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New London Barn Playhouse
Keith Coughlin, exec. artistic dir.; Elliott Cunningham, managing dir./prod.; Michael Cassara, CSA, casting dir.
Casting Equity actors for roles in New London Barn Playhouse's 2026 Season. Some roles will be understudied. Season includes "Million Dollar Quartet" (Colin Escott, Floyd Mutrux, book; Various Artists, music-lyrics; Chad Larabee, dir.; rehearsals begin May 26; runs June 10-21); "Chicago" (Bob Fosse, book; John Kander, music; Fred Ebb, lyrics-book; Josh Walden, dir.-choreographer; rehearsals begin June 4; runs June 24-July 12); "Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein" (Mel Brooks, music-lyrics-book; Thomas Meehan, book; Natalie Wisdom, dir.-choreographer; rehearsals begin June 26; runs July 15-Aug. 2); "Escape To Margaritaville" (Jimmy Buffett, music-lyrics; Greg Garcia, Mike O’Malley, book; James Beaudry, dir.-choreographer; rehearsals begin July 17; runs Aug. 5-16); "Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" (Ken Ludwig, writer; rehearsals begin Aug. 7; runs August 19-30); "Wakeman" (Developmental production; Jenn Grinels, music-lyrics-book; rehearsals begin Aug. 12; runs Sept. 3-6.)
Roles in this project
Equity ActorsDates & Locations
Runs in New London, NH.
Compensation & Contract
- Apr 10, 2026: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT break, 1-2 p.m.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Prepare
one brief song or one brief monologue, in the style of something in the
season. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a headshot/resume.
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.
Season Breakdown
"Million Dollar Quartet"
Seeking:
ELVIS
– 20s; male; singer/guitar player. Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of
his career. Familiar with his music and able to play guitar; sounds and
look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator.” In the
production, Elvis sings: “Memories Are Made Of This,” “That’s All
Right,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Peace In The Valley,” “Party,” and “Hound
Dog.”
JERRY LEE LEWIS – 20s-early 30s; male; singer/pianist; he was
rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man
Standing.” A superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis;
fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. In the production, Jerry Lee Lewis
sings: “Real Wild Child,” “Great Balls Of Fire,” and “Whole Lotta
Shakin’ Goin’ On.”
CARL PERKINS – mid 20s; male; singer/guitar player
(lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best
known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” An excellent lead guitarist. In
the production, Carl Perkins sings: “Matchbox,” “Who Do You Love?,” “My
Babe,” and “See You Later, Alligator.”
JOHNNY CASH – late 20s-late
30s; male; singer/guitar player. Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic
career. Familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall; sounds
and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator.” In the
production, Johnny Cash sings: “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I
Walk The Line,” and “Riders In The Sky.”
Note: The following roles have been cast:
SAM
PHILLIPS (CAST) – mid-30s-40s; “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and founder of
Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a
towering and charismatic figure in American music.
DYANNE (CAST)–
20s-early 30s; An excellent singer; she was an aspiring singer and
Elvis’s girlfriend; ahead of her time and assertive, she’s a great
singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show;
sings “Fever” in her alto range and covers the high soprano part of
“Riders In The Sky” (Johnny Cash song). In the production, Dyanne sings
“Fever” and “I Hear You Knockin’.”
"Chicago"
Seeking:
VELMA
KELLY: Female, 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity, (Range: Alto, E3-D5)
Vaudeville performer who is accused of murdering her sister and husband.
Hardened by fame, she cares for no one but herself and her attempt to
get away with murder. An exceptional dancer who sings extremely well.
MATRON
"MAMA" MORTON: Female, 30s-50s, any race/ethnicity, (Range: Alto,
F#3-Bb4) Leader of the prisoners of Cook County Jail. The total essence
of corruption. Accepts bribes for favors from laundry service to making
calls to lawyers. “When you’re good to Mama, Mama’s good to you.”
BILLY
FLYNN: Male, 30s-40s, any race/ethnicity, (Range: Baritone Bb2-G4)
Established lawyer who hasn’t lost a woman’s case yet. Master of media
manipulation who will get a girl off the hook as long as she can fork up
the hefty $5,000 fee.
MARY SUNSHINE: Male in drag (countertenor/male
soprano), 20s-40s, any race/ethnicity, (Range: Soprano, Bb3-Bb5) Sob
sister reporter from the Evening Star. Believes there is a little bit of
good in everyone and will believe anything she is fed that matches her
beliefs.
Note: The following roles have already been cast:
ROXIE
HART (CAST): Female, 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity, (Range: Mezzo-Soprano,
F3-B4) Reads and keeps up with murder trials in Chicago, and follows
suit by murdering her lover, Fred Casely. She stops at nothing to render
a media storm with one goal: to get away with it.
