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Auditions - Ages 9 - 13

This production will take place at the Wayne Community Center

Audition Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

Audition Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION. All auditionees with fewer than six outdates will be cast.

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director/Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen

Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua

Production Assistant: Brooke Olsen

There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: December 11th - 13th, 2026

Rehearsal Dates: Starts 10/2 and 10/9 and 10/16 from 4:30-6:00, then Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30PM-6:30PM and Saturdays 10:30AM-2:30PM beginning 10/27.

What to Prepare: Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song from the show. An accompanist will be provided at auditions; bring jazz shoes or sneakers as there will be a dance call at this audition. For video submissions, a dance call will be posted by September 10th.

Show Information: Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Character Descriptions: Matilda Wormwood: The hero of the show. She’s brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind, despite growing up in difficult circumstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull. Gender: female Range: D5 to Bb3 Featured students: Eric, Hortensia, Alice, Tommy Gender: Any Amanda: A student at school with Matilda. Trunchbull throws her through the air using her pigtails. Gender: female Bruce: One of Matilda’s schoolmates. He has the bad luck to get caught after eating Trunchbull’s cake. Gender: male Range: F#4 to C3 Lavender: One of the kids at school with Matilda. She is kind and bright (though not as brilliant as Matilda) and quickly decides that Matilda is her best friend. Gender: female Range: D5 to C4 Nigel: One of the kids at school with Matilda. He is enthusiastic, sweet, and always in a bit of a panic. Gender: male Range: D4 to C3 Mr. Wormwood: Matilda’s father. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny and makes a dynamic pair with Mrs. Wormwood. Gender: male Mrs. Wormwood: Matilda’s mother. Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves to read. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day. Nasty and ridiculous. Gender: female Michael: Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his father’s eye. Deadpan delivery. Gender: male Mrs. Phelps: The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matilda’s stories. Gender: female Miss Honey: A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. Sweet and strong. Gender: female Range: D5 to Bb3 Agatha Trunchbull: The quintessential terrifying tyrant. As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments. Gender: female (can be played by male or female actor) Range: F#5 to C4 Ensemble/Featured Roles: Escapologist, Acrobat, Rudolpho, Sergei, Russians, Little Kids, Big Kids,Parents, The Cook, The Mechanic

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Audition Materials

Auditions - Ages 55+

Audition Date: October 7th

Audition Time: 6PM - 8PM

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Show Dates: December 18th - 20th, 2026

Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30PM - 8:30PM, Saturdays 2:30PM - 5:30PM; To start on or soon after Tuesday October 13th.

What to Prepare: Please look at the sides and instructions under "Audition Materials". Large print sides and other accessibility materials can be provided upon request. Please come to auditions with a completed audition form and outdate calendar.

Show Information: This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. When an angel, Clarence, shows him the positive impact he has had on his family and the people around him George realizes that he is loved.

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Audition Materials

Auditions - Ages 18+

Audition Date: November 9th

Audition Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director/Choreographer: Jillian Mauro

Music Director: Nicole D'Angelo

Show Dates: February 4th - 14th, 2027

Rehearsal Dates: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30PM - 9:00PM, Saturdays 2:30PM - 6:30PM; to start on or soon after November 12th.

What to Prepare: Please refer to the Audition Materials folder for instructions on what to prepare. Please fill out an audition form and outdate calendar and bring a signed copy with you to auditions. Paper copies of the audition form will be available at the theatre at the time of auditions.

Show Information: Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara – a beautiful, surprisingly childish young woman – loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart. But as events unfold, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth about her daughter, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future, but her own hopes as well.

