INFO ON OFC’S 2026-2027 BROADWAY IN BRIGHTON
SERIES™ CASTING CALL

 

OFC Creations is a professional regional theatre in Rochester, N.Y. producing the ‘Broadway in Brighton Series™,’ a six musical season from September 2026 to May 2027. Productions will feature actors from New York City, Los Angeles, the Upstate New York region, and beyond.
The six-show season includes: Hairspray, A Christmas Story The Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Witches of Eastwick, the first North American licensed production of The Osmonds A New Musical, and Miss Saigon. OFC’s production of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas has been cast.

 

The Charles Casting Company will be coordinating the casting process of OFC’s season, with Scott Charles Jr as our casting director.
Contact the Charles Casting Company – scjcastingasst@gmail.com
Contact OFC’s Casting Department – casting@OFCCreations.com

 

Out of town submissions closed on 5/10. Local submissions closed on 5/17. Late submissions are now closed. 

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Roles below will no longer be updated when the track has been filled. Separate casting calls will be posted for specific roles as needed.

ADULT ACTOR SUBMISSION
All actors will submit initial materials and interest online; we are accepting submission from both AEA and nonunion talent. There is no open call audition this season as casting has already begun and is ongoing.

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Nonunion actors (local and out of town): Shall submit using the Google Form.
AEA Actors: Shall submit using Actors Access.

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Please note, we are extremely limited on how many out-of-town hires and AEA hires we can accept this season, local hires will be prioritized in most scenarios. Local hires include Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse actors, as well as those with access to local housing, who can commute to rehearsals/performances.

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Google Form link: https://forms.gle/5AnMFSfpuPbfrZ5a7

 

Callbacks for the 2026-2027 season will be by invitation only, held in Rochester, N.Y. on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.  
Callbacks may also be held virtually or in NYC by appointment.

 

STUDENT ACTOR SUBMISSION
Local student actors should submit through the Google Form, we are not accepting submissions from out-of-town student/youth actors. Student actors must be current students of OFC’s educational programs and must have (or expected to) perform as part of an OFC educational program between January 2026 and August 2026 to be eligible to audition.

 

Student callbacks will be held around noon on Saturday, June 13 by invitation only at OFC.

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Google Form link: https://forms.gle/5AnMFSfpuPbfrZ5a7

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Students under the age of 18 will be considered for select “student actor” roles indicated on the character breakdown below. Actors under the age of 18 will not be paid, and they will not be charged a tuition fee.

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Please note, student actors who are cast in the Broadway in Brighton Series™ will be part of the rigorous rehearsal process, including up to six days per week and later than normal rehearsal times. While student actors will not be required to attend weekday daytime rehearsals, (with the exception of potentially daytime dress rehearsal(s)), conflicts within the listed rehearsal process or within any of the performances are not permitted.

If you are unable to make this schedule work, we advise against auditioning this season.

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Most principal student roles will also have an understudy or be double cast. We do not expect to determine at auditions which actor will be the principal and which actor will be the understudy for all shows, this may be determined within the first 7-10 days of the rehearsal process. However, both student actors cast in the role will have an opportunity to perform the role throughout the run. Which performances and how many performances may be determined at a later date.

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COMPENSATION
Compensation begins at $500 per week for nonunion adult actors.

Rates may vary depending on commute, out-of-town status, rehearsal conflicts, past credits, role, and other factors. Those with daytime conflicts may have a lower compensation.

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Out-of-town actors (residing beyond 100-miles from OFC) may have accommodations provided (AirB&B housing, one round trip ground transportation, access to local transportation). There are a limited number of these roles available.

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SCHEDULE
Most roles and productions require daytime availability from adult actors for rehearsals, actors with this availability will be prioritized.

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Local actors with daytime conflicts may still submit this season, all conflicts must be clearly submitted in the Google Form and accounted for in writing in the provided agreement before signing. Conflicts may impact compensation amount.

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We will be off from rehearsals one day per week, however the day off may not be consistent week to week or production to production. A full production schedule will be sent to the cast weeks prior to the first rehearsal.

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It is expected that all six productions may have up to 8 performances per week, although currently the production listed online may be less than 8. Performance dates will be solidified based on demand closer to the run of the show but will not impact compensation amount. For adult actors, the cast is expected to perform in all performances, we do not plan for alternate performers, understudies go on only when unavoidable.  
Shows may have up to one weekday matinee per performance week that all actors must be available for.

