Seeking Equity Cast for 2025-2026 Season
Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2025-2026 Season. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: Seeking also actors to fill understudy roles throughout the 2025-2026 season. All roles except bit parts are understudied. Audition break: 1:00PM - 2:00PM PREPARATION For Plays: Prepare two monologues, no more than two minutes total. For Musicals: Prepare either two brief contrasting cuts, or a brief cut of a song and a one-minute contemporary monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a hard copy of your headshot and résumé stapled together. 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. Mertz Theatre (LORT B): "MOVIN’ OUT" First Rehearsal: October 7th, 2025 Opening: November 21st, 2025 Closing: December 28th, 2025 NOTE: All roles in MOVIN' OUT are currently in development. "ALL IS CALM" First Rehearsal: November 21st, 2025 Opening: December 5th, 2025 Closing: December 19th, 2025 *Looking for future replacements and understudies. "PRIMARY TRUST" First rehearsal: December 16th, 2025 Opening: January 9th, 2026 Closing: February 11th, 2026 "THE MIRROR CRACK’D" First Rehearsal: December 30th, 2025 Opening: January 23rd, 2026 Closing: March 14th, 2026 "THE UNFRIEND" First Rehearsal: January 27th, 2026 Opening: February 20th, 2026 Closing: March 22nd 2026 "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" First Rehearsal: March 10th, 2026 Opening: April 17th, 2026 Closing: May 24th, 2026 Seeking actor-musicians for all roles besides Tevye. Any instruments welcome. Final instrumentation will be decided upon casting. The Cook Theatre (LORT D) "MARIE AND ROSETTA" First Rehearsal: Apr 14th, 2026 Opening: May 8th, 2026 Closing: May 31st, 2026 "LADY DISDAIN" First Rehearsal: May 8th, 2026 Opening: June 12th, 2026 Closing: June 27th, 2026 If you are interested, please apply.
62 roles
Male-presenting. An auto mechanic. His life peaked in the unruly years that he spent in high school. He wears a leather jacket, blue jeans, and boots in emulation of the anti-heroes of James Dean in “Rebel Without A Cause” and Marlon Brando in “The Wild One.” He married Brenda right out of high school, she is younger. Strong pop/rock voice. "MOVIN' OUT"
Female-presenting. Once “Queen of the Prom.” She is bored with Eddie and bored with suburbia; she is looking for a new identity. MAJOR DANCE ROLE. Strong pop/rock voice. "MOVIN' OUT"
Male-presenting. Just graduated from high school. Super attractive extrovert, he sees the Vietnam War as an opportunity to become a hero in his community. He is the guy in the neighborhood most willing to serve – gung-ho to go. Eddie is his hero. Strong pop/rock voice. "MOVIN' OUT"
Male-presenting. Eddie’s best friend. The most responsible guy around, grounded, he sets a good example for Tony. He has a generous sense of humor and is a natural leader. He met Judy in the second grade and has been by her side ever since. He knows they will be together forever. Strong pop/rock voice. "MOVIN' OUT"
Female-presenting. A romantic idealist. Ideal wife material, she desires nothing more than to live out the American dream of having a comfortable home and a happy family life, married to James. Strong dancer, comfortable on pointe. Strong pop/rock voice. "MOVIN' OUT"
ENSEMBLE. Twelve dancers portraying various characters. Strong pop/rock voices. "MOVIN' OUT"
ENSEMBLE. Twelve dancers portraying various characters. Strong pop/rock voices. "MOVIN' OUT"
ENSEMBLE. Twelve dancers portraying various characters. Strong pop/rock voices. "MOVIN' OUT"
ENSEMBLE. Twelve dancers portraying various characters. Strong pop/rock voices. "MOVIN' OUT"
ENSEMBLE. Twelve dancers portraying various characters. Strong pop/rock voices. "MOVIN' OUT"
ENSEMBLE. Twelve dancers portraying various characters. Strong pop/rock voices. "MOVIN' OUT"
The cast of All is Calm is comprised of nine male-presenting actors who play a variety of British, Irish, German, and French soldiers. "ALL IS CALM"
The cast of All is Calm is comprised of nine male-presenting actors who play a variety of British, Irish, German, and French soldiers. "ALL IS CALM"
Male-presenting. Kenneth is 38 years old and has lived in Cranberry, NY his whole life. He worked at Yellowed Pages bookstore for 15 years until its closure. He spends most of his free time at Wally’s Tiki Bar. "PRIMARY TRUST"
Male-presenting. Kenneth’s best friend. He joins him at Wally’s and offers Kenneth advice and support however he can. "PRIMARY TRUST"
Female-presenting. Corrina is a new waitress at Wally’s and a new presence in Kenneth’s small circle of friends. "PRIMARY TRUST"
Male-presenting. Clay: works at Primary Trust and hires Kenneth after Yellowed Pages closes. Sam: the owner of Yellowed Pages and has been Kenneth’s employer for the last 15 years. "PRIMARY TRUST"
Provides atmospheric music in places like Wally’s, Le Pousselet, and Primary Trust. NOTE: Instruments preferred but not required: guitar and piano. "PRIMARY TRUST"
