AUDITIONS
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K and E Theater Group is casting our
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Auditions |
Location |
August 19 and 22, 2026 from 6-9 PM (Appointments every 5 minutes) Callbacks - August 29, 2026 from 6-9 PM by invitation only |
First Congregational Church of Southampton 212 College Highway Southampton, MA 01073 |
Amid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, the stirring Tony Award-winning Parade explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Songs For a New World, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County), Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America's history.
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor's false testimony seal Leo's fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and, eventually, his assimilated Southern wife who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion.
Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten. Groups looking for powerful, moving theatrical experiences will need to look no further than this unforgettable show.
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor's false testimony seal Leo's fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and, eventually, his assimilated Southern wife who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion.
Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten. Groups looking for powerful, moving theatrical experiences will need to look no further than this unforgettable show.
Seeking
Strong actors and singers to play principal, featured, and ensemble roles in our production.
*THE ROLE OF LEO FRANK IS CAST. ALL OTHER ROLES AVAILABLE*
Strong actors and singers to play principal, featured, and ensemble roles in our production.
*THE ROLE OF LEO FRANK IS CAST. ALL OTHER ROLES AVAILABLE*
[LUCILLE FRANK] Female-presenting, White, Jewish, 30s-40s. Leo's devoted wife. Loving, resilient, and determined, Lucille becomes her husband's greatest advocate in the fight for justice. Mezzo-soprano, G3-E5.
[HUGH DORSEY] Male-presenting, White, 35-45. Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. Baritone, B2-F4.
[JIM CONLEY] Male-presenting, Black, 25-40. The National Pencil Factory's janitor. Charismatic and cunning, Jim's testimony becomes central to the prosecution's case. Tenor, D3-Bb4.
[GOVERNOR SLATON] Male-presenting, White, 35-50. As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. Baritone, Bb2-F4.
[NEWT LEE/RILEY] Male-presenting, Black, 25-40. [NEWT LEE] The factory's night watchman who discovers Mary Phagan's body and becomes entangled in the investigation. [RILEY] Governor Slaton’s chaffeur. Baritone, Bb2-F4
[JUDGE ROAN/OLD SOLDIER] Male-presenting, White, 40-60. [JUDGE ROAN] Serves as the Judge on the infamous trial. Motivated by bigotry and racism, he is dangerously committed to the ideals of the Confederacy. [OLD SOLDIER] An elderly Confederate soldier, reflecting on the past. Baritone, B2-F4.
[BRITT CRAIG] Male-presenting, White, 25-40. Down-on-his-luck newspaperman whose career is revived by the Leo Frank trial. Tenor, Eb3-G4.
[MARY PHAGAN] Female-presenting, White, 14-18 (plays 13). A bright young factory worker whose tragic murder sets the story in motion. Though her stage time is brief, her presence is felt throughout the musical. Mezzo-soprano, Eb4–D5.
[FRANKIE EPPS] Male-presenting, White, 18+ (plays teenager). Mary's sweetheart. Honest and earnest, Frankie represents the innocence of youth. Tenor, Bb2–Bb4.
[MRS. PHAGAN] Female-presenting, White, 30-40. Mary Phagan's grieving mother. Alto/Mezzo, G3-D5.
[SALLY SLATON] Female-presenting, White, 35-50. Governor Slaton's supportive and compassionate wife. Alto/Mezzo, G3-D5.
[TOM WATSON/DETECTIVE STARNES] Male-presenting, White, 25-40. [TOM WATSON] A powerful newspaper publisher and politician whose rhetoric fuels public outrage. [DETECTIVE STARNES] A detective involved in the investigation. Bari-tenor.
[YOUNG SOLDIER] Male-presenting, White, 16-25. A young Confederate soldier featured in the opening. Tenor, D3-F4
[ANGELA/MINOLA MCKNIGHT] Female-presenting, Black, 25-40. [ANGELA] A domestic servant. [MINOLA McKNIGHT] The Franks' cook who becomes an important witness. Mezzo-soprano, G3–E5.
[FACTORY GIRLS – ESSIE, IOLA STOVER, MONTEEN] Female-presenting, White, 18+ (plays teenager). Mary’s friends and fellow factory workers. Mezzo-soprano.
[LUTHER ROSSER/MR. PEAVY] Male-presenting, White, 25-40. [LUTHER ROSSER] Leo Frank's defense attorney. [MR. PEAVY] A prison guard. Baritone.
