Popular Austin Acting Auditions and Castings
Jay:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
20 - 50 |
Principal
Average looking open to wearing suspenders.
Ernie:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
23 - 27 |
Principal
Mid 20's nerdy, coming into His own, by figuring out who he is.
Micah:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 60 |
Principal
Heavy build, boss type. Struggling to maintain relationship with Son
Tenant #1:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 60 |
Principal
Redneck, country accent. Hothead
Hobie, David, Beverly, Juanita, Doris etc:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
6 - 12 |
Chorus / Ensemble
Hobie, David, Beverly, Juanita, Doris etc: The children's ensemble of various ages, 6-12 NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guard
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Charlie Bradley:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
7 - 10 |
Principal
Charlie Bradley (Male-presenting: 7-10): Beth's brother - the typical kid brother. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s
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Gladys Herdman:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
7 - 8 |
Principal
Gladys Herdman (Female-presenting: 7-8): small, wiry, feisty. Often funny; sometimes means it. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal
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Claude Herdman:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
8 - 10 |
Principal
Claude Herdman (Male presenting 8-10): tough, combative. A crime buddy to Ollie. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s pe
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Ollie Herdman:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
8 - 10 |
Principal
Ollie Herdman (Male or Female-presenting 8-10): tough, combative. A crime buddy to Claude. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal gua
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Leroy Herdman:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
10 - 12 |
Principal
Leroy Herdman (Male-presenting 10-12): tough, very sure of himself. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to a
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Imogene Herdman:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
11 - 13 |
Principal
Imogene Herdman (Female-presenting: 11-13): loud, bossy, tough, crafty. The Herdman leader. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal gu
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Beth Bradley:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
12 - 16 |
Principal
Beth Bradley (Female-presenting: 12-16): the show's narrator; Grace/Bob's daughter. Beth needs a strong voice and stage presence; is in most scenes dealing
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Elmer:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
12 - 13 |
Principal
Elmer (Male-presenting 12-13): the minister's son; dislikes church; not fond of the Herdmans. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal
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Ralph Herdman:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
12 - 14 |
Principal
Ralph Herdman (Male-presenting 12-14): the oldest Herdman; ragged, scroungy, slouching
manner, touch of adolescent cool. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18
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Alice Wendleken:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
13 - 15 |
Principal
Alice Wendleken (Female-presenting: 13-15): prim, proper, pain in the neck. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permiss
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Maxine:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
13 - 16 |
Principal
Maxine (Female-presenting: 13-16): Beth's church Sunday school classmate. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permissio
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Firefighters:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
30 - 50 |
Principal
Firefighters (Male-presenting: 30-50's): ready for any fire - casting multiple firefighters of all shapes and sizes; will double as parishioners and husban
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Mrs. McCarthy:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
30 - 40 |
Principal
Mrs. McCarthy (Female-presenting: late 30's-40s): a younger, less imperious version of Mrs.
Armstrong.
Bob Bradley:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 45 |
Principal
Bob Bradley (Male-presenting: 35-45): husband to Grace and father to Beth and Charlie. A solid family man, though a bit distracted.
Grace Bradley:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 45 |
Principal
Grace Bradley (Female-presenting: 35-45): a genial and kind, but equally overwhelmed parishioner who takes over the annual Christmas pageant; mother to Bet
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Mrs. Armstrong:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 50 |
Principal
Mrs. Armstrong (Female-presenting: 35-50s): managerial, in voice and manner; bossy, and impatient but well-meaning.
Mrs. Clark:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 60 |
Principal
Mrs. Clark (Female-presenting: 35-60+): another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.
Mrs. Clausing:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 60 |
Principal
Mrs. Clausing (Female-presenting: 35-60+): yet another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.
Mrs. Slocum:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 60 |
Principal
Mrs. Slocum (Female-presenting: 35-60): a pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.
Reverend Hopkins:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 60 |
Principal
Reverend Hopkins (Male-presenting: 40s+): a nervous-about-most-everything pastor; must be
able to sing and lead the children's choir.
