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CURRENT AUDITIONS
​SecondStory Repertory is accepting submissions for our February/March 2026 production of “Ruthless!” Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley with Music by Marvin Laird. Directed and Choreographed by Harry Turpin. Music Direction by Olivia Pedroza. Costume Design by Krista Lofgren. Stage Management by Meredith Zandi
This show will replace Everybody's Talking About Jamie in SSR Season 25.
RUTHLESS! is the razor-sharp, outrageously campy musical satire that takes aim at everything you love about showbiz. The story centers on eight-year-old Tina Denmark, a talented but alarmingly ambitious aspiring actress. It’s a hilarious theatrical deconstruction, combining the backstage intensity of Gypsy with the shocking premise of The Bad Seed, all set to a dazzling golden-era styled score. Prepare for shocking twists, hilarious dialogue, and a celebration of musical theater history, proving that even in the third grade, the pursuit of stardom can be a matter of life and death.
The complete rehearsal/performance schedule is listed below
Sunday January 18, 2026 6pm-10pm
Monday January 19, 2026 7pm-10pm
Tuesday January 20, 2026 7pm-10pm
Wednesday January 21, 2026 7pm-10pm
Saturday January 24, 3026 2pm-6pm
Sunday January 25, 2026 6pm-10pm
Monday January 26, 2026 7pm-10pm
Tuesday January 27, 2026 7pm-10pm
Wednesday January 28, 2026 7pm-10pm
Sunday February 1, 2026 6pm-10pm
Monday February 2, 2026 7pm-10pm
Tuesday February 3, 2026 7pm-10pm
Wednesday February 4, 2026 7pm-10pm
Sunday February 8, 2026 6pm-10pm
Monday February 9, 2026 7pm-10pm
Tuesday February 10, 2026 7pm-10pm
Wednesday February 11, 2026 7pm-10pm
Sunday February 15, 2026 6pm-10pm
Monday February 16, 2026 7pm-10pm
Tuesday February 17, 2026 7pm-10pm
Wednesday February 18, 2026 7pm-10pm
Sunday February 22, 2026 7pm-11pm Tech
Monday February 23, 2026 7pm-11pm Tech
Tuesday February 24, 2026 7pm-11pm Tech
Wednesday February 25, 2026 7pm-11pm Tech
Thursday, February 26, 2026 7pm-11pm PWYC PREVIEW (8pm)
Friday February 27, 2026 8pm OPENING NIGHT (7pm call)
Saturday February 28, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Thursday March 5, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Friday, March 6, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Saturday, March 7, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Sunday, March 8, 2026 2pm Matinee Performance (1pm call)
Thursday March 12, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Friday, March 13, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 8pm Performance (7pm call)
Sunday, March 15, 2026 2pm Matinee Performance (1pm call)
Casting will be done by video submission.
Submission due date: Friday, December 12, 2025 by 11:59pm
Audition Requirements: A verse and chorus of any musical theater song you feel best represents your skills. Please submit video file or URL to SSRAuditions@gmail.com along with your headshot and resume as well as any conflicts you may have.
Character Breakdown / Project Needs
(We are seeking actors 18 and over. The roles of Tina and Fredrick Denmark have already been cast. Some roles may be doubled.)
SYLVIA ST. CROIX – A stylish woman of a certain age whose histrionic flair secures her a place alongside Mama Rose, Dolly Levi, and Mame as the fourth head carved into the Mount Rushmore of Theatrical Dames. A no-nonsense manager whose specialty is discovering, signing, and guiding the careers of extraordinarily talented children.
JUDY DENMARK – A devoted wife and mother who floats effortlessly through life with a smile, whether doing housework, doting on her daughter, or taking a time-out to bake a cake. Though a woman with opinions on everything from how best to raise her child to preparing a well-balanced meal, she automatically defers to those around her, the result of her hallmark virtue: consummate politeness.
TINA DENMARK – An adorable and alarmingly talented little girl who sings and dances as though she were born to entertain. When not “on stage,” she’s charming, courteous and, unlike most eight-year- olds, she knows exactly what she wants to be before she grows up...a big-time Broadway star!
MISS THORN – She’s convinced herself, after years of failing to make it as an actress in New York, that true fulfillment could be found not only in front of an audience, but in front of a classroom. Returning to her hometown to become a third-grade teacher, she takes a strictly professional approach to putting on the annual school show.
LOUISE LERMAN – An ordinary fourth-grader who likes jumping rope and eating lunch.
LITA ENCORE – A boozy theater critic who cracks wise, laughs at her own jokes, and can write a review so scathing she can close a Broadway musical in less than two paragraphs. She’s a loving and compassionate mother to Judy, whom she adopted and raised as her own child, but can’t resist making inappropriate jokes when engaged in a heart-to-heart talk with her, all in good fun, of course.
EVE – An assistant to a Broadway star, her behavior cycles from professional to erratic to downright bizarre. One minute she’s fiercely loyal, the next she’s imitating the star’s every move, clearly wanting to be her, not work for her. Her slipping into foreign accents would suggest she marches not to a different drummer, but to an entire drum corp.
FREDERICK DENMARK – Judy’s husband, Tina’s father, he shows up moments before the final curtain. Although we don’t see him, only hear him speak from offstage.
SSR pays a $250 stipend to defray the cost of participation in the production.
Please email SSRAuditions@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
SecondStory Repertory
Contact: Mark Chenovick
Email: SSRauditions@gmail.com
Website: http://SecondStoryRep.org
Physical Address: 7325 166th AVE NE, F250, Redmond, WA 98052
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