Actors Needed for Workshop of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"

Equity actors for roles in a Developmental Workshop (Level 2) of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: A musical adaptation of the novel by Peter Hedges. Summer, 1991. Endora, Iowa (Pop. 1,009). In the days leading up to the miraculous 18th birthday of Gilbert Grape’s younger brother Arnie, the ordinary-extraordinary-infamous Grape family gets tested in a myriad of ways. Rate: Off Broadway $681 weekly minimum (Development - Level 2) Additional info: Audition Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PREPARATION: Please prepare a short cut of a contemporary pop/rock song. If talent plays an instrument, directors welcome them to accompany themselves. A piano accompanist will also be provided. Workshop dates: Monday, March 30, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 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. NOTE: This show is an actor-singer-instrumentalist show – each actor will likely play multiple characters, sing, and play proficiently (at least one, if not many) instruments. Ability to proficiently play any of the following instruments is a plus: WINDS - Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone BRASS - Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba STRINGS - Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass PERCUSSION, DRUM KIT PIANO/ORGAN/KEYBOARDS GUITAR (Acoustic, Electric, Bass) If you are interested, please apply.