"The Golem of Havana" Musical Seeking Equity Cast
Casting Equity actors for 2026-2027 season show "The Golem of Havana". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please review the details provided below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: A Holocaust survivor's family. An Afro-Cuban housekeeper who prays to the sea. A wounded revolutionary hiding in the back room. And a teenage girl who believes a comic-book monster can save them all. Set in late-1950s Havana, The Golem of Havana follows Rebecca, a young Jewish girl who turns to a mythical protector of Jewish folklore — the Golem — as her family navigates poverty, political unrest, and the electric final days of the Batista regime. When she's drawn into the orbit of Teo, a young revolutionary, myth and reality collide. The Golem of Havana throws Jewish legend and Cuban revolution onto the same stage and lets them ignite, in a musical that moves from klezmer to mambo to bolero without ever stopping to breathe. Funny, ferocious, and heartbreaking, it asks the question every exile carries: when no savior comes, who will you choose to be? Rate: SPT $885 weekly minimum (SPT 9) - Until 1/3/27 $911 weekly minimum (SPT 9) - After 1/4/27 Additional info: PREPARATION: Please prepare a one-minute dramatic or comedic monologue in English. If auditioning for THE GOLEM OF HAVANA, please also prepare 16-bars of whatever you feel best showcases your abilities. An accompanist will be provided. Bring one copy of headshot and resume. 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. December 21st, 2026 - 1st Day of Rehearsal January 30th, 2027 - Opening February 28th, 2027 - Closing If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
Rebecca’s father. A mild-mannered, hardworking Jewish tailor who fled Hungary to build a new life and open his own shop in Havana. Devoted to his family, gentle-natured, but caught in difficult moral choices amidst political turmoil.
Rebecca’s mother. A Holocaust survivor from Hungary whose past trauma makes her cautious, protective, and cynical. Stubborn and strict on the outside, but deeply fierce in her commitment to keeping her family safe. Strong dramatic singer.
Maria’s son. An idealistic, fiery young Cuban rebel fighting against the Batista regime. Driven by the loss of his father and a desire for justice, though he is deeply scared and wounded under his tough exterior.
The Frankel family’s housekeeper and a devoted follower of Yemayá. Warm, resilient, and deeply spiritual, she is fiercely protective of her son, Teo.
A charismatic, well-dressed, and slick advisor to the military and friend of the Frankel family. Charmingly opportunist and smooth-talking but aligned with the corrupt Batista regime.
The President/Dictator of Cuba. Authoritative, charismatic, and cultured on the surface, but ruthless and uncompromising in maintaining his hold on power.
Yutka’s deceased sister who appears in Rebecca’s nightmares and flashbacks to Hungary in 1944. Represents the memory and lingering trauma of the Holocaust within the family.
Intimidating government officials, police, and military officers who enforce Batista’s authority through fear and force.
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