainsaw and 12 gauge "boomstick”; baritone/tenor.
Required Skills:
Singing: TenorSinging: Baritone
Linda (Evil Dead the Musical): Lead, Female, 18-35
The prototypical girl next door, sweet, thoughtful, and completely devoted to Ash, until she turns evil and tries to kill him, laughs an annoyingly inordinate amount of time after transforming; soprano/mezzo.
Required Skills:
Singing: SopranoSinging: Mezzo Soprano
Cheryl (Evil Dead the Musical): Lead, Female, 18-35
Ash's sister and the odd woman out in the group, looking to spend a week relaxing, she is the recipient of Scotty's jokes and torment, the only one to sense the evil surrounding the cabin, she is the first to be possessed, turning her into an aggressive, foul-mouthed demon that speaks in very bad puns, spends the majority of the show locked in the cellar; mezzo/soprano.
Required Skills:
Singing: SopranoSinging: Mezzo Soprano
Scott (Evil Dead the Musical): Lead, Male, 18-35
Good-looking, cocky, a prankster and Ash's best friend, thinks himself the brave one until he's forced to kill, then his panic leads him to flee, returns to warn Ash about the woods, and attempts to help his friend even as he is knocking on death's door; tenor.
Required Skills:
Singing: Tenor
Shelly (Evil Dead the Musical): Lead, Female, 20-30
Beautiful, easy, and not too smart, Scotty's latest fling and looking to party, just because she becomes an evil demon doesn't mean she can't look good doing it.
Required Skills:
Singing: Mezzo Soprano
Annie (Evil Dead the Musical): Lead, Female, 20-30
The overbearing, sexy, explorer who finds missing pages to the Necronomicon and wants to reunite with her father to continue their research, very bossy and drawn to Ash, must be comfortable in a tear-away revealing costume; mezzo.
Required Skills:
Singing: Mezzo Soprano
Ed (Evil Dead the Musical): Supporting, Male, 20-30
Annie's coworker, boyfriend, and doormat, travels with her to the cabin to proceed with their research of the book of the dead, after turning evil, his confidence may lack but this "Bit Part Demon" is ready to sing. Baritone/Bass.
Required Skills:
Singing: BassSinging: Baritone
Jake (Evil Dead the Musical): Supporting, Male, 30-40
Stereotypical Southerner and reliable enough to help Annie and Ed find the path to the cabin, but too stupid and stubborn to listen to reason that will keep him alive. Good, old, and reliable. Seems to know far too much about the musical. Spends his time wandering the woods around the cabin. Baritone.
Required Skills:
Singing: Baritone
The Moose (Evil Dead the Musical): Supporting, Male, 18+
Required Skills:
Singing: TenorSinging: Baritone
Professor Knowby (Evil Dead the Musical): Supporting, Male, 45-65
The owner of the cabin in the woods.
Evil Forces/Ensemble (Evil Dead the Musical): Supporting, All Genders, 18+
Holly (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Female, 25-45
Owner of an inn in Vermont, the heart of gold.
Joy (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Female, 25-45
Romance novel writer, at the inn, to work on writer’s block.
Carol (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Female, 25-45
A war correspondent, tired of big-city life.
Merry (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Female, 25-45
A businesswoman with no time for love, hunting for the perfect Christmas tree.
Noel (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Female, 25-45
The owner of a Christmas ornament shop; full of Christmas spirit.
Rita (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Female, 25-45
A movie star pretending to be an ordinary girl.
Brett (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Male, 25-45
A rich secret prince.
Paul (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Male, 25-45
A romance novelist, full of himself but good at heart.
Blake (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Male, 25-45
An owner of a tree farm, heartbroken but handsome.
Kris (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Male, 25-45
Son of the town's former Santa Claus.
Sven (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Male, 25-45
Another secret prince; also rich.
Jackson (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Lead, Male, 25-45
A veterinarian with two golden retrievers.
Bridgett (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Supporting, Female, 25-45
A sassy, red-headed best friend of all the women.
Laertes (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Supporting, Male, 25-45
An evil real-estate developer - doubles with Jimmy, the ex-boyfriend.
Two Narrators (Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon): Supporting, All Genders, 20-60
Lots of physical demands.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses and runs at the Cumberland Theatre, Cumberland, MD.
Compensation & Contract Details
All Roles
Pays: $500.00 - $1,200.00 (Flat Rate)
Additional: Lodging and travel provided.
Key Details
Seeking talent from:
Cumberland, MD; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Frederick, MD; Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, submit a headshot. Live auditions will be held Jan. 13-15 in Cumberland, MD. Submit at www.cumberland theatre.com.
