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Casting Equity Performers for 2025 Season Shows

New York, NY, United States
ID: 272215Exp: 10/29/2024
$1,144/week
Description:

Seeking Equity actors for roles in 2025 Season. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1100 weekly minimum (LORT B) $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - after 6/30/25 Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 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. All Principal roles will have understudies, and two offstage swings are employed for each project. Company is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Toward that end, company affirms its commitment to non-discrimination and a flexible, imaginative casting policy. Company strongly encourages the casting of women, nongender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities in roles where these are not germane to the role. PREPARATION Please sing a short song in the style of the show/role you are auditioning for. Please bring sheet music in your key, no lead sheets. Also, bring one headshot and resume stapled together. If you are an actor who cannot attend the EPA, please see the attachment. "RAGTIME" 1st Rehearsal - 3/25/25 1st Performance - 4/25/25 Opening - 5/7/25 Closing - 6/15/25 "ALL SHOOK UP" 1st Rehearsal - 5/27/25 1st Performance - 6/27/25 Opening - 7/9/25 Closing - 8/24/25 "A CHORUS LINE" 1st Rehearsal - 8/5/25 1st Performance - 9/5/25 Opening - 9/17/25 Closing - 11/2/25 Jerry Herman's "MRS. SANTA CLAUS" 1st Rehearsal - 10/14/25 1st Performance - 11/14/25 Opening - 12/3/25 Closing 12/28/25 If you are interested, please apply.

44 roles

MOTHERFemale30-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open-minded. G3—F#5. "RAGTIME"

TATEHMale35-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

A Latvian immigrant. He wears the trials and tribulations of his past on his sleeve but remains optimistic that he will be successful. Full of genuine drive and heart. He lives for his little daughter. Bb2—F#4. "RAGTIME"

COALHOUSE WALKER JR.Male25-35 y.o.African-American

A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. G2—A4. "RAGTIME"

SARAHFemale20-25 y.o.African-American

Sarah is a young Black woman, beautiful and filled with a strong will to live, fueled by an innocent spirit. Falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. G#3—F#5. "RAGTIME"

FATHERMale30-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mother’s professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. A2—F4. "RAGTIME"

YOUNGER BROTHERMale20-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mother’s younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman’s teachings. B2—F#4. "RAGTIME"

EVELYN NESBITFemale21-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high-profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. B3—D5. "RAGTIME"

HARRY HOUDINIMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of The American Dream. E3—G4. "RAGTIME"

EMMA GOLDMANFemale35-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. B3—D5. "RAGTIME"

NATALIE HALLERFemale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

An excellent mechanic who is much more at home in greasy overalls than a dress. "ALL SHOOK UP"

CHADMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A great-lookin’, motorcycling, guitar-playing, leather-jacketed roustabout. What he lacks in brains, he makes up for with charm and charisma. "ALL SHOOK UP"

JIM HALLERMale45-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Natalie’s widowed father who still longs for his wife. A gentle man whose heart is always in the right place. "ALL SHOOK UP"

SYLVIAFemale43-47 y.o.African-American

Mid 40s. The no-nonsense, owner of SYLVIA’S HONKYTONK. She is a hardworking, single mom who suffers no Fools. "ALL SHOOK UP"

DENNISMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A young, awkward, aspiring dentist and Natalie’s best friend. He is a loyal and good friend, who pines after her despite her crush on Chad. "ALL SHOOK UP"

MISS SANDRAFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The intellectual caretaker of the town’s museum, frustrated with the simple-mindedness of her community. "ALL SHOOK UP"

MAYOR MATILDA HYDEFemale45-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The town’s conservative mayor who expects every law to be followed to the letter. "ALL SHOOK UP"

SHERIFF EARLMale45-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A man of not many words, he is Matilda’s devoted sidekick. "ALL SHOOK UP"

ZACHMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Dynamic and successful director/choreographer of a Broadway show. Driven and at times coldly manipulative. Dances. "A CHORUS LINE"

LARRYMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Zach’s assistant. Professional and efficient with leadership qualities. An accomplished dancer. "A CHORUS LINE"

MIKEMale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid 20s. Accomplished Italian American dancer who sings well. Athletic and grounded with a street- wise charm. Tenor. Acrobatics a plus. "A CHORUS LINE"

RICHIEMale23-27 y.o.African-American

Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Spunky and fun energy. Tenor. Flexibility and basic Acrobatic skills a plus. "A CHORUS LINE"

PAULMale25-39 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Dances very well. Survivor of a troubled childhood. This character has a lengthy dramatic monologue within the play. "A CHORUS LINE"

