2026/27 Season EPA’s

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will hold Equity Principal Auditions for its 2026/27 season. The season includes the powerful drama Orphans, the Tony Award-winning musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’, the classic musical comedy La Cage aux Folles, the suspenseful thriller Wait Until Dark, and the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. These productions span a wide range of styles—from intimate drama to large-scale musical storytelling—actors will be considered for roles across the season.  

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is committed to inclusive casting, and performers of all genders, ethnicities, identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to attend. 

Equity actors may sign up for an audition appointment using the link provided on this page. Appointments will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day in accordance with Equity audition procedures. Priority will be given to Equity members; non-Equity performers will be seen as time permits and may request to be added to a wait list for an appointment time.  

Audition Information 

When: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with a lunch break from 1-2 p.m. 

 What to Prepare 

Actors auditioning for musicals should prepare two contrasting 16-bar musical selections and a monologue no longer than two minutes. Actors who do not wish to be considered for musicals may prepare only the monologue.  

What to Bring 

All performers should bring a current headshot and résumé. Equity members must present their Equity card at the audition.  Performers should bring their music selections in a binder with any cuts/repeats clearly marked.  Please also bring your audition book in case the director would like to hear additional selections. 

Local Callbacks 

Orphans: Video Submissions
Ain’t Misbehavin: Video Submissions
La Cage aux Folles: TBD
Wait Until Dark: May 11, 2026 (Child actors may also attend First Step to Stardom auditions on May 9, 2026)
Jesus Christ Superstar: May 15, 2026  

For an audition appointment, please email Eloisa M. Ferrer, Producing Associate/Company Manager at seasonauditions@jupitertheatre.org. No phone calls please!  

  Non-Equity actors will be place on a wait list and will be issued an appointment time as they become available.  

2026/27 Season Info/Character Descriptions

Show Info:

by Lyle Kessler
Contract Type: LORT B+
Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Rehearsals begin: October 6, 2026
Opening: October 29, 2026
Closing: November 8, 2026 

Seeking three fearless, highly physical, emotionally open actors to create a trio that feels seasoned, dangerous, and utterly lived-in— as if the play has been in their bones for years. 

Available Roles:

PHILLIP MALE, any ethnicity, 20-30 years old, a wild child who has never ventured from his house. Forced to live in a world of illiteracy and innocence; child-like; seemingly simple-minded and withdrawn; idolizes his brother, Treat, and is positive his brother knows best…until.  

*An extremely physical role. 

TREAT MALE, any ethnicity, 30-40 years old. A pick pocket and thief, violent, suppressed emotion; both caretaker and provider for his brother; makes the house almost a prison for his brother. Haunted by abandonment and surrounded by anger. Possibly bulking up to become physically intimidating. 

HAROLD MALE, any ethnicity, 50-60 years old, a commanding presence, able to handle any situation with ease. Lyle Kessler calls him “a tough motherfucker. . .but . . .love comes in all different packages.” A Chicago gangster on the run, taken hostage by the brothers, mysteriously frees himself and takes control of the situation. Recognizing the brothers for lost boys (orphans, just like himself at one time), he “adopts” and mentors them, becoming their long lost father figure. In a strange, both menacing and moving way, the man turns the brothers’ lives upside down, with positive and tragic consequences.  

Show Info:

Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr., Murray Horowitz
Contract Type: LORT B+
Directed and Choreographed by Ariel Reid
Rehearsals begin: November 10, 2026
Opening: December 3, 2026
Closing: December 13, 2026 

This production celebrates the music and cultural legacy of Fats Waller and the Harlem Renaissance. We are seeking a company of Black/African American performers with strong jazz sensibility, musicality, and storytelling ability. 

Available Roles:

ANDRE Charismatic, stylish, and always ready for a good time. Andre thrives in the electric nightlife of Harlem, effortlessly charming everyone in the room. A natural flirt with playful swagger and a mischievous sense of humor. Must have strong musicality and the ability to move fluidly between smooth crooning and comedic flair. Strong Mover. Vocal Range: Tenor (approx. G2–E6) 

ARMELIA Confident, grounded, and completely at ease with herself. Armelia speaks her mind with intelligence and warmth, delivering both heartfelt sincerity and sharp humor. She carries a natural authority and poise, with emotional depth that shines in intimate ballads. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (approx. G3–C6) 

