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"My Joy Is Heavy" Musical Needs Equity Actors

New York, NY, United States
ID: 299128Exp: 12/16/2025
$1,229/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in "My Joy Is Heavy". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: My Joy is Heavy is a deeply personal portrait of a young family yearning for connection amidst the loss of a pregnancy in rural Vermont. Surrounded by snow and wrapped in loneliness, they uncover the unexpected joys and humor that can emerge in the wake of loss. Rate: Off Broadway $1229 weekly minimum (Cat. CC) Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. PREPARATION: Please prepare a short song of your choice that shows off your voice. A piano accompanist will be provided, but directors welcome self-accompanied selections. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. First Rehearsal: 1/26/26 First Performance: 2/25/26 Latest Closing: 4/12/26 EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity an encourages all its employers to engage in 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.

6 roles

MUSICIAN ONEBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong singer who plays keyboard and accordion at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN TWOBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong singer who plays guitar and bass at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN THREEBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong singer who plays the drums at a high level and has experience with live looping. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN FOURBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong singer who plays the trumpet at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN FIVEBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong singer who plays the tuba and trombone at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN SIXBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong singer who plays tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, flute, and clarinet at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.