Character Descriptions: Margaret Johnson: An impeccably mannered, practical American woman. Wealthy and graceful about it-not a hint of arrogance. Age mid to late 40s. Winston-Salem N.C. upper-class accent. Mature Soprano with strong middle. Range: G3 to G5. Clara Johnson: Margaret’s 26-year-old delightful, innocent daughter who appears/acts younger. Winston-Salem N.C. upper class accent. Soprano with a strong legit voice up and down the register. Range: A3 to A5. Fabrizio Naccarelli: A 20-year-old, adorable Florentine. He feels that he is the first young man to really know the pangs of love. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with an Italian accent. Lyrical Tenor. Range: Bb2 to B4. Giuseppe Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s older brother. A lady’s man. Age mid to late 20s. Speaks in Italian. Range: Bb2 to F4. Franca Naccarelli: Guiseppe’s wife, fiery, opinionated. Unhappy in her marriage though she is in love with her husband. Age mid to late 20s. with a strong head voice. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with an Italian accent. Range: Bb3 to F6. Signor Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s father. Charming, confident and insightful. Loves his family. Age 40s to 50s. Speaks Italian, and speaks very good English with a light Italian accent. Range: A2 to E4. Signora Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s mother. Dignified and intelligent. Age 40s to 50s. The beloved center of her family. Soprano with supple low range or Mezzo with strong high notes. Speaks in Italian but sings in English, no accent. Range: C#4 to C6. Roy Johnson: Margaret’s husband aged mid to late 40s, a wealthy, busy tobacco executive: a success. He doesn’t realize that he is a distant figure in his wife’s and daughter’s lives. Winston-Salem N.C. accent. Flexible voice type. Ensemble: Ensemble/Featured Roles: Tour Guide, Priest, Chorus, Maids, Florentines

Auditions - Ages 14 - 18

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Writer submissions are open now! Director applications will be released in Fall 2026

There is a $150 participation fee for this production if cast. Writers and directors do not pay a fee to participate as writers and directors.

Show dates: February 26th - 27th, 2027

Auditions - Ages 6 - 9

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

There is a $420 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: February 27th - 28th, 2027

Show Information: Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Character Descriptions: Player 1 A confident, organized, and friendly leader and mentor Player 2 A lighthearted leader and mentor with a great sense of humor Player 3 A thoughtful and introspective Imagineer-in-Training Player 4 A kind and reassuring friend Player 5 A loud and confident student with little patience Player 6 A big dreamer Player 7 An adventurous spirit Player 8 A humorous, lovable friend with endless energy Player 9 A loyal, sweet friend who puts others’ needs before their own Player 10 A quiet but determined trainee who harnesses an inner strength Player 11 An encouraging friend with an open mind Player 12 An eager and curious student Player 13 An eager and curious student Player 14 A trainee who knows how to let loose and live in the moment Player 15 An old soul, wiser than their years Ensemble More Imagineers-in-Training, each with their own hopes and dreams

Auditions - Ages 18+

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director: Amy Sellars

Music Director: Matthew Hosmer

Show Dates: April 1st - 4th, 2027

Show Information: Best friends and Bingo pals Vern, Honey and Patsy brave a terrible storm in order to attend the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and tribute to its founder, Edwin S. Lowe. As the storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall, Patsy and Honey remind each other of the ominous night 15 years ago that began in the same way. In flashback, Honey tells us about the night Vern and her best friend, Bernice, had their falling out. Bernice's sweet yet headstrong daughter, Alison, enters the Bingo hall in disguise – Bernice’s health is failing, and Alison is determined, with the help of Bingo, to reunite her mother with her long-lost best friend.

Character Descriptions: Vern: Matriarch of the group; funny; robust; stubborn and crusty, but with a good heart buried under her gruff exterior. Gender: Female Patsy: Somewhat mousey; neurotic; obsessively superstitious, yet underneath all that anxiety lies a rock star who can let it rip! Gender: Female Honey: Leggy; beautiful, but a little past her prime. She’s an extremely loveable sex kitten if not the brightest of bulbs Gender: Female Sam Wonnietski/Frank: Sam is the Bingo caller - tall, rugged, and handsome. He loves his job and takes his calling very seriously. The only thing that can distract him is Honey - the woman of his dreams. In flashbacks, he doubles as FRANK - a long-haired, hippie bingo caller from the past. Gender: Male Minnie Martinelli: Friendly bingo hall manager, she’s everyone’s favorite, cute, cuddly grandma. Although this woman could be the oldest in the group, she’s still spry and quick on her feet. She must be extremely comfortable interacting and improvising with the audience and have a good, warm energy. Gender: Female Bernice Boodalay: Super mom; genuinely sweet and cheerful. She’s the peacemaker and pie baker, and spreads sunshine wherever she goes....maybe a bit passive aggressive with her friends. Gender: Female Alison Boodalay: Bernice’s daughter - fresh faced, passionate, optimistic, perky and quirky. She is a young, comedic character woman in an ingénue’s body. Gender: Female