Girl:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
3 - 5 |
Principal
Cute, sweet, outgoing, not shy, and comfortable working on set with other people. Submit clear headshot with no distracting background. Must be a local hir
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Mother & Child:
Male,Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
7 - 40 |
Extras
Mother & Child: Mother playing age 30+, able to convey concern and protectiveness. Child playing age 7–8, boy or girl, with a curious, innocent presence. N
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JANET MEANS:
Female |
African-American | Age:
15 - 16 |
Supporting
Black female, 15–16 years old (1960)
Role Type: Supporting Role
Voice Type: A bit feisty, but still respectful
Line Load: Light–Moderate (a bit of onscr
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DAVID MARTINEZ (Supporting Lead):
Male |
Latinx | Age:
16 - 18 |
Principal
Latino male, 16–18 years old
Role Type: Lead / Witness figure
Voice Type: Earnest, steady, slightly cautious; thoughtful but not hesitant
Line Load: Lig
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HUNTER ELLINGER:
Male |
Caucasian | Age:
16 - 17 |
Supporting
White male, 16–17 years old (1960)
Role Type: Supporting
Voice Type: Gravely, nerdy
Line Load: Light–Moderate (a bit of onscreen interview style dialogu
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DERIC BOWNDS:
Male |
Caucasian | Age:
17 - 18 |
Supporting
White male, 17-18 years old (1960)
Role Type: Supporting
Voice Type: A bit higher pitched, nerdy
Line Load: Light–Moderate (a bit of onscreen interview
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JOAN MEANS:
Female |
African-American | Age:
17 - 18 |
Principal
Role Type: Lead / Emotional Anchor.
Voice Type: Calm, grounded, thoughtful; understated authority.
Line Load: Light–Moderate (a bit of onscreen interview
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Police Officer:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
30 - 50 |
Extras
Police Officer: Male, playing age 30–40+, with an intimidating presence.
Football Spectators:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 60 |
Extras
Football Spectators: Three adults, playing age 40–60, who can convincingly boo and give scowling or angry expressions. Male or female.
High School Teacher:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 70 |
Extras
High School Teacher: Playing age 40+. Someone who can deliver a convincing disapproving or reprimanding expression.
Barton Springs Patrons:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
50 - 70 |
Extras
Barton Springs Patrons: Male/female couple, playing age 50–60+, who can look convincingly annoyed and impatient while waiting in line to buy tickets.
City Councilmembers:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
50 - 60 |
Extras
City Councilmembers: Five men, playing age 50–60+, who can look bored, skeptical, and judgmental.
City Employee #1:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
50 - 70 |
Extras
City Employee #1: Male, playing age 50–60+, wiry and weathered, who can shout authoritatively and intimidatingly at Barton Springs patrons.
City Employee #2:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
50 - 59 |
Extras
City Employee #2: Male, playing age around 50, mild-mannered, trim, tidy, and tall.
High School Principal:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
50 - 70 |
Extras
High School Principal: Playing age 50–60+. A large, imposing figure; possibly balding.
Performers:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
19 - 80 |
Principal
Seeking 15 or more performers. All body types, ages, abilities, races and gender identities, new to theater or seasoned, for a flexible-casting production.
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Actor/Singer:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
21 - 99 |
Principal
Seeking talent who can sing and perform monologues while serving drinks; familiarity with Edgar Allan Poe is preferred but not required. Roles are non-equi
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Bellhaven Citizen:
Any Gender |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
18 - 70 |
Principal
Portray a recurring citizen of Bellhaven, an original immersive theater experience where guests become visitors to a charming small town. Seeking warm, eng
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JIM:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
20 - 30 |
Principal
(Presents male; aged 20s; open ethnicity) Youthful, at the beginning of his career, Jim is idealistic but inexperienced and determined to prove himself. Tr
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EMILY:
Female |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
35 - 40 |
Principal
(Presents female; aged late 30s or older; open ethnicity) Practical but not jaded, Emily is in charge and is experienced and comfortable in that role. Trut
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JOHN:
Male |
Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 50 |
Principal
(Presents male; aged 40s or older; open ethnicity) Used to automatic respect, John expects deference; he is not just experienced, he is acclaimed. Truth is
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