BREAKDOWN:
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UNDERSTUDIES:
Understudies are subject to the casting needs of each production.

THE LITTLE FELLOW (OR THE QUEEN OF TARTS TELLS ALL)

A World Premiere
Play by Kate Hamill
Directed by Rob Lutfy 

PRODUCTION DATES:
September 28 – October 23, 2022

REHEARSALS:
August 30, 2022 – September 25, 2022

OPENING NIGHT:
October 1, 2022

ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Little Fellow is a risqué comedic drama based on the life and tell-all memoirs of one the 19^th century’s most notorious courtesans. Since the age of fifteen, Harriette Wilson’s patrons included some of the country’s most distinguished and high-powered men. After decades of opulence and extravagance, societal attitudes shift and the courtesans’ way of life is becoming obsolete. Harriette sees the tide changing and wants to get out of the ‘business’… and she has a plan. A plan that threatens her reputation, her business, and ultimately, her life. She’s lived by putting a price on her companionship, so why not charge for her discretion too? Featuring playwright Kate Hamill as Harriette.

ROLES:

Harriette Wilson. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Mid 20s to Mid 30s.
Arguably England’s most popular high-class prostitute. Also known as the Little Fellow or the Queen of Tarts. Not a beauty. Clawed her way to the top. Clever, shameless. Capable of great nastiness. Hot-tempered, often offensive; not a nice person, really. Witty. Vulgar. Frustrated. Has a secret.         

Julia Johnstone. She/Her. POC. Mid 20s to Mid 30s .
Harriette’s greatest rival in high-class prostitution. Also known as the Clever Hart. Sophisticated, clever. Wiser than Harriet. Capable of great nastiness. Very popular, and very prudent. Not bad-natured, but can fight as well as anyone. Doubles with multiple roles.

Mary. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Early to Mid 20s.
Harriette’s young maid. Used to live in abject poverty on the street; Harriet has taken her in. An orphan who has nowhere else to go. Cockney or Irish. Very earnest; naturally loving and concerned with other’s welfare. Not a very good maid, but a very good person. Romantic, in her heart. Doubles multiple roles.

Male Track. He/Him. Any Race/Ethnicity. Mid 30s to Early 50s.
This track covers two primary male roles, The Duke and George Hill. Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington is England’s hero. Powerful, very rich. A military man. A man of privilege. Has a secret. Accustomed to getting his way. Very smart. Capable of being dangerous. George is a Libertine with an active conscience. Doubles multiple roles.

The role of Harriette Wilson has been cast. This show requires dynamic performers who are capable of portraying numerous vivid characters.

EL HURACÁN

Play by Charise Castro Smith
Directed by Daniel Jáquez

PRODUCTION DATES:
January 25 – February 19, 2023

REHEARSALS:
December 27, 2022 – January 23, 2023

OPENING NIGHT:
January 28, 2023 

ABOUT THE SHOW:
An epic hurricane threatens Miami. A mother and daughter ready themselves for the storm as Abuela takes shelter in a world of memory, music, and magic. A powerful tale of family and forgiveness, El Huracán reveals what can be rebuilt in the aftermath of life’s most devastating tempests––and what can never be replaced. Receiving its second production at Cygnet Theatre after the World Premiere at Yale Rep in 2018; El Huracán is an exquisite lyrical drama that places four generations Latina women at the center of a universal tale.

ALL CAST MEMBERS MUST BE COMFORTABLE PERFORMING IN SPANISH. THE AGE RANGES REFLECT THE CHARACTERS AGES IN FLASHBACKS, NOT THE ACTORS AGE.

ROLES:

Valeria. She/Her. Latina/Afro Latina. Early 50s to Late 70s.
A former magicienne, Miranda’s grandmother, Ximena’s mom. She has advanced Alzheimer’s. Her condition often takes her to a world of memory, music and magic. Fluent in Spanish.                                                           

Ximena. She/Her. Latina/Afro Latina. Late 40s to Early 60s.
Valeria’s daughter and caretaker, Miranda’s mom. She’s exhausted. Her relationship with her daughter and her mother is constantly receding with time, and so is she. Fluent in Spanish.

Miranda. She/Her. Latina/Afro Latina. Early 20s to Mid 30s.
A perpetual grad student, Valeria’s granddaughter, Ximena’s daughter. She’s lost. Her legacy rests in Miami, but her heart yearns for a new destination. Some Spanish. 

Alicia/Dr. Kempler/Val. She/Her. Latina/Afro Latina. 20s.
This track covers Alicia, Valeria’s younger sister, Dr. Kempler, a neurologist in Act One. In Act Two, the track becomes Val, Miranda’s daughter. Some Spanish.

Fernando/Theo. He/Him. Latino/Afro Latino. Early 20s to Mid 30s
This track covers Fernando, Miranda’s old family friend in Act One. In Act Two, the track becomes Miranda’s cousin’s son. Some Spanish.  

Alonso. He/Him. Latino/Afro Latino. 60s.
A former magicienne’s assistant. Valeria’s husband, Ximena’s dad, Miranda’s grandfather. Some Spanish.  

PRESENT LAUGHTER

Play by Noël Coward 
Directed by Rosina Reynolds  

PRODUCTION DATES:
March 29 – April 30, 2023

REHEARSALS:
February 28 – March 26, 2023

OPENING NIGHT:
April 1, 2023

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Present Laughter is lighthearted farce that celebrates playwright Noël Coward’s legendary wit and larger-than-life persona. Based on Coward himself, actor Garry Essendine is the star of the London theatrical scene at the height of his fame and adored by legions of admirers–perhaps a little too much. Fans regularly throw themselves at Garry’s feet, drawn in by his charm and charisma, throwing his household into chaos. In the week before Garry is set to embark on an African tour, he is forced to juggle a besotted young woman with stars in her eyes, an unhinged young playwright obsessed with being in Garry’s presence, his best friend’s wife who is determined to seduce him, his manager, his producer, his secretary, his estranged ex-wife, and an impending mid-life crisis.

