All roles listed in character breakdown below are available.

 Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this production.

 In reference to the character descriptions below- most characters we encounter currently are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. However, limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS                (LORT D – Equity weekly minimum)

(Both roles have been cast)

DEAR EVAN HANSEN             (LORT B – Equity weekly minimum)

EVAN HANSEN: (Male Identifying, 17) Smart, sincere, and excruciatingly self-conscious, Evan prefers to hover in the background, a supporting player in his own life, too afraid to step forward into the spotlight and risk ridicule or, what might be worse, no one noticing him at all. Pop Tenor G2-B4 (Bottom G to top B)

ZOE MURPHY: (Female Identifying, 16) Sensitive and sophisticated, with a sharp sense of humor, Zoe could care less about the status games and popularity rites of high school. She feels a terrible ambivalence over her brother’s death.  Pop Soprano F3-E5 (Bottom F to E two above middle C)

ALANA BECK: (Female Identifying, 17) Earnest to a fault, prone to melodrama, Alana hides a deeper loneliness beneath an ever-present smile and an almost aggressive friendliness.  Pop Soprano F3-E5 (Bottom F to E two above middle C)  

CONNOR MURPHY: (Male Identifying, 17) An angry, disaffected loner, Connor has been a troubled kid for as long as anyone can remember, an enigma and a source of endless consternation to his long-suffering parents.  Pop Bari/Tenor G2-G4 (Bottom G to Top G)

JARED KLEINMAN: (Male Identifying, 17) Droll and sarcastic, Jared covers his own insecurities with a well-practiced swagger and a know-it-all arrogance.  Pop Tenor A2-B4 (Bottom A to top B)

HEIDI HANSEN: (Female Identifying, 40s) Evan’s mother. Overworked and stretched too thin, Heidi loves her son fiercely, but fears they have begun to grow apart. She is prepared to do anything to repair the damage.  Pop Alto F3-Eb5 (belt)

CYNTHIA MURPHY: (Female Identifying, 40s) Connor and Zoe’s mother. To Evan, she seems to be the perfect mother, nurturing, available, and willing to talk about anything. To her own children, it’s a bit more complicated.  Pop Soprano F#3-E5 (belt)

LARRY MURPHY: (Male Identifying, 40s) Connor and Zoe’s father. Though often tense and taciturn, Larry shows a different face to the world, representing for Evan the dad he always wished for: strong, confident, and more than anything, reliable, someone to be counted on.  Pop Bari/Tenor F#2-G4

NOISES OFF                                         (LORT B – Equity weekly minimum)

LLOYD DALLAS: (Male identifying, 30s-50s) He is the director of a play-within-the-play, called Nothing’s On.

DOTTY OTLEY: (Female identifying, 40s-60s) An actress. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the housekeeper for the Brents’ home in England in Nothing’s On.

GARRY LEJEUNE: (Male identifying, 20s-50s) A stuttering actor, easily fired up. Plays Roger, the estate agent for the Brents’ house.

BROOKE ASHTON: (Female identifying, 18-30s) An inexperienced actress from London. Plays Vicki, who works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger.

POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR: (Female identifying, 18-30s) She is the Assistant Stage Manager.

FREDERICK FELLOWES: (Male identifying, 30s-50s) Has a serious fear of violence and blood. Plays Phillip Brent, who lives out of the country with his wife Flavia to avoid paying taxes.

BELINDA BLAIR: (Female identifying, 30s-50s) Cheerful, sensible, & reliable actress. Plays Flavia, Philip Brent’s wife, who is dependable, though not one for household duties.

TIM ALLGOOD: (Male identifying, 18-30s) An over-worked Stage Manager.

SELSDON MOWBRAY: (Male identifying, 60s-80s) Elderly and with actorly mannerisms. He plays a burglar, breaking into the Brents’ house.

