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2025 Season | Theatre Frisco | Frisco, Texas
Working A Musical
From the book by Studs Terkel
Adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso
Songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, James Taylor
Director: Ashley Puckett Gonzales
Music Director: Joey O’Reilly
6 performers portray 26 characters in scenes examining how one's work expresses their humanity. Everyday workers are represented by a diverse cast who are brought to life in songs by noted Broadway creators, including Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Mary Rodgers (Once Upon a Mattress) and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). This production is the approved localized version, allowing us to make changes to represent the working population of North Texas and promote diversity.
All roles available.
Theatre Frisco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its casting. All ethnicities & identities are encouraged to audition.
THEATRE FRISCO WILL BE USING ONLY FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION.
All cast members will receive a stipend. Theatre Frisco pays a $300 stipend for all actors.
AUDITIONS
Sunday October 19 6-9:30 pm
Monday October 20 7-9:30 pm
Callbacks Saturday November 1 10:00 am to 12:30 pm as needed
Location: Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center
8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 off Cotton Gin Road east of the Dallas North Tollway.
Auditions will take place in the Black Box Theater.
Bring headshot and resume.
Please prepare 32 bars of a comedic/uptempo song and 16-32 bars of a lyrical song
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals start January 6. Rehearsals schedule will be Tuesday-Friday weeknights 7-10 pm and Saturday Morning/Afternoon (TBD) until start of tech week. Tech week is Sunday February 8-Thursday February 12. No conflicts allowed during tech week or performance dates. Be prepared to list all conflicts.
PERFORMANCES
February 13 - March 1
Friday/Saturday 8 pm & Saturday/Sunday 2:30 pm
(note – 2 Saturday matinees February 21 & February 28, no Saturday evening performance February 21)
ROLES
Seeking all types & ages. Ensemble of 6: 3 male identifying and 3 female identifying
Theatre Frisco supports diversity in its casting and encourages all ethnic and gender identities to audition.
Man 1 - Rex Winship, hedgefund manager; Frank Decker, interstate trucker; Conrad Swibel, UPS delivery man; Anthony Coelho, stonemason; Tom Patrick, fireman; Ralph Werner, salesman.
Man 2 - Freddy Gomez, fast-food worker; Raj Patel, tech support; Allen Epstein, community organizer; Anthony Coelho, stone mason; Jaoro Trajillo, elder care worker; Charlie Blossom, ex-newsroom assistant.
Man 3 - Mike Dillard, ironworker; Eddie Jaffe, publicist; Joe Zutty, retiree.
Woman 1 - Terry Mason, flight attendant; Sharon Atkins, receptionist; Grace Clements, millworker; Theresa Bautista, nanny.
Woman 2 - Amanda McKenny, project manager; Kate Rushton, housewife; Roberta Victor, prostitute; Maggie Holmes, cleaning lady.
Woman 3 - Rose Hoffman, schoolteacher; Candy Cottingham, fundraiser; Delores Dante, waitress.
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