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GENERAL FORT SALEM THEATER AUDITION INFORMATION
For musical auditions, please prepare approximately 1-minute of a song that showcases your vocal abilities, and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. You will receive an email requesting a headshot (or photo), resume, and list of details conflicts before you audition. Physical headshots and resumes are not required.
Rehearsals are typically held Sundays from 6PM-10PM, and Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and director’s availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first rehearsal.
Each actor receives a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who participate in 2025 productions will also receive a free 12-month invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time, housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.
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2026 Casting Breakdowns:
Unless noted, all roles are available.
Ripcord (Performances March 6-15, 2026)
Casting Breakdown:
Abby Binder
A sharp-tongued, fiercely independent woman living in a senior living facility. Emotionally guarded but deeply intelligent and wounded.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 60s–80sMarilyn Dunne
Abby’s relentlessly upbeat roommate. Warm, persistent, and quietly lonely.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 60s–80sColleen/Woman in White
Plays two roles. Colleen is a pragmatic staff member at the senior living facility. Efficient and unflappable.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 20s–40sScotty
A kind-hearted, awkward young man who forms an unlikely bond with Abby.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–40sBenjamin/Lewis/Clown
Plays three roles. Benjamin is Marilyn’s estranged son. Reserved, emotionally distant, and guarded.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50sDerek/Zombie/Masked Man
A charming, confident man from Abby’s past.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–40s
The Bridges of Madison County (Performances April 24–May 3)
Casting Breakdown:
Francesca Johnson (This role is cast.)
An Italian immigrant living in Iowa, generous, luminous, and emotionally alive.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 35–45
Vocal Range Top: G5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Robert Kincaid (This role is cast.)
A National Geographic photographer; worldly, thoughtful, and emotionally open.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–55
Vocal Range Top: A4
Vocal Range Bottom: G2Richard “Bud” Johnson
Francesca’s husband; hardworking, dependable, emotionally reserved.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–50
Vocal Range Top: F#4
Vocal Range Bottom: B2Michael Johnson
Francesca and Bud’s son; earnest and conflicted.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: late teens–early 20s
Vocal Range Top: G#4
Vocal Range Bottom: D3Carolyn Johnson
Francesca and Bud’s daughter; observant and pragmatic.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: late teens–early 20s
Vocal Range Top: C#5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3Marian
Francesca’s outspoken neighbor and friend.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3Chiara
Francesca's sister still living in Italy.
Gender: female
Stage Age: 35 to 45Charlie
Marian’s good-natured husband.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–65
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: B2Marge
Francesca's neighbor, sassy and nosy
Character’s Gender: female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3Ensemble / Townspeople (10-12)
Farmers, fairgoers, neighbors of varying ages and personalities (often doubled).
The Laramie Project (Performances June 12–21)
Casting Breakdown:
Note: All characters are named; roles are shared among the ensemble, playing multiple characters of varying genders, ages, and identities. Stage Age Range: teens–70s
Named Roles Include (not limited to):
Matthew Shepard
Aaron McKinney
Russell Henderson
Reggie Fluty
Dennis Shepard
Judy Shepard
Romaine Patterson
Doc O’Connor
Rev. Fred Phelps
Rebecca Hilliker
Doctor Cantway
Jon Peacock
Sharon Rosenberg
Katherine Lynch
Zubaida Ula
Leigh Fondakowski (Tectonic member)
Stephen Belber (Tectonic member)
Moises Kaufman (Tectonic member)
Jagged Little Pill (Performances July 17–August 2)
Casting Breakdown:
Mary Jane Healy
A perfectionist suburban mother battling addiction.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s
Vocal Range Top: E5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Steve Healy
Mary Jane’s husband; emotionally distant but well-meaning.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50s
Vocal Range Top: G4
Vocal Range Bottom: B2Frankie Healy
The Healys’ adopted nonbinary child navigating identity.
