The Phoenix Theatre Company's 2021-2022 Season
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The Phoenix Theatre Company’s
2021-2022 Season
All actors will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, political persuasion or belief, marital status, familial status,
physical or mental disability, veteran status, or status as a whistleblower. The Phoenix Theatre Company is an
equal opportunity employer.
Below are the 2021-2022 Role Descriptions for Shows
NOTE: The show dates’ include rehearsal dates and run dates and may be subject to change
Becoming Dr. Ruth: Mainstage Theatre
Important Dates for Becoming Dr. Ruth:
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday May 11th, 2021
Tech: Friday May 28th Thru Sunday May 30th, 2021
Opens: Friday June 4th, 2021
Closes: Sunday June 27th, 2021
ROLE:
Dr. Ruth Westheimer - 60's, slight in stature, strong, positive, great sense of humor
Daddy Long Legs: Hormel Theatre
Important Dates for Daddy Long Legs
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday June 1st, 2021
Tech: Friday June 18th Thru Sunday June 20th, 2021
Opens: Friday June 25th, 2021
Closes : Sunday July 18th, 2021
ROLES:
Jerusha: Aged 18 years, the oldest orphan in the John Grier Home. Witty and intelligent, received funding for
college from an anonymous benefactor whom she dubs Daddy Long Legs.
Gender: Female Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: Bb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Jervis: Jerusha's anonymous benefactor. A shy, highly educated East Coast aristocrat.
Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: G3
1Pump Boys and Dinettes: Mainstage Theatre
Important Dates for Pump Boys and Dinettes
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday June 29th, 2021
Tech: Friday July 16th Thru Sunday July 18th, 2021
Opens: Friday July 23rd, 2021
Closes: Sunday August 22nd, 2021
ROLES :
Jackson (Lead): Male, 25-40:traditionally, he is the lead guitarist (country style) of the Pump Boys. Referred to
as Lover Boy, the ladies like Jackson. Jackson is a strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies, and mostly sings
the top line in the music.
Jim (Lead): Male, 30-45:the front man of the Pump Boys. Traditionally, he plays rhythm guitar (country style).
Must have the ability to chat with the audience in a very easy way. The storyteller of the evening, he introduces
us to the other characters. Jim is a strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies, and mostly sings the middle line in
the music.
Eddie (Lead): Male, 25-40: Silent presence with brief, comedic interactions. Baritone who plays electric guitar
and bass.
L.M. (Lead): Male, 30-40:the piano player (country/honky-tonk style) of the Pump Boys. Also could play
accordion. They say women gravitate towards L.M., but that only makes him suspicious. Strong singer, able to
sing tight harmonies.
Rhetta Cupp (Lead): Female, 25-40 :a Dinette who works at the Double Cupp Diner, and the older sister of
Prudie. A mother of two, she remains single. Full of life, she can sing, dance, and, of course, make great pie.
Optional ability to play instruments. Strong singer, belt and soul, and sings bottom line.
Prudie Cupp (Lead): Female, 25-35: a Dinette who works at the Double Cupp Diner, and the younger sister of
Rhetta. Like her sister, she is also full of character and fun, can sing, dance, and make great pie. Optional to have
percussive skills. Optional ability to play instruments. Strong singer, mix, sings top line.
2Steel Magnolias: Hormel Theatre
Important Dates for Steel Magnolias
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday July 27th, 2021
Tech: Friday August 13th Thru Sunday August 15th, 2021
Opens: Friday August 20th 2021
Closes: Sunday September 12th, 2021
ROLES:
Truvy Jones – 25 to 45. Owns the town beauty shop, Vivacious, knows everyone’s business and shares it with
anyone who will listen. Dispenses advice with lots of hairspray.
Annelle Dupuy Desoto – 18 to 24. Very shy, newly hired assistant. Moves from unsure to wild to religious.