MARKMale18-24 y.o.All ethnicities

Accomplished dancer who sings well. The youngest male on the line. Boyish and charismatic. "A CHORUS LINE"

GREGMale26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

Accomplished dancer who sings. Highly sophisticated, wry and intelligent with a decidedly wicked wit. Out and Proud. "A CHORUS LINE"

BOBBYMale25-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Accomplished dancer who sings well. He has a quirky almost outrageous comedic sense yet remains immensely likeable. "A CHORUS LINE"

ALMale25-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Tough and streetwise. Supportive husband, married to Kristine. "A CHORUS LINE"

CASSIEFemale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Dynamic “Star” dancer who sings extremely well. Exlover of Zach seeking to restart her career. Strong and charismatic. Soprano w/ strong belt. "A CHORUS LINE"

SHEILAFemale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Dances well. Beautiful showgirl, sexy with a killer wit. Tough and proud of it. Alto. "A CHORUS LINE"

VALFemale25-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Accomplished dancer who sings well. Smart, sassy, and sure of herself; yet the girl next door. Mezzo w/ strong Belt. "A CHORUS LINE"

DIANAFemale25-29 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Often underestimated, with lots of fight and warmth. Dimensional. Mezzo. "A CHORUS LINE"

JUDYFemale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Energetic, quirky, and decidedly offbeat. 5’7 and up a plus. Soprano. "A CHORUS LINE"

BEBEFemale25-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Accomplished dancer who sings well. Natural and unaffected. Mezzo. "A CHORUS LINE"

KRISTINEFemale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings. Married to Al. Quirky, great comedic sensibility. Exhibits nervous energy. Alto. "A CHORUS LINE"

MAGGIEFemale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Sweet girl next door; shy, sensitive with a powerful voice. Soprano with a solid mix/belt to E. "A CHORUS LINE"

DONMale26-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ladies man, married, and into cars, money, and women. Very sure of himself. From the Bronx. "A CHORUS LINE"

CONNIEFemale20-29 y.o.Asian Pacific Islander

AAPI. Excellent dancer. Married and petite. A bit of a mother hen with a great sense of humor. Born in Chinatown. Believably is 4’10”. "A CHORUS LINE"

MRS. CLAUSFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Timeless. Mezzo. Santa Claus’ delightful but overlooked wife. Warm, Determined, Whimsical. Mrs. Claus is on the adventure of a lifetime after she sets off to prove She is more than a trophy wife and accidentally lands on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. This is a star vehicle whose charm will make us all believe in the magic of Christmas. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

SANTAMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Timeless. Baritenor. Mrs. Claus’ jolly but overworked husband. Traditional, Stubborn, Tender. Santa puts both Christmas and his marriage in jeopardy when he overlooks Mrs. Claus. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

AUGUSTUS TAVISHMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. The deliciously wicked owner of Tavish Toys. Cruel, Scheming, Haughty. Tavish has had a chip on his shoulder since Santa branded him “Naughty” as a child. Willy Wonka meets Jeff Bezos. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

SADIE LOWENSTEINFemale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

Eastern European Jewish. Soprano. A suffragist. Radical, Sharp, Pragmatic. Sadie is a Jewish immigrant and political activist fighting for a woman’s right to vote. Known as “Soapbox Sadie” because she’s usually standing on the corner of the street delivering speeches about gender equality. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

ELIJAH SMALLSMale20-29 y.o.African-American White / Caucasian

African and Irish American. Tenor. A stableboy. Romantic, Helpful, Dreamer. Elijah is an optimist with a great passion for life and the animals he cares for. His mother is Irish and his father is African-American, so he’s more open minded than most. Elijah has a massive crush on Sadie and big Pie-in-the sky ideas about what their life could look like... if only he could get a word in. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

MRS. LOWENSTEINFemale40-49 y.o.White / Caucasian

Eastern European Jewish. Alto. Owner of the boarding house and Sadie’s mother. Hospitable, Nurturing, Hilarious. Mrs. Lowenstein is a Jewish immigrant with a cutting sense of humor, and a deep fear that it’s just a matter of time before her family is driven from this home too. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

OFFICER DOYLEMale40-49 y.o.White / Caucasian

Irish. Baritone. A policeman. Bumbling, Exasperated, Soft. Officer Doyle is more often than not the target of Nora’s pranks but is always a step behind in catching her. Doyle also has a crush on Mrs. Lowenstein but is terrible at flirting. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"

ARVOBoth genders20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/Alto. Head Supervising Elf. Optimistic, Resourceful. "MRS. SANTA CLAUS"