Character’s Gender: nonbinary
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: flexibleNick Healy
The golden-boy son hiding trauma.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: A4
Vocal Range Bottom: C3Jo
Frankie’s outspoken girlfriend; politically active and passionate.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: F5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3Bella Fox
A popular student dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Andrew Montefiore
Nick’s friend; complicit and deeply flawed.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: ensemblePhoenix
A student activist and spoken-word leader.
Character’s Gender: any
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: spoken / ensembleEnsemble Students / Parents / Activists
Singers and actors of varying ages and personalities, playing college ages through adult.
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Performances August 7–9)
Casting Breakdown:
Note: All roles open to any gender identity, available for youth participants entering 6th through exiting 12th grade in Summer 2026.
SpongeBob SquarePants
An eternally optimistic sponge.
Vocal Range Top: B4
Vocal Range Bottom: A2Patrick Star
SpongeBob’s lovable, dim-witted best friend.
Vocal Range: A2-A4Squidward Tentacles
A dramatic, misunderstood artist.
Vocal Range: A2-F#4Sandy Cheeks
A brilliant scientist from Texas.
Vocal Range: A3-E5Mr. Krabs
A penny-pinching restaurateur.
Vocal Range: D3-B4Pearl Krabs
Mr. Krabs’ teenage whale daughter.
Vocal Range: Bb3-E5Plankton
A tiny villain with grand ambitions.Karen the Computer
Plankton’s sarcastic computer wife.Larry the Lobster
A muscular lifeguard.Patchy the Pirate
A live-action superfan.Ensemble Fish / Bikini Bottom Citizens
Sea Creatures, Townsfish, Girl Fish, Cowboy Fish, BFF Letters, Sardines, Citizens, Chorus of Sponges, Angry Mob, Sea Anemones
To Kill a Mockingbird (Performances September 18–27)
Casting Breakdown:
Scout Finch
A bright, curious tomboy growing up in Maycomb, Alabama. Serves as both narrator and active participant in the story.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 6–10Atticus Finch
Scout and Jem’s father; a lawyer guided by moral conviction and quiet strength.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50sJem Finch
Scout’s older brother; thoughtful, idealistic, and deeply affected by the trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 10–13Dill Harris
The children’s imaginative friend visiting Maycomb; curious and observant.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 6–10Calpurnia
The Finch family’s capable Black housekeeper; firm, intelligent, and protective of the children.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60sTom Robinson
A Black man falsely accused of assault; gentle, honest, and dignified.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–30sBob Ewell
A volatile, abusive man who brings false accusations against Tom Robinson.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sMayella Ewell
Bob Ewell’s lonely, frightened daughter.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: late teens–early 20sHeck Tate
The sheriff of Maycomb; conflicted and pragmatic.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60sJudge Taylor
The judge presiding over Tom Robinson’s trial; fair-minded and dry-witted.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 50s–70sReverend Sykes
A respected leader in Maycomb’s Black community.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60sMiss Maudie Atkinson
The Finches’ neighbor; warm, outspoken, and morally grounded.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60sWalter Cunningham
A poor but proud farmer; represents the working-class citizens of Maycomb.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sMr. Gilmer
The prosecutor in Tom Robinson’s trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sBoo Radley
A reclusive neighbor who ultimately reveals quiet heroism.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: adult (30s–50s)Ensemble of Townspeople, Jurors, Witnesses, Children
Lizzie (Performances October 23–November 1)
Casting Breakdown:
Lizzie Borden
Angry, repressed, and yearning for freedom.
Vocal Range: High belt: F#3-F#5 (belt to A5 if possible.)Emma Borden
Lizzie’s cautious, protective sister.
Vocal Range: Alto/mezzo belt: F#3-D5.
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Alice Russell
Lizzie’s confidante and emotional anchor.
Vocal Range: High mezzo lyric/mix/belt: G3 (w/F#3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – A5 (legit soprano)Bridget Sullivan
The Bordens’ Irish maid.
