"1776" Musical in Need of Equity Performers
Seeking Equity actors for 2026 season show "1776". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see breakdown below. Rate: LOA $786.50 weekly minimum (LOA ref. to LORT) - 2025 rates Additional info: No roles will be understudied. Casting may include one show or multiple shows throughout the season - for guest contracts as well as resident company. The Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. PREPARATION: Please prepare two contrasting songs no longer than one minute or a brief monologue (totaling less than 2 minutes). Bring sheet music in your key for the accompanist. Please bring a picture and resume stapled together. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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 disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. 1st Rehearsal: Sunday, June 7 Opens: June 26 Closes: July 5 When applying, please include a time preference (Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C) or Sunday, February 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)). Please note in the subject line: LOCAL AUDITION APPT. and your union status.
20 role s
Our protagonist and leader of the fight for independence. 'obnoxious and disliked'.
From Virginia. A skilled writer. Quiet and intellectual, but steadfast. Reluctant author of the Declaration.
ABIGAIL: (Female, 30's-40's): John’s wife. Passionate, capable, funny & smart. WITHERSPOON (Male, 40+): From New Jersey. Argues for the inclusion of Supreme Being in the declaration.
MARTHA (Female, 20's-30's): Jefferson’s wife. Beautiful, charming and a bit quirky. DR LYMAN HALL: (Male, 40’s) From Georgia. Initially sides with Dickinson. A considered, intelligent, moral man.
From Delaware. Steadfast, but ailing from skin cancer.
From Virginia. A bombastic, confident, larger than life man. Makes the argument for independence to the Congress.
From Delaware. Scottish accent. A big, commanding presence, but likeable.
A message runner in the throes of battle. Has seen more than someone his age should. An incredible singer.
Congressional Secretary. Responsible for all the announcements and votes in congress. Has a strong speaking voice. Good with language.
From South Carolina. Calculating. An incredible singer.
Congressional custodian. Beleaguered and put upon. Low status.
From Rhode Island. 2nd oldest member of congress. A perpetual drinker.
From New York. Very much a diplomat.
President of the second continental congress.
From Maryland. Always eating. Initially sides with Dickinson.
From New Hampshire. Well spoken, moral & in favor of independence.
From New Jersey. A staunch defender of American rights.
From Pennsylvania. Under Dickinson’s thumb and easily influenced. Ultimately casts a deciding vote for independence.
From Connecticut. A simple cobbler. Female-identifying actors are encouraged to submit for this role.
From Delaware. Opposed to independence and sides with Dickinson.
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