AMOS HART (CAST):
Male, 30s-40s, any race/ethnicity, (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Roxie’s
faithful husband. Lies for her and tries to take the blame until he
realizes that he has been two-timed by Roxie. Still in love with her, or
misguided, he believes anything she says in her pursuit to get out of
jail.
"Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein"
Seeking:
DR
FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN – Male, 30s, any race/ethnicity. Brilliant brain
surgeon, professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von
Frankenstein. Vocal range: G4-Bb2
THE MONSTER – Male, 30s+, any
race/ethnicity. The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Vocal
range: Bb4-Db2 Knowledge of tap-dancing a plus.
Note: The following roles have already been cast:
IGOR (CAST)– Male- Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback. Vocal range: G4-Bb2.
INSPECTOR
HANS KEMP (CAST) – Male- Head of the police in Transylvania, with a
wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. Vocal range: F4-A2.
BLIND HERMIT (CAST)– Male- Lonely, poor, blind town hermit longing for a friend. Vocal range: F4-Ab2.
INGA
– Female- Frederick’s bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Attractive
and a resident of Transylvania. Vocal range: G# below middle C to A
above the treble staff. Yodeling is a plus as is a German accent.
ELIZABETH BENNING (CAST) – Female- Self-loving/self-absorbed, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick. Vocal range: F5-F#3.
FRAU
BLUCHER (CAST)– Female- Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein
estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Vocal range: C5-E3.
"Escape To Margaritaville"
Seeking:
TULLY-
Male - 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
MARLEY- Female - 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.- Male - 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
Note: The following roles have already been cast:
RACHEL
(CAST)- Female - 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
(CAST)- Female - 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 (CAST)- Male - The Island bartender. Has a big heart and
a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and
thoughtful. Vocal Range: A2-C5.
JAMAL/TED (CAST)- Male - Jamal is a
high-energy busboy at the run-down Caribbean hotel, acting as a key,
comedic right-hand man to hotel owner Marley.
"Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery"
Seeking:
SHERLOCK
HOLMES Male, 30s – 40s, any race/ethnicity. Highly intelligent,
confident, charismatic, quickwitted, obsessive. Thinks very highly of
his close friend Watson. A sophisticated mind who savors adventure and
an intriguing mystery and has a manic gleam of mischief in his eyes. A
mind that works overtime.
DOCTOR WATSON Male 30s - 50s, any
race/ethnicity. Smart, grounded, and full of heart and wonder, lives to
have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes. We see the play
through his eyes. The heart and soul of the play.
TRACK ONE Male 20s –
50s, any race/ethnicity. Versatile, with nimbleness physically and
vocally (including multiple dialects). Doubles multiple roles (over 10),
including STAPLETON (seemingly geeky butterfly lover who conceals a
psychopath within), BARRYMORE (mournful caretaker of Baskerville Hall),
MILKER (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy), LUCY (loving wife of WILSON),
and DR. MORTIMER
TRACK TWO Male 20s - 50s, any race/ethnicity.
Versatile, with nimbleness physically and vocally (including multiple
dialects). Doubles multiple roles, including SIR HUGO BASKERVILLE (a
brutal, cruel Cavalier), WILSON (exuberant, hearty head of messenger
office), SIR HENRY BASKERVILLE (young Texan relation to Baskervilles,
open-hearted, earnest, ready for adventure and to fall in love), and
INSPECTOR LESTRADE (cocky police inspector).
TRACK THREE Female
20s-50s, any race/ethnicity. Versatile, with nimbleness physically and
vocally (including multiple dialects). Doubles multiple roles, including
MISS STAPLETON (STAPLETON’s initially secretive, scared “sister” who
passionately falls in love with SIR HENRY), CARTWRIGHT (scrappy
Dickensian urchin boy), MRS. BARRYMORE (severe, humorless Swedish
caretaker of Baskerville Hall), MRS. HUDSON (older, maternal housekeeper
for HOLMES).
"Wakeman"
Synopsis: Wakeman is a new folk-rock
musical which centers around the true story of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, a
young woman who presented herself as a man and joined the Union Army
during the Civil War. Her adventures are forever captured in a series of
letters written to her family chronicling her daily life as Private
Lyons Wakeman in the 153rd New York infantry. Original songs by
lyricist/composer Jenn Grinels bring to life this tale of identity and
the pursuit of the American Dream.
Seeking:
[WAKEMAN] age 19, any race/ethnicity, a woman presenting as a man. Short in stature, high rock belt.
[ROBERT] age 10, any race/ethnicity, boy soprano - outstanding singer capable of singing harmonies. Wakeman’s younger brother.
[SERGEANT EVANS/ENSEMBLE] age mid 20s-early 30s, any race/ethnicity, female, high pop rock belt D#5.
