Auditions: Monday, January 19, 2026 (7PM-10PM)
Callbacks: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Performances: March 6-15, 2026

Directed by Sarah Murphy

To sign up for an audition appointment, click the blue button below. For RIPCORD, brief sides will be sent via email no later than Saturday, January 17. Monologues are not required.

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.

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–80s

Marilyn Dunne
Abby’s relentlessly upbeat roommate. Warm, persistent, and quietly lonely.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 60s–80s

Colleen/Woman in White
Plays two roles. Colleen is Marilyn's daughter. Efficient and unflappable.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 20s–40s

Scotty
A kind-hearted, awkward young man who forms an unlikely bond with Abby.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–40s

Benjamin/Lewis/Clown
Plays three roles. Benjamin is Abby’s estranged son. Reserved, emotionally distant, and guarded.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50s

Derek/Zombie/Masked Man
Marylin's son-in-law.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–40s

Auditions: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (7PM-10PM)
Callbacks: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (7PM-10PM)
Performances: April 24–May 3, 2026

Directed by Hannah Williams

To sign up for an audition, click the blue button below. 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.

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: G3

Robert 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: G2

Richard “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: B2

Michael 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: D3

Carolyn 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: A3

Marian
Robert's former wife, a musician.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3

Chiara
Francesca's sister still living in Italy.
Gender: female
Stage Age: 35 to 45

Charlie
Marge’s good-natured husband.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40–65
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Marge
Francesca's neighbor, sassy and nosy
Character’s Gender: female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

 Ensemble / Townspeople (10-12)
Farmers, fairgoers, neighbors of varying ages and personalities (often doubled).

Auditions: To Be Announced
Callbacks: To Be Announced
Performances: June 12–21, 2026

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)

Auditions: To Be Announced
Callbacks: To Be Announced
Performances: July 17–August 2, 2026

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: G3

Steve 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: B2

Frankie Healy
The Healys’ adopted nonbinary child navigating identity.
Character’s Gender: nonbinary
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: flexible

Nick Healy
The golden-boy son hiding trauma.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: A4
Vocal Range Bottom: C3

Jo
Frankie’s outspoken girlfriend; politically active and passionate.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range Top: F5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3

Bella 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: G3

Andrew Montefiore
Nick’s friend; complicit and deeply flawed.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: ensemble

Phoenix
A student activist and spoken-word leader.
Character’s Gender: any
Stage Age: 16–18
Vocal Range: spoken / ensemble

Ensemble Students / Parents / Activists
Singers and actors of varying ages and personalities, playing college ages through adult.

Auditions: To Be Announced
Callbacks: To Be Announced
Performances: August 7–9, 2026

Directed by Lauren Schirnhofer

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: A2

Patrick Star
SpongeBob’s lovable, dim-witted best friend.
Vocal Range: A2-A4

Squidward Tentacles
A dramatic, misunderstood artist.
Vocal Range: A2-F#4

Sandy Cheeks
A brilliant scientist from Texas.
Vocal Range: A3-E5

Mr. Krabs
A penny-pinching restaurateur.
Vocal Range: D3-B4

Pearl Krabs
Mr. Krabs’ teenage whale daughter.
Vocal Range: Bb3-E5

Plankton
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

Auditions: To Be Announced
Callbacks: To Be Announced
Performances: September 18–27, 2026

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: 6–10

Atticus Finch
Scout and Jem’s father; a lawyer guided by moral conviction and quiet strength.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50s

Jem Finch
Scout’s older brother; thoughtful, idealistic, and deeply affected by the trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 10–13

Dill Harris
The children’s imaginative friend visiting Maycomb; curious and observant.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 6–10

Calpurnia
The Finch family’s capable Black housekeeper; firm, intelligent, and protective of the children.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60s

Tom Robinson
A Black man falsely accused of assault; gentle, honest, and dignified.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–30s

Bob Ewell
A volatile, abusive man who brings false accusations against Tom Robinson.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50s

Mayella Ewell
Bob Ewell’s lonely, frightened daughter.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: late teens–early 20s

Heck Tate
The sheriff of Maycomb; conflicted and pragmatic.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60s

Judge Taylor
The judge presiding over Tom Robinson’s trial; fair-minded and dry-witted.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 50s–70s

Reverend Sykes
A respected leader in Maycomb’s Black community.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60s

Miss Maudie Atkinson
The Finches’ neighbor; warm, outspoken, and morally grounded.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60s

Walter Cunningham
A poor but proud farmer; represents the working-class citizens of Maycomb.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50s

Mr. Gilmer
The prosecutor in Tom Robinson’s trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50s

Boo Radley
A reclusive neighbor who ultimately reveals quiet heroism.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: adult (30s–50s)

Ensemble of Townspeople, Jurors, Witnesses, Children

Auditions: To Be Announced
Callbacks: To Be Announced
Performances: October 23–November 1, 2026

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: G3

Alice 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)

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.