Auditions - Ages 9 - 13

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua

There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: April 15th - 18th, 2027

Show Information: Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Character Descriptions: Storytellers: Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward. Gender: Any Shrek: Our story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who has spent most of his life as an outcast, living in a swamp far from civilization; crass and brutish exterior disguises a soulful, lonely heart. A reluctant hero, Shrek begins as a grumpy hermit, but eventually reveals his layers and becomes the hero. Powerful presence with great wit. A Scottish accent is a plus Gender: Male Fiona: Fiona has spent most of her life locked in a dragonguarded castle reading romantic fairy tales and waiting to be saved. Underneath lurks a smart, outspoken girl who can't help burping or launching into hand to hand combat when needed. Fiona transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Quirky, blunt and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess Gender: Female Teen Fiona: Now a teenager, Fiona has been trapped in the tower for a few years and has angst about not yet being rescued. Gender: Female Young Fiona: A bright little girl only recently locked in a tower, who passes her time reading fairy tales about being rescued by a handsome and charming prince. She is innocent and optimistic Gender: Female Lord Farquaad: The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. A pompous, power-hungry little villain with a raging Napoleon complex and intense dislike of all fairytale creatures. Sets out to take a beautiful princess as his bride in order to claim himself a kingly throne. Self-absorbed, lonely and cruel. Gender: Male Donkey: Shrek's self appointed side-kick. A talking donkey who joins Shrek on his epic adventure. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. While easily frightened and pushy, Donkey has optimism and heart, charm and wit. Donkey is a bright-eyed motormouth whose eagerness and quick wit barely disguise his desperate need for a friend and to be liked. Gender: Male Dragon: A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as a glorified baby-sitter. Gender: Female Mama Ogre: Shrek’s mother, in a dynamic duo with Papa Ogre. Gender: Female Papa Ogre: Shrek’s father, in a dynamic duo with Mama Ogre. Gender: Male Little Ogre: Baby Shrek, opens the show with Mama Ogre and Papa Ogre. Usually portrayed by the same actor as Baby Bear. Gender: Any Pinocchio: The leader of the Fairytale Creatures. He is banished to Shrek's swamp along with the other fairy tale creatures by Lord Farquaad. An animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying. Gender: Male The Three Little Pigs: Pig 1, Pig 2 And Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist. Gender: Any Ugly Duckling: He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fellow fairy tale outcasts. Gender: Any The Three Bears: Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Gender: Any Gingy: A great cameo role for a young performer who is as earnest as can be. Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Man who runs away like a fugitive from his baking captors. Gender: Any Ensemble Roles: The Guards, Duloc Performers, Puss in Boots, Rooster, Pied Piper, Sugar Plum Fairy, Knights, Peter Pan, Captain of the Guards, Dwarf, Wicked Witch, Big Bad Wolf. Ensemble roles like Birds, Trees, Deer, Woodland Creatures and Fairy Tale Creatures Gender: Any

Auditions - Ages 6 - 9

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director: Danielle Kelly

Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua

Choreographer: Lottie Ferrante

There is a $420 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: April 23rd - 25th, 2027

