Casting

For the first time ever, SSTI is casting local children to be a part of our legendary summer productions. For our fifteenth anniversary season, SSTI's two productions require children in leading roles. This is an opportunity for students to work on a professional level, with extraordinary high school students from across the country and New York designers and directors.

There is NO TUITION for this opportunity.

Casting Breakdown

Winthrop Paroo: A shy young boy who speaks with a lisp. Strong actor and singer. Any ethnicity, height around 4'6", Age 8-12

Amaryllis: She is the slightly bratty girl who studies piano with Marian. Amaryllis should be a good actor and roughly the same size as Winthrop. Any ethnicity, age 8-12

FACTS:

- Both roles will be double cast and they will alternate weekends, playing another smaller role when not featured.

- While all children must be available for all rehearsals on a full-time, professional schedule June 7-July 3, we will attempt to only call the children when needed and necessary.

- Production directed by Broadway veteran and University of the Arts Musical Theatre program head, Jacob Brent.

Casting Breakdown

Little Boy: Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgement on others. Age 8-12. Range E4-D5

Little Girl: Tateh's daughter. A vulnerable child in a brand-new home, she has lost her mother and is guarded and shy. She clings to her father. Age 8-12. Range C4-D5

Coalhouse III: Innocent and pure, brief cameo role with no lines or songs at the end of show. Limited rehearsal time required.

FACTS:

-Little Boy and Little Girl must be available for all rehearsals on a full time professional schedule, July 13-August 7. We will respect your time and only call the children when needed and necessary.

-Production Directed by the New York Theatre Barn founder and director, Joe Barros