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Equity Actors for Roles in Theatre 2025-2026 Season Shows

Nashville, TN, United States
ID: 284507Exp: 5/13/2025
$643/week
Description:

Equity actors for 2025-2026 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: TYA Actor: $615.00 weekly minimum, $95.50/per performance Actor/Assistant Stage Manager: $643.00 weekly minimum, $105.50/per performance Additional info: No roles will be understudied. Local Nashville, TN actors are encouraged to audition. Equity members without appointments will be seen as time permits. PREPARATION Prepare two contrasting monologues together totaling no more than (3) three minutes. To be considered for any musicals, please additionally prepare 16 bars of a show tune with sheet music to supply to accompanist in the desired key and include the 16 bars within your (3) three minute audition time. Please make sure to bring your book in case you are asked to sing an additional song. Please bring a current headshot and resume. If you play a musical instrument, please bring and play in addition to the monologue(s) and/or song. 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. "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Musical" - TYA Premiere Rehearsals: September 8th - September 26th, 2025; Performances: September 27th - October 30th, 2025 "Inside Out and Backwards" An NCT Snuggery Production (for ages 0-5) Rehearsals: August 4th - August 15th, 2025; Performances: August 16th - December 7th, 2025 "Charlotte’s Web" Rehearsals: November 3rd - November 22nd, 2025; Performances: November 22nd - January 25th, 2025 "Bingo’s Birthday" An NCT Snuggery Production (for ages 0-5) Rehearsals: January 19th - Feb 6th; Performances: Feb 7 - May 24 "Seussical: The Musical" - Theatre for Young Audiences Version Rehearsals: March 18th - April 10th, 2026; Performances: April 11th - May 24th, 2026 If you are interested, please apply.

27 roles

John/MufaroBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American

Male Presenting, Baritone. John/Mufaro - A jovial man who just wants the best for his family. Mufaro means "Happy Man" "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters"

Sister 1/NyashaBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American

Female Presenting, Mezzo Sop-Soprano. Generally quiet and reserved, Naysha is hardworking and kind. She covers for Manaya's bad behavior and is eternally supportive. Nyasha means "mercy." "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters"

Sister 2/ManyaraBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American

Female Presenting, Mezzo Soprano. Loud and opinionated, Manyara dreams of bigger things while avoiding any sense of responsibility at home. Manyara means "Ashamed." "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters"

Griot/MessengerBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American

Male Presenting, Tenor 1. A dynamic storyteller with a large voice and larger personality. "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters"

Villager 1/Hungry Boy/KingBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American

Male Presenting, Tenor 2. "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters"

Villager 2/Old WomanBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American

Female Presenting, Alto-Mezzo. "Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters"

BrotherBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting. The older sibling, who is in charge of making sure that the room remains tidy, but oftentimes falls prey to the shenanigans of his younger sister. Puts on airs of sternness, but is a kid as well. "Inside Out and Backwards"

SisterBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting. The younger sibling, who does not want to put things away and is more interested in play than going to bed. Young, fun, and excitable. Has leadership potential. "Inside Out and Backwards"

WilburBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A rambunctious, strongly emotional pig, the runt of the litter. "Charlotte’s Web"

Charlotte A. CavaticaBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting, Dancer. A spider who befriends Wilbur. Kind, gentle but stern, a leader. "Charlotte’s Web"

Fern ArableBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting. Young but wise beyond her years, kind and joyful, deeply cares about justice. "Charlotte’s Web"

John Arable/The Old Sheep/Spectator 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting. John Arable - Practical family man, hardworking farmer, cares about his daughter, Fern. The Old Sheep - an impatient and cantankerous farm animal. "Charlotte’s Web"

Martha Arable/Goose/Spectator 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting. Martha Arable - Caring, often doting mother of Fern. Goose - Rambling farm animal who is friendly to Wilbur. Has a repetitive speech pattern. "Charlotte’s Web"

Homer Zuckerman/TempletonBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting. Homer Zuckerman - Excitable farmer, owner of Wilbur. Templeton - Selfish rat with a soft side, if there is food involved. "Charlotte’s Web"

Avery/Gander/Lurvy/Dr. Dorian/UncleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting. Avery - Rambunctious brother to Fern, likes frogs. Gander - Rambling farm animal who is friendly to Wilbur. Has a repetitive speech pattern. Lurvy - caring country boy, loud, and worker/pal for Mr. Zuckerman. Dr. Dorian - easygoing doctor. Uncle - prize winning pig at the fair - very large and strong. "Charlotte’s Web"

Farmer PickleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Playful and silly, this farmer is dedicated to finding their dog so that they can celebrate! Strong physical mover and mime. "Bingo’s Birthday"

Farmer TickleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Playful and silly, this farmer is dedicated to finding their dog so that they can celebrate! Strong physical mover and mime. "Bingo’s Birthday"

The Cat in the HatBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone/Tenor or Alto/Soprano. The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. Plays many comic minor parts throughout the story, sometimes improvising with the audience. Strong singer with strong movement skills and comic ability. "Seussical"

Horton The ElephantBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting, Baritone/Tenor. An elephant and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Gentle, big-hearted, appealing. He is very imaginative and believes in the world’s goodness. He is responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. "Seussical"

Gertrude McFuzzBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting, Soprano. A bird and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Very self--conscious, shy, and nervous at first, she grows into a kind and caring protector. She is in love with Horton and does what she can to get his attention, including foolishly growing an enormous feathered tail. She is a bit naïve at times, but always is a voice of reason. Strong comic timing is a must. "Seussical"

Mayzie LaBirdBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting, Mezzo-Soprano with belt. A bird and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Self--centered, selfish and vain. Makes decisions for herself but has clear regret about those decisions at times. Very strong singer/dancer. "Seussical"

JojoBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano/Tenor. An 8-10-year-old child. JoJo is a Who and is the only child of the mayor and his wife. Wild imagination. Awkward. A loner. But is proud of, and loves their imagination. Genuine wonder. "Seussical"

Mr. Mayor/Wickersham Brother 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting, Baritone. Mr. Mayor - The Mayor of Whoville. Exasperated parent who loves their child but doesn’t know what to do with them. Wickersham Brother - One of three monkey brothers and citizens of the Jungle of Nool. Tricksters who bully other animals in the jungle. "Seussical"

Mrs. Mayor/Bird Girl 1Both genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting, Mezzo-Soprano. Mrs. Mayor - Wife to The Mayor of Whoville. Exasperated parent who loves their child but doesn’t know what to do with them. Bird Girl - One of two bird girl ensemble backing up The Cat in the Hat or Mayzie LaBird. Strong singer and dancer. "Seussical"

Sour Kangaroo/Bird Girl 2Both genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting, Alto/Mezzo with belt. Sour Kangaroo - A kangaroo and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Loud, brassy, and a skeptic. Strong singer, large belt. Bird Girl - One of two bird girl ensemble backing up The Cat in the Hat or Mayzie LaBird. Strong singer and dancer. "Seussical"

Wickersham Brother 2/EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting, Baritone/Tenor. One of three monkey brothers and citizens of the Jungle of Nool. Tricksters who bully other animals in the jungle. "Seussical"

Wickersham Brother 3/EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting, Baritone/Tenor. One of three monkey brothers and citizens of the Jungle of Nool. Tricksters who bully other animals in the jungle. "Seussical"