Ring of Fire
RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash
Created by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. Conceived by WILLIAM MEADE
Adapted from the Broadway Production by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Jason Edwards
Directed by Judy Wensel, Music Direction by Oli Guselle
The iconic songbook of Johnny Cash shines in this moving theatrical journey through a life rich in love, faith, struggle, and redemption – and the healing power of home and family. A multi-talented cast paints a captivating musical portrait of The Man in Black in a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to the musical legend and the passion, grit, and heart that defined his journey.
CASTING BREAKDOWN:
All roles are available, and actors are welcome to submit for the role with which they feel alignment. Descriptions enclosed, including age range and gender and/or gender expression, provide parameters for artists to self-select their appropriateness for each track. Actors of all race and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. Proficiency on multiple instruments and/or strong movement skills are both assets. The instruments listed in tracks provided are a guideline – if you play other or additional instruments, please indicate that in your audition submission.
Roles
| Role | Type | Gender | Number |
| TRACK 1 (Trenna) | Lead | Female Identified | |
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This track will be split into two:
Track A – aged 40s-60s - embodies female characters, alto/soprano vocalist, plays acoustic guitar. Track B – aged 20s-30s - embodies female characters, alto/soprano vocalist, plays acoustic guitar. |
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| TRACK 2 (Jason) | Lead | Male Identified | |
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Aged 40s – 60s – plays lead narrator (coded as Older Johnny), bass/baritone vocalist, strong acoustic and electric guitar
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| TRACK 3 (Eddie) | Lead | Male Identified | |
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Aged 20s – 30s – embodies male characters (coded as Younger Johnny), bass/baritone vocalist, strong acoustic and electric guitar
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| TRACK 4 (David) | Lead | Any Gender | |
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Any age, any gender – any vocal type – plays bass (preferably double bass, but electric bass can be used), acoustic guitar and various percussion
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| TRACK 5 (Mark) | Lead | Any Gender | |
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Any age – any gender – any vocal type – plays acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please submit a headshot and resume (PDF format only) to Olivia Swerhone-Wick at [email protected] with the subject line: RING OF FIRE. Please indicate the track(s) you would like to be considered for.
If there is a potential barrier that might prevent you from being able to audition, we encourage you to let us know so we can work with you to dissolve it. Due to the volume of submissions, only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Reading copies of the script are available upon request.
Submission Deadline
May 20, 2026
AUDITION DATES: June 9 & 10, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 20, 2026
CONTRACT DATES: April 1 to May 16, 2027 (potential holdover until May 23)
Artists will be engaged under the CTA, with anticipated rates set at “C” House category.
Rehearsals start: April 1, 2027
Opening: April 28, 2027
Closing: May 16, 2027 (potential holdover until May 23)
ABOUT PERSEPHONE THEATRE:
Persephone Theatre is located on the beautiful lands of Indigenous peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, including the Nêhiyawak, Nêhithawak, Anishinabek, Nakawe, Nakota, Nehinawak, Lakota, Dakota and Dene peoples. This place is also the homeland of the Métis. At Persephone, we also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Whitecap Dakota and Round Prairie Métis peoples in establishing our city of Saskatoon. Persephone Theatre is located on Treaty 6 territory and is committed to living in good relations with our Indigenous neighbours, in the spirit with which the Treaties were intended.
Persephone Theatre is committed to a reflecting the rich diversity of our community in the stories we tell and the ways in which we undertake creating our work. We prioritize a workplace culture that centres equity, inclusion, and authentic representation. We strongly encourage submissions from artists who self-identify as members of historically excluded communities, which includes (but is not limited to) those who identify as IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, d/Deaf, or who have a disability or chronic illness. We also strongly encourage artists to submit for the roles they feel align with their gender identity and/or gender expression.
Persephone Theatre encourages submissions from diverse artists of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