CHARLAINE Bright, youthful, and full of playful spirit. Charlaine brings a fresh energy to the group with her curiosity, sweetness, and lighthearted charm. She should feel buoyant and spontaneous, with strong movement skills and a voice that floats easily above tight jazz harmonies. Vocal Range: Soprano (approx. G3–G5) 

 KEN Big-hearted, joyful, and larger than life. Ken fills the room with warmth, humor, and irresistible rhythm. A natural entertainer with strong comedic instincts and a deep connection to the music. Must have excellent rhythmic feel and comfort leading musical moments. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor (approx. D3–C6) 

 NELL Sophisticated, confident, and effortlessly commanding. Nell knows exactly who she is and owns every space she enters. Charismatic and sensual with a sharp wit and worldly intelligence. A powerhouse performer capable of delivering both playful charm and mature emotional depth. Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo (approx. F3–F5)

Show Info:

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Contract Type: LORT B+
Directed/Choreographed by Denis Jones
Music Direction by TBD
Rehearsals begin: December 15, 2026
Opening: January 7, 2027
Closing: January 24, 2027 

Available Roles:

ALBIN: Male 45-55 A performer of star quality; mature; great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; fine comic actor (Range: Baritone, A#2-G4)

GEORGES: Male, 50’s A star; mature and attractive; good singer; energetic, loving and caring; must move well. (Range: G2-F4) 

 JEAN-MICHEL: Male, 20 Handsome; brunette; masculine, well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancee, Anne; acts, sings, and moves well (Range: Baritone, A#2-G4) 

 JACOB: Male, Early 20’s Male butler/maid; brilliant comedian who sings and moves well (Range: Bb2-Ab4) 

 ANNE: Female, 18-21 Jean-Michel’s fiancee; lovely to look at; spunky; a superb dancer who acts well 

 EDOUARD DINDON: Male, Early 50’s Anne’s father; right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian. (Range:Bb2-Eb4) 

 MARIE DINDON: Female, Late 40’s. Anne’s mother; 48-52, shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved; good singer and actress who moves well; must look great in a leotard for the finale (Range: F4-A5) 

 JACQUELINE: Female, Middle Age, Mature, female friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; attractive, charming; very theatrical; not necessarily a singer (Range: B3-F5) 

 RENAUD: Male, Middle Age, Mature, male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small cafe; understudies both of the 2 leads 

 FRANCIS: Male, 40’s Male stage manager in Georges’ club; strong actor/dancer 

 THE LES CAGELLES Chantal, Monique, Dermah, Nicole, Hanna, Mercedes, Bitelle, Lo Singh, Odette, Angelique, Phaedra, Clo-Clo

Show Info:

by Frederick Knott
Contract Type: LORT B+
Directed by Peter Flynn
Rehearsals begin: January 19, 2027
Opening: February 11, 2027
Closing: February 21, 2027

All ethnicities strongly encouraged to audition.

Available Roles:

MIKE TALMAN (30-50) At one time, Mike was a decent human being, and still has impulses that way – unlike Roat or Carlino. He has natural empathy and compassion, but has chosen the life of a small time grifter. He is rootless and alone in the world; a gambler. He has natural charm and a good-natured style. He’s easy to talk to and thinks fast on his feet.

SERGEANT CARLINO (35-50) Carlino is a small-time grifter. He is a coarse, uneducated man who isn’t bothered by a conscience. He lives from day to day just trying to survive in a world that is smarter than he. He’s not a cruel or sadistic person, but he does what he has to do in order to survive without much moral compunction. He is a fairly good con man, although he’s never the brains behind any scheme – but he has an air of authority and that makes him a natural for impersonating police officers.

HARRY ROAT (40-55) Roat is a true sociopath with a sadistic streak. Like many sociopaths, he is highly intelligent and manipulates people with ease. He is an excellent con man, although, unlike Mike and Carlino, that’s not Roat’s only game – he’s a versatile and audacious criminal and will do anything for money or a thrill. He enjoys seeing others in pain.

SUSY HENDRIX (26-30) Susy is a vivacious young woman who was blinded in a car accident a year ago. Possessed of a very strong will, she decided not long after her accident that she would not let it ruin her life. She met Sam a few months after the accident and was drawn to his refusal to see her as handicapped and she married him. She is highly intuitive and a very sensitive person.

