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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SEEKING

Equity actor for possible future replacements for the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW (See breakdown).

Note that this notice is seeking all principal roles, but we’re including the ones where the character ranges are under 18 below.

HENRY CREEL – 14-16. Male. White. A high school freshman. Henry is a natural born loner hiding a terrible secret, but though evil lurks within him, so does the spirit of the boy he once was. Curious, savagely loyal, and above all, desperate for connection. He is caught in the middle, locked in a battle for his own soul. Henry Creel is a key character in the show. Has depth and authenticity.

PATTY NEWBY – 14-16. Female. Black or mixed race. A high school freshman. Between bullies at school and her oppressive father, she has developed a quick wit and a thick skin, but dreams of escaping her small town.

JOYCE MALDONADO – 17-18 years old. Female. White. Joyce is a teenage slacker who in all things dances to the beat of her own drum. Some might call her chaotic, but the truth is she outgrew school long ago. That is until, on the verge of graduating, she realizes she can use school to help her escape her small town. Sarah knows her own mind and has an authority built on not caring if she fits in. She knows she’s destined for bigger things, but fears this might be her last chance to break free.

JAMES HOPPER JR. – 17-18 years old. Male. White. He has a fractured relationship with his father and can’t wait to get out of his shadow and leave the small town he grew up in. Independent, often left to his own devices, he can come across as arrogant and cynical, and has plenty of girlfriends. Alpha male though has a good heart underneath.

BOB NEWBY – 17-18 years old. Male. White. Bob is a good and very smart student. A sheltered teenager, he has a natural earnestness and naivety. Less experience around girls. Never lacking in enthusiasm, and a real sound geek, Bob is particularly passionate and proud of his role as a DJ.

WALTER HENDERSON – 14-16. Male. White. A high school freshman. He’s an outsider who’s a bully to some and bullied by others. But he does have a girlfriend which he’s very proud about. His family runs the local liquor store and with that comes a level of respect within the town.

ALAN MUNSON – 14-15. Male. White. Bit of a misfit. Humor is derived from how seriously he takes things. He’s wholly committed to the pursuit being authentic – even to the point of ridiculousness.

CHARLES SINCLAIR – 17-18. Male. Black. Athletic and smart, on the High School Football team but not your typical jock. Assured, enthusiastic and earnest but not overly confident.

TED WHEELER – 17-18. Male. White. Sportsman and very proud of it. Not the brightest spark, but is popular, jock, athletic, enjoys his muscles, sport, and impressing the girls.

SUE ANDERSON – 17-18. Female. Black. Sharp and quick-thinking, direct, clear, with formidable organization skills – she basically runs everything. No-nonsense, loyal, and smart.

KAREN CHILDRESS – 17-18. Female. White. High School Cheerleader, not the smartest student, but never lacking in confidence. She’s fun and always gives everything 100%. Knows what she wants, is popular with the boys and enjoys it.

CLAUDIA HENDERSON – 17-18. Female. White. A good student, keen, earnest, and smart. Not one of the cool kids. Loves animals. A lot.

ALICE CREEL – 10-11. Female. White. The youngest of two children, and her family have just moved from the desert to a beautiful big old house in this small town in the Midwest. She’s excited about their new home and new life here. She loves cute animals.

Please prepare Sides for the character you are interested in. Sides will be available on the morning of the audition through the Equity monitor.

Holding room -Studio 17R