AUDITION INFORMATION
American Psycho
Book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacaso
Music & Lyrics by Duncan Sheik
Based On The Novel By Bret Easton Ellis
Directed by Stan Cole
Music Direction by Ginger Driskell
Choreography by Valerie Martin
September 4th-20th, 2026
AUDITION AND CALLBACK INFORMATION
Auditions will be held Saturday, May 9th from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula.
Callbacks will be by invitation only on the evening of Sunday, May 17th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula.
If you want to audition, but are unable to attend on May 9th, please submit a video audition by following the directions below.
**Actors of all ethnicities, abilities*, and gender identities are welcome and encouraged to audition. We will only be considering actors ages 18+.**
**Please note that actors will be required to navigate stairs to the dressing room, as well as a spiral staircase leading to the stage.**
ABOUT THE SHOW
A sexy and psychopathic new musical set in the epicenter of excess and based on the electrifying novel by Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho tells the story of Patrick Bateman, a young and handsome Wall Street banker with impeccable taste and unquenchable desires. Patrick and his elite group of friends spend their days in chic restaurants, exclusive clubs and designer labels. But at night, Patrick takes part in a darker indulgence, and his mask of sanity is starting to slip…
The original cast recording is available on Spotify and YouTube.
WHAT TO PREPARE/BRING
– Complete the audition form prior to auditions on May 9th.
– Bring a copy of your resume and a current headshot if available and provide all conflicts from August 2nd through September 20th, 2026. If you do not have a headshot or resume, please do not let that stop you from auditioning!
– Prepare 32 bars or a one-minute selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show or a song from the 1980’s. Please bring marked sheet music for the provided accompanist. No a capella songs or music tracks may be used for in-person auditions. Please no songs from the actual production.
– If you cannot attend auditions in person, video auditions will be accepted until May 8th at 11:59 PM. There is a field on the audition form where you may upload a one minute-long video. Please ensure your video captures you from the waist up so the production team can see and hear your full interpretation of the song, not just your vocals! Recorded accompaniment is permitted for video auditions.
–There will be no dance portion of the audition on May 9th. A dance call will be held at callbacks on May 17th for those invited to attend.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, August 2nd and will typically be held Sundays from 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. and Monday-Friday from 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. at OCTA.
Tech Week will run from August 30th – September 3rd, with rehearsal times TBD.
Performance dates are as follows:
Friday, September 4th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 5th, 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 6th, 2 p.m.
Friday, September 11th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 12th, 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 13th, 2 p.m.
Friday, September 18th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 19th, 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 20th, 2 p.m.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
American Psycho contains instances of: graphic violence, including murder and physical assault, sexual content, coarse language, including profanity and slurs, drug and alcohol use.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All roles are open to actors of any race/ethnicity. Gender identities listed reflect character identity; casting is flexible and inclusive.
PATRICK BATEMAN (male presenting; 21-35 to play 26) – the narrator; extremely attractive; physically in excellent shape; has obsessive compulsive disorder; immaculate, well-groomed, always has the best clothes, the best furniture, the best of everything; Ivy League sense of entitlement stemming from a wealthy upbringing; has an aura of self-importance, but actually he disgusts himself; capable of sadistic humor.
EVELYN WILLIAMS (female presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – Patrick’s trophy girlfriend; self-obsessed like all the others; never listens to anyone, especially Patrick; loves the idea of marriage; highly materialistic; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
JEAN (female presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – Patrick’s secretary; in love with him; compared to everyone else, she’s the most switched on and normal; the only person who truly understands Patrick.
TIMOTHY PRICE (male presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – Patrick’s best friend; part of the foursome of friends; has huge anger issues; highly negative; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
COURTNEY LAWRENCE (female presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – Dating Luis but secretly having an affair with Patrick; loves compliments and the expensive things in life; materialistic; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
LUIS CARRUTHERS (male presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – not as well-dressed as the others; Patrick’s co-worker; dating Courtney but secretly in love with Patrick; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
PAUL OWEN (male presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – Immaculate and classy; Patrick’s colleague and a threat to him; handling the most important account at Pierce & Pierce, which Patrick is extremely jealous about; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
MRS. BATEMAN/SVETLANA/MRS. WOLFE/ENSEMBLE (female presenting; 40-55) – Patrick’s wealthy mother; Svetlana the Russian dry cleaner; and Mrs. Wolfe, a real estate agent.
DAVID VAN PATTEN (male presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) Patrick’s co-worker; part of the foursome of friends; self-obsessed; chauvinistic; obsessed with women; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
CRAIG MCDERMOTT (male presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – Patrick’s co-worker; part of the foursome of friends; self-obsessed; chauvinistic; obsessed with material things; Ivy League sense of entitlement.
VANDEN/VICTORIA/ENSEMBLE (female presenting; 18-35) – A club singer at the Tunnel nightclub; Victoria is one of Patrick’s neighbors.
SEAN BATEMAN/TOM CRUISE/ATM/ENSEMBLE (male presenting; 18-35 to play 20s); Patrick’s younger brother; a writer; just out of college; Patrick thinks he’s a pain. Also plays the actor, Tom Cruise, as well as a helpful neighborhood ATM.
CHRISTINE/HARDBODY WAITRESS/HARDBODY TRAINER/ENSEMBLE (female presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – A prostitute; a little trashy; has a threesome with Patrick and Sabrina; also plays a waitress and trainer Patrick encounters across NYC.
SABRINA/VIDEO STORE CLERK/HARDBODY BARTENDER/ENSEMBLE (female presenting; 18-35 to play 20s) – A prostitute; has a threesome with Patrick and Christine; also plays Patrick’s video store clerk and a bartender at the Tunnel nightclub.
DETECTIVE DONALD KIMBALL/DOORMAN/HOMELESS MAN/ENSEMBLE (male presenting; 40-55+) – Private detective investigating Paul Owen’s disappearance; has a strangeness; singing a plus but not necessary for this role; also plays Patrick’s doorman and a homeless man who meets his demise
QUESTIONS
Please email all questions to director Stan Cole at stancole92@gmail.com.