Equity Actors Audition For 2025 Season
Casting Equity actors for roles in 2025 Season. Please see the details below. Rate: LORT Rep $1100 weekly minimum (LORT B) thru 6/29/25 $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) from 6/30/25-close Additional info: Audition Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Please note that directors cast in repertory, and therefore all performers will be in more than one show. All roles will be understudied. The company is committed to diverse casting. Directors encourage all performers to participate regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, or disability. For productions where race or ethnicity is central to the show’s plot or themes, casting will reflect those requirements. PREPARATION Please prepare: NON-SINGERS- a Shakespeare verse monologue (no sonnets, please) and either a contrasting Shakespeare monologue or a contemporary monologue. SINGERS- a Shakespeare verse monologue (no sonnets, please) and 16-32 bars of a song that shows your range and vocal prowess. Your total time in the room should not be more than 3 minutes total. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Contract 1: May 5, 2025 (first rehearsal) through September 6, 2025 (closing) Contract 2: May 5, 2025 (first rehearsal) through October 4, 2025 (closing) EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER" Randall L. Jones Theatre Contract dates: May 5 – October 4, 2025 NOTE: seeking traditional, legit-style, musical theatre singers for this production. ENSEMBLE: PLEASE NOTE – The character assignments for each ensemble member are subject to change. Voice types: Legit soprano, Mezzo, Alto, Tenor, High/Low Baritones. All should have good to great movement/character physicality. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST" Randall L. Jones Theatre Contract Dates: May 5 – October 4, 2025 SEEKING: a richly diverse cast that is representative of our contemporary world while staying true to the essence of the characters as envisioned by Wilde. Actors of all races, ethnicities and identities are encouraged to audition. Strong dialect/accent work required. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS" Randall L. Jones Theatre Contract Dates: May 5 – October 4, 2025 All characters are female-identifying. All of them are witty, intelligent, and above all, real. Female-identifying actors of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. If you are interested, please apply.
24 roles
(male-identifying). Vocal range: B2-F4. Doubles as: Asquith D’Ysquith, Jr., a dandy Lord Adlabert D’Ysquith, Eighth Earl of Highhurst Reverend Lord Ezekiel D’Ysquith, a clergyman Lord Adlabert D’Ysquith, Sr., an elderly banker Henry D’Ysquith, a country squire Lady Hyacinth D’Ysquith, a benefactress Major Lord Bartholomew D’Ysquith, a bodybuilder Lady Salome D’Ysquith Pumphrey, an actress Chauncey D’Ysquith, a janitor. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(male-identifying). Handsome and effortlessly charming, clever and charismatic, vulnerable and endearing, with a highly developed appreciation for life’s ironies. Monty is the engine of the plot; commands attention and draws the audience in. Discovers he is in line to become the Earl of Highhurst. Excellent comedic timing, vocal variation, and physical skills. Vocal range: Legit Baritone. Bb2-Bb4 (w/strong head voice). "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(female-identifying). Sexy, flirtatious, narcissistic, willful girl that Monty loves - calculating, and irresistible. A social climber, yes, but also truly loves Monty, and in the end would do anything to protect him. Tremendous wit and high style. Strong mover. Vocal range: Character mezzo, F#3 to F#5, belting not required. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(female-identifying). Beautiful, virtuous, forthright, romantic, comically earnest, with a backbone of steel. Monty’s young poised virtuous cousin (and potential wife). She is not your typical ingénue, though. Has a sense of irony and humor. Vocal range: Coloratura soprano, range F#3 up to a high sustained C#6 with an optional high Eb6. Very flexible and agile. Also open to performers from a strong operatic background. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(female-identifying). MISS SHINGLE, a Cockney housekeeper/governess who informs Monty that he indeed is a D’Ysquith. Storyteller. Also Doubles as Mourner; Tour Guide; Ancestral Portrait; Skater; Bridesmaid; Pub Owner's Wife; MRS. PEBWORTH; Phoebe's Maid; 3rd Newsboy; Tailor; Selina Chard (Servant); Flower Girl. Vocal range: D#3 to F#5. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(female-identifying). LADY EUGENIA D'YSQUITH, an unhappily married countess. Overbearing and mean spirited at times, but comically so. Highly adept at the biting quip and the withering glare. Also Doubles as MISS HETHERINGTON and Flower Girl and 4TH NEWSBOY. Vocal range: Bb3-G5. