AUDITIONS
Monday, Sept. 14th 7:00-10pm*
Tuesday, Sept. 15th 7:00-10pm*
Callbacks Wednesday, Sept. 16th 7-10pm
*you do not need to attend both nights of auditions
Rehearsal Dates*
First rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 22nd
Sundays from 6:00-9:00pm
Monday-Thursday from 7:00-10:00pm
*Please note, you may not be called to all rehearsals.
*We will NOT rehearse 5 days a week, every week.
Performance Dates
November 6th-15th
Friday & Saturday shows start at 8pm
Sunday shows start at 2pm + Sat. 10/16
Audition Requirements:
Please bring a headshot and resume. Sides will be provided. Monologues are unnecessary.
Sides (click to download PDF)
The Boys In The Band
by Mart Crowley
Directed by Kerry Wolf
Synopsis: One birthday party. Nine men. A night that will change everything. A groundbreaking play that explores friendship, identity, and the struggles of gay men in the late 1960s. Premiering off-Broadway in 1968, this iconic play remains relevant today. Set in New York City, the story unfolds in Michael's apartment, where he hosts a birthday party for his friend Harold. As the evening progresses, a diverse group of gay friends reveals hidden desires and unresolved conflicts, highlighting the complexities of their individual journeys. Crowley's fearless script examines self-acceptance, internalized homophobia, and the quest for genuine connections in a prejudiced society. Through sharp dialogue, raw honesty, and moments of heartbreak and humor, The Boys in the Band offers a vivid portrait of gay men's challenges during a pivotal time in LGBTQ+ history. 2019 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
Please note that The Heights Players is a non-profit theater and this is a non-equity production. All cast and crew volunteer their time and talent. The Heights Players is a membership organization, there is no pay or stipend for any role or position. There is a $20 membership fee, if cast.
The Heights Players is located at: 26 Willow Place, bet. State & Joralemon Streets in Brooklyn Heights.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
We are seeking a diverse cast of performers, all races are encouraged to audition.
Michael – a thirty-year-old gay man burdened with guilt and struggling with self-acceptance. He seeks to escape his reality through impersonations of iconic female screen stars from the past. His only attempt at a writing career resulted in a sold but unproduced screenplay, leaving him without a steady income and constantly evading creditors.
Donald – A twenty-eight-year-old gay man who sees his life as less successful than he imagined and he is committed to therapy. Intelligent and a passionate reader. (comfortable in just a towel)
Harold – a thirty-two-year-old gay Jewish man preoccupied with his lack of attractiveness and aging. At thirty-two, his birthday serves as the party's occasion. He copes with depression through drug use and keeps a stash of pills for potential suicide before he grows old.
Emory – a thirty-three-year-old gay man who is a flamboyant, effeminate interior decorator, and known for his humor and campy demeanor. He is often the joker of the group, playfully referring to himself and others as "girls" or "Mary."
Larry – a twenty-nine-year-old gay commercial artist, is described by his strong sexual appetite and his difficulties with monogamy. His jealousy becomes evident when Alan shows interest in Hank, yet Larry continues to flirt with Donald.
Hank – is a thirty-two-year-old bi-sexual man leaning more toward gay. He is a math teacher in remarkable physical condition. He has left his wife and children to pursue a relationship with Larry, whom he loves deeply.
Bernard – a gay black man in his 30s who’s working in a library's circulation department, facing prejudice due to both his race and his sexuality. Despite these challenges, he feels more fortunate than the flagrantly effeminate Emory, allowing Emory to needle him because of their friendship.
Cowboy – a young and vacuous twenty-two-year-old gay hustler clad as a cowboy, epitomizing the superficial side of beauty.
Alan McCarthy – a thirty-year-old lawyer with a wife and two daughters, embodies the heteronormative ideal. Unaware of Michael’s homosexuality from their college days, he arrives at the party unexpectedly, finding himself amidst a group of gay men, feeling uneasy and out of place. He may be troubled by his own repressed homosexual inclinations, particularly in his interactions with Hank.
AUDITIONS
Monday, Oct. 12th 6:00-10pm*
Tuesday, Oct. 13th 6:00-10pm*
Callbacks Wednesday, Oct. 16th 6-10pm
*you do not need to attend both nights of auditions
Rehearsal Dates*
First rehearsal will be Tuesday, Oct. 20th
Sundays from 6:00-9:00pm
Monday-Thursday from 7:00-10:00pm
*Please note, you may not be called to all rehearsals.
*We will NOT rehearse 5 days a week, every week.
