May 11 & 13, 2026 Audition Information

Show Overview:

Set in Boston, 1959, at the Colonial Theatre, Curtains follows the ill-fated musical Robbin’ Hood. During the pre-Broadway opening night, the leading lady, Jessica Cranshaw, is murdered on stage. Lieutenant Frank Cioffi quarantines the cast while investigating the crime. With only 24 hours to reopen the show with a new leading lady, the company must solve the murder and perfect their musical. The show features a range of engaging musical numbers from ballads to ensemble dance extravaganzas.

Principal Characters & Descriptions:

LT. FRANK CIOFFI (30s–40s): Boston detective and musical theatre enthusiast. Strong comic actor, good singing, and dancing; vocal range A♭–E. Falls in love with Niki.

NIKI HARRIS (20s–30s): Ingenue, chorus girl/understudy. Pretty, naïve, and eager; legit soprano (C–E) with comedic and dance skills. Becomes the lead in the show-within-theshow.

GEORGIA HENDRICKS (30s–40s): Lyricist, part of songwriting duo. Takes over lead role; sings and dances well, vocal range G–E.

CARMEN BERNSTEIN (40s–60s): Brassy producer; terrific comedic actress and singer (Low E♭–E). Mother of Bambi.

AARON FOX (30s–40s): Composer, Georgia’s ex-husband; charming ladies’ man; baritone B♭–G♭.

SIDNEY BERNSTEIN (Late 40s–Mid 60s): Co-producer; non-singing, strong comic timing, tough and self-serving.

CHRISTOPHER BELLING (40s–60s): English director, camp, comedic; sings (B–E).

BAMBI BERNÉT (Early 20s–30s): Carmen’s daughter; featured dancer/singer with comedic skills (C–C).

DARYL GRADY (30s–40s): Theatre critic for Boston Globe; non-singing, power-wielding role.

JOHNNY HARMON (40s–50s): Stage Manager; gruff but lovable, minor singing.

OSCAR SHAPIRO (45–65): General manager, agreeable yet gruff; singer B♭–E.

BOBBY PEPPER (20s–early 30s): Choreographer and lead dancer; strong singer (A–E) and excellent dancer.

JESSICA CRANSHAW (30s–40s): Fading Hollywood actress, diva; comic skills required, marginally competent singer/actress.

Ensemble Roles

The company of Robbin’ Hood includes male and female ensemble performers, dancers, and singers, with roles varying from swing dancers to featured ensemble members.

The musical blends complex ensemble numbers, comedy, romance, and a whodunnit mystery. The score features witty patter songs, ballads, and dance-heavy ensemble pieces suitable for strong singers, dancers, and actors