Clairee Belcher – 55 to 60. Widow of former mayor. Grand dame. Sarcastic member of the group. Elegant,
sophisticated. Loves to laugh and poke fun at the little things others cry over.
Shelby Eatonton Latcherie – 19 to 24. Prettiest girl in town. Loves pink. Strong willed, passionate.
M’Lynn Eatenton – 40 to 50. Shelby’s mother. Over protective at times. Always knows what’s best. Strong,
stubborn, the heart of the piece.
Ouiser (pronounced Weezer) Boudreaux – 55 to 60. Wealthy curmudgeon. Tough, eccentric character. The role
of Ouiser is cast.
Camelot: Mainstage Theatre
Important Dates for Camelot
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday August 24th, 2021
Tech: Friday September 10th Thru Sunday September 12th, 2021
Opens: Friday September 17th, 2021
Closes: Sunday October 24th, 2021
ROLES:
Reveler #1: Plays Squire Dap, Mordred Gender: Male Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Reveler #2 Plays Dinadan Gender: Male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Reveler #3 Plays Sagramore Gender: Male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Reveler #4 Plays Lionel Gender: Male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Reveler #5 Plays Tom Gender: Male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Reveler #6 Plays Arthur Gender: Male Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Reveler #7 Plays Guenevere Gender: Female Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Reveler #8 Plays Lancelot Gender: Male Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: A2
3The Rocky Horror Show: Hormel Theatre
Important Dates for The Rocky Horror Show
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday September 14th, 2021
Tech: Friday October 1st thru Sunday October 3rd, 2021
Opens: Friday October 8th, 2021
Closes : Sunday November 28th, 2021 (we will observe Thursday November 25th Thanksgiving
Holiday)
ROLES:
Narrator: (Supporting): 18-64 Mostly non singing, guides us through the show in a dry, British humor inspired
manner. Strong presence.
Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter (Lead): Male 25-50: Bari/tenor, cross dressing mad scientist/transvestie from the planet
Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. Brilliant comic timing and charismatic.
Brad Majors (Lead): Male 20-30, Tenor, High G, Handsome and wholesome young man, must be able to play
stilted innocence and as well as some fragility.
Janet Weiss: Female, 20-30, mezzo with belt, occasional high F, youthful, pretty and wholesome young woman,
she’s coy and shy at first then becomes sexy and outlandish
Riff Raff (Supporting) Male 20-50, strong rock tenor, High B, an eccentric Butler of Dr. Frank N Furter, must
be able to sufficiently scream the time warp.
Magenta (Supporting): Female, 20-40: husky rock mezzo/alto, low B to high E flat, a very strange servant of Dr.
Frank 'N' Furter, possibly has Eastern-European accent, an exotic beauty, she exudes sex, also appears as "Trixie
- The Usherette" and sings "Science Fiction Double Feature."
Rocky Horror(Supporting): Male, 20-30
rock baritone/tenor, high A, the result of one of the Frank's experiments, he is muscular, tan and epitomizes the
image of "the perfect man."
Columbia (Supporting): Female, 20-30 mezzo/high tenor, strong belt, one of Dr. Frank 'N' Furter's groupies,
strong character actor, cute and bubbly with a rough, rocker side, must be able to tap.
Eddie/Dr. Everett Scott (Supporting): Male, 20-45
rock tenor, high F#, a freeze-dried delivery guy who rocks, a rumpled scientist, high school tutor of Brad and
Janet, in a wheelchair, strong character actor with amazing comedic timing, any physical type, German accent.
Transylvanlans/Phantoms (Background/ Extra): Males & Females, 18-64
they appear for rocking back-ups and dance sequences, singers/actors of various body types and all vocal ranges,
but must be able to dance, these characters are involved in audience interaction.
4Million Dollar Quartet Christmas: Mainstage Theatre
Important Dates for MDQ XMAS
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday October 19th, 2021
Tech: Friday November 12th Thru Sunday November 14th, 2021
Opens: Friday November 19th, 2021
Closes: January 2nd, 2022
ROLES:
Jerry Lee Lewis: Male, 20-30. Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing. Must
be a superb piano player.