Performance Dates
December 4th-20th
Friday & Saturday shows start at 8pm
Sunday shows start at 2pm
Audition Requirements:
Open Call. We will see actors on a first come, first serve basis. You only need to attend one night of auditions. Sign up begins at 5:30pm.
Please bring a headshot and resume. Prepare two contrasting 16-bar cuts: a lyric ballad and an uptempo/comedy song from the Golden Age canon (1940s-1960s). Please note that we may not have everyone sing both songs, depending on time, so plan to lead with the song you feel showcases your skill set best. There will also be a dance call at 7pm each night of auditions. If you want to be considered for Ilona, Kodaly, or any ensemble track, please plan to participate and dress accordingly.
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Dorea Slagle
Synopsis: In this romantic musical comedy of mistaken identity, there is no love lost between Amalia and Georg, two perfume clerks who can’t seem to find common ground. Ironically, the two communicate almost daily as pen pals through a Lonely Hearts Club, each unaware that their disagreeable coworker is also their beloved “Dear Friend.” When Georg discovers this, he kicks off a new quest–to win Amalia’s heart. With a soaring musical score, this witty comedy whisks audiences away unapologetically into a Romantic Atmosphere—with all the joy (and anxiety!) that falling in love can bring.
Please note that The Heights Players is a non-profit theater and this is a non-equity production. All cast and crew volunteer their time and talent. The Heights Players is a membership organization, there is no pay or stipend for any role or position. There is a $20 membership fee, if cast.
The Heights Players is located at: 26 Willow Place, bet. State & Joralemon Streets in Brooklyn Heights.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Non-Equity actors for roles in SHE LOVES ME. We are seeking a diverse cast of performers for this production. People of all genders, races, ages, and sexual orientation are encouraged to audition.
Georg Nowack: The determined assistant manager of the shop. A bit shrewd and uptight; nevertheless, he is a hopeless romantic who finds solace in writing letters to an anonymous “dear friend.” High Baritone (B2-F4).
Age Range: 30-40 / Male PresentingAmalia Balash: A bright, eager, and highly skilled woman who talks her way into a job at the shop. Like Georg, she is a dreamer who lives for the letters she receives from her unknown “dear friend.” She is witty, and strong willed. Soprano (C4-B5). Age Range: 25-35 / Female Presenting
Ilona Ritter: A savvy clerk who is tired of being unlucky in love. She is trapped in a dysfunctional, “on-again, off-again” affair with the suave Steven Kodaly but eventually finds the strength to seek a more meaningful relationship. Strong dancer. Mezzo (F#3-E5) Age Range: 30-40 / Female Presenting
Steven Kodaly: A dapper, charming-yet-shallow, highly manipulative salesman at the parfumerie. He is a polished womanizer who uses his charm to get what he wants, often at the expense of Ilona’s feelings or Georg’s professional standing. Strong mover. Tenor (B2-A4) Age Range: 25-40 / Male Presenting
Mr. Maraczek: The proud and dedicated owner of the parfumerie. While usually a father figure to his employees, a misunderstanding regarding his wife’s infidelity makes him uncharacteristically short-tempered and suspicious of Georg. Baritone (B2-C4) Age Range: 50-65 / Male Presenting
Ladislav Sipos: A middle-aged salesman and a devoted family man. He is Georg’s confidant and the “peacemaker” of the shop. A bit of a philosopher. His primary goal is to keep his job and avoid conflict, famously singing about his desire to “not rock the boat.” Baritone (A2-E4) Age Range: 30-50 / Male Presenting
Arpad Laszlo: The shop’s energetic and ambitious delivery boy. He is young, infectious, and desperate to be promoted to a full-time clerk, eventually proving his worth through his loyalty to Mr. Maraczek and his intentional observations. Tenor (Bb2-E4) Age Range: 18-25 / Open to any Gender
The Headwaiter: The pompous and stressed manager of the Cafe Imperiale. He is obsessed with maintaining a “romantic atmosphere” and is easily frustrated by the clumsy antics of his patrons and staff. Comedic solo. Baritone. Age Range: 30-50 / Any Gender
Keller: A private investigator hired by Mr. Maraczek to look into his wife’s private life, whose report inadvertently triggers the main conflict between Maraczek and Georg. Any voice type. Age Range: 25-45 / Male Presenting
The Ensemble/Featured Dancers: Various customers, carolers, and the staff of the Cafe Imperiale, who help bring the bustling atmosphere of 1930s Budapest to life. Age Range: 18-60 / Any gender
Please note that we will be casting Understudies for lead roles, who will double up on an ensemble track. All understudies will be guaranteed one performance in their track.