"Picnic At Hanging Rock" Musical Needs Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Picnic At Hanging Rock". See breakdown below. About the project: "Picnic At Hanging Rock" is a nontraditional melting pot of pop, classical, and traditional musical theater influences ranging from Kate Bush to Sondheim to Meredith Monk. Rate: Off Broadway $885 weekly minimum (cat. A) Additional info: Audition breaks: 1:30PM - 2:30PM. PREPARATION: Please prepare a brief folk, pop, or contemporary musical theatre song that shows range. Bring sheet music in the correct key and a hardcopy headshot/resume. 1st Rehearsal: November 10, 2025 1st Preview: December 15, 2025 Opening: December 18, 2025 Closing: January 18, 2026 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. If you are interested, please apply.
15 roles
Headmistress, English, a widow. A self-made woman in a man’s world. Confides in Miss McCraw, daunted by no one but Miranda, she becomes fixated on Sara. Vocal range: A3-E5. THE TEACHER.
Maths teacher, Scottish, single. Rational, curious, occasionally oblivious. Connects with Marion, in whom she sees traces of her younger self. Vocal range: D4-E5. THE TEACHER.
Teaches French. Engaged to be married. Warm, sensitive, shares a bond with Irma. Vocal range: B3-E5. THE TEACHER.
18+ to play late teens. A rangy country girl with a calm fearlessness. Best friends with Marion and Irma. Vocal range: A3-E5 for the majority of the score, pop yodel to A5. THE SENIOR.
18+ to play late teens. Flirtatious, playful, an heiress who enjoys life to the full. Best friends with Miranda and Marion. Vocal range: Gb3-G5. THE SENIOR.
18+ to play late teens. Blunt, brilliant, ambitious with an edge of rage. Best friends with Irma and Miranda. THE SENIOR.
18+ to play early teens. The youngest. Awkward, lonely, passionate. Worships Miranda. She is Albert’s sister. Vocal range: A3-F5. THE JUNIOR.
18+ to play early teens. Anxious to be accepted, she distances herself from Sara and curries favour with the seniors. Vocal range: Mixed belt to F#5. THE JUNIOR.
18+ to play early teens. The class clown. Aspires to the music hall stage. Friends with Fanny and Rosamund. THE JUNIOR.
18+ to play early teens. A drama queen, brimming with energy. Friends with Rosamund and Blanche. THE JUNIOR.
18+ to play early teens. An earnest do-gooder. Wants to be a missionary. Friends with Fanny and Blanche. THE JUNIOR.
A gentleman, newly arrived from England. Assured in his position, but curious. He becomes fascinated by Miranda, and forms a connection with Albert. Baritenor.
To cover Mrs. Appleyard, Miss McCraw, and Mademoiselle. This is an offstage understudy.
18+ to play teens, will cover the Junior and Senior School Girls. This is an offstage understudy.
To cover Albert and Michael. This is an offstage understudy.
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