Equity Actors Wanted for "Jitney" Play Audition
Seeking Equity actors for the 1st half of Theatre Company's 2026 season show "Jitney". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the information below. Rate: SPT $496 weekly minimum (SPT 4) Additional info: Audition lunch 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. PREPARATION: Please prepare 2 contrasting contemporary monologues totaling 2-minutes or less. Rehearsals: 10/27/26 - 11/19/26 Tech: 11/20/26 - 11/24/26 Performances: 11/27/26 - 12/20/26 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, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. When applying, please include your preferred time slot (Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)).
7 role s
Nosy, talkative, gossipy. Always in everyone’s business. Confrontational yet comedic. Stirs conflict, particularly with Youngblood.
Vietnam veteran trying to build a better life for his girlfriend and child. Hardworking, ambitious, but often misunderstood.
Youngblood’s girlfriend, mother of his child. Strong-willed, practical, demands respect, honesty and craves stability.
An older driver, former tailor. Charming but struggles with alcoholism.
Korean War veteran. Wise, grounded, reliable, a man of integrity.
Flashy numbers runner who uses the station phone. Smooth, stylish, entrepreneurial, a hustler with flair.
A hotel doorman and frequent passenger. Quirky, timid, adds texture and humor.
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