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Equity Actors Wanted for 2025 Season

Weston, VT, United States
ID: 279557Exp: 2/26/2025
$839/week
Description:

Casting Equity actors for roles in Theater Company's 2025 Season. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $807 weekly minimum (LORT D) until 6/30/25 $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) after 6/30/25 + health/pension/travel/lodging Additional info: Some roles will be understudied. PREPARATION An accompanist will be provided. Please prepare one brief song OR one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. Please bring a headshot/resume. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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. "ALMOST HEAVEN" First Rehearsal: 5/20 First Preview 6/11 Opening: 6/13 Closing: 7/6 IRVING BERLIN'S "WHITE CHRISTMAS" First rehearsal: 6/24 First preview: 7/16 Opens: 7/18 Closes: 8/10 "A DISTINCT SOCIETY" First Rehearsal: 7/29 First Preview: 8/20 Opening: 8/22 Closing: 8/31 If you are interested, please apply.

16 roles

JOHN DENVERMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/Guitarist. A charismatic and energetic performer, able to embody and express easy-going charm and the earnestness and optimism of the 1960s-’70s Pop Music scene in America. He sings up to a high D, and can carry solo, rhythm and complex fingerpicking guitar (and 12-string guitar) parts with confidence. Required instruments: Guitar, Mandolin. Other instrument possibilities include: Violin, Harmonica, Tenor Banjo, 5-String Banjo. "ALMOST HEAVEN"

ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

8 actor/singer/musicians. Interested in all vocal ranges with a focus on the ability to harmonize & an understanding of the 1960s and ‘70s folk style. Must be musicians with a high degree of proficiency in at least 2/more of instruments: Guitar- 6 & 12 string/Dobro/Tenor & 5-string Banjo/Mandolin/Octave Mandolin/Electric Bass/Violin/Viola/Cello/Upright Bass/Flute/Irish Flute/Penny Whistle/Harmonica/Concertina/Piano/Keyboard/Autoharp/Pedal Steel/Drums/Percussion- Cajon, Bodhran.. "ALMOST HEAVEN"

BOB WALLACEMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a crooning style - dances extremely well. Baritone. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

PHIL DAVISMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator and incorrigible flirt who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong jazz and tap-dancer – a song-and-dance comic performer; BariTenor. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

BETTY HAYNESFemale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The sensible, responsible half of the up-and-coming song-and-dance team, the Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. A rich chest mix sound with a soprano extension. Dances extremely well. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

JUDY HAYNESFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is flirty and a winning charmer. Strong jazz and tap dancer – a major song-and-dance performer with a chest mix. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

RALPH SHELDRAKEMale35-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. Baritone. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

EZEKIEL FOSTERMale45-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the Inn and takes life at a very slow pace. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

MIKEMale25-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Has a tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

RITAFemale25-34 y.o.All ethnicities

RITA AND RHODA - Bob and Phil’s two-star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy and fun, although perhaps not the brightest of bulbs. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

RHODAFemale25-34 y.o.All ethnicities

RITA AND RHODA - Bob and Phil’s two-star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy and fun, although perhaps not the brightest of bulbs. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

ENSEMBLEBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Dancers who sing very well, Extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

PEYMAN GILANIMale50-59 y.o.Other Middle Eastern

Iranian. A cardiac surgeon. Speaks with a Persian accent. He is grounded. "A DISTINCT SOCIETY"

MANON DESJARDINSFemale40-44 y.o.White / Caucasian

French-Canadian. The Head Librarian at the Haskell Free Library. Speaks with a mild Québécois accent. She is enigmatic. "A DISTINCT SOCIETY"

BRUCE LAIRDMale35-39 y.o.African-American

American. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent. He is charming. "A DISTINCT SOCIETY"

SHIRIN GILANIFemale23-27 y.o.Other Middle Eastern

Mid-20s. Iranian. PEYMAN’s daughter. A medical student. Her accent is milder than her father’s. She is forthright. "A DISTINCT SOCIETY"