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Equity Actors Wanted for Musical "Animal Wisdom"

New York, NY, United States
ID: 299134Exp: 12/17/2025
$1,229/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in "Animal Wisdom". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Step into a musical séance like no other — where the veil is thin, the music is wild, and the spirits of memory come roaring to life. Heather Christian’s “dazzlingly original” (Vogue) piece blends storytelling, requiem, and family mythology in a musical ritual made for sinners and saints alike. A journey into the haunted spaces of memory and loss, this transporting experience comes to Signature in a thrilling new production helmed by director Keenan Tyler Oliphant, diving deep into the relationship between the soul, the seen and the unseen. With her raucous, singular music fusing blues, gospel and folk, Obie Award-winner Heather Christian invites you to pay tribute to the forces that shape our lives. Rate: Off Broadway $1229 weekly minimum (Cat. CC) Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PREPARATION Please prepare a short song, ideally accompanying yourself on an instrument of your choice. The music style can be anything EXCEPT traditional musical theater. Folk, jazz, soul, rock, and pop are all acceptable. There will be a piano in the room, all other instruments must be brought in. An accompanist will be provided for any non-musicians. Please also bring your headshot and resume stapled together. First Rehearsal: April 7, 2026 Previews begin: May 5, 2026 Opening: May 18, 2026 Closing of guaranteed run: June 14, 2026 Possible extension through: June 28, 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.

4 roles

MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 2Both genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong musician/vocalist who plays bass (acoustic and electric). Vocal part flexible.

MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 3Both genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong musician/vocalist who plays strings (violin and/or cello). Vocal part flexible.

MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 4Both genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong musician/vocalist who plays guitar (facility with slides and pedals a must). Vocal part flexible.

MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 5Both genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong musician/vocalist who plays percussion. Vocal part flexible.