Elvis Presley: Male, 20-30. The first and still undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Must play guitar.
Carl Perkins: Male, 20-30. The first poet of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Must be a leading guitar player.
Johnny Cash: Male, 20-30. A giant of American music at the dawn of his epic career. Must play guitar.
Sam Phillips: Male, 30-40. The Father of Rock ‘n’ roll and the founder of Sun Records. Discovered Jerry Lee
Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A
towering and charismatic figure in American music.
Dyanne: Female, mid-twenties.An aspiring singer who can hold her own among four legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis’s girlfriend.
Brother Jay: Male, mid-twenties. Brother of Carl Perkins. Must play bass.
Fluke: Male Identified, mid-twenties. Must be a superb drummer.
5The Hello Girls: Mainstage Theatre
Important Dates for Hello Girls
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday December 14th, 2021
Tech: TBD estimated: Dec. 29th 2021 thru January 2nd 2022
Opens: Friday January 7th, 2022
Closes: Sunday January 30th, 2022
ROLES:
Grace Banker: Articulate and poised, with a core of steely strength that makes itself apparent as she grows into her
role as leader.
Suzanne Prevot: From New York City. Feisty, sardonic, tough-talking. A close friend of Grace’s from AT&T.
Helen Hill: From Idaho. A typical small-town farm girl… Sweet, over-enthusiastic, wholesomely kooky and prone
to nervous panic.
Bertha Hunt: Married to a Navy doctor who is also serving. Older, wiser, reliable – The Den Mother. Extremely
knowledgeable about military matters.
Louise Lebreton: 18. Fearless, flirty, headstrong and often insubordinate. Born in France, she has family fighting
with the French army.
Cpt. Joseph Riser: The Signal Corps officer who recruits and trains the women. A career army man, a stickler for
rules and order, he is skeptical of the women’s presence in the army.
Lt. Ernest Wessen: Head of the recruiting center for the Signal Corps
Pvt. Eugene Matterson: An enlisted man who works closely with Lt. Riser.
Pvt. Robert Dempsey: A Signal Corps operator at the Paris Telephone Exchange
Gen. John Pershing: Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. Hard, relentless, inflexible, with a deep
sense of honor and American individualism and identity.
*with the exception of Capt. Riser and Gen. Pershing, the men all play a variety of supporting roles
6Singin’ In The Rain: Main Stage Theatre
Important Dates for Singin’ In The Rain
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday January 11th, 2022
Tech: Friday January 28th thru January 30th, 2022
Opens: Friday February 4th, 2022
Closes: Sunday April 3rd, 2022
ROLES:
Don Lockwood: Male, 20-30 Handsome song & dance leading man; must sing & dance (especially tap) extremely
well; vocal range: G2 - Ab4.
Cosmo Brown: Male, 20-39 High energy, very athletic comedian; must sing & dance (especially tap) extremely
well; tumbling & acrobatic ability a plus; vocal range: C3-Ab4.
Kathy Seldon: Female, 20-29 Beautiful ingenue; must sing & dance (especially tap) extremely well; vocal range:
G3-F5.
Lina Lamont: Female, 20-29Silent film diva with a big personality and a grating nasal voice; non-singing & non-
dancing role but strong comedic skills a must.
Miss Dinsmore: Female, 45-55 pretentious vocal coach.
Rosco Dexter: Male, 30-50 High strong film director with theatrical mannerisms & tendencies
R.F. Simpson: Male, 50-65 Head of "Monumental Pictures."
Dora Bailey: All Genders, 18+
Diction Coach: Male, 18+ Overzealous & eccentric; ability to sing a plus.
Production Tenor: Male, 18+ Handsome young man with beautiful tenor voice; must have ability to tap.
Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): All Genders, 18+ Strong Triple threats and strong tappers.
