Casting Call for Theater Company 2025-26 Season
Performers needed for the Theatre Company 2025-26 Season. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALE NT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: SPT; $859 weekly minimum (SPT 9). About the project: 1. "THE GREAT PRIVATION (how to flip ten cents into a dollar)" Synopsis: Philadelphia’s African Baptist Church, 1832: a mother and daughter guard the grave of their husband and father to deter resurrectionists from pillaging it for science. Today, on the same grounds: another mother and daughter work as counselors at what is now a summer camp. Timelines collide, reminding us to find joy in our present even as we exhume our nation’s buried past. Rehearsal begins: August 14, 2025; Tech begins: September 5, 2025; Previews begin: September 11, 2025; Opening: September 18, 2025; Closing: October 12, 2025. 2. "THE WORLD TO COME" Synopsis: The residents of the SeaBreeze Hebrew Home for the Aging carry on as usual: knitting, playing Scrabble, fighting, and falling in love. As the apocalyptic outside world threatens their way of life, Fanny, Barbara, Ruth, and Hal fight to protect the community they’ve built together. Even while battling armored nurses, a wild ostrich, strange prophecies, and their ailing bodies, they find joy in each other’s company. The World to Come is a surprising new epic that reveals how powerful friendship can be as a form of resistance. Workshop: October 6th - 9th; Rehearsal begins: January 6, 2026; Tech begins: January 27, 2026; Previews begin: February 3, 2026; Opening: February 8, 2026; Closing: March 1, 2026. Additional info: Please prepare two contrasting monologues of your choosing. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes. To be considered, please apply.
7 roles
"THE GREAT PRIVATION (how to flip ten cents into a dollar)" In 1832: funny, busy, intense. In Modern Day: very hyperactive and bubbly. Slightly hood-whimsical. A very physically comedic actor. Coming into her own political awareness and power.
"THE GREAT PRIVATION (how to flip ten cents into a dollar)" Six feet tall. In 1832: Private. In Control. Funny. In Modern Day: Seemingly Open and Older. Suspicious of Others. Loud.
"THE GREAT PRIVATION (how to flip ten cents into a dollar)" Loud. Unapologetic. Bold. Works as the Janitor at the Medical school. In Modern Day: Huggable. Lovable. Shy. Silly. Just wants everyone to have STRUCTURED FUN.
"THE GREAT PRIVATION (how to flip ten cents into a dollar)" In 1832: Outgoing. Lacks Empathy. Polite. Avoidant. In Modern Day: Gives Musical Theater energy. Actually hilarious. Is always in motion.
"THE WORLD TO COME" Ashkenazi Jewish, 80s, Fanny's bestie, when she can remember
"THE WORLD TO COME" Sephardic Jewish, 70s, The New Girl and the others won't let her forget it
"THE WORLD TO COME" All played by the same actor, Doubles as JERRY and SOLDIER
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