[ENSEMBLE] Male-presenting, female-presenting, 18+. Seeking versatile actor singers to portray factory workers, soldiers, policemen, reporters, jurors, prisoners, politicians, and townspeople. Ensemble members may also be assigned featured speaking and solo roles.
This production utilizes extensive doubling. Unless otherwise noted, actors cast in featured roles will also perform as members of the ensemble and should be strong singers, actors, and movers.
[HUGH DORSEY] Male-presenting, White, 35-45. Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. Baritone, B2-F4.
[JIM CONLEY] Male-presenting, Black, 25-40. The National Pencil Factory's janitor. Charismatic and cunning, Jim's testimony becomes central to the prosecution's case. Tenor, D3-Bb4.
[GOVERNOR SLATON] Male-presenting, White, 35-50. As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. Baritone, Bb2-F4.
[NEWT LEE/RILEY] Male-presenting, Black, 25-40. [NEWT LEE] The factory's night watchman who discovers Mary Phagan's body and becomes entangled in the investigation. [RILEY] Governor Slaton’s chaffeur. Baritone, Bb2-F4
[JUDGE ROAN/OLD SOLDIER] Male-presenting, White, 40-60. [JUDGE ROAN] Serves as the Judge on the infamous trial. Motivated by bigotry and racism, he is dangerously committed to the ideals of the Confederacy. [OLD SOLDIER] An elderly Confederate soldier, reflecting on the past. Baritone, B2-F4.
[BRITT CRAIG] Male-presenting, White, 25-40. Down-on-his-luck newspaperman whose career is revived by the Leo Frank trial. Tenor, Eb3-G4.
[MARY PHAGAN] Female-presenting, White, 14-18 (plays 13). A bright young factory worker whose tragic murder sets the story in motion. Though her stage time is brief, her presence is felt throughout the musical. Mezzo-soprano, Eb4–D5.
[FRANKIE EPPS] Male-presenting, White, 18+ (plays teenager). Mary's sweetheart. Honest and earnest, Frankie represents the innocence of youth. Tenor, Bb2–Bb4.
[MRS. PHAGAN] Female-presenting, White, 30-40. Mary Phagan's grieving mother. Alto/Mezzo, G3-D5.
[SALLY SLATON] Female-presenting, White, 35-50. Governor Slaton's supportive and compassionate wife. Alto/Mezzo, G3-D5.
[TOM WATSON/DETECTIVE STARNES] Male-presenting, White, 25-40. [TOM WATSON] A powerful newspaper publisher and politician whose rhetoric fuels public outrage. [DETECTIVE STARNES] A detective involved in the investigation. Bari-tenor.
[YOUNG SOLDIER] Male-presenting, White, 16-25. A young Confederate soldier featured in the opening. Tenor, D3-F4
[ANGELA/MINOLA MCKNIGHT] Female-presenting, Black, 25-40. [ANGELA] A domestic servant. [MINOLA McKNIGHT] The Franks' cook who becomes an important witness. Mezzo-soprano, G3–E5.
[FACTORY GIRLS – ESSIE, IOLA STOVER, MONTEEN] Female-presenting, White, 18+ (plays teenager). Mary’s friends and fellow factory workers. Mezzo-soprano.
[LUTHER ROSSER/MR. PEAVY] Male-presenting, White, 25-40. [LUTHER ROSSER] Leo Frank's defense attorney. [MR. PEAVY] A prison guard. Baritone.
[ENSEMBLE] Male-presenting, female-presenting, 18+. Seeking versatile actor singers to portray factory workers, soldiers, policemen, reporters, jurors, prisoners, politicians, and townspeople. Ensemble members may also be assigned featured speaking and solo roles.
This production utilizes extensive doubling. Unless otherwise noted, actors cast in featured roles will also perform as members of the ensemble and should be strong singers, actors, and movers.
Please prepare a Broadway or musical theater song or selection in a similar style that shows off your acting and vocal range. Please bring your book in case we need to hear additional material. If you have a headshot and resume please bring it.
A small stipend will be provided at the end of production.
For questions, email [email protected].
Please review the available slots at the link below and click the button to reserve your time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete your audition form, unless you are submitting one with your headshot and resume here.
A small stipend will be provided at the end of production.
For questions, email [email protected].
Please review the available slots at the link below and click the button to reserve your time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete your audition form, unless you are submitting one with your headshot and resume here.
Creative Team |
Production Information |
Director – Eddie Zitka Musical Director – Elizabeth Monte Book by Alfred Uhry Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown |
1st Rehearsal – December 2026 Opening – March 5, 2027 Closing – March 13, 2027 Performances at Northampton Center for the Arts |
