Backstage’s casting notices this week featured listings for countless theatrical productions from across the nation. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites below!
“CARRIE: THE MUSICAL”
This musical’s pig blood and gore may give Broadway’s currently running “American Psycho” a run for its money! The Western Stage theater company is now seeking submissions from the Salinas, California area for the lead roles of Mr. Stephens as well as ensemble and chorus members. Based on the iconic psychological horror novel by Stephen King, this musical from 1988 follows Carrie, a tormented high schooler with telekinetic powers. Mr. Stephen’s is the school’s English teacher and guidance counselor. The production runs from July 16–Aug. 6.
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Williams Street Rep in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is seeking submissions to cast the four leads of its summer musical production, “[title of show].” The musical follows Jeff and Hunter, struggling writers who decide to write their own musical with the help of friends Susan, Heidi, and Larry. But they only have three weeks to do it!
“YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN”
York Theatre Company in association with Van Dean and Sister Productions is holding auditions April 19 in New York City for its child production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The beloved franchise’s iconic characters are all being cast, including Snoopy and the big man himself, Charlie Brown. Equity child performers 10–14 are being sought to fill the roles, which pay $487 per week. Rehearsals begin May 3, 2016, and the show runs May 24–June 26 with a possible two-week extension in New York City.
“THE PORTRAIT”
The Neapolitans Theatre Company of Chicago is seeking submissions for a male role aged 43–47. In this play, protagonist Klimt is a painter who, while working to win the painting commission, struggles with questions that could change his life forever. Performances for this character study drama begin July 11 and run through Aug. 14.
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