Ava believes she’s doing God’s work, even when that work is cruel. Ilyas, her grandson, is the reason why her daughter died, and Ava sees him as a burden, as if it was meant for her to punish his orphan grandson. Her worldview is shaped by the strict religious environment she grew up in, where faith was closely tied to discipline, and strict obedience was seen as the only way to survive in a brutal or unforgiving world. She is a force of nature, unyielding and devout, but beneath her rigidity is a woman shaped by loss and fear

Baritone or Baritenor (C3 - G4, plus a light G#4 in ensemble music)Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), any ethnicity. High school student. An endearing, lovable oddball and nerd with a heart of gold.Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. Ice skating and roller blading ability a plus.Baritone or Baritenor (C3 - G4, plus a light G#4 in ensemble music)

Tenor or Baritenor with very strong musicianship (Bb2-G#4, and strong falsetto/mix through D5) Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), any ethnicity. Friendly high school student... Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. Ice skating and roller blading ability a plus.

Tenor with effortless high notes and very strong musicianship (Bb2 - Bb4, and strong falsetto/mix through D5) Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), any ethnicity. High school student. Incredibly bright and creative, slyly funny. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating and roller blading ability a plus.

Soprano with very strong musicianship (G3 - G5) Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), any ethnicity. High school student. An overachiever who gets straight-As. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating and roller blading ability a plus.

Soprano with very strong musicianship (G3 - G5, with optional A5)  Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), any ethnicity. High school student. Super nice and sometimes a little slow on the uptake. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating and roller blading ability a plus.

This production of The Play That Goes Wrong is a remount of the Citadel / TC / MTC version. We are currently replacing one role for the Grand Theatre run. The authors describe the role as: Wants to be Richard Burton, as evidenced by his declamatory style. He is, however, not a parody of a bad actor. He is unaware of others around him. He does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. There is a power struggle between Robert and Chris to be president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society (a position that matters a great deal to Robert). Has real vocal power. RP ACCENT. And we would add: Robert is a positive force in the company always determined he can fix any problem - his enthusiasm is infectious. Please note: - The person cast in this role will be the ONLY new cast member joining an existing production - This is a highly physical role including an extensive sword fight sequence

Female, 25-30, any ethnicity. Kat has been an independent bookworm her whole life, excelling at aerospace engineering. She’s usually the smartest person in a room but reserves it because at heart she’s shy and even making eye contact is hard for her. Under pressure of death, she slowly discovers that she’s more powerful than she thought. LEAD.

Male, 45-55, any ethnicity. Mark is a strongheaded, decorated ex-military General. In his retirement he transitioned to space exploration because he missed the lack of control and being in charge. He’s fierce and fiery attitude commands any room and he always thinks he’s the smartest in that room, with the best plan. But at the end of the day, he’s a soldier and isn’t afraid to put his ego aside and die for the mission. PRINCIPAL.

Elise is a skilled graphic designer known for her creativity and attention to detail. She has a calm, introspective personality and prefers to keep her work and personal life separate. Raised by a single mother in the suburbs of New Jersey, Elise moved to New York to pursue her career and has since established herself as a reliable and innovative designer.

As the charismatic and ambitious CEO of a thriving start-up, Jameson moved from Silicon Valley to New York to expand his business. He is outwardly charming and persuasive, adept at navigating the corporate world, but his past is marred by questionable decisions and unethical behavior.

Marco, an IT specialist and Elise’s best friend since college, is the kind-hearted and reliable son of hard working parents who taught him the value of hard work and integrity. He works in the same company as Elise, providing him a close-up view of the unfolding drama.

Sophia is an ambitious marketing executive at the company and Elise’s work friend. Coming from a wealthy background, she is determined to prove herself without relying on her family's connections. However, her ambition often blurs into envy, particularly towards her colleague, Elise.

BREE, a troubled woman hiding from her pain who finds herself drawn into a series of unsettling supernatural events in her new apartment. Her resilient and inquisitive nature drives her to uncover the dark secrets of her new home, despite the psychological and spectral forces aligned against her.

HARRIET, a gentle and empathetic schoolteacher who exudes a comforting presence that belies her underlying strength and resilience. Thrust into a supernatural ordeal within a haunted apartment, she navigates the terrifying events with a blend of maternal instinct and courage, seeking to protect herself and her partner Liz from the dark forces at play.

LIZ, a commanding and charismatic figure, exuding swagger and style that commands any room she enters. Her strong-willed nature and protective instincts come to the forefront as she and her partner, Harriet, face the chilling and mysterious occurrences in their haunted apartment.

MARY, a sweet, naive young mother who learns the difficulties of motherhood the hard way. When she is trapped in a prison of her own making, her mind becomes twisted.

JOHN, a young man whose awkward and doting ways could come off as sweetly caring or lurking and potentially dangerous.

Bree's shift partner, is fit and casually charming.

4 month old baby, please send height, weight and recent photo directly to johanna@ballyhoocastingcompany.com if they do not have a profile.

Emily is a resilient and determined woman who faces numerous challenges, including her daughter's illness, financial struggles, and a complicated relationship with Mark. She is the emotional core of the story, and her journey drives the narrative.