2026 Anonymous Theatre Audition Information
We are holding auditions for this summer’s Anonymous Theatre production!
THE TOXIC AVENGER
Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music and Lyrics by David Bryan
Director: Elizabeth Young
Music Director: Andrew Bray
Stage Manager: Carol Ann Wohlmut
PRODUCTION
Monday, August 17th, on the Main Stage at The Armory
Rehearsals will be limited and scheduled based on actor availability. Almost all reasonable conflicts are acceptable as long as you can attend the performance!
AUDITIONS
May 30th and May 31st from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
All roles will be cast after the first round of auditions. There will not be callback auditions. Auditioning in person is preferable. If you are not available for these times or are unable to meet in person, please email darius@anonymoustheatre.org to arrange a pre-recorded audition.
To sign up for an audition slot, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ACAD22A0F8C07-64238645-thetoxic#/
Performers will receive $200 - $800 depending on the role.
ABOUT ANONYMOUS THEATRE
The play is cast in secret. Actors do not know who else is in the show and they keep their participation in the event a secret. Cast members rehearse individually and do not learn the identity of the other cast members until they reveal themselves on the night of the performance when they make their first entrance. The audience and actors experience the story together as if it is happening for the first time... because it actually is happening for the first time.
ABOUT THE TOXIC AVENGER
Melvin wants to clean up the most polluted town in New Jersey. But when the mayor's bullies dump him into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, he reemerges as The Toxic Avenger. Now, with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark, he's out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and find love.
The Toxic Avenger is a charming, irreverent, hilarious love story with an unlikely hero, an aspiring author, a corrupt New Jersey mayor, bullies, mobsters, professors, folk singers, and more. Featuring a wailin' rock score, this comical musical has something for everyone to enjoy.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Sides: You will receive a link to a folder of sides. Please prepare at least one side of your choice. Please do read through all of the sides to get a sense of the show, and be open to read additional sides, time permitting.
Music: Please prepare 16-32 bars (between 30-60 seconds; we aren’t counting measures) of a character song and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be present. A rock musical song in the style of the show is preferred. A song from the show is not necessary, but is welcome.
This is a broad comedy that will be performed in a large space. Big choices that lead with heart are encouraged!
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Melvin Ferd the Third/Toxic Avenger (Male presenting; Vocal Range: D4-C6): Determined to save New Jersey from toxic waste and in love with Sarah. He is a nerd but prone to bouts of rage in the face of corruption.
Sarah (Female presenting; Vocal Range: G3-E5): Determined to become a renowned author and in love with the Toxic Avenger. She is a librarian, forthright, positive, worldly, and she is blind. Actors with lived experience with blindness, vision impairment, or vision loss are encouraged.
Mayor Babs Belgoody (Female presenting): Corrupt and scheming. She is poisoning New Jersey and is the main antagonist to the Toxic Avenger.
Ma Ferd (Female presenting): Tough, working-class mother to Melvin
Professor Ken (Any gender): The best scientist in town and mad genius and cool dancer
Diane (Female presenting): Sarah’s best friend along with Shinequa
Shinequa (Female presenting): Sarah’s best friend, along with Diane.
Folk Singer (Male presenting): A travelling folk singer. Ideally, can play guitar.
Small Ensemble who Plays everyone else (All gender): Sluggo, Bozo, Lorenzo, Lamas, Chief of Police, Nun, CSI, Little Girl, Professor, Little Old Lady, Sal the Cop, Dr. Fishbein, Folk Singer, Fred, Edna, Citizen, Judy, Mickey, Executives, Thug, Hip Dude, Juan …
Notes:
There will be fights and intimacy in this production. We will have a fight and intimacy coordinator. If you have any questions about this, please let us know!
We aim to have a diverse cast and encourage performers of all ethnicities and abilities to audition for any role. Interested actors with individual needs are encouraged to reach out to discuss how we might facilitate your participation.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS/THOUGHTS, contact darius@anonymoustheatre.org