Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Arrow Rock, MO

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Submission

CONTRACT

LOA

$786.50 weekly minimum (LOA ref. to LORT) - 2025 rates

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Arrow Rock Lyceum's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

No roles will be understudied.

Casting may include one show or multiple shows throughout the season - for guest contracts as well as resident company. The Lyceum Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration. Please include “AR 26” in the subject line.

Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

Robyne Parrish, Artistic Director

Ken Martinez, Company Manager

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

lyceumtheatre.org

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

Breakdown

ARROW ROCK LYCEUM 2026 SEASON

ANNIE

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 19

Opens: June 5

Closes: June 14

Music: Charles Strouse

Lyrics: Martin Charnin

Book: Thomas Meehan

Director: Stephen Santa

Choreographer: Trent Soyster

Music Director: Matt Goinz

SEEKING:

Oliver Warbucks: A very rich man who cares more about his money than his relationships with others, until he has his heart stolen by an 11 year old girl. He is gruff, powerful and imposing. Mover. Gender: Male presenting. Age: 35-65. Vocal range: Strong Baritone (C to high F) BIPOC

Grace Farrell: The private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. She is attractive, graceful and competent in her role. She is motherly to Annie and wishes to be more than Warbucks’ employee. Mover. Gender: Female presenting Age: 25-40 Vocal range: Lyric Soprano (A to high G)

Rooster Hannigan: The younger brother of Miss Hannigan, Rooster is the villain in the show. He is mean, slimy and has recently been released from jail. Rooster should be able to move well. Dancer. Gender: Male presenting Age: 30-45 Vocal range: Rough Tenor/Baritone (B to high G). Character is Asian, Hispanic, or other POC

Lily St. Regis: Rooster’s girlfriend. She is not very smart but sexy and provocative. Dancer Gender: Female presenting Age: 25-35 Vocal range: Squeaky Soprano (D to high G) BIPOC

Bert Healy: The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Mover Gender: Male presenting Age: 30-45 Vocal range: E4-G5

1776

1st Rehearsal: Sunday, June 7

Opens: June 26

Closes: July 5

Music & Lyrics: Sherman Edwards

Book: Peter Stone

Director/Choreographer: Peter Reynolds

Music Director: Matt Goinz

SEEKING:

JOHN ADAMS: (Male, 35-50) Our protagonist and leader of the fight for independence. 'obnoxious and disliked'.

THOMAS JEFFERSON: (Male, 30’s-Mid 40’s) From Virginia. A skilled writer. Quiet and intellectual, but steadfast. Reluctant author of the Declaration.

ABIGAIL ADAMS / REV. JONATHAN WITHERSPOON: ABIGAIL: (Female, 30's-40's): John’s wife. Passionate, capable, funny & smart. WITHERSPOON (Male, 40+): From New Jersey. Argues for the inclusion of Supreme Being in the declaration.

MARTHA JEFFERSON/ HALL: MARTHA (Female, 20's-30's): Jefferson’s wife. Beautiful, charming and a bit quirky. DR LYMAN HALL: (Male, 40’s) From Georgia. Initially sides with Dickinson. A considered, intelligent, moral man.

CAESAR RODNEY (Male, 40's up): From Delaware. Steadfast, but ailing from skin cancer.

RICHARD HENRY LEE: (Male, 30s-40s) From Virginia. A bombastic, confident, larger than life man. Makes the argument for independence to the Congress.

COL. THOMAS MCKEAN: (Male, 40s-50s) From Delaware. Scottish accent. A big, commanding presence, but likeable.

COURIER: (Male, 16-21) A message runner in the throes of battle. Has seen more than someone his age should. An incredible singer.

CHARLES THOMSON: (Male, 30s-40s) Congressional Secretary. Responsible for all the announcements and votes in congress. Has a strong speaking voice. Good with language.

EDWARD RUTLEDGE: (Male, 30's). From South Carolina. Calculating. An incredible singer.

ANDREW MCNAIR: (Male, Late 20’s-40’s) Congressional custodian. Beleaguered and put upon. Low status.

STEPHEN HOPKINS: (Male, Late 50s+) From Rhode Island. 2nd oldest member of congress. A perpetual drinker.

ROBERT LIVINGSTON: (Male, 30s-40s) From New York. Very much a diplomat.

JOHN HANCOCK: (Male, 40's-50's). President of the second continental congress.

SAMUEL CHASE: (Male, Late 30s-40s) From Maryland. Always eating. Initially sides with Dickinson.

DR. JOSIAH BARTLETT: (Male, Late 30's-50's) From New Hampshire. Well spoken, moral & in favor of independence.

JOSEPH HEWES: (Male, 30's-40's). From New Jersey. A staunch defender of American rights.

JUDGE JAMES WILSON: (Male, 30s-40s) From Pennsylvania. Under Dickinson’s thumb and easily influenced. Ultimately casts a deciding vote for independence.

ROGER SHERMAN: (Male/Female, 30s-40s) From Connecticut. A simple cobbler. Female-identifying actors are encouraged to submit for this role.

GEORGE READ: (Male, 30s-40s) From Delaware. Opposed to independence and sides with Dickinson.

INTO THE WOODS

1st Rehearsal: Sunday, June 28

Opens: July 17

Closes: July 26

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by James Lapine

Directed by Michael Lluberes

Choreographer: Cy Paolantonio

Musical Director: Matthew Goinz

SEEKING:

[BAKER] Male, 30s—50s, any ethnicity. Well-meaning and neurotic, with a big heart. He loves his family but doesn’t know how to show it. He was abandoned as a child and struggles to connect with his community. Always has good intentions. Vocal Range: A Flat 2-G4.

