Symphony in C, a professional orchestra based in Collingswood, and Rutgers-Camden’s School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts are seeking local Philadelphia actors for their fall co-production of the classic musical comedy No, No Nanette. Professional actors will fill key principal and ensemble roles, supplementing a company of Rutgers undergraduate students for this Encores-style performance. The creative team includes Kenneth Elliott, Director; Samuel Antonio Reyes, Choreographer; and Soyeon Bin, Musical Director. Symphony in C will serve as the orchestra, with 30+ professional musicians.
Production dates:
Rehearsals - September 22-October 23, 2026
Performances - October 24-November 1, 2026
Rehearsals are generally Tues. through Thurs. evenings, and afternoons on Fri. and Sat. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Rutgers-Camden campus.
Auditions will be held by appointment July 16, 21 and 22 at Rutgers-Camden. There will be an Ensemble dance call on July 16th, followed by Principal auditions on the 21st and callbacks for all roles on the 22nd.
Seeking AEA and Non-AEA actors for the following roles:
JIMMY SMITH - male-presenting, 40-50s, Tenor. A wealthy Bible publisher who just wants to make people “happy,” especially a trio of female friends. Generous and good-hearted, but bumbling.
SUE SMITH - female-presenting, 40s-50s, Alto. Jimmy’s wife, conventional, respectable, proper, and kind, but strict when it comes to her niece, Nanette. A strong tapper.
BILLY EARLY - male-presenting, 30s-40s, Tenor. Jimmy’s lawyer and friend, wily and fun-loving. A great dancer.
LUCILLE EARLY - female-presenting, 30s-40s, Alto. Billy’s wife and Sue’s best friend, a smart, sassy, sophisticated, witty, spendthrift. A skilled dancer.
ENSEMBLE - male-presenting, 20s-early 30s, various voice parts. Strong singer/dancers with some tap experience.
To submit, please share your headshot, resume and reel (if available) by submitting this form to Kate Galvin, Casting Director. All submissions are due by Monday, July 13th. Email [email protected] with any questions.