Character Descriptions: Storytellers: Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward. Gender: Any Shrek: Our story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who has spent most of his life as an outcast, living in a swamp far from civilization; crass and brutish exterior disguises a soulful, lonely heart. A reluctant hero, Shrek begins as a grumpy hermit, but eventually reveals his layers and becomes the hero. Powerful presence with great wit. Gender: Male Fiona: Fiona has spent most of her life locked in a dragonguarded castle reading romantic fairy tales and waiting to be saved. Underneath lurks a smart, outspoken girl who can't help burping or launching into hand to hand combat when needed. Fiona transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Quirky, blunt and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess Gender: Female Teen Fiona: Now a teenager, Fiona has been trapped in the tower for a few years and has angst about not yet being rescued. Gender: Female Young Fiona: A bright little girl only recently locked in a tower, who passes her time reading fairy tales about being rescued by a handsome and charming prince. She is innocent and optimistic Gender: Female Lord Farquaad: The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. A pompous, power-hungry little villain with a raging Napoleon complex and intense dislike of all fairytale creatures. Sets out to take a beautiful princess as his bride in order to claim himself a kingly throne. Self-absorbed, lonely and cruel. Gender: Male Donkey: Shrek's self appointed side-kick. A talking donkey who joins Shrek on his epic adventure. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. While easily frightened and pushy, Donkey has optimism and heart, charm and wit. Donkey is a bright-eyed motormouth whose eagerness and quick wit barely disguise his desperate need for a friend and to be liked. Gender: Male Dragon: A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as a glorified baby-sitter. Gender: Female Mama Ogre: Shrek’s mother, in a dynamic duo with Papa Ogre. Gender: Female Papa Ogre: Shrek’s father, in a dynamic duo with Mama Ogre. Gender: Male Little Ogre: Baby Shrek, opens the show with Mama Ogre and Papa Ogre. Gender: Any Pinocchio: The leader of the Fairytale Creatures. He is banished to Shrek's swamp along with the other fairy tale creatures by Lord Farquaad. An animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying. Comic role with character voice for acting and singing Gender: Male The Three Little Pigs: Pig 1, Pig 2 And Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist. Gender: Any Ugly Duckling: He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fellow fairy tale outcasts. Gender: Any The Three Bears: Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Gender: Any Gingy: A great cameo role for a young performer who is as earnest as can be. Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Man who runs away like a fugitive from his baking captors. Gender: Any Ensemble Roles: The Guards, Duloc Performers, Puss in Boots, Rooster, Pied Piper, Sugar Plum Fairy, Knights, Peter Pan, Captain of the Guards, Dwarf, Wicked Witch, Big Bad Wolf. Ensemble roles like Birds, Trees, Deer, Woodland Creatures and Fairy Tale Creatures Gender: Any

Auditions - Ages 18+

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director: Beth Siegling

Music Director: Nicole D'Angelo

Show Dates: May 13th - 23rd, 2027

Show Information: A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.

Character Descriptions: Percy Talbott: Early 20s. Pretty, if a bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years. Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence. Hannah Ferguson: About 70. A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter. Shelby Thorpe: Mid-30s. A plain, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner. Caleb Thorpe: Early 40s. Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry. A frustrated working man clinging to the past. Sheriff Joe Sutter: Mid-late 20s. A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and a restless nature. Effy Krayneck: 50s. Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue The Visitor: Mid-40s. A mysterious figure who never speaks. An actor with powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body. Note: All characters (besides Percy) speak in “standard Midwestern” speech, without “countrified” intonations.

Auditions - Ages 14 -18

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director: Sam Franz

There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: June 10th - 13th, 2027

Show Information: From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Character Descriptions: Anya/Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov: Anya is brave, fiery, witty, and above all: determined. With no memory of her life before age 17 and having lived through the horrors of the Russian Revolution, Anya jumps at the sound of gunshots and is distrustful of strangers, but there is steel hiding just beneath the surface. Anya is strong-willed and compassionate. Her mantra, “Home, love, family” is her goal. All she knows is her family is in Paris and she will find them however she can. Dmitry Sudayev: Dmitry is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. A street rat who grew into a conman, Dima does all he does to get out of poverty and is not above lying, cheating, and stealing to do so–that is until he meets Anya. What starts as just another scheme (albeit much bigger than anything he’s tried to pull off before) turns into the adventure of a lifetime that requires Dmitry to look inward and figure out how to put the one he loves before himself Vladimir “Vlad” Popov: Vlad is Dmitry’s partner in crime (literally) and surrogate father. Before the revolution he scammed his way through society pretending to be a count. Vlad is dramatic, crafty, and a big softie at heart. While he, like Dmitry, is not above lying, cheating, and stealing, he cares greatly for his loved ones and is generally affable, though he can be calculating when he needs to be. Deputy Commissioner Gleb Vaganov: Gleb is the villain of the show, though not a bad person. He fully believes in the Communist ideals he follows. Loyal, honest, and hard working, Gleb almost has the potential to be a hero (he’s very much the hero of his own story). A deeply conflicted person, Gleb’s infatuation (and borderline obsession) with Anya leads to his battle with the idea of doing one’s duty vs. doing what is right. Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch: Lily is the lady in waiting to the Dowager Empress. She has been by the Dowager’s side since before the revolution. Lily is clever, dutiful, and above all fun (when not working for the Dowager). She deals with her exile from Russia with a sort of resigned dark humor and drinking. She and Vlad were once an item (unbeknownst to her oblivious husband) and rekindle their romance upon re-uniting. Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna Romanov: The Dowager Empress has lost everything she once held dear and must now put up with imposter upon imposter never allowing her to grieve in peace. She is icy, proud, and regal (not to mention intimidating) to all but her family. Though, she does have a very sharp wit. She is especially warm with Anastasia both when a child and after it’s revealed that Anya really is the princess. She commands authority and attention the minute she enters a room. Young Anastasia: Young Anastasia is the willful, brave, proud, and precocious youngest daughter of the Tsar. She has a special bond with her grandmother (whom she calls Nana). Alexei: Alexei was the Tsarevich (Heir to the throne) and only boy of the Romanov siblings. He suffered from debilitating hemophilia that often left him bed-ridden. Anya mentions that he was her best friend. Featured Roles: Olga, Tatiana, Mariya, Paulina, Dunya, Marfa, Odette and Swans (Ballet dancers), Teen Anya, Gorlinsky, Leopold, Tsarina Alexandria, Countess Gregory, Tsar Nicholas II, Count Ipolitov, Siegfried, Sergei, Von Rothbart Ensemble: Townsfolk, Royal Servants, Bolshevik Officers and Soldiers, Parisians, Reporters, Aristocrats, and Drunkards

