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"The Rocket Men" Show Looking for Actors

New York, NY, United States
ID: 311971Exp: 6/5/2026
$1,213/week
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "The Rocket Men" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) $831 weekly minimum (LORT D - Protected) Additional info: Please prepare either two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song not exceeding two minutes in length. An accompanist will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. First Rehearsal: 4/20/27 Opening: 5/14/27 Closing: 5/30/27

6 roles

Track OneBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

(Heinz-Hermann Koelle): Relentlessly inquisitive and intellectually driven, Koelle is defined by his curiosity and need to question everything. Requires strong presence and active listening.

Track Two (Wernher von Braun)Both genders40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A charismatic and endlessly energetic visionary who always has an answer. Confident, persuasive, and driven. Requires strong command, charm, and dynamic energy.

Track Three (Friend / Assistant / Sol)Both genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A multi-role track encompassing a loyal friend, an assistant figure, and Sol, who is introspective, bold, and emotionally grounded. Requires versatility and strong emotional range.

Track FourBoth genders40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(Helmut Hoelzer): Gruff on the surface but layered beneath, Hoelzer is pragmatic and direct. Requires grounded presence and subtle character work.

Track FiveMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(Arthur Rudolph): Rough-edged yet vulnerable, Rudolph carries both strength and emotional complexity. Requires depth and nuance.

Track Six (William A. Mrazek)Both genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Thoughtful, quirky, and imaginative, Mrazek is a dreamer with a distinct perspective. Requires strong character work and individuality.