Female-presenting, 65+. The astute and observant amateur detective, known for her shrewd understanding of human nature. Miss Marple is elderly but sharp, with a keen eye for detail. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Male-presenting. Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard, sent to St. Mary Mead to solve Badcock's murder. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Female-presenting. A lively and enthusiastic fan of Marina Gregg. Full of energy. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Male-presenting. Heather Leigh’s gentle and rather henpecked husband. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Female-presenting, middle aged or older. A friend of Miss Marple and the former owner of Gossington Hall, where the murder occurs, a source of all the local gossip. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Female-presenting. A famous movie star, glamorous yet troubled. She has returned to England after a long career in Hollywood and is at a pivotal point in her life, dealing with personal and emotional struggles. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Male-presenting. Marina Gregg’s butler at Gossington Hall, very protective of her. Italian accent. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Male-presenting. Marina Gregg’s devoted husband and film director. He is protective of Marina and is trying to help her through her difficulties while maintaining their public image. American accent. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Female-presenting. The efficient personal assistant to Jason Rudd, sharp and ambitious. Polish accent. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Female-presenting. A young American film actress who arrives unexpectedly at the party. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Female-presenting. Miss Marple's house cleaner. "THE MIRROR CRACK’D"
Mid-forties. Male-presenting. English. Mordant and always slightly cross. Comedic skills of high priority. "THE UNFRIEND"
Hard to guess her age. Female-presenting. American. Drawling, confident, unabashed. "THE UNFRIEND"
Mid-forties. Female-presenting. Peter’s wife. Teasing, sunny. "THE UNFRIEND"
A man in his 60s. Male-presenting. Gray, lugubrious, relentlessly amiable and dull. "THE UNFRIEND"
Male-presenting. A policeman. Affable, slow, pleasant. Everything he does is amble. "THE UNFRIEND"
Male-presenting. The likeable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures. Vocal Range: Ab2-F4. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting. Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. Vocal Range: A3-Eb5. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting. Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia. Vocal Range: B3-E5. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting. Tevye's eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town's traditions. Vocal Range: B3-D5. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting. Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier. Vocal Range: B3-D5. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting. The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all the town gossip. Vocal Range: F3-F5. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. Vocal Range: E3-F#4. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel. This role is also a Featured Bottle Dancer. Vocal Range: B2-E4. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel. Vocal Range: C3-F#4. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. The Innkeeper. Tenor or Baritone. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. NOTE: This role will also cover the following principal role: Tevye. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. The Rabbi’s son. NOTE: This track doubles as a Bottle Dancer and will cover the following principal role: Perchik. Vocal Range: B2-E4. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area. This track doubles as a Bottle Dancer and will cover the following principal role: Lazar Wolf. Vocal Range: C3-F#4. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presentingю Nahum: The Begger. Constable: Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however, he has superficial relationships with them. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Male-presenting. A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence. This track doubles as a bottle dancer. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
A mysterious, wandering musician who appears on stage at key moments, often playing his violin to represent the precariousness of life and the importance of tradition, essentially acting as a visual metaphor for the fragility of the Jewish community in the face of changing times. A proficient fiddle player. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting, 60-75. Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. Vocal Range: C#4-D5. NOTE: This track will cover the following principal role: Hodel. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Female-presenting. Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. Vocal Range: C4-Eb5. NOTE: This track will cover the following principal role: Yente. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Motel’s mother. This track will cover the following principal role: Golde. MUSICIAN. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Instrument TBA. "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"
Pretty, vivacious, an irrepressible spirit. A mean guitar player with a bluesy voice. Sings spirituals that swing. "MARIE AND ROSETTA"
Woman in her early twenties, but looks younger. A more traditional alto gospel singer, plays staid piano at first. Gorgeous, on her way to being a spiritual star. "MARIE AND ROSETTA"
Female-presenting. Our Beatrice, a great actor, hilarious, passionate, unstoppable woman. She’s just the best. Everyone loves her. Everyone except… "LADY DISDAIN"
Male-presenting. Our Benedick, a great actor, snarky, cranky, handsome all-around good guy wrapped in villain vibes but damn, he’s charming. "LADY DISDAIN"
Male-presenting. Our Don Pedro – talented producer who seems to know everything about everyone, funny, teasing, cool. "LADY DISDAIN"
Female-presenting. Our Hero, sunny, optimistic, great actor, hard-working, all hope and beauty. "LADY DISDAIN"
Male-presenting. Our Claudio, a great friend, doting, earnest, cute, sound engineer. "LADY DISDAIN"
Female-presenting. Sexy librarian cat lady chic, bookish, intellectual, and discerning. "LADY DISDAIN"