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Equity Actors Required for Theatre's 2025-26 Season

Kansas City, MO, United States
ID: 281349Exp: 3/26/2025
$1,144/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2025-26 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - (Paid at LORT C rate - $1051) Additional info: Some roles will be understudied. Those with intersections in BIPOC, PGM, and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to audition. Local Kansas City actors are encouraged to audition. PREPARATION Please prepare - For a Musical: 16-bars of a song in the style of the show you are interested in and one contrasting monologue, not to exceed 3-minutes total. An accompanist will be provided. For a Play: 2 contrasting monologues, not to exceed 3-minutes total. Actor-musicians for THE WIZARD OF OZ should bring their instrument and demonstrate your ability to read music and play proficiently. 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 toauditions. "THE COLOR PURPLE" STAGE: Spencer CONTRACT: LORT B 1ST REHEARSAL: July 29, 2025 DESIGNER RUN: August 22, 2025 TECH: August 29, 2025 1ST PREVIEW: September 2, 2025 OPENING: September 5, 2025 U/S REHEARSAL: September 10, 2025 CLOSING: September 21, 2025 "DRACULA" STAGE: Copaken CONTRACT: LORT D contracting at LORT C 1ST REHEARSAL: September 16, 2025 DESIGNER RUN: October 3, 2025 TECH: October 10, 2025 1ST PREVIEW: October 14, 2025 OPENING: October 17, 2025 U/S REHEARSAL: October 22, 2025 CLOSING: November 2, 2025 "ONE OF THE GOOD ONES" STAGE: Copaken CONTRACT: LORT D contracting at LORT C 1ST REHEARSAL: January 20, 2026 DESIGNER RUN: February 6, 2026 TECH: February 11, 2026 1ST PREVIEW: February 17, 2026 OPENING: February 20, 2026 U/S REHEARSAL: February 25, 2026 CLOSING: March 8, 2026 TOUR: March 12-22, 2026 "THE WIZARD OF OZ" STAGE: Spencer CONTRACT: LORT B 1ST REHEARSAL: April 7, 2026 DESIGNER RUN: April 24, 2026 TECH: April 29, 2026 1ST PREVIEW: May 5, 2026 OPENING: May 8, 2026 U/S REHEARSAL: May 13, 2026 CLOSING: May 31, 2026 NOTE: This is an actor-musician approach to the production so anyone auditioning must also audition with an instrument. Directors are open to all instruments but performers will need a medium level of proficiency and ability to read music. If you are interested, please apply.

38 roles

CELIE/EnsembleFemale20-34 y.o.African-American

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto Belter. Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor that is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. A great belt singing voice with lots of soul. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

NETTIE/EnsembleFemale20-34 y.o.African-American

Alto Belter. Celie’s younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, more educated and knowledgeable than Celie. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. A great belt singing voice with African influence. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

SOFIA/EnsembleFemale30-39 y.o.African-American

Alto Belt. Powerful warrior woman. Physically bigger and beautiful. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Comic chops. A great belt singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

HARPO/EnsembleMale20-29 y.o.African-American

Tenor. Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. He is of the new generation. He understands the wrongs of his father and grand father, and wants to do better. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a jukejoint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

MISTER/EnsembleMale30-49 y.o.African-American

Baritone, Bass. Also known as Albert. Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence, dominating. Gets his power for free. Married to Celie, he abuses her. He is in love with Shug. He transforms to a kind man by the end of the story. A great singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

SHUG/EnsembleFemale30-49 y.o.African-American

Knockout Alto Blues voice. A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. A knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

SQUEAK/EnsembleFemale20-29 y.o.African-American

Belt/Soprano. Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. She is of mixed ancestry. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Comic chops. A great singing voice with belt and soprano capability. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

PA/Old Pa/EnsembleMale40-70 y.o.African-American

Baritone. An abuser and embittered man. He is father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to Celie’s two children, whom he abducts from Celie and gives away at birth. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

GUARD/ENSEMBLEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE COLOR PURPLE"

PREACHER/GRADY/ENSEMBLEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE COLOR PURPLE"

THREE CHRUCH LADIES/ENSEMBLEFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE COLOR PURPLE"

MINAFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Smart. Very. "DRACULA"

LUCYFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Mina's friend – a dancer or who is movement-oriented. "DRACULA"

VAN HELSINGFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A Doctor, and scientist. A Woman, who dresses as a man. "DRACULA"

JONATHAN/JAMESMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mina's fiancé/An attendant to Renfield. "DRACULA"

DR. SEWARDMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A Doctor of the insane asylum. "DRACULA"

MRS. WFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Lucy's mother. "DRACULA"

ILANA GOMEZFemale40-59 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Married to Enrigue, Mother of Yoli. Of Mexican/Puerto Rican descent. Wants the best for her daughter. Feels torn about balancing the pressures she and her family faced around cultural dynamics in an English-speaking world. Her grandmother was punished for speaking Spanish in school and now Illana carries the guilt of not being able to speak Spanish as an adult. Excellent comedic timing. "ONE OF THE GOOD ONES"

PEDROMale30-39 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Lives his life mostly in Spanish. "ONE OF THE GOOD ONES"

YOLIFemale20-24 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

22, woman, who identifies as Mexican/Puerto Rican/Cuban American. Proficient and enthusiastic Spanish speaker. She is the daughter of Ilana and Enrique. Revolutionary spirit, bucks conventions. Excellent comedic timing. "ONE OF THE GOOD ONES"

ENRIQUE GOMEZMale50-59 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Cuban of Spanish descent. Fluent Spanish speaker; traditionalist, he is the father of Yoli, husband to Ilana. Trying to survive meeting his daughter's new boyfriend. Excellent comedic timing. "ONE OF THE GOOD ONES"

MARCOS CRUISEMale22-26 y.o.All ethnicities

24. Yoli’s boyfriend, proficient Spanish speaker. His parents were both from outside of Boston; they did a semester abroad and fell in love with Mexico. Marcos’ mom changed her major to Espanol & dad remained a business major but finished his studies in Mexico City to be with her. They had Marcos there and later moved to Los Angeles when his dad got a job doing business relations with The Dodgers. He is a dual citizen but can’t run for President. Excellent comedic timing. "ONE OF THE GOOD ONES"

Dorothy GaleFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Aunt Em/GlindaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Uncle Henry/Emerald City GuardMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Zeke/Cowardly LionMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Hickory/Tin ManMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Hunk/ScarecrowMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the WestFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Professor Marvel/Wizard of OzMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE WIZARD OF OZ"

WinkiesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Citizens of OZBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Citizens of MunchkinlandBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Apple TreesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

PoppiesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

CrowsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

PuppeteersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

StorytellersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble of 7 – The actor-musician ensemble will form the OZ Band and perform the many ensemble roles of Wizard of Oz. "THE WIZARD OF OZ"