ROLES:

Garry Essendine. He/Him. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 40s to Early 60s.
A cigarette-holder-wielding matinee idol slipping reluctantly into middle age; self-dramatizing, self-important, and hopelessly self-infatuated.

Liz Essendine. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 30s to Early 50s.
Garry’s ex-wife and theatrical producer; charming, kind, and practical.

Joanna Lyppiatt. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 30s to Mid 40s.
Henry’s wife; attractive, glamorous, ruthless, and shameless. Possesses a great deal of self assurance and considerable charm.

Henry Lyppiatt. He/Him. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 40s to Mid 60s.
Garry’s longtime producer; slightly pompous and oblivious. Very dapper and neat.

Monica Reed. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 30s to Early 50s.
Garry’s secretary and “right-hand man”; sharp-witted, organized, acerbic. 

Daphne Stillington. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Early 20s to Mid 30s.
A debutante and budding social climber. The ingenue. Innocent and romantic but ambitious. 

Lady Saltburn/Mrs. Erickson. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 30s to Early 70s.
This track covers Lady Saltburn, Daphne’s Aunt: a majestic but effusive society woman and Mrs. Erickson, Garry’s Swedish eccentric housekeeper.

Morris Dixon. He/Him. Any Race/Ethnicity. 30s to Early 50s.
Garry’s friend and theatrical producer; romantic and self-involved. A bit bohemian and a terrible liar.

Fred. He/Him. Any Race/Ethnicity. 30s to Early 60s.
Garry’s smartly-dressed, cocky valet.  A jolly, working class fellow with an uncomplicated view of life.

Roland Maule. He/Him. Any Race/Ethnicity. 30s to Early 60s.
A struggling aspiring playwright with highly overblown ideas about his talent, his personal appeal, and his social skills. Highly intelligent but in that annoyingly precocious college kid way. Too earnest by half, he hides his nerves by assuming an air of gruff defiance. British.

The role of Garry Essendine has been cast.

SHARON 

World Premiere
Play by Keiko Green
Directed by Rob Lutfy

PRODUCTION DATES:
June 7 – July 2, 2023

REHEARSALS:
May 2 – June 4, 2023

OPENING NIGHT:
June 10, 2023 

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Jakey happily lives with his mom Sharon in Everett, a dirty little city finally feeling the gentrification from Seattle’s tech boom. He works at a local grocery store, pining for the cute and vulgar cashier, Tina. But not all is as it seems. At the end of each night, when Sharon drops “the act” and transforms back into the neighbor upstairs, we’re left to wonder: Who is this woman, really? And where the hell is Sharon!

ROLES:

Sharon. She/Her. White/WhitePassing. Late 50s-Early 60s.
Charismatic. Slightly distressed. A great cook. Jake’s favorite.

Jake. He/Him.White/WhitePassing. Late 20s to Early 30s.
Sheltered. Erratic. One of those questionable guys in the parking lot of 7-11. Loves Sharon.

Tina. She/Her. POC. Late 20s to Early 30s.
Lives an honest life. Secretly romantic. All she knows is Everett, WA. 

Gregg. He/Him.POC. Mid 40s-Early 60s.
Deeply emotional. A crier. Took an improv class once. Bank worker. 

Sabrina. She/Her. Any Race/Ethnicity. Late 20s t0 Early 30s.
Eclectic. Curious. Awkward. Has had one hell of a day. 

EVITA

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Sean Murray
Choreography by Carlos Mendoza

PRODUCTION DATES:
August 9 – September 17, 2023

REHEARSALS:
July 10 – August 6, 2023

OPENING NIGHT:
August 12, 2023 

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Based on true events, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón’s rags-to-riches life as she goes from poor provincial child to First Lady of Argentina. A champion of the working-class descamisados, she uses popularity and politics to serve her people – and herself.

SEEKING STRONG PERFORMERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCED AT EVERY LEVEL. STRONG VOCALISTS WITH STAMINA AND STRONG DANCE SKILLS.

ROLES:

Eva. She/Her. Latinx. Late 20s-Mid 30s.
A profound, ambitious and power-seeking woman who rises to become the leader of Argentina by the age of 26. Charismatic, divine feminine, sensual and resilient at all times. Starts the show at age 15 and ends at 33. Range: Mezzo-soprano, High G-Low E.  

Che. He/Him. Latinx. Late 20s-Mid 30s.
A hard-edged everyday man and political activist. Dashing, impulsive, jealous and manipulative. The narrator of the show. Range: Rock Tenor, Low A-High C. Falsetto. 

Juan Perón. He/Him. Latinx. Late 30s-Mid 50s.
An impressive, charismatic politician who brings all the trappings of power with him. Dignified, charming, authoritative. Eva’s husband. Range: Strong Baritone, Low A-High F#. Falsetto.

Agustin Magaldi. He/Him. Latinx. Late 30s-Mid 50s.
A tango singer and charming loser – never quite made it. Eva’s first love interest. Doubles as an ensemble. Range: High Tenor, Middle C to High G. 

The Mistress. She/Her. Latinx. Late 20s.
A fragile, vulnerable, innocent young woman. She is Peron’s mistress before he and Eva become a couple. Doubles as an ensemble. Range: Mezzo-soprano, Low A to High E. 

Ensemble.
Encompassing all of Argentine society, from generals to aristocrats; must be excellent singers and movers.