[WITCH] Female, 40s—50s, any ethnicity. She’s powerful but cannot accept the limitations of that power. More compassionate than she’ll ever let on. She is the obsessive protector of Rapunzel: straightforward and aggressive; Outwardly self-serving, possessive, sarcastic, vain, charismatic. Inwardly: insecure and lonely. Vocal Range: F3-G5.

[CINDERELLA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Earnest and vulnerable. Naturally a dreamer, she is warm-hearted and strong-willed. She’s been taken for granted long enough and is ready to stand up for herself. She longs for safety and a community of her own. Vocal Range: G3-G5.

[NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN] Male, 50s—70s, any ethnicity.The NARRATOR: An intellectual and likable storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. An engaging character actor. MYSTERIOUS MAN: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He has spent a lifetime running from his mistakes. He’s whimsical and untouchable but hides a deep pain. Vocal Range: G2-E4.

[CINDERELLA’S PRINCE/WOLF] Male, 30s—40s, any ethnicity. CINDERELLA’S PRINCE: He is next in line to the throne and thus is pressured to hold a perfect public persona. A handsome and sexy prince. He is seductive, yet funny; privileged and reckless. Self-centered, shallow, and shameless. WOLF: Villainous, wily, and predatory. Seeking a funny, very physical, robust performer. He beguiles his victims with his charm until it’s too late. Vocal Range: B2-F4

[JACK] Male, 18+ to play younger, any ethnicity. He is a constant daydreamer and the reluctant provider for his family. He’s often unable to read his surroundings but can rise to any occasion in a crisis. Vocal Range: B2-G4.

[JACK’S MOTHER/GRANDMOTHER] Female, 40s—60s, any ethnicity. JACK’S MOTHER: A single mother left by her husband. She loves her son but is run ragged by the realities of life. She will defend him in the face of incredible odds. GRANDMOTHER: Feisty. The salt of the earth and deeply passionate about life. Vocal Range: B flat 3-F5.

[RAPUNZEL] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. She’s spent her entire life being protected from the world. Restless and sheltered, until she loses the only family she’s ever known. Her newfound independence is unkind to her. Vocal Range: B3-A5.

[RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE] Male, 30s—40s, any ethnicity. The younger prince. Less is expected from him, so he receives less attention. A hopeless romantic. Vocal Range: C Sharp 3–E4.

[CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER/CINDERELLA’S MOTHER] Female, 40s—50s, any ethnicity. CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER: The ultimate social climber, she views her children as extensions of herself. Cruel and materialistic. Vocal Range: A3-F Sharp 5. CINDERELLA’S MOTHER is the ghostly figure of the kind mother that Cinderella knew when she was a child. Her spirit looks after her daughter. Vocal Range: G3 - Ab5

[LUCINDA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Cinderella’s stepsister. Shallow and a bully. The world revolves around her. Vocal Range: C4-A Flat 5.

[FLORINDA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Cinderella’s stepsister. Shallow and a bully. Oblivious to her flaws. Vocal Range: C4-A Flat 5.

[STEWARD] Male, 30s, any ethnicity. A servant to the Royal Family. He takes much pride in his job and is always trying to impress, but when it comes down to it, he is out for himself. Surly and bureaucratic, full of self-importance. Uptight, conniving and cowardly. No solo singing.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 28

Opens: August 14

Closes: August 23

Book by: Robert Harling.

Director: Robyne Parrish

SEEKING:

M’LYNN EATENTON - (She/Her, 50s) The over-protective mother of Shelby. She struggles to keep a firm grasp on her world at all times. She is a busy woman who worries too much.

ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO - (She/Her, 19- early 20s) A very shy hairdresser at the salon. Soft spoken and bible-loving. We strongly encourage submissions from artists of color for the role

SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE - (She/Her, early – mid 20s) The prettiest girl in town who is loved by all. She rebels a bit against her mother’s over-protective nature. We strongly encourage submissions from artists of color for the role

CLAIREE BELCHER - (She/Her, 60’s) widow of former Mayor. Grande Dame. The essence of Southern Charm.

MUSICAL OF MUSICALS THE MUSICAL

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 18

Opens: September 4

Closes: September 13

Book By: Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart

Music by Eric Rockwellan

Lyrics By: Joanne Bogart

Director: Sam Hay

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: Josh Walker

SEEKING:

The Host - Any Gender, 18-40, years old, All ethnicities

The Villain, "Jitter" - Male, 30-60 years old, All ethnicities. The landlord figure of each musical who demands the rent be paid or another form of recompense offered.

The Hero, "Billy" - Male, 18-30, years old, All ethnicities. The leading man and romantic interest who, in the end, valiantly offers to pay the rent, whether he can or not.

The Ingenue, "June" - Female, 18-30 years old., All ethnicities. The leading lady who cannot pay her rent.

The Matron, "Abby" - Female, 45+ years old, All ethnicities. The older woman to whom June turns for advice, always with the words "Thank you Abby, that was so helpful."

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 8

Opens: September 25

Close: October 4

Book by: Agatha Christie

Director: Robyne Parrish

SEEKING:

MRS. ROGERS: 40s to 60s, any race or ethnicity - We strongly encourage submissions from artists of color for the role

Worried, overwhelmed, frail.

FRED NARRACOTT: 20s - 60s - Caucasian

Local man.

BLORE: 40s to 60s,

Simultaneously mysteriously unknowable and brazenly ostentatious.

GENERAL MACKENZIE: 60s+ - We strongly encourage submissions from artists of color for the role

A career soldier who has seen some shit and is gentler than you’d expect.

JUSTICE WARGRAVE: 60s+

A retired judge, uncompromising and cruel.

DOCTOR ARMSTRONG: Mid-40s

A Harley street neurologist, whip-smart but fussy

SALARY

LOA $786.50 weekly minimum (LOA ref. to LORT) - 2025 rates

UNION

AEA