Please contact casting Monday-Friday, opportunities@theatrenantucket.org, to schedule an appointment. We are not accepting video submissions. Please bring prepared sides, provided by casting once an appointment is scheduled via email. New York City EPA auditions TBA.
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The Cottage by Sandy Rustin: Rehearsals-May 19-June 3, Performances-June4-21st
Set in the English countryside in 1923, this comedy of manners explores infidelity, love,
and the strength of women.
1. Sylvia
○ Age: Late 20s to 40s
○ Female-identifying
○ A lovely and rash romantic
2. Beau
○ Age: Late 20s to 40s
○ Male-identifying
○ Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain.
3. Marjorie
○ Age: 20s to 40s
○ Female-identifying
○ Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy.
4. Clarke
○ Age: Late 20s to 40s
○ Male-identifying
○ A distinguished gent with a lover's spirit
5. Die
○ Age: Late 20s to 30s
○ Female-identifying
○ An awfully pretty, sometime wise, nincompoop
6. Richard
○ Age: Late 20s to 40s
○ Male-identifying
○A murderous, yet gentle soul
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Million Dollar Quartet by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux: Rehearsals - June 23-July 8, Performances - July 9-August 23rd
This jukebox musical dramatizes the December 4, 1956 recording session with Elvis
Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
1. Elvis Presley (pre-cast)
○ Age: 20s
○ Male-identifying
○ Charismatic, cool, and the epitome of a rising star. Must be a strong singer and
guitarist with an authentic Elvis swagger.
2. Johnny Cash (pre-cast)
○ Age: Late 20s to early 30s
○ Male-identifying
○ Calm, collected, and with a deep, resonant voice. A man of few words, Johnny
exudes a quiet intensity. Strong baritone voice required.
3. Jerry Lee Lewis (pre-cast)
○ Age: Early 20s
○ Male-identifying
○ Energetic, brash, and comedic, with exceptional piano skills. Jerry Lee is a
natural showman with a rebellious streak.
4. Carl Perkins (pre-cast)
○ Age: Mid to late 20s
○ Male-identifying
○ Talented but slightly overshadowed by Elvis. Carl is driven and passionate about
his music. Strong guitar skills required.
5. Sam Phillips (pre-cast)
○ Age: 30s to 40s
○ Male-identifying
○ The father of rock and roll. A savvy businessman and mentor, Sam is the glue
holding the group together.
6. Dyanne (pre-cast)
○ Age: 20s
○ Female-identifying
○ Elvis’s girlfriend. Confident, poised, and glamorous. Must be a strong singer with
a sultry quality.
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Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins: Rehearsals - July 15-24, Performances - July 25-August 16th
A one-person show about an out-of-work actor hired to manage Barbra Streisand’s
underground mall.
1. Alex More (pre-cast)
○ Age: Late 20s to 40s
○ Male-identifying or female-identifying
○ Charming, witty, and slightly cynical. Alex is a natural storyteller who is quick on
his feet and able to switch between multiple characters.
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Sylvia by A.R. Gurney: Rehearsals - August 26-September 9, Performances - September 9-October 3rd
A comedic exploration of marriage, midlife crises, and a dog who changes everything.
1. Sylvia
○ Age: 20s to early 30s
○ Female-identifying
○ A dog, played by a human. Energetic, playful, and full of personality. Sylvia
embodies the loyalty and exuberance of man’s best friend.
2. Greg (pre-cast)
○ Age: 40s to 50s
○ Male-identifying
○ A man going through a midlife crisis. Greg is likable and relatable but sometimes
selfish and oblivious.
3. Kate (pre-cast)
○ Age: 40s to 50s
○ Female-identifying
○ Intelligent, sophisticated, and career-driven. Kate is practical but struggles to
connect with Greg's newfound attachment to Sylvia.
4. Tom, Phyllis, and Leslie
○ Age: 30s to 50s
○ Male-identifying (Tom), Female-identifying (Phyllis), Any gender identification
(Leslie)
○ A trio of comedic characters often caricatured. Each offers their perspective on
the relationship dynamics.
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Misery by Simon Moore: Rehearsals - August 27-September 11, Performances - September 12-October 4th
Based on the Stephen King novel, this thriller captures the terrifying power dynamics
between a writer and his biggest fan.
1. Paul Sheldon (pre-cast)
○ Age: 40s to 50s
○ Male-identifying
○ A successful author. Paul is resourceful, determined, and increasingly desperate
as the play progresses.
2. Annie Wilkes (pre-cast)
○ Age: 40s to 50s
○ Female-identifying
○ A devoted fan with a dangerous obsession. Annie is unpredictable, manipulative,
and deeply unsettling.
3. Sheriff Buster
○ Age: 50s to 60s
○ Male-identifying
○ A small-town lawman. Buster is kind-hearted, practical, and quick-thinking.