Vocal Range: Contralto/low alto: F3 (w/E3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – Eb5 (E5 option)
Snow Business (Performances December 11–13)
Casting Breakdown:
The cast of Snow Business is made up of performers from past Fort Salem Theater shows, and varies annually.
2026 Casting Breakdowns:
Unless noted, all roles are available.
Ripcord (Performances March 6-15, 2026)
Casting Breakdown:
Abby Binder
A sharp-tongued, fiercely independent woman living in a senior living facility. Emotionally guarded but deeply intelligent and wounded.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 60s–80sMarilyn Dunne
Abby’s relentlessly upbeat roommate. Warm, persistent, and quietly lonely.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 60s–80sColleen/Woman in White
Plays two roles. Colleen is a pragmatic staff member at the senior living facility. Efficient and unflappable.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 20s–40sScotty
A kind-hearted, awkward young man who forms an unlikely bond with Abby.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–40sBenjamin/Lewis/Clown
Plays three roles. Benjamin is Marilyn’s estranged son. Reserved, emotionally distant, and guarded.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50sDerek/Zombie/Masked Man
A charming, confident man from Abby’s past.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–40s
The Bridges of Madison County (Performances April 24–May 3)
Casting Breakdown:
Francesca Johnson (This role is cast.)
An Italian immigrant living in Iowa, generous, luminous, and emotionally alive.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 35–45
Vocal Range Top: G5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Robert Kincaid (This role is cast.)
A National Geographic photographer; worldly, thoughtful, and emotionally open.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–55
Vocal Range Top: A4
Vocal Range Bottom: G2Richard “Bud” Johnson
Francesca’s husband; hardworking, dependable, emotionally reserved.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–50
Vocal Range Top: F#4
Vocal Range Bottom: B2Michael Johnson
Francesca and Bud’s son; earnest and conflicted.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: late teens–early 20s
Vocal Range Top: G#4
Vocal Range Bottom: D3Carolyn Johnson
Francesca and Bud’s daughter; observant and pragmatic.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: late teens–early 20s
Vocal Range Top: C#5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3Marian
Francesca’s outspoken neighbor and friend.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3Chiara
Francesca's sister still living in Italy.
Gender: female
Stage Age: 35 to 45Charlie
Marian’s good-natured husband.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–65
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: B2Marge
Francesca's neighbor, sassy and nosy
Character’s Gender: female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3Ensemble / Townspeople (10-12)
Farmers, fairgoers, neighbors of varying ages and personalities (often doubled).
The Laramie Project (Performances June 12–21)
Casting Breakdown:
Note: All characters are named; roles are shared among the ensemble, playing multiple characters of varying genders, ages, and identities. Stage Age Range: teens–70s
Named Roles Include (not limited to):
Matthew Shepard
Aaron McKinney
Russell Henderson
Reggie Fluty
Dennis Shepard
Judy Shepard
Romaine Patterson
Doc O’Connor
Rev. Fred Phelps
Rebecca Hilliker
Doctor Cantway
Jon Peacock
Sharon Rosenberg
Katherine Lynch
Zubaida Ula
Leigh Fondakowski (Tectonic member)
Stephen Belber (Tectonic member)
Moises Kaufman (Tectonic member)
Jagged Little Pill (Performances July 17–August 2)
Casting Breakdown:
Mary Jane Healy
A perfectionist suburban mother battling addiction.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s
Vocal Range Top: E5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Steve Healy
Mary Jane’s husband; emotionally distant but well-meaning.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50s
Vocal Range Top: G4
Vocal Range Bottom: B2Frankie Healy
The Healys’ adopted nonbinary child navigating identity.
Character’s Gender: nonbinary
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: flexibleNick Healy
The golden-boy son hiding trauma.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: A4
Vocal Range Bottom: C3Jo
Frankie’s outspoken girlfriend; politically active and passionate.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: F5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3Bella Fox
A popular student dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Andrew Montefiore
Nick’s friend; complicit and deeply flawed.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: ensemblePhoenix
A student activist and spoken-word leader.
