Andrew Jackson, Bandleader, Rachel Jackson, The Storyteller, Martin Van Buren, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Black Fox, Lyncoya, Rock Soloists, Ensemble. All roles open.

Directed by Braelin Andrzejewski. Music Direction by Robert Kowalewski. Book by Alex Timbers, music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. A 90-minute rock musical — bold, fast, funny, and intentionally provocative.

Contains extreme language, sexual references, violence, and material involving racism, genocide, and the forced removal of Native peoples.

• ·Friday, August 21 — 6:00pm–9:00pm (slots: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm)
• ·Saturday, August 22 — 9:00am–12:00pm (slots: 9am, 10am, 11am)

Groups of up to 10 people per slot. Choose one group. Sign up via SignUpGenius.

Callbacks, if needed, will be announced following auditions.

Western Reserve Playhouse

3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286

Everyone will participate in improv exercises and/or cold readings from the script. You may be asked to sing if you wish to be considered for singing roles — no need to prepare anything in advance. Bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process.

7 weeks of rehearsal + tech week. Begin the week of November 8. Sunday–Thursday based on cast availability. No rehearsals November 22–28 or December 20–January 3. Tech week: January 17–21 (conflicts not accepted).

January 22 – February 6, 2027

ALL ROLES OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. No equity contracts. All positions volunteer. Nothing precast. WRP is intentionally seeking a racially diverse company — Indigenous/Native performers strongly encouraged to audition.

This show has an extensive ensemble. All performers except Andrew Jackson should expect to play multiple parts. Singing and non-singing roles available — everyone will sing in group numbers.

• ·ANDREW JACKSON — Charismatic, rebellious, sexy, impulsive. A commanding rock frontman with sharp comic instincts. Strong rock baritenor (Songs: I'm Not That Guy, I'm So That Guy, Rockstar, Public Life, The Saddest Song).
• ·BANDLEADER — Deadpan narration stand-in for The Storyteller. Comedic indie-style tenor (Songs: Illness As Metaphor, Second Nature, Hunters of Kentucky).
• ·RACHEL JACKSON — Jackson's robotic but increasingly human wife. Mezzo rock belt (Song: The Great Compromise).
• ·THE STORYTELLER — Cheerful, history-loving narrator. Excellent comic timing and audience rapport. Non-singing.
• ·MARTIN VAN BUREN — Jackson's devoted right-hand man: well-intentioned, overwhelmed, ridiculous, and deeply lovable. Strong comic character role. Non-singing.
• ·JOHN C. CALHOUN — Polished, charming, sinister Southern senator. Vain, calculating, theatrically imposing. Non-singing.
• ·HENRY CLAY — Extravagant, larger-than-life political rival. Vivacious, cadaverous, ridiculous, and villainous. Non-singing.
• ·JAMES MONROE — Old-school president: foppish, overwhelmed, increasingly unable to control the political world. Non-singing.
• ·JOHN QUINCY ADAMS — Monroe's spoiled, whiny, ambitious son, furious when the country fails to cooperate. Non-singing.
• ·BLACK FOX — Intelligent, somber Native leader and former ally of Jackson. Carries dignity, danger, and the human cost of Jackson's choices. Non-singing.
• ·LYNCOYA — Jackson's young adopted Native son: sweet-natured, spirited, used to expose contradictions in Jackson's mythology. May be doubled with Black Fox.
• ·ROCK SOLOISTS — Featured singers with indie/emo-rock voices. Brooding, self-possessed, stylish. Will play multiple characters.

Questions: Braelin Andrzejewski at braelin@thewrp.org