7The Color Purple: Hormel Theatre
Important Dates The Color Purple
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday February 8th 2022
Tech: Friday February 25th thru February 27th, 2022
Opens: Friday March 4th, 2022
Closes: Sunday May 8th, 2022
ROLES
Celie (Lead): Female, 20-30
a radiant survivor who triumphantly journeys through a life filled with soul-reckoning challenges and
emotional/physical violence; she is anchored by a rock-solid faith in God, love and devotion for her sister
Nettie, and the intimacy-awakening bond that she develops with Shug Avery; powerhouse high belt with lots
of soul; lead.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Mister (Lead): Male, 30-40
also known as Albert; a deeply troubled man, he is married to Celie and abuses her; masculine, dominating
and well-built; he is also the estranged love interest to Shug Avery for whom he still carries a torch;
eventually he is redeemed by a self-reckoning and atoning for his transgressions. Soulful Baritone; lead.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Shug Avery (Lead): Female, 30-50
a sultry siren and juke-joint performer who has seen better days; a former lover of Mister and a ‘good-time
girl’, whose body, soul, and desire to love again is reawakened by Celie and the intimate bond they form with
one another; she lifts Celie up, inspires her and gives her the will to fight for what she believes in; a star
performer with a powerful gospel voice; actor must be comfortable with movement; lead.Ethnicity: Black /
African Descent
Sofia (Supporting): Female, 20-30
Harpo’s wife and Celie’s friend for life; a full-figured woman who possesses a giant personality, along with
an equally expansive lust for life and a proud sense of justice; a domineering pacifist who suffers no fools;
actor should have strong comedic ability and a powerful Mezzo belt; principal.Ethnicity: Black / African
Descent
Harpo (Supporting): Male, 20-30
Mister’s hapless son from his first marriage; handsome and well-built. Well intended, but often falls short;
represents the new generation; deeply in love with his independent wife Sophia, however, believing that
"manly" men dominate their wives, he’s constantly causing himself marital problems; later on, he becomes
smitten with his girlfriend Squeak; he eventually finds his firm footing and manhood soon after Mister’s
transformation and the return of his beloved Sofia; soulful Tenor; principal.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Nettie (Supporting): Female, 20-30
Celie’s sister, and her rock; educated, driven, adventuress and protected by circumstance; unwaveringly
devoted to her sister; she is nonetheless torn apart from her and goes on to realize a fulfilled life in Africa,
which includes serving as caretaker to Celie’s ‘lost’ children and ultimately reuniting them with their mother;
powerful belt; principal.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Squeak (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 20-30
Harpo's girlfriend; sassy, fiery, and strong-willed with a caring heart; aspires to be a blues singer; although
she is mistreated, she undergoes a thorough transformation by claiming her own independence and identity as
a woman; actor should have strong comedic ability with a strong belt with Soprano; featured ensemble.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
8Church Ladies (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 20-30
seeking three actors to appear in the onstage ensemble as Doris, Darlene and Jarene, a trio of busybody types
who love to gossip about the people of their town; they comment on the action throughout the show; these are
country folk who shimmer with an eternally earthy and spiritual wisdom; will also cover the roles of Celia,
Shug Avery and Sofia; fantastic high gospel belt; featured ensemble.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Grady: Male, 20-30
Shug’s husband; extremely boring and plain, not good enough for Shug; Celie can’t stand the way he treats
Shug; will cover the role of Harpo; soulful Bari-Tenor; featured ensemble.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
PA (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 30-40
also known as Alphonso; a remorseless child molester and father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to
Celie’s two children whom he abducts and gives away at birth; an angry and vicious man, which manifests
into violent abuse; soulful Bari-Tenor; feature ensemble.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Guard (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 30-40
prison guard at the jail where Sofia is being held; Bari-Tenor; ensemble.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Bobby (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 20-30
young handy man who expresses a fondness for Celie and helps her around the house; Bari-Tenor; ensemble.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Ol' Mister/Preacher (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 30-50
Mister’s father; a scathing, angry, selfish man who disapproves of his son and his relationship with Shug; he
owns the farmland on which Mister lives and seems to believe that his own status as a landowner makes him
better than other people; despite this, he is detested by most everyone; Preacher – the preacher at the local
church; Bari-Tenor; ensemble.Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
9Something Rotten!: Mainstage Theatre
Important Dates Something Rotten
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday April 12th, 2022
Tech: Friday April 29th thru May 1st, 2022
Opens: Friday May 6th, 2022
Closes: Sunday June 19th, 2022
ROLES
NICK: 30 to 40's male. A writer. Nigel's older brother. He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. Seeking a great
comedic actor with that sings and dances very well.
