Guys & Dolls: Cast Opportunities

June 22, 2026

Save the Date for Guys & Dolls Auditions!

Auditions will take place on July 22 & 23

For Performers Ages 16+

Audition Status: All Roles Open

Directed by: Jonathan Verge
Location: Littleton Opera House

ABOUT THE SHOW

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score has always made Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and featured roles with opportunities for singers, dancers, and actors alike!

Audition Information

Audition Dates:

Wednesday 7/22/26 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Thursday 7/23/26 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Littleton Opera House, 2 Union St in Littleton
Callbacks: Will follow auditions on 7/23 as needed

All auditions are by appointment through Cast98.

Cast 98 Audition Sign Up

Community Theatre
UP is a community theatre that strives for excellence. Experience is not needed to audition or be cast in our productions, although some shows require specific skills. We often teach as we go. We are friendly and welcoming and want you to succeed, so please don't be nervous! We do not subscribe to favoritism and cast based solely on the best decisions for the production.

Guys & Dolls Character Breakdown
All roles are open. Theatre UP encourages actors of any ethnicity, identity, ability, etc. to audition for any role. If the script requires strict adherence to any characteristic(s), those will be listed in the character description. For this production, performers must be 16+. Any ages listed below are a guide only and may not reflect final casting.

SKY MASTERSON - A high-stakes gambler whose luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave and smart.
Vocal Range: Strong legit baritone singer; B2 - G4

SARAH BROWN - A pretty, bright-eyed woman who serves as Sergeant of the local Mission. She fully believes in her worthy cause and wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. She is prudish and uptight, but eventually lets go.
Vocal Range: Strong legit singer; Bb3 - G#5

NATHAN DETROIT - A good-hearted gambler and craps game organizer who could never hit the bigtime. He loves Adelaide, but cannot quit his gambling ways. A broke schemer with unwitting ways.
Vocal Range: D3 - F4

MISS ADELAIDE - Nathan's fiancé and a lead performer at the Hot Box nightclub. She loves Nathan more than anything in the world and desperately wants to get married. Outspoken and stubborn.
Vocal Range: Strong voice with traditional Broadway Belt up to C; Range Ab3 - Eb5

NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON - Just like his name suggests, he is the nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks. High-spirited and a bit naïve, but sincere and genuine. Nathan's loyal friend and lackey.
Vocal Range: Strong tenor voice; Db3 - Bb4

BENNY SOUTHSTREET - Nathan's right-hand man and a gambler himself. Smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best interest at heart.
Vocal Range: Db3 - G4

ARVIDE ABERNATHY - The bass drum and cymbal player in the Mission band, he is Sarah's loving grandfather. Wise and sweet, he wants nothing but the best for her.
Vocal Range: D3 - E4

LT. BRANNIGAN - A New York police officer who is on to Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead-set on catching him. A tough, no-nonsense character.

BIG JULE - A big time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf. Looking for a strong characterization, think stereotypical mobster.

HARRY THE HORSE - A crook and gambler. He is a tough guy with dollar signs as his bottom line. Brings Big Jule into Nathan's craps game and backs his cheating, but is also a man of his word in the gambling community.
Vocal Range: F3 - G5

RUSTY CHARLIE - Small-time gambler, part of Nathan Detroit's crew.
Vocal Range: Db3 - F4

GENERAL MATILDA B. CARTWRIGHT - Formidable leader of the Mission. Uptight, imposing and strong minded, eventually softens.
Vocal Range: C4 to C5 with opt up options

ENSEMBLE - The ensemble of Guys and Dolls will be utilized throughout the entire production in various roles. We are looking for singers and dancers of all genders to fill the groups listed below:
MISSION BAND, HOT BOX GIRLS, CRAPSHOOTERS, LIVER LIPS LOUIE, ANGIE THE OX, JOEY BILTMORE, SIGHTSEERS, WAITERS, CUBAN DANCERS
Diversity and Inclusivity in Casting
Theatre UP is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our productions, especially our casting process. We believe that true, vibrant storytelling reflects the rich tapestry of the human experience, and this is only possible when we actively seek out and center diverse voices and perspectives on our stage.

What to Prepare

• Auditionees are asked to prepare a short song they know well, preferably from classical or contemporary musical theatre repertoire.

• Singing with accompaniment is **REQUIRED**, and an accompanist will be provided.

• Please bring sheet music that has a melody line for you and an accompaniment written out underneath it for the pianist. The pianist will not be able to improvise songs for you at the audition.

NOTE: The standard length of an audition song is roughly 16 bars. Think of this as one verse or one minute. In the interest of time, longer auditions will probably be cut short.

- Some auditionees may be asked to participate in a short dance audition at callbacks.

Rehearsals

Schedule: Most Wednesday & Thursday Evenings (6 - 10 pm) and Sunday afternoons (12-6pm). These are called our Rehearsal Brackets

Cast will only be called when needed based on scenes
A detailed schedule comes out on a weekly basis for individual rehearsals inside the brackets.
We will rehearse and perform at the Littleton Opera House
Rehearsals begin around August 26, 2026

Cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals they are called for, excluding conflicts previously noted at auditions.

Performance Dates - A LIST OF MANDATORY DAYS (WHICH INCLUDES ALL PERFORMANCES) WILL BE POSTED AT AUDITIONS.

Nov 6th 7:30 PM
Nov 7th 2:00 PM
Nov 7th 7:30 PM
Nov 8th 2:00 PM

Nov 13th 7:30 PM
Nov 14th 2:00 PM
Nov 14th 7:30 PM
Nov 15th 2:00 PM

Volunteer & Crew Opportunities

Love theatre but not interested in performing or have friends and family that would like to play too? We welcome volunteers to help with:

Love theatre but not interested in performing? We welcome volunteers to help with:

Set building
Props & painting
Lighting, sound, & backstage crew
Costume construction and/or organization
Front of house (Ushering/Concessions etc)

📧 Email us at info@theatreupnh.org if you're interested in helping out with this specific production and/or consider signing up at our volunteer portal to get information on all kinds of opportunities.

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