2026 Season Auditions
NEW YORK CITY AUDITIONSCasting Director: Megan Larche Dominick, C.S.A.
The REV Theatre Company is a professional Equity Theatre, located in Auburn, NY, which operates on a LOA referenced to the COST Contract.
All auditions will take place at Ripley-Grier Studios / 520 8th Avenue / NYC. Various studios.
EPA — February 17 (EPA procedures in effect — PLEASE NOTE EARLY SIGNUP DATE)
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ECC Singers — February 18 (ECC procedures in effect — PLEASE NOTE EARLY SIGNUP DATE)
Female Characters 10:00 AM (PLAYBILL LINK | AEA LINK)
Male Characters 2:30 PM (PLAYBILL LINK | AEA LINK)
ECC Dancers — February 19 (ECC procedures in effect — PLEASE NOTE EARLY SIGNUP DATE)
Female Characters 10:00 AM (PLAYBILL LINK | AEA LINK)
Male Characters 2:30 PM (PLAYBILL LINK | AEA LINK)
Open Call — Non-Equity Dancers — February 20
Female Characters 10:00 AM – ALL SLOTS ARE FULL.
If you were unable to secure a slot, we will accept your pic and resume at casting@therevtheatre.com.
Male Characters 2:00 PM – ALL SLOTS ARE FULL.
If you were unable to secure a slot, we will accept your pic and resume at casting@therevtheatre.com.
Open Call — Non-Equity Singers — February 21
Female Characters 10:00 AM – ALL SLOTS ARE FULL.
If you were unable to secure a slot, we will accept your pic and resume at casting@therevtheatre.com.
Male Characters 2:00 PM – ALL SLOTS ARE FULL.
If you were unable to secure a slot, we will accept your pic and resume at casting@therevtheatre.com.
The REV's 2026 Season
2026 Season Character Breakdown
(Select Principal Roles)
A BRONX TALE
Jersey Boys meets West Side Story meets Saturday Night Fever!
Based on the critically acclaimed play that inspired the classic film, this streetwise musical comedy will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s — where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be.
- CALOGERO — Male character. 20s to play Italian-American teenager and adult self. A likable guy, finding his way in the world. Smart, open, caring and coming of age. Torn between his role model, his father and a girl everyone tells him he shouldn’t care about.
- YOUNG CALOGERO — Male character. 9 years old — child actor with unchanged voice. Smart, intuitive, observant and empathetic. Loves baseball.
- SONNY — Male character. 50s, Italian-American. Powerful, charismatic, knows his strength and uses it. The number one man in the neighborhood and leader of The Wise Guys. Great style and charm which can turn instantly to venom. Paternal but ruthless when necessary.
- LORENZO — Male character. 40s, Italian-American. Calogero’s father. Strong, heartfelt, stoic and empathetic. Works as a bus driver and loves his family. Grounded and honest.
- ROSINA — Female character. 40s. Italian-American. Calogero’s mother. Warm, caring, decisive. Committed to the family.
- JANE — Female character, African American. 20s to play teenager. Striking, intelligent, and loyal. Developing leadership skills and stepping into her own voice and power.
- TYRONE — Male character, African American. 20s to play teenager; Jane’s brother.
TARZAN
A timeless and beautiful story about love, identity, and belonging.
A soaring musical with a heart-pumping score by rock legend Phil Collins, Tarzan is a deeply human story about a young man at odds with the world that raised him and the world that lies beyond. Full of action, humor, and heart, Tarzan is a special show for the whole family.
- TARZAN — Male character. 20s – 30, Raised by gorillas, native to the jungle. Athletic, curious and emotional. Driven to understand his place in the world and when he meets Jane – begins to question everything about his identity. Must be physically fit, agile and adventurous and very comfortable performing shirtless and in the traditional loincloth.
- YOUNG TARZAN —Will be hired locally .Male character. Child actor with unchanged voice. Will be cast locally. Wildly curious, spirited and daring. Desperate to fit in with the family. Athletic, even acrobatic.
- KERCHAK — Male character. 40s/50s, Authoritative leader of the gorillas. Powerful, stoic, loving but stern. Commanding voice and presence. Physical role.
- KALA — Female character. 30s; Mother figure to Tarzan, warm, protective and maternal. A guiding force in the jungle. Physical role.
- JANE — Female character. Early 20s; curious, intelligent, spirited, adventurous English girl dedicated to her anthropological studies. Open to the world and eager to understand it.
- PORTER — Male character. 45-60; Jane’s father. Absent-minded, funny, endearing and warm.
- CLAYTON / US KERCHAK — Male character. False charm and ruthless antagonist. Physically confident and focused on reward.
- TERK — Male character. 20-30; Great presence and charm, comedic and loyal. Tarzan’s best friend and confidant with style and smarts. Great rock tenor who moves very well or dances.
CAROUSEL
A gripping tale of hope, redemption, and the power of love.