Auditions - Ages 9 - 13

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua

There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: June 17th - 20th, 2027

Character Descriptions: Young Anastasia: Young Anastasia is the willful, brave, proud, and precocious youngest daughter of the Tsar. She has a special bond with her grandmother (whom she calls Nana). Anastasia: Anya is brave, fiery, witty, and above all determined. With no memory of her life before age 17 and having lived through the horrors of the Russian Revolution, Anya jumps at loud sounds and is distrustful of strangers, but there is steel hiding just beneath the surface. Anya is strong-willed and compassionate The Dowager Empress: True royalty, and she knows it. Cast an actor who reads as older onstage, and can encompass both the Dowager Empress’s regal bearing but also her deep grief as losing her family. Tsar Nicholas II: Not quite as serious as his mother The Dowager Empress, especially with his young daughter Anastasia. Tsarina Alexandria Fyodorovna: Anastasia’s mother. She always carries herself with a regal presence. This character continues to make many appearances throughout the show in dreams and memories Gleb Vaganov: The Soviet officer with a softer side who is tasked with locating Anya. Though Gleb is the antagonist of the story, in his mind, he’s the hero – he truly believes in the Soviet cause and is doing his best to be a good soldier. Dmitry Sudayev: Dmitry is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. A street rat who grew into a conman, Dima does all he does to get out of poverty and is not above lying, cheating, and stealing to do so–that is until he meets Anya. What starts as just another scheme (albeit much bigger than anything he’s tried to pull off before) turns into the adventure of a lifetime that requires Dmitry to look inward and figure out how to put the one he loves before himself. Vlad Popov: Vlad is Dmitry’s partner in crime (literally) and father-figure. Before the revolution he scammed his way through society pretending to be a count. Vlad is dramatic, crafty, and a big softie at heart. While he, like Dmitry, is not above lying, cheating, and stealing, he cares greatly for his loved ones and is generally affable Countess Ipolitov: Featured role, Russian Countess hoping to escape Russia via train. Count Leopold: Featured role, A distant relative of The Dowager Empress who is trying to convince The Empress to name him as sole heir to the Romanov fortune Lily Malevsky-Malevitch: The life of the party! Lily is the lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. She has been by the Dowager’s side since before the revolution. Lily is clever, dutiful, and above all fun (when not working for the Dowager). She deals with her exile from Russia with a sort of resigned humor. Ensemble/Featured Roles: Russian Court, Photographer, Anastasia’s sisters and brother, Court members, marketeers, Gorlinsky, Exiled Russian, Announcer, People of Paris, Policemen, People of Russia

Auditions - Recommended Ages 18 - 24

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director: Allison Andresini

There is a $250 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Dates: July 8th - 11th, 2027

Show Information: At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies. But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She's always trying to invent things to make life easier… for herself. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever. She'll travel from omega to alpha, and become… the Firebringer!