SAM HENDRIX (30-40) Sam is a tough ex-marine and a man who has lifted himself up by his own bootstraps. He is intelligent, but not an intellectual. He’s a practical man who never wallows in sentiment and, while he has a sensitive side, he is not comfortable showing it, even to Susy. He is a photographer, but not possessed of an artistic temperament.

GLORIA (12-13) Gloria is at that very awkward age between childhood and adolescence. She is a bright child and has a good heart, but her home life is fairly rough (her mother is undependable, and her father abandoned the family not long ago) and she’s terribly uncomfortable in her body. Gloria wants desperately to be seen like a young woman – but she is very much still mired in childhood

Show Info:

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Lyrics by Tim Rice
Contract Type: LORT B+
Directed by Mark Martino
Choreographed by Ian Coulter-Buford
Music Direction: Eric Alsford
Rehearsals begin: December 15, 2026
Opening: January 7, 2027
Closing: January 24, 2027 

All roles any race/ethnicity. All roles with exception of Jesus, Judas, and Mary; any gender identification/presentation.  

Available Roles:

Jesus of Nazareth male presenting, late 20’s/early 30’s, high rock tenor (Chest voice: B2-Ab4, with an additional powerful falsetto up to rock scream G5). Blindingly charismatic, ethereal, tormented…a man with the literal weight of the world on his shoulders trying to gracefully lead his followers to greater “godly” things, while struggling mightily with his own mortal fate  

Judas Iscariot male presenting, late 20’s/early 30’s, rock/soul tenor with access to very high registers across a full dynamic range (E3-D4 (+)) Passionate, intense, unbending…the tragic antagonist of our story. A truth-teller who finds it impossible to be a follower without accountability. The screaming, tortured voice of reason being drowned out inside a fever driven movement. STRONG MOVER  

Mary Magdalene female presenting, late 20’s/early 30’s, belt mezzo with an early 70’s pop sound (G#3-C5) Serene, earthy, strong…a reformed prostitute who is Jesus’s most loyal and intimate confidante. A source of sanctuary amidst the chaos…her unwavering devotion evolves into unspoken romantic love for the man she struggles to understand fully. 

Pontius Pilot and As Cast 40’s/50’s. Strong Baritone range with extended high register (A2- Bb4) Conflicted, reluctant, detached….the Roman prefect of Judea haunted by prophetic dreams. Pilot is the picture of moral cowardice that succumbs to political expediency.  

Caiaphas and As Cast 30’s/40’s Low Bass with a baritone range (C#2-F4) Commanding, pragmatic, cold…the calculating high priest of the Sanhedrin who prioritizes institutional stability over spiritual truth. Sees Jesus as a blasphemous threat that could provoke Roman annihilation of Jewish autonomy. STRONG MOVER  

Annas and As Cast late 20’s/30’s High rock/soul tenor range (E3-D5) Sadistic, shrill, tightly wound…high priest raising the alarm about the dangers of Jesus shattering the comfy status quo STRONG MOVER  

 ENSEMBLE 20’s/30’s Highly versatile classic rock, pop, soul singer/dancers Seeking an ensemble of ALL gender identities, ALL ethnic and racial backgrounds, ALL sizes to propel and ignite the story of Jesus’s final week. All need to be powerful singers and very good to excellent dancers.  

FEATURED ROLES that will be cast from the Ensemble:  

 Peter late 20’s. Folk-rock baritone range (D3-G4) FEATURED ENSEMBLE ROLE Impulsive, loving…Jesus’s right-hand apostle, the gentle “rock” on whom Jesus intends to build his church. We watch fear cause Peter’s bravado crumble into cowardice as lofty ideals meet painful reality.  

 King Herod 30’s-40’s. High baritone range (B3-G5) FEATURED ENSEMBLE ROLE Scathingly “witty”, petty, acerbic… A vindictive tyrant, Herod plays to the fawning crowd of sycophants with biting humor and personal taunts that barely disguise the jealousy and steely loathing underneath.  

 Simon Zealotes 20’s Tenor/High Baritone range (D3-Bb4+) FEATURED ENSEMBLE ROLE Militant, fanatical, fiery …idolizes Jesus and is blindly filled with the revolutionary fervor of the cause. -Some Ensemble members will understudy principal and featured roles -Two Ensemble Swings will stand-by for all ensemble members and possibly understudy selected principal roles