We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.
FALSETTOS
Book by William Finn & James Lapine | Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Directed & Choreographed by Travis Kendrick-Castanho
Music Direction by Jill Brunelle
AUDITIONS: Monday, December 14 & Tuesday, December 15, beginning at 6:30pm (sign-up required)
CALLBACKS: (if needed) Wednesday, December 16, beginning at 6:30pm
PERFORMANCE DATES: February 26 – March 14, 2027 (Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm)
REHEARSALS: Please look over the Tentative Rehearsal Schedule (subject to change) to note any conflicts to put on your audition form. Not all cast members may be required at every rehearsal. NOTE: Performers MUST be available for all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
LOCATION: Auditions, Rehearsals & Performances all take place at the Almira Stephan Memorial Playhouse, 59 West Main St., Meriden
ABOUT THE SHOW: Falsettos is a hilarious, heartbreaking, and deeply human sung-through musical about family, love, identity, and finding connection in unexpected places. Set in New York City at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s, it follows Marvin, a neurotic Jewish husband and father who leaves his wife, Trina, and young son, Jason, to be with his lover, Whizzer. As the family reshapes itself, Trina begins a relationship with Mendel, the family’s psychiatrist, while Jason struggles to make sense of the adults around him. Together with their eccentric neighbors, Dr. Charlotte and Cordelia, this unconventional but loving family navigates the challenges of growing up, growing apart, and coming back together. On the eve of Jason’s bar mitzvah, as the AIDS crisis begins to emerge, they are forced to confront loss, resilience, and the true meaning of family with humor, compassion, and dignity. A Tony Award-winning musical by William Finn and James Lapine, Falsettos is a unique blend of comedy and drama that celebrates the messy, complicated, and enduring bonds that hold people together.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Click HERE to sign up for an audition.
• Please prepare to sing a one-minute song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music with your cuts clearly marked in a binder for the accompanist. Actors may be considered for multiple roles as appropriate.
• Please print/complete our AUDITION FORM and bring it, along with a headshot and resume.
• You can read the full script for free HERE.
• Please note that this is a NON-UNION, NON-PAID gig.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
MARVIN
Male presenting; to play 30’s – 40’s; Jewish, intelligent, gay, neurotic, and often self-centered. Recently left his wife and son to be with Whizzer. Struggles to reconcile love, responsibility, and identity. Must balance sharp humor with emotional depth. (Vocal Range: Tenor G#2-Bb4)
WHIZZER
Male presenting; to play 20’s – 30’s; handsome, gay, athletic, and charming. Initially resistant to commitment, he grows into a deeply loving partner. Requires strong physical presence and emotional vulnerability. (Vocal Range: Tenor Bb2-Ab4)
TRINA
Female presenting; to play 30’s – 40’s; Marvin’s ex-wife. Anxious, witty, and resilient. Navigates heartbreak, motherhood, and eventual new love. Strong comedic timing and emotional range required. (Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt F#3-E5)
MENDEL
Male presenting; to play 30’s – 40’s; Marvin’s psychiatrist (and later Trina’s husband). Warm, Jewish, awkward, and endearing. LEads with humor and heart. (Vocal Range: Baritone G#4-F4)
JASON
To play 9-13; Marvin and Trina’s son. Intelligent, Jewish, observant, and trying to make sense of a complicated family. Must be a strong singer with emotional maturity. (Vocal Range: Treble G3-D5)
DR. CHARLOTTE
Female presenting; to play 30’s-40s; a no-nonsense physician with dry wit and deep compassion. Part of the “lesbians from next door.” Strong comedic and vocal presence. (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo F3-F5)
CORDELIA
Female presenting; to play 30’s – 40’s; a catering professional and Charlotte’s partner. Warm, quirky, and optimistic. Brings lightness and charm. (Vocal Range: Mezzo A3-F5)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to EMAIL US.
We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.