GIRL: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 3 - 5 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Cute, sweet, outgoing, not shy, and comfortable working on set with other people. Submit clear headshot with no distracting background. Must be a local hire in Hou...more

BARTON SPRINGS PATRONS: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 50 - 70 | Role Type: 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 | Role Type: 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 | Role Type: 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 | Role Type: Extras
City Employee #2: Male, playing age around 50, mild-mannered, trim, tidy, and tall.

DAVID MARTINEZ (SUPPORTING LEAD): Male | Latinx | Age: 16 - 18 | Role Type: Principal | Height: 2' 0"
Latino male, 16–18 years old Role Type: Lead / Witness figure Voice Type: Earnest, steady, slightly cautious; thoughtful but not hesitant Line Load: Light–Moder...more

DERIC BOWNDS: Male | Caucasian | Age: 17 - 18 | Role Type: 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 style di...more

FOOTBALL SPECTATORS: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40 - 60 | Role Type: Extras
Football Spectators: Three adults, playing age 40–60, who can convincingly boo and give scowling or angry expressions. Male or female.

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 50 - 70 | Role Type: Extras
High School Principal: Playing age 50–60+. A large, imposing figure; possibly balding.

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40 - 70 | Role Type: Extras
High School Teacher: Playing age 40+. Someone who can deliver a convincing disapproving or reprimanding expression.

HUNTER ELLINGER: Male | Caucasian | Age: 16 - 17 | Role Type: 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 dialogue) Skin...more

JANET MEANS: Female | African-American | Age: 15 - 16 | Role Type: Supporting | Dress: 0
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 onscreen inte...more

JOAN MEANS: Female | African-American | Age: 17 - 18 | Role Type: Principal | Height: 5' 0" to 5' 5" | Dress: 0
Role Type: Lead / Emotional Anchor. Voice Type: Calm, grounded, thoughtful; understated authority. Line Load: Light–Moderate (a bit of onscreen interview style d...more

MOTHER & CHILD: Male,Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 7 - 40 | Role Type: 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. NOTE: Tal...more

POLICE OFFICER: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 50 | Role Type: Extras
Police Officer: Male, playing age 30–40+, with an intimidating presence.

ALICE WENDLEKEN: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 13 - 15 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 permission to a...more

BETH BRADLEY: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 12 - 16 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 with a ...more

BOB BRADLEY: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 35 - 45 | Role Type: Principal
Bob Bradley (Male-presenting: 35-45): husband to Grace and father to Beth and Charlie. A solid family man, though a bit distracted.

CHARLIE BRADLEY: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 7 - 10 | Role Type: 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 permissi...more

CLAUDE HERDMAN: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 8 - 10 | Role Type: 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 permission...more

ELMER: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 12 - 13 | Role Type: 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 guardian...more

FIREFIGHTERS: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 50 | Role Type: Principal
Firefighters (Male-presenting: 30-50's): ready for any fire - casting multiple firefighters of all shapes and sizes; will double as parishioners and husbands in gr...more

GLADYS HERDMAN: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 7 - 8 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 guardia...more

GRACE BRADLEY: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 35 - 45 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Grace Bradley (Female-presenting: 35-45): a genial and kind, but equally overwhelmed parishioner who takes over the annual Christmas pageant; mother to Beth and Ch...more

HOBIE, DAVID, BEVERLY, JUANITA, DORIS ETC: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 6 - 12 | Role Type: 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 guardian’s pe...more

IMOGENE HERDMAN: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 11 - 13 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 guardian’s...more

LEROY HERDMAN: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 10 - 12 | Role Type: 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 apply and...more

MAXINE: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 13 - 16 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 permission to app...more

MRS. ARMSTRONG: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 35 - 50 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
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 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Mrs. Clausing (Female-presenting: 35-60+): yet another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

MRS. MCCARTHY: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 40 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Mrs. McCarthy (Female-presenting: late 30's-40s): a younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong.

MRS. SLOCUM: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 35 - 60 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Mrs. Slocum (Female-presenting: 35-60): a pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

OLLIE HERDMAN: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 8 - 10 | Role Type: 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 guardian’s ...more

RALPH HERDMAN: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 12 - 14 | Role Type: 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 must hav...more

REVEREND HOPKINS: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40 - 60 | Role Type: Principal
Reverend Hopkins (Male-presenting: 40s+): a nervous-about-most-everything pastor; must be able to sing and lead the children's choir.

PERFORMERS: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 19 - 80 | Role Type: 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. Seeking...more

ACTOR/SINGER: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 21 - 99 | Role Type: 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-equity, and ...more

BELLHAVEN CITIZEN: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 70 | Role Type: Principal
Portray a recurring citizen of Bellhaven, an original immersive theater experience where guests become visitors to a charming small town. Seeking warm, engaging ac...more

EMILY: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 35 - 40 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
(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. Truth is neg...more

JIM: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20 - 30 | Role Type: Principal
(Presents male; aged 20s; open ethnicity) Youthful, at the beginning of his career, Jim is idealistic but inexperienced and determined to prove himself. Truth is o...more

JOHN: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40 - 50 | Role Type: 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 subject...more

GIRL: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 3 - 5 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Cute, sweet, outgoing, not shy, and comfortable working on set with other people. Submit clear headshot with no distracting background. Must be a local hire in Hou...more

BARTON SPRINGS PATRONS: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 50 - 70 | Role Type: 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 | Role Type: 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 | Role Type: 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 | Role Type: Extras
City Employee #2: Male, playing age around 50, mild-mannered, trim, tidy, and tall.

DAVID MARTINEZ (SUPPORTING LEAD): Male | Latinx | Age: 16 - 18 | Role Type: Principal | Height: 2' 0"
Latino male, 16–18 years old Role Type: Lead / Witness figure Voice Type: Earnest, steady, slightly cautious; thoughtful but not hesitant Line Load: Light–Moder...more

DERIC BOWNDS: Male | Caucasian | Age: 17 - 18 | Role Type: 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 style di...more

FOOTBALL SPECTATORS: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40 - 60 | Role Type: Extras
Football Spectators: Three adults, playing age 40–60, who can convincingly boo and give scowling or angry expressions. Male or female.

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 50 - 70 | Role Type: Extras
High School Principal: Playing age 50–60+. A large, imposing figure; possibly balding.

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40 - 70 | Role Type: Extras
High School Teacher: Playing age 40+. Someone who can deliver a convincing disapproving or reprimanding expression.

HUNTER ELLINGER: Male | Caucasian | Age: 16 - 17 | Role Type: 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 dialogue) Skin...more

JANET MEANS: Female | African-American | Age: 15 - 16 | Role Type: Supporting | Dress: 0
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 onscreen inte...more

JOAN MEANS: Female | African-American | Age: 17 - 18 | Role Type: Principal | Height: 5' 0" to 5' 5" | Dress: 0
Role Type: Lead / Emotional Anchor. Voice Type: Calm, grounded, thoughtful; understated authority. Line Load: Light–Moderate (a bit of onscreen interview style d...more

MOTHER & CHILD: Male,Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 7 - 40 | Role Type: 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. NOTE: Tal...more

POLICE OFFICER: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 50 | Role Type: Extras
Police Officer: Male, playing age 30–40+, with an intimidating presence.

GIRL: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 3 - 5 | Role Type: Principal | Dress: 0
Cute, sweet, outgoing, not shy, and comfortable working on set with other people. Submit clear headshot with no distracting background. Must be a local hire in Hou...more

ACTOR/SINGER: Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 21 - 99 | Role Type: 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-equity, and ...more