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"When Playwrights Kill" Play Looking for Equity Actors

New York, NY, United States
ID: 302157Exp: 1/29/2026
$2,717/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in "When Playwrights Kill". See the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: A zany, backstage comedy about what happens when a writer's dream of bringing his Broadway play to life is maligned by a very difficult leading lady. Rate: Production (League) $2717 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition breaks: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PREPARATION: Please prepare a comedic monologue approximately 1 minute in length. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. 1st Rehearsal (Studio): March 9th 2026 (New York City) 1st Rehearsal (Tech): March 28th 2026 (Boston) 1st Performance: April 3rd 2026 Final Performance: April 18th 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 role s

UNDERSTUDY: THE PLAYWRIGHTMale33-37 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mid-30s. Has excellent, fast-paced comic timing.

UNDERSTUDY: THE ACTRESS/THE STAGE MANAGERFemale40-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

Has excellent, fast-paced comic timing.

UNDERSTUDY: THE DIRECTOR/THE PRODUCERMale50-69 y.o.White / Caucasian

Has excellent, fast-paced comic timing.

UNDERSTUDY: THE PROMPTERMale30-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

BIPOC. Has excellent, fast-paced comic timing.