Directed by Luke Scattergood. Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti. Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King.
- ·Sunday, August 16 — 5:00pm–10:00pm
- ·Wednesday, August 19 — 7:30pm–10:00pm
Email Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com with "CARRIE" in the subject line to sign up for a date and time. If no time is specified, the best available slot will be assigned.
Accepted if you cannot attend in person. Submit by Wednesday, August 19. Email Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com with "CARRIE" in the subject line.
Blank Canvas Theatre
1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios)
Cleveland, OH 44102
- ·Two contrasting cuts in the style of the show (contemporary musical theatre or pop-rock), not to exceed 3 minutes total
- ·Bring a headshot and resume (appreciated but not required)
Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of net profit to the cast, split evenly. AEA contracts may be explored for this production.
Begin September 14. Sundays–Thursdays, typically 7:00–10:00pm (Sundays usually 6:00–10:00pm).
October 16–31, 2026
- ·Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm
- ·Sundays at 7:00pm
Strongly encourages performers of all genders, gender identities, races, and backgrounds. Teen roles: actors ages 16–25 who can pass for teen characters on stage. Adult roles: ages 30–60.
- ·CARRIE WHITE (G3–E5) — Shy outsider with telekinetic power. Bullied by classmates, controlled by her mother. When pushed too far, she unleashes.
- ·MARGARET WHITE (adult, G3–G5) — Carrie's mother. Fervent religious convictions balanced with visceral maternal love. A woman of extremes.
- ·SUE SNELL (A3–E5) — Popular girl who feels remorse after participating in bullying and tries to do the right thing.
- ·TOMMY ROSS (A2–C5) — Popular athlete and budding poet. Sensitive beneath the jock exterior. Sue's boyfriend.
- ·CHRIS HARGENSEN (E3–E5) — Rich, spoiled queen bee. Believes rules don't apply to her. Leader of the bullies.
- ·BILLY NOLAN (A2–C5) — Sexy bad boy, easily manipulated by Chris.
- ·NORMA (E3–E5) — Mean girl, gossipy, tomboy qualities. Chris's best friend and authority suck-up.
- ·FRIEDA (E3–G5) — Sue's brainy friend. Get-along follower and extracurricular volunteer.
- ·HELEN (E3–G5) — Giggly, slightly nerdy. Herd mentality follower.
- ·GEORGE (A2–C5) — Tommy's jock wingman and Frieda's boyfriend.
- ·STOKES (A2–C5) — Nerdy, happy to be included in Tommy's friend group.
- ·FREDDY (A2–C5) — Slick, wise-cracking, immature follower.
- ·MISS LYNN GARDENER (adult, E3–C#5) — Girls' P.E. teacher. Strict disciplinarian with maternal instincts to protect Carrie.
- ·MR. STEPHENS (adult, A2–G4) — Well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor. Stretched thin and underpaid.
- ·REVEREND BLISS (adult, C3–G4) — Local preacher on WORD radio. Can be played by the same actor as Mr. Stephens.
- ·ENSEMBLE — Various styles and personalities representing the Chamberlain student body.
Questions: patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com