Character’s Gender: any
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: spoken / ensembleEnsemble Students / Parents / Activists
Singers and actors of varying ages and personalities, playing college ages through adult.
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Performances August 7–9)
Casting Breakdown:
Note: All roles open to any gender identity, available for youth participants entering 6th through exiting 12th grade in Summer 2026.
SpongeBob SquarePants
An eternally optimistic sponge.
Vocal Range Top: B4
Vocal Range Bottom: A2Patrick Star
SpongeBob’s lovable, dim-witted best friend.
Vocal Range: A2-A4Squidward Tentacles
A dramatic, misunderstood artist.
Vocal Range: A2-F#4Sandy Cheeks
A brilliant scientist from Texas.
Vocal Range: A3-E5Mr. Krabs
A penny-pinching restaurateur.
Vocal Range: D3-B4Pearl Krabs
Mr. Krabs’ teenage whale daughter.
Vocal Range: Bb3-E5Plankton
A tiny villain with grand ambitions.Karen the Computer
Plankton’s sarcastic computer wife.Larry the Lobster
A muscular lifeguard.Patchy the Pirate
A live-action superfan.Ensemble Fish / Bikini Bottom Citizens
Sea Creatures, Townsfish, Girl Fish, Cowboy Fish, BFF Letters, Sardines, Citizens, Chorus of Sponges, Angry Mob, Sea Anemones
To Kill a Mockingbird (Performances September 18–27)
Casting Breakdown:
Scout Finch
A bright, curious tomboy growing up in Maycomb, Alabama. Serves as both narrator and active participant in the story.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 6–10Atticus Finch
Scout and Jem’s father; a lawyer guided by moral conviction and quiet strength.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50sJem Finch
Scout’s older brother; thoughtful, idealistic, and deeply affected by the trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 10–13Dill Harris
The children’s imaginative friend visiting Maycomb; curious and observant.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 6–10Calpurnia
The Finch family’s capable Black housekeeper; firm, intelligent, and protective of the children.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60sTom Robinson
A Black man falsely accused of assault; gentle, honest, and dignified.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–30sBob Ewell
A volatile, abusive man who brings false accusations against Tom Robinson.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sMayella Ewell
Bob Ewell’s lonely, frightened daughter.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: late teens–early 20sHeck Tate
The sheriff of Maycomb; conflicted and pragmatic.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60sJudge Taylor
The judge presiding over Tom Robinson’s trial; fair-minded and dry-witted.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 50s–70sReverend Sykes
A respected leader in Maycomb’s Black community.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60sMiss Maudie Atkinson
The Finches’ neighbor; warm, outspoken, and morally grounded.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60sWalter Cunningham
A poor but proud farmer; represents the working-class citizens of Maycomb.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sMr. Gilmer
The prosecutor in Tom Robinson’s trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sBoo Radley
A reclusive neighbor who ultimately reveals quiet heroism.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: adult (30s–50s)Ensemble of Townspeople, Jurors, Witnesses, Children
Lizzie (Performances October 23–November 1)
Casting Breakdown:
Lizzie Borden
Angry, repressed, and yearning for freedom.
Vocal Range: High belt: F#3-F#5 (belt to A5 if possible.)Emma Borden
Lizzie’s cautious, protective sister.
Vocal Range: Alto/mezzo belt: F#3-D5.
Vocal Range Bottom: G3Alice Russell
Lizzie’s confidante and emotional anchor.
Vocal Range: High mezzo lyric/mix/belt: G3 (w/F#3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – A5 (legit soprano)Bridget Sullivan
The Bordens’ Irish maid.
Vocal Range: Contralto/low alto: F3 (w/E3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – Eb5 (E5 option)
Snow Business (Performances December 11–13)
Casting Breakdown:
The cast of Snow Business is made up of performers from past Fort Salem Theater shows, and varies annually.