Auditions
Frost/Nixon and A Chorus Line

Frost / Nixon

Directed by David Bogdonoff

Auditions
Monday, November 9, 7-10 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 6-9 PM

Callbacks
Tuesday, November 17, 7-9 PM

Location
Contra Costa Civic Theatre

Auditions are by appointment only.

Video auditions are accepted. See signup form for details.

Actor Information

Performance Dates
7:30 PM on 2/12, 2/13, 2/19, 2/20, 2/26, 2/27
2:00 PM on 2/13, 2/21, 2/28
Optional extension March 5-7, 2027

Character Breakdown

We encourage actors from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people of all gender identities to audition for any role.

David Frost (Male, 30's, English)
Richard Nixon (Male, 64, American)
Jim Reston (Male, 30's, American)
John Birt (Male, 30's, English)
Bob Zelnick (Male, 30's, American)
Caroline Cushing (Female, 40's, English)
Jack Brennan (Male, 40's, American)
Manolo Sanchez (Male, 40's, Spanish)
Swifty Lazar (Male, 60's-70's, American)
Mike Wallace (Male, 50's, American)
Evonne Goolagong (Female, 20's, Australian)
Ensemble (Note - ensemble members may play some roles above, and will actively participate in ancillary action)

Actor Information

Performance Dates
7:30 PM on 6/4, 6/5, 6/11, 6/12, 6/18, 6/19 and 6/26;
2:00 PM on 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 and 6/27

Character Breakdown

We encourage actors from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people of all gender identities to audition for any role.  The vocal ranges below come from Concord Theatricals, the official licensing website.

• Zach (male presenting) Non-singing role but must have an excellent sense of rhythm and timing. A commanding, demanding director and choreographer running the audition. Curt at times but ultimately empathetic, pushing the dancers to reveal their truths.

• Larry/Lori (any gender identity or expression) Zach’s assistant and dance captain. An exceptional dancer with confidence, authority and excellent technique.

• Cassie Ferguson (female presenting) Vocal Range: A3–C#5 (opt. D#5) A gifted dancer, featured performer who is struggling to regain her place in the chorus. Passionate, vulnerable and emotionally complex.

• Sheila Bryant (female presenting) Vocal Range: G3-Bb4 (opt. E3) Witty, sarcastic, confident, veteran dancer whose humor masks deeper emotional wounds.

• Diana Morales (female presenting) Vocal Range: G3–C#5 (opt. F#5) Warm, intelligent, passionate and grounded. She brings the heart into the ensemble.

• Valerie "Val" Clark (female presenting) Vocal Range: G#3–C#5 Confident, funny and ambitious. Unapologetically herself. Boldly practical about the realities of show business.

• Maggie Winslow (female presenting) Vocal Range: A3–E5 (opt. A5) Gentle, warm and vulnerable. Found comfort indance after an emotionally difficult childhood.

• Connie Wong (female presenting) Vocal Range: C4–D5 Small in stature but full of confidence and humor. Self-aware, energetic and determined.

• Bebe Benzenheimer (female presenting) Vocal Range: F#3–C#5 Sensitive, insecure and earnest. Wants desperately to prove she belongs.

• Judy Turner (female presenting) Vocal Range: G#3–C#5 (opt. E5) Chatty, funny and delightfully awkward. A strong dancer with excellent comic timing.

• Kristine Urich-DeLuca (female presenting) Vocal Range: Cb4–Eb5 Sweet, anxious and unintentionally hilarious. A capable dancer who simply cannot sing in tune.

• Mike Costa (male presenting) Vocal Range: F3–G#4 An energetic New Jersey dancer with exceptional tap skills, charm and confidence.

• Paul San Marco (male presenting) Vocal Range: C#3–F#4 One of the show's most emotionally demanding roles. Quiet, vulnerable and deeply honest.

• Don Kerr (male presenting) Vocal Range: D3–F#4 A mature, dependable and grounded performer with a family. Calm and practical.

• Greg Gardner (male presenting) Vocal Range: D3–E4 Sophisticated, stylish and dryly humorous.

• Bobby Mills III (male presenting) Vocal Range: Eb3–C4 A natural comedian who hides vulnerability behind humor and theatricality.

• Richie Walters (male presenting) Vocal Range: D3–A4 (opt. C#5 & E5) Athletic, charismatic and full of infectious enthusiasm.

• Al DeLuca (male presenting) Vocal Range: E3–G#4 Kristine's devoted husband. Patient, supportive and grounded.

• Mark Anthony (male presenting) Vocal Range: E3–G#4 Young, eager and optimistic. Innocent and unintentionally funny.

• Additional Opening Audition Dancers Featured in the opening audition sequence before being cut. May also perform in featured dance moments within At The Ballet, Hello 12 and cover principal roles.