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ADDITIONAL STAFFING
For most shows we are also seeking a dance captain and social media captain within the cast. For Miss Saigon we are also seeking to staff a choreographer and dramaturg within the cast, for Kiss of the Spider Woman we are also seeking to cast a fight captain. When submitting and during callbacks please state if you are interested in these additional roles.

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ADDITIONAL INFO
History: OFC Creations Theatre Center is a professional regional performing arts center proudly based in Rochester, N.Y. Since 2005, OFC has been creating unique, beloved, and high caliber theatrical productions under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series™ is a professional line up of musical productions featuring performers from across the country. This subscription-based series includes popular shows that are rarely produced in the region.

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Diversity Statement: OFC Creations values diversity from all backgrounds and strives to create a welcoming theatre that attracts and retains a wide variety of talented people with different perspectives and new ideas. OFC values diversity among all dimensions of the human experience, including gender, race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, differing abilities, gender expression, veterans, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. OFC embraces diversity and encourages actors to apply even if they do not fit the stereotype of the character as originally written or portrayed, and even if they do not perfectly fit the character descriptions listed below. OFC envisions the 2026-2027 season as a diverse and authentic representation of the stories being told.

 

Production Research: Each of the productions listed below are the licensed musicals, expected to be performed as written. It is advised to research the shows and characters you are auditioning for before submitting. In many instances additional information regarding intimate moments, weapons, and other key information are notated in the associated disclaimer document. However, notating all details about every character and every show is not possible, it is advised to research the show/role before submitting.

2026-2027 SEASON PRODUCTIONS

 

Hairspray

Book by Mark O'Donnell, Thomas Meehan; Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. Directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson; Music Directed by Hunter E. Vaughn; Choreographed by Jasón N. Wells.

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Anticipated First Rehearsal: 9/7/26
Anticipated Opening Performance: 9/24/26
Anticipated Closing Performance: 10/11/26
2 weeks of rehearsal, 3 weeks of performances
There will be rehearsal on Labor Day.

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Synopsis: It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show!" When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!

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Please click here for production disclaimers.​

 

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A Christmas Story The Musical

Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark, and upon In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd. Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Dalfie Entertainment. Directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson; Music Directed by Hunter E. Vaughn; Co-Choreographed by Caeli Carroll & Noah Alexander Price

 

Anticipated First Student Rehearsal (Kids Only): 11/20/26
Anticipated First Rehearsal: 11/30/26
Anticipated Opening Performance: 12/17/26
Anticipated Closing Performance: 1/3/27
2 weeks of rehearsal (additional for kids), 3 weeks of performances
There will be no rehearsal/performance on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas 11/26, 12/24 and 12/25 will be dark. There will be performances on both New Years Eve and New Years Day.

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Synopsis: Based on the beloved holiday film, A Christmas Story: The Musical brings the nostalgic charm of Ralphie Parker’s unforgettable Christmas to life on stage. Set in 1940s Hohman, Indiana, the story follows young, bespectacled Ralphie as he schemes and dreams of the one gift he wants more than anything: an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. Despite constant warnings of “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”, Ralphie launches a determined campaign to make his Christmas wish come true.

Along the way, Ralphie encounters all the classic moments that made the movie a holiday tradition, an infamous glowing leg lamp, a humiliating pink bunny suit, a maniacal department store Santa, and the legendary triple-dog-dare that leads to a frozen flagpole.

 

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Kiss of the Spider Woman

Book by Terrence McNally; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Based on the novel by Manuel Puig. Directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson; Music Directed by Hunter E. Vaughn; Choreographed by Courtney Arango; Intimacy Choreographed by Holly Lowden

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Anticipated First Rehearsal: 1/11/27
Anticipated Opening Performance: 1/28/27
Anticipated Closing Performance: 2/14/27
2 weeks of rehearsal, 3 weeks of performances

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Synopsis: Set in an Argentinian prison, the story follows Molina, a romantic dreamer who escapes the brutality of his confinement through dazzling dreams of his favorite films. His cellmate, Valentin, is a fierce revolutionary whose devotion to his political cause has cost him everything. When the two are thrown together in a cell, an unlikely bond forms, one that challenges both to confront their deepest fears and desires. As tensions rise and alliances shift, the boundaries between truth and illusion unravel in this hauntingly beautiful tale of resistance, passion, and the power of storytelling. Over time, the men begin to connect as Molina shares his fantasies about his favorite film actress, Aurora, who famously portrayed the “Spider Woman” who could kill with a kiss.
Argentina in the 1980s was shaped largely by an Italian and Spanish population, and our retelling of Kiss of the Spider Woman envisions a richly diverse cast of characters.

