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Equity Actors Required for 2025-26 Season Shows

New York, NY, United States
ID: 293101Exp: 9/26/2025
$697/week
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Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2025-26 Season. See breakdown below. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $670 weekly minimum - until 1/4/26 $697 weekly minimum - after 1/5/26 Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PREPARATION: To be considered for HENRY IV Pts I & II, please prepare a dramatic verse monologue. To be considered for THE HYPOCHONDRIAC, please prepare a comedic monologue. To be considered for PIRATES OF PENZANCE, please prepare a short song cut in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. If you are singing, please have a monologue ready to share. If you are not singing, please have 2 monologues prepared. Your audition material should be 2 minutes or less total. Please also bring a hard copy of your headshot and resume. 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. Gilbert and Sullivan’s "PIRATES OF PENZANCE" First Rehearsal: October 28 Tech: November 13 – 16 First Preview: November 19 Opening Night: November 22 Closing: January 4, 2026 Extension Closing: January 11 Shakespeare’s "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2" First Rehearsal: January 13 Tech: February 5 – 8 First Preview: February 11 Opening: February 19 Closing: March 15 Extension Closing: March 22 Molière’s "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC" First Rehearsal: March 17 Tech: April 9 – 12 First Preview: April 15 Opening Night: April 23 Closing: May 10 Extension Closing: May 17 If you are interested, please apply.

26 roles

FredericMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A member of the Pirates. He is unaffected and possesses an unself-conscious sex appeal. Youthful, genuine and innocent. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

MabelFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Daughter of the Major-General. Mabel is a classic beauty similar to Lillian Gish or Mary Pickford. An astute young woman, she is sympathetic in nature. She and Frederic fall in love. Vocal range top: Db6. Vocal range bottom: Bb3. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

Pirate KingMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader of the pirates. Despite his sharp and loud bark, he is actually a whole-hearted romantic with a soft bite. A handsome man typically found with an open shirt and wind in his hair. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: A#2. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

RuthFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Frederic's lifelong nanny. A sneaky Mrs. Potts, cares not for vanity. She wants nothing more in life than to see Frederic happy, healthy, and by her side. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: G3. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

KateFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Daughter of the Major-General. Quick-witted and rather sassy. She, like her other sisters, is strikingly beautiful. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

Sergeant of PoliceMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader of the police. He is Groucho Marx-esque and uncomfortably clumsy. Though their duty to protect is clear, the Sergeant and his police are more accustomed to fear and hide. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: G2. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

King Henry IVMale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Bolingbroke, usurper of Richard II’s throne, Father of Prince Henry and Prince John and grandson of King Edward III. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

HenryMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince of Wales - Son of King Henry, usually known as Prince Hal. A ne’er-do-well, seen by his father as a party boy and prodigal son. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

JohnMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince of Lancaster - The dutiful young son of King Henry. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Henry PercyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Earl of Northumberland - A noble and disgruntled kingmaker, turned rebel. Father of Hotspur. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Lady NorthumberlandFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Earl of Northumberland’s wife. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Henry PercyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Surnamed “Hotspur” - Hotheaded warrior and rebel with Father Northumberland. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Sir John FalstaffMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A portly, drunken, knight, and carefree companion of Prince Hal. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

BardolphMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A soldier and partner in mischief with Prince Hal and Falstaff. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Lady PercyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The wife of the rebel Hotspur. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Mistress QuicklyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Hostess of the Boar’s Head Tavern. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

Doll TearsheetFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Prostitute & friend of Mistress Quickly. "HENRY IV - PARTS 1 & 2"

ArganMale56-56 y.o.All ethnicities

60s. A penny pinching older gentleman and the hypochondriac. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

ToinetteFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Argan’s maid and Angelique’s confidante; smart, spirited, and cunning. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

BélineFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Argan’s younger second wife; wants nothing but his money. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

AngéliqueFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Argan’s younger daughter; an innocent romantic, devoted to her father. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

CléanteMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Angelique’s love interest; a little silly but completely smitten with Angelique. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

Doctor PurgonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Argan’s doctor, a notable quack. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

Thomas DiafoirusMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Purgon’s nephew and proposed husband to Angelique; awkward and dull. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

Monsieur FleurantMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The apothecary who works with Purgon; a specialist in enemas, but still a quack. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"

Monsieur de BonnefoyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The scheming notary. "THE HYPOCHONDRIAC"