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Equity Actors Required for 2026 Season Shows

Milwaukee, WI, United States
ID: 299152Exp: 12/16/2025
$1,064/week
Description:

Seeking Equity actors for roles in the Theatre 2026 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: $1,064 weekly minimum (category Z). Additional info: PREPARATION: Please prepare a short monologue appropriate to the season. If auditioning for RING OF FIRE, please also prepare a song in the style of the show and accompany yourself on an instrument of your choice. Because all performers in RING OF FIRE must play instruments, an accompanist will not be provided. There will be a piano available. BAGGAGE — First Rehearsal: 6/2; First Performance: 6/16; Closing: 7/5 THE MOUSETRAP — First Rehearsal: 6/18; First Performance: 7/8; Closing: 7/26 RING OF FIRE: First Rehearsal: 7/10; First Performance: 7/29; Closing: 8/16 MOON OVER BUFFALO — First Rehearsal: 7/31; First Performance: 8/19; Closing: 9/6 MURDER GIRL — First Rehearsal: 8/21; First Performance: 9/9; Closing: 10/18 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. 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. When applying, please include your preferred audition time (Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM (C)).

30 roles

Phyllis NovakFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

An independent woman who is in control of everything except her relationships, in which she has had a dismal past. Assertive but kind. "BAGGAGE"

Bradley NaughtonMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

An IRS agent. His wife recently left him. He is generally irritated by everything. Cries often. "BAGGAGE"

Dr. Jonathan AlexanderMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A couples therapist. Self-proclaimed expert on relationships. Somewhat pompous and self-promoting. "BAGGAGE"

Mitzi CartwrightFemale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Phyllis’s friend. A free spirit who embraces life to the fullest and hopes to get Phyllis to do the same. "BAGGAGE"

Mollie RalstonFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Married to Giles. Anxious, but eager, co-proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Not as naïve as she initially seems. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Giles RalstonMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Married to Mollie for one year. An attentive and sometimes overprotective husband. Jealous of guests’ attention to Mollie. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Christopher WrenMale20-34 y.o.All ethnicities

A wild-looking, flighty, neurotic young man. He has a confiding, almost childish manner. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Mrs. BoyleFemale50-79 y.o.All ethnicities

A former court magistrate. Pompous, pretentious, and generally unpleasant. She complains about everything. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Major MetcalfMale50-79 y.o.All ethnicities

A retired British military officer. Very military in manner and bearing, but friendly and polite. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Miss CasewellFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Remains mysteriously aloof from the other guests but is not afraid to manipulate people to get what she wants. Described by Christie as “manly,” wears men’s clothes of the time. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Mr. ParaviciniMale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

An unexpected guest. An eccentric gentleman of indeterminate age. Speaks with a “foreign” accent and wears make-up. Described as “elderly.” "THE MOUSETRAP"

Detective Sergeant TrotterMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A cheerful, commonplace young man with a slight cockney accent. Has confidence and command beyond his age. Urgently trying to find a person of interest in a recent murder. "THE MOUSETRAP"

Player 1Female18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings female vocals, acoustic guitar. *The exact instrument breakdown can be flexible based upon the skills of the cast. "RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH"

Player 2Male18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings male vocals, acoustic guitar (like an older Johnny). *The exact instrument breakdown can be flexible based upon the skills of the cast. "RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH"

Player 3Male18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings male vocals, electric and acoustic guitar (like a younger Johnny). *The exact instrument breakdown can be flexible based upon the skills of the cast. "RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH"

Player 4Male18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings male vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, fiddle, banjo. *The exact instrument breakdown can be flexible based upon the skills of the cast. "RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH"

Player 5Male18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings male vocals, bass (preferably double bass). *The exact instrument breakdown can be flexible based upon the skills of the cast. "RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH"

George HayMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Pompous, larger-than-life actor. Leader of his own acting troupe. A bit of a ladies’ man but loves his wife, Charlotte. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

Charlotte HayFemale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Leading lady, runs the company with George. Smart, sassy, strong, and leans to the dramatic. Loves George but is tired of his philandering. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

Rosalind (Roz)Female20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Their daughter. Left the stage to lead a “normal” life. Smart and capable. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

EthelFemale70-79 y.o.All ethnicities

Charlotte’s nearly-deaf mother. Grumpy and a little crass, but witty and likes to have fun. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

HowardMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

TV weatherman, Rosalind’s fiancé, big fan of George and Charlotte. Anxious, but nice. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

EileenFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Young actress. Smart, but naïve. Had a “fling” with George. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

PaulMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Company manager and Rosalind’s ex-fiancé. Always on the move, solving every crisis. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

RichardMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A lawyer in love with Charlotte. Used to getting what he wants, a smooth talker. "MOON OVER BUFFALO"

EricMale31-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(33) — Marty’s co-owner, LeeAnn's twin. The two have a tense relationship. Eric has been hurt and now has a short fuse. "MURDER GIRL"

LeeAnnFemale31-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(33) — Marty’s co-owner, Eric's twin. Has moved away but is back to help with the business. Efficient, but on edge as if she has something to hide. "MURDER GIRL"

CharlotteFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A waitress with some hard-living in the rearview. Grouchy and sarcastic, but loyal and protective. "MURDER GIRL"

Other CharlotteFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A waitress, loud (she doesn’t hear so good anymore). Warm and trusting, knows all the town gossip, and eager to solve the mystery. "MURDER GIRL"

TedMale38-42 y.o.All ethnicities

(40) — The cook, a man of few words. An observer with a lot of insight. Has a record. "MURDER GIRL"