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The Witches of Eastwick
By Arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh LTD. A musical comedy by John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe. Based on the novel by John Updike and The Warner Bros. Motion Picture. Book and Lyrics by John Dempsey. Music by Dana P. Rowe. Original Orchestrations by William David Brohn. Additional Orchestrations by Tom Kelly & Stephen Metcalfe. Original London production by Cameron Mackintosh. Directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson; Music Directed by Hunter E. Vaughn; Intimacy Choreographed by Holly Lowden

Anticipated First Rehearsal: 2/15/27
Anticipated Opening Performance: 3/4/27
Anticipated Closing Performance: 3/21/27
2 weeks of rehearsal, 3 weeks of performances

Synopsis: Life in Eastwick is painfully dull, until three frustrated women accidentally discover they may have witchy powers. Add one wildly charming stranger with questionable morals (and an alarming amount of confidence), and suddenly the town is bursting with scandal, spells, and some truly terrible decisions. Smart, sexy, and gloriously unhinged, this fan-favorite musical serves up laughs, mischief, and just enough devilish fun to make you wonder, be careful what you wish for.

OFC Creations is one of the first theatres in the country to present The Witches of Eastwick The Musical.

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Seeking 17 adult cast members:
Strong vocalists, actors dancers required.

• SUKIE ROUGEMONT – A writer. A journalist who is not focused on her work. Conveniently scatter brained from time to time. Talks faster than she thinks. She is on the shy side and a follower rather than a leader. Must be comfortable with heights/flying. Female; Vocal Range: Low A-E; Age 25-45

• FEMALE ENSEMBLE 4/MARGE PERLEY – Henry’s wife; real estate agent, town gossip; constantly eager to gain Felicia’s approval. Female; Age 18 & up

• MALE ENSEMBLE 1/REV. ED PARSLEY – Brenda’s husband. Church minister; a good man. His job is convenient for him as he feels too old to start another career. Will understudy Clyde, Michael. Male; Age 18 & up

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The Osmonds: A New Musical
Story by Jay Osmond. Directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson; Music Directed by Hunter E. Vaughn; Choreographed by Caeli Carroll

Anticipated First Student Rehearsal (Kids Only): 3/18/27
Anticipated First Rehearsal: 3/22/27
Anticipated Opening Performance: 4/8/27
Anticipated Closing Performance: 4/25/27
2 weeks of rehearsal (additional for kids), 3 weeks of performances
There will be no rehearsals/performance on Easter 3/28.

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Synopsis: The Osmonds: A New Musical tells the official, true story of five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and grew into one of the biggest musical sensations of the 1970s. From their breakout on The Andy Williams Show to sold-out arenas and record-breaking television appearances, the musical charts their meteoric rise to fame and the sound that defined a generation.

The Osmonds: A New Musical at OFC Creations Theatre Center is the first licensed production in North America.  

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Miss Saigon
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg; Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr and Alain Boubil; Adapted from the original French lyrics by Alain Boubil; Additional Material by Richard Maltby Jr; Orchestrations by William D. Brohn. Originally produced on the stage by Cameron Mackintosh. Co-Directed by Eric Quang Gelb and Eric Vaughn Johnson; Music Directed by Hunter E. Vaughn; Choreographed by Khuyen Tran; Intimacy Choreographed by Holly Lowden
 

Anticipated First Rehearsal: 4/19/27
Anticipated Opening Performance: 5/6/27
Anticipated Closing Performance: 5/23/27
Potential Extension Through: 5/30/27
2 weeks of rehearsal, 3-4 weeks of performances

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Synopsis: Miss Saigon tells the epic, heart-wrenching story of Kim as she survives the final days of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. Kim’s world is shaped by resilience, strength, and sacrifice, in the name of hope, safety, and a future for the unbreakable love she has for her son. Cinematic and stirring, Miss Saigon is a Tony & Olivier Award winning international phenomenon that asks a timeless question: how far would a mother go to protect her child?

 

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