10 BRAVE SECONDS                 (LORT B – Equity weekly minimum)

MIKE: (Male identifying, 16) 

CARL: (Male identifying, 30s) Mike’s Dad.

BECKY: (Female identifying, 14) Mike’s sister.

GABBY: (Female identifying, 16) Mike’s best friend.

TIM: (Male identifying, 16) Mike’s new friend.

MR. G.: (Male identifying, 50s) Mike’s history teacher.

KING JAMES                             (LORT D – Equity weekly minimum)

SHAWN: (Male Identifying, mid 20s-mid 30s, Black) Character ages from 21 to 27, 31 and 33. A die-hard basketball fan from Cleveland who keeps his personal life to himself; he doesn’t like to be perceived by others. Very observant, he’s an artist at heart who dreams of being a writer. He is smart, ambitious, and works hard. Harboring a tumultuous inner fire. Thinks deeply about all his life decisions. Charming and warm when he wants to be.

MATT: (Male Identifying, mid 20s-mid 30s. White) Character ages from 21 to 27, 31 and 33. A talkative guy from Cleveland who loves Basketball. Outwardly passionate and emotional. Easily defensive but a little goofy. Leads with his opinions no matter how messy or clueless. Blunt and careless with his words. Competitive and bitter at times, longs for something notable out of life. Friendly and earnest. Sentimental and nostalgic.

COME FROM AWAY               (LORT B – Equity weekly minimum)

DIANE & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 50s – 60s) Diane is a traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out he is safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Also plays Newfoundland local, CRYSTAL. Contemporary soprano or mezzo with strong mix. Vocal range bottom: D5

HANNAH & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 30s–50s, Black, Latina, Asian, or any ethnicity) Mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, HANNAH waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Also plays Newfoundland local, MARGIE. Contemporary soprano with strong high mix. Vocal range top: E5

JANICE & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 20s) Eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day.  Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Plays another Newfoundland local by the name of JENNY. Mezzo w\ strong belt. Vocal range top: E5

BEULAH & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 40s–60s) Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, she befriends Hannah and walks to church and prays with her. Quick-witted and open hearted, Beulah loves to share a joke. Mezzo w\ strong belt.

BONNIE & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 30s–50s) A no–nonsense mother of 3, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety. Also plays a Newfoundland local by the name of MARTHA. Mezzo.  Vocal range top: B4

BEVERLY & OTHERS: (Female identifying, 50s–60s) An American Airlines pilot, Beverly has always loved flying, but her world is changed when she hears about coworkers who were killed in the attacks, and when she is confronted by passengers who refuse to fly again. Also plays Newfoundland local, ANNETTE. Soprano belter with strong high mix. Vocal range top: C#5

OZ & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–50s) The quirky constable in the two–person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Also plays the role of JOEY, a rambunctious passenger on one of the planes who enjoys a good drink, MR. MICHAELS, a local gym teacher who speaks Spanish and MATTY, the owner of the Trailways Bar, which is full of passengers 24/7. High Tenor. Vocal range top: G4

KEVIN T. & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–40s) The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Kevin creates the ‘Pay It Forward Foundation.’ Also plays the role of GARTH, head of the local union representing the bus drivers. High Tenor. Vocal range top: G4

KEVIN J. & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–40s, Latino, Asian, Middle Eastern, or any ethnicity) Kevin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Also plays the role of DOUG, a local air traffic controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Baritone. Vocal range top: E4.

BOB & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 30s–40s, Black or any ethnicity) A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that it’s World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet – but instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Also plays MUHUMUZA, an African passenger who, despite a language barrier, finds common ground with a local bus driver. Baritone.

CLAUDE & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 40s–50s) The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Also plays DERM, mayor of the nearby town of Appleton. Tenor.  Vocal range top: G4

NICK & OTHERS: (Male identifying, 50s–60s, Middle Eastern or any ethnicity) An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Also plays ALI, an Iranian passenger. Baritone.  Vocal range top: E4