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(female identifying). MISS BARLEY, an alluring artist model. Also Doubles as SIBELLA’S MAID, HYACINTH COLLEAGUE, PHOEBE’S MAID, HILDA. Vocal range: True soprano - Ab3-Db6. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(male-identifying). Appealing and attractive. TOM COPLEY (aka FARMER). Also Doubles as 2ND CLERK, HYACINTH COLLEAGUE, 2ND NEWSBOY, ACTOR, ANCESTRAL BUST, DR. PETTIBONE, and GUARD. Vocal range: High baritone with a strong top; solid F#2-G#4. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(male-identifying). A versatile and appealing character man. DETECTIVE PINCKEY, who has a featured number. Also Doubles as 1ST CLERK, PUB OWNER, MR. CROSS, 1ST NEWSBOY, 1ST ACTOR, PHYSICIAN, and 2ND ANCESTRAL BUST. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone, C#2 to G#4. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(male-identifying). A character man. THE MAGISTRATE. Also Doubles as MR. GOODSALL, ACTOR, and MR. GORBY. THE MAGISTRATE has a featured number with DETECTIVE PINCKEY. Vocal range: True tenor. Ab2 –B4. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"
(male-identifying). English upper class. Accent. The protagonist of the play, Jack is leading a double life. Astute and reserved. Deeply passionate towards Gwendolyn and equally annoyed by Algy. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(male-identifying). English upper class. Accent. Algy is charming, clever and ever so witty. Also leads a double life as Bunbury. Comedic with strong physical presence. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(female-identifying). English upper class. Rich RP accent. Powerful matriarch. Deep command of the language needed. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(female-identifying). English upper class. Accent. A model and arbiter of high fashion and society. She is sophisticated and pretentious. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(female-identifying). English upper class. Accent. She is both inquisitive and naïve, but always certain of moral boundaries and rules of society. Has a biting wit when paired off with Gwendolyn. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(female-identifying). English middle class. Accent. Holds a high moral character; secretly has feelings for Rev. Chasuble? A fun character who can play both dignity and soft sexuality. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(male-identifying). English middle class. Accent. He’s a nervous, serious but tender-hearted fellow. Also has secret feelings towards Miss Prism. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
(male-identifying). English working class. Accent. Butler and serving man to both Jack and Algy. Deep comedic skills willing to play any age with the driest of wit and humor. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
Female-identifying. (mid-40s). Salon owner; mom of twin boys, one of which still lives above the garage; down to earth; hungry for romance (husband seems emotionally distant); knows everyone’s business; peacemaker. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"
Female-identifying. New to town; beauty shop assistant; nervous, quirky, self- conscious; starts out shy and awkward, not wanting others to know her history, but then becomes a born-again-Christian; obsessed with crafts. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"
Female-identifying. Widow of the former Mayor; the wealthy old Grande Dame; a gossipmonger; Ouiser’s long-time best friend; sports fan; sarcastic; loves to laugh and poke fun. Trying to reinvent or redefine self now that her husband has passed. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"
Female-identifying. A wealthy, loveable curmudgeon; perhaps the richest in the group, though you wouldn’t know it to look at her; not interested in change or adventure. She likes things the way they have always been. Acerbic but loveable. Clairee’s long-time best friend. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"
Female-identifying. A therapist and Shelby’s mother; Socially prominent career woman; regal/upscale in the way she carries herself; keeps things close to the vest, over-protective, concerned for Shelby’s health and displeased with the choices Shelby makes. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"
Female-identifying (mid-20s). Nurse; diabetic; M’Lynn’s daughter; the “prettiest girl in town”; fiercely independent. Has a complicated relationship with her mother; often rebels just for the sake of rebellion. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"
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