NIGEL:30 to early 40's male. A writer. Nick's younger brother. Sweet and a little awkward. He is in love with
Portia. Seeking a great comedic actor that sings very well.
LORD CLAPHAM: Older male. Patron of the theatre. He's flamboyant and extremely posh. Seeking a great
comedic actor that sings well.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE:30'-40's Male. Over the top, cocky, a true rock star of his time. He is the
renaissance James Brown. Seeking a great comedic actor that sings and dances very well.
THOMAS NOSTRADAMUS: Male, 40s to S0s. A soothsayer. He predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a
musical. Seeking a great comedic actor that sings and dances very well.
BROTHERJERIMIAH: Male, S0s. A Puritan. The father of Portia. He despises Nick and Nigel. Seeking a great
comedic actor that sings very well.
SHYLOCK: An older Jewish man. Nick and Nigel are in debt to him. He becomes an investor in their musical.
Seeking a great comedic actor that sings well.
BEA:30's Female. Nigel's wife. She loves Nigel despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to
prove she can be an actor. Seeking a great comedic actress that sings very well.
PORTIA:20' s-30's Female. A beautiful puritan woman that Nick meets on the street. She has golden hair and
loves poetry. Seeking a great comedic actress that sings very well.
ENSEMBLE: Various ages/ ethnicities.
10Always, Patsy Cline: Hormel Theatre
Important Dates Always, Patsy Cline
Rehearsal Start: Tuesday May 17th, 2022
Tech: Friday June 3rd thru June 5th, 2022
Opens: Friday June 10th, 2022
Closes: Sunday August 7th, 2022
ROLES
Pasty Cline:
age 25-35. Seeking a dynamic and passionate actor/singer who can embody Patsy Cline in voice and spirit. The
ability to mimic Patsy's unique vocal sound is imperative.
Louise Seger: Female, age 35-60. A strong-willed, funny Texan woman and an engaging storyteller. She has a
great deal of interaction with the audience as she relates to the friendship she develops with Patsy. Strong comedic
sense is needed for this role.
On Your Feet: Main Stage Theatre
Important Dates On Your Feet
Rehearsal Start: June 21st, 2022
Tech: Friday July 8th thru July 10th, 2022
Opens: Friday July 15th, 2022
Closes: Sunday August 28th, 2022
ROLES:
Gloria Estefan: Female, 20-30
Cuban; initially shy, opens up as the story progresses; becomes an icon; sharp sense of humor; good actress,
star quality; must speak fluent Spanish and sing and move well; principal.
Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
Emilio Estefan: Male, 30-40
Cuban; confident; handsome; sometimes stumbles over his emotions... and his English; loyal; leading man
with character; must speak fluent Spanish and sing well; principal.
Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
Gloria Fajardo: Female, 50-60
Cuban; Gloria’s mother; brassy; strong willed Latin Matriarch; survivor; biting humor; must speak fluent
Spanish and sing well; principal.
Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
Consuelo: Female, 65-76
Cuban; Gloria’s grandmother; Cuban stage mother; sometimes an apparition; wise; loving; warm. Gloria’s
guardian angel; must speak fluent Spanish and be able to carry a tune; principal.
Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
Male and Female Ensemble 20-35
Strong Singer, Dancer, Actors
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
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