Auditions

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for A.D. Players at The George.

Initial auditions for our 2024-2025 season have occurred. Auditions for our individual productions will occur primarily on an invitation-only basis rather than as open calls. If you wish to be considered for an invitation to any upcoming season show auditions, send a headshot and resume to auditions@adplayers.org. If interested in a particular production or role, note this in your email.

2024-2025 Season Production Dates and Character Breakdowns

ESTHER: THE HEART OF A QUEEN (World Premiere)

Co-Composed & Lyrics by David Wise and Jeremy Johnson

Book by Dewey Moss

Orchestrations by David Shipps

Directed by Rachel Klein

First Rehearsal: July 30, 2024

Performances: August 28 - September 22, 2024

This world premiere dance musical reimagines the story of Esther with a modern and authentically alluring flavor, incorporation multiple dance forms and production elements. As this is a brand new work, a character breakdown is not yet available.

A TEXAS CAROL, PART DEUX (World Premiere)

By Jayme McGhan and Kevin Dean

Directed by Christy Watkins

First Rehearsal: November 5, 2024

Performances: November 27 – December 22, 2024 (no show on Thanksgiving)

[NOTE: All cast members from the 2024 production of A Texas Carol have been extended offers to return for the sequel. Casting may seek additional roles to be determined.]

* GRETTA DINKEL-BERRY: Late 40s. Oldest granddaughter. Emerging matriarch. Suburban.

* VAN BERRY: Late 40s. Husband to Gretta, father to Mya. Small business owner.

* MYA BERRY: 18. College freshman. YouTube Personality.

* ERIK DINKEL: 40s. Brother to Gretta and Ginny. Always looking for the next scheme.

* GINNY LAUGHLIN: 40s. Single mother to Blake. Anxious. Fitness guru. Bride-to-be.

* HUGO LaTOUSSAINT: 40s. Ex-NHL Superstar. French-Canadian. Ginny’s fiancé.

* BLAKE LAUGHLIN: 19. College freshman.

THE FOREIGNER

By Larry Shue

Directed by Kevin Crouch

First Rehearsal: January 7, 2025

Performances: January 29 – February 23, 2025

* CHARLIE BAKER: meek proofreader for a science fiction magazine. Witty, funny, smart. Extremely shy, but his time at the lodge causes him to come out of his shell and become the center of attention.

* SGT. “FROGGY” LeSUEUR: British military, with a spirit of adventure. Loud, bombastic, overwhelmingly British. Charlie’s old friend.

* BETTY MEEKS: elderly widow who owns the resort lodge. A hard worker, she has a fun, sarcastic nature, with moments of ditziness. Everyone’s southern Appalachian grandmother.

* REV. DAVID MARSHALL LEE: Catherine’s fiancé. Seems like a charmer and sophisticated young religions man on the surface (“a good man to have on our side”), but shows his true, cruel colors when alone with Charlie.

* CATHERINE SIMMS: A formidable former debutante, heiress to a family fortune, engaged to David. Emotional firecracker. Kind and caring toward her brother, Ellard, and shows Charlie the same attention.

* ELLARD SIMMS: Catherine’s brother, who will only inherit if Catherine deems him “smart enough to handle it.” Kind and gentle-hearted with a trusting nature that can get him in trouble, but seen as lumpy, overgrown, and simple.

* OWEN MUSSER: George property inspector. Superstitious, mean, dangerous racist.

HOW TO DIE: THE LIFE OF DIETRICH BONHOEFFER (World Premiere)

By Andy Pederson

Directed by Kevin Dean

First Rehearsal: March 18, 2025

Performances: April 9–27, 2025

Possible Extension through May 4, 2025

Because this is a world premiere, characters and their descriptions are subject to change. Some roles may be doubled.

* DIETRICH: Pastor, spy, theologian

* SABINE: Dietrich’s twin sister

* PAULA: Dietrich’s mother

* KARL: Dietrich’s father

* KLAUS: Dietrich’s brother

* JEAN: French theologian, friend from Union Seminary

* FRANK: African American pastor, friend from Union Seminary

* HANS: Dietrich’s brother-in-law, fellow spy

* CANARIS: High-ranking Nazi, leader of the resistance

* BELL: Bishop in the Church of England

* MARIA: Dietrich’s fiancé

* VON GERSDORFF: German General, failed assassin of Hitler

* ROEDER: Concentration camp interrogator

* KNOBLOCH: Tegel prison guard

THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE MUSICAL

By L. Frank Baum, with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg

Adapted by Jon Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company

Directed by Sarah Norris

First Rehearsal: June 10, 2025

Performances: July 9 – August 3, 2025

Possible extension through August 10, 2025

* DOROTHY GALE (Mezzo/Mix): Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more. Very strong singer who moves well.

* HUNK / SCARECROW (Baritone, to F): Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus.

* HICKORY / TIN MAN (Baritone/Tenor, to G): Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required.

* ZEKE / COWARDLY LION (Baritone, to F): A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing.

* ALMIRA GULTCH / WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Sings comically so doesn’t have to have a strong voice.

* PROFESSOR MARVEL / THE WIZARD: Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-singing.

* AUNT EM / GLINDA (Soprano): Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece. Non-singing. Glinda is the Good Witch of the North, benevolent and beloved. Strong singer.

* UNCLE HENRY / EMERALD CITY GUARD (Baritone): Uncle Henry is Dorothy’s pleasant uncle. Non-singing. Guard is a strong comic actor, big presence.

Children and youth will be cast a Munchkins, Winkies, Flying Monkeys, etc., but will auditioned at a separate, yet-to-be-scheduled date.

Email auditions@adplayers.org if you have questions or concerns about current auditions.