Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered.

Book by George Furth   Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Directed by Paul Dower

Stage Managed by Susan Fenrich

WHEN

AUDITIONS

December 16, 2026

6-9pm

Callbacks

December 18, 2026

6-9pm

WHERE

Theatre Tulsa Studios
5521 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105

AVAILABLE ROLES

Franklin Shepard - A successful and sometimes seemingly vapid film producer, also an innocent optimist when he was younger; he's not a bad guy; talented and tormented. Gender: Male presenting, 30-45. Vocal range: Baritone (A2 – Bb4)

Charley Kringas - Frank's best friend; sometimes stubborn, always intense; now a successful lyricist, also optimistic when he was younger. Gender: Male presenting, 30 - 45 Vocal range: Baritenor (Bb2 – Ab4)
Mary Flynn - Frank and Charley's friend; very intelligent; sardonic and always witty; her optimism gets clouded over by missed opportunities. Gender: Female presenting, 30-45 Vocal range: Mezzo (G3 – Gb5)
Gussie Carnegie - The flamboyant, self-invented actress. Her character begins at the end of her relationship with Frank, but throughout the show we see her grow more and more helplessly in love with him. Greedy and seductive. Gender: Female presenting, 25-35 Vocal range: Big Theatre Belt (G3 – C5)

Joe Josephson - Big-talking Broadway producer and husband to Gussie. He later becomes pathetic and poor. Gender: Male presenting, 40-55 Vocal range: Baritone (A2 – F#4)

Beth Spencer - A naive and insecure middle-American who is the mother of Frank's son. She arcs from a down-trodden housewife at her wits end to a hopeless romantic at the beginning of her engagement to the man of her dreams. Gender: Female presenting, 30-40 Vocal range: Soprano (A3 – G5)

Frank Jr. - Son of Beth and Frank. Innocent, energetic and eager to please. Should sing well. Gender: Male presenting, 8-12 
Ensemble - The Ensemble consists of comedic singer/actors. Must be able to deliver various comedic bit parts throughout the show. Will possibly cover principal and/or featured roles. 

Ensemble roles include TERRY, TV NEWSMAN, MR. SPENCER, SCOTTY, MINISTER, JEROME, BUNKER, YOUNG SCREENWRITER, CLUB PIANIST, NBC PAGE, PHOTOGRAPHER, TYLER, DORY, TV NEWSWOMAN, RU, JUDGE, MRS. SPENCER, BARTENDER, MAKE-UP ARTIST, K.T., GIRL AUDITIONING, MEG, EVELYN and more...

ABOUT THE AUDITION

Please prepare 32 bars of any song in a similar style of the show. If you need help choosing a song please email info@theatretulsa.org

Those who are asked to sing again at callbacks will perform a song provided from the show.

Printed sheet music can be provided at auditions/callbacks.

AUDITION TIMES

December 16, 2026

Block A
6:00-7:00pm

Block B
7:00-8:00pm 

Block C
8:00-9:00pm

Callbacks will be held Friday, December 18 at Theatre Tulsa’s studio space. Callback notifications will be sent no later than December 17 at 1pm.

VIDEO AUDITIONS

Video auditions can be submitted via the Jotform sign up. Videos due by December 16.

IMPORTANT INFO

Rehearsals will begin January 18, 2027. Rehearsals will be Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm and Saturdays (as needed). 

Performances will be March 12-21, 2027 at the Theatre Tulsa Studios.

For more information, contact info@theatretulsa.org