Voted the best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine! Featuring perhaps their most iconic song, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel is the classic American musical, spanning heaven and earth in its exploration of human frailty, resilience, and the power of forgiveness.
Note: The REV’s has licensed the concert version of the title as this production of CAROUSEL will feature an expanded orchestra onstage, a supporting choir onstage and the full cast.
- BILLY BIGELOW — Male character. 25-40; An attractive and powerful presence. A charmer — but easily angered and used to dealing dismissively or violently with conflict. A good person at heart – but struggles under the weight of both his rage and his love. Hard-headed and troubled.
- NARRATOR / BASCOMBE / STARKEEPER — Male character. 60s+. Commanding, gentle figure. Powerful and stoic with heart and warmth.
- CARRIE PIPPERIDGE — Female character. 20s – 30s. A lively, intelligent friend of Julie’s. She brings a light to the world. Engaged to Enoch Snow and excited about their conventional future together.
- JULIE JORDAN — Female character. 20s-30s; Comes of age over time. Starts out shy and naive and grows into a quiet, wise, heartfelt woman who comes to understand the world through its hardships.
- ENOCH SNOW — Male character. 30s; comedic tenor with range and presence. Set to marry Carrie and is focused on planning out their life together.
- JIGGER CRAIGIN — Male character. 30s-50s; a smart hustler. A con man with grit and likability. Not to be trusted, he’s at once funny, influential and dangerous.
- NETTIE FOWLER — Female character. 30s; Julie’s cousin, runs the local establishment; leader in the community and role model to young girls. Nettie’s maternal and full of heart, comedy and strength. A true friend.
- MRS. MULLIN — Female character. 35 – 50s; owner of the carousel; widow; divisive and jealous of Billy’s affections to other girls, attractive with a tough edge to her.
- LOUISE — Female character. 20s to play teenager. Billy’s daughter. Struggling to find her way in the shadow of her father’s legacy. Compelling actor and principal dancer.
ROCK OF AGES
The ultimate tribute to 80’s rock anthems and power ballads!
Featuring a small-town girl, a city boy, some romance, and some of your favorite 80’s hits, Rock of Ages is packed with energy, humor, and all the rock hits that defined a generation.
- DREW — Male character. The ultimate good-guy rocker. Boyishly charming, emotionally open, and effortlessly funny. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room, waiting for his big break — until he meets Sherrie, who pushes him to finally go for it. Must have excellent comedic timing and a killer rock tenor voice. Age range: 20’s- 30’s. Vocal Range: Bb3–D5
- SHERRIE — Female character. Sweet, hopeful Midwestern girl who hops off the bus and straight into the wild world of the Sunset Strip. Big heart, big dreams, and bigger vocals. Requires strong comedic timing, a powerful rock belt, and solid movement ability. Age range: 20’s- 30’s. Vocal Range: G3–F5
- LONNY / RECORD COMPANY MAN — Male character. Our narrator and resident instigator. Charming, mischievous, welcoming, and the guy you’d trust with one unforgettable (possibly regrettable) night out. Must be quick on their feet with strong improv skills, sharp comedy, and strong rock vocals. Age range: 30’s- 50’s. Vocal Range: D3–D5
- DENNIS DUPREE / RECORD COMPANY MAN — Male character. The lovable stoner who runs the iconic Bourbon Room. Laid-back, hilarious, and deeply conflicted about selling out the club. A true rock-and-roll lifer. Needs top-tier comedic timing and bari-tenor rock vocals. Age range: 40’s- 50’s. Vocal Range: D3–G4
- HERTZ KLINEMANN — Male Character. An attractive older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. Age range: 40-60. Vocal Range: F3-G#4
- FRANZ KLINEMANN — Male character. Hertz’s shy, sweet son. A young German man working for his intimidating father — not by choice. Awkward, gentle, and secretly brave, with a big heart and surprising depth. Age range: 20’s-30’s. Vocal Range: Db3–E5
- REGINA / CANDI — Female character. Free-spirited, fun-loving hippie chick who passionately fights to save the Strip. Bold, fearless, and funny, with strong comedic timing and a belt that can stop traffic. Age range: mid 20’s-30’s. Vocal Range: A3–Eb5
- STACEE JAXX / FATHER — Male character. A dangerously sexy rock god. Recently left his wildly successful hair-metal band to go solo. Magnetic, self-obsessed, and irresistible in all the wrong ways. Requires excellent comedic timing and a powerhouse rock tenor. Age range: 30’s-40’s. Vocal Range: C3–Eb5
- JUSTICE / MOTHER — Female character. Commanding, sensual, and deeply protective. Once a performer, now the owner of a strip club where Sherrie lands. A fierce maternal presence with wisdom, humor, and heart. Must have strong, soulful vocals and belt. Age range: 40’s-60 ‘s. Vocal Range: G3–Db5