Character Descriptions: Zazzalil: A nut-gatherer and ambitious rebel, full of ideas which always seem to backfire. Jemilla: The tribe's level-headed leader, who values tradition and is shaken by the realization that everything the tribe knows is a lie. Keeri: Zazzalil's ditzy best friend and fellow nut-gatherer, and the inventor of dance. Molag: The former leader of the tribe who has passed on the role to Jemilla, and is now Walking the Earth while serving as our narrator. Emberly: The tribe's geeky food specialist. Grunt: An outsider without a tribe of his own, who strikes up a romance with Emberly. Schwoopsie: The inventor of comedy Ducker: The tribe’s shaman Tiblyn: A hopeless romantic who has been told all her life that she is the one who holds up the sky. Smelly-Balls: An aptly-named tribesman who's always ready to rush into danger. Chorn: A less-evolved member of the tribe, who says nothing but “Chorn” Clark: A super-sexy Neanderthal who appears out in the wild

Auditions - Ages 6 - 9

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Show Dates: August 6th - 8th, 2027

There is a $420 participation fee for this production if cast.

Show Information: Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin' musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.

Character Descriptions: Mowgli: The curious and feisty “man-cub”, Mowgli is a boy who gets along with everyone and who is very likable. He has a joyful and curious nature, and a twinkle in his eye. Bagheera: The panther, who is like an older sibling to Mowgli. Baloo: The bear who loves the spotlight and has good rhythm. Kaa: The snake who supplies threat and danger to Mowgli's journey out of the jungle. Shere Khan: Shere Khan, the tiger, is King of the Jungle. He is the villain and the story depends on a good villain. Colonel Hathi: Colonel Hathi, the elephant, is in charge of the elephant brigade. but is also a little forgetful. He is good at giving commands but doesn't really understand what's going on around him. Ensemble/Featured Roles: King Louie, Old Monkey, Elephant Troupe, Baby Elephant, Monkeys, Jungle Chorus, Coconut Tree, Shanti

Auditions - Ages 18+

Audition Date: TBD

Audition Time: TBD

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Location:

StageWorks at Studio 237

237 Hamburg Turnpike

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Director: Sharon Garry

Show Dates: August 19th -29th

Show Information: August: Osage County tells the tale of the dysfunctional Westin clan, who all come together after the death of patriarch Beverly Weston. His wife Violet, who is fighting mouth cancer and a growing dependency on pain pills, sees her entire clan return home for the services, including her sister Mattie Fae Aiken and her husband Charles and their son "Little" Charles. Also arriving are Violet's three daughters: Barbara and her husband Bill , Ivy, and wild child Karen, who brings her fiance Steve. As the clan bickers and jokes, old truths come to the surface, jealousies flourish, and eventually each of the characters confronts some past hurt or future fear.

Character Descriptions: Beverly Weston: Violet’s husband, late 60s Gender: Male Violet Weston: Bev’s wife, the matriarch, an addict, not good at hiding it, temperamental, mid-60s Gender: Female Barbara Fordham: Bev & Violet’s eldest daughter, her marriage is falling apart, mid-40s Gender: Female Bill Fordham: Barbara’s husband and Jean’s father, a college professor having an affair with one of his students, late 60s Gender: Male Jean Fordham: Barbara and Bill’s daughter, a movie buff and self proclaimed pot head, a teenager Gender: Female Ivy Weston: Bev & Violet’s middle daughter, has a secret lover, mid-40s Gender: Female Karen Weston: Bev & Violet’s youngest daughter, terrible taste in men, early 40s Gender: Female Mattie Fay Aiken: Violet’s Sister, a loud woman, sometimes a bit uncouth, late 50s Gender: Female Charlie Aiken: Mattie Fay’s husband, a good guy at heart, a proud father, early 60s Gender: Male Little Charles Aiken: A timid, quiet man, his mother walks all over him, late 30s Gender: Male Johnna Monevata: The newly hired housekeeper, a native girl, handles the Weston family and all their troubles with grace, mid 20s Gender: Female Steve Heidebrecht: Karen’s fiancé and a downright creep, early 50s Gender: Male Sheriff Deon Gilbeau: Went to school with Barbara, late 40s Gender: Male