AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER AND BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATER 2026-27 SEASONS Equity Principal Actors - Various Producers Auditions

AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER AND BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATER 2026-27 SEASONS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA EPA

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AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, May 4, 2026
American Conservatory Theatre Studios
30 Grant Ave
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (P) San Francisco, CA 94108
Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Near the Powell Street BART station.

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
Scheduling Link. Once you have scheduled your audition appointment, please fill out the following form:
Appointment Form. See breakdown of production specific personnel.

CONTRACT

OTHER DATES

LORT Non-Rep
A.C.T. LORT B+ Protected
$1233 weekly minimum
LORT D Protected
$831 weekly minimum
Berkeley Rep LORT B An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in American Conservatory Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater's 2026-27 Seasons (See breakdown).

Some roles at A.C.T. will be understudied. All roles at Berkeley Repertory Theater will be understudied. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

PREPARATION

Please prepare EITHER a short monologue OR a short song OR a one-minute monologue and 16-bars of a song. Auditions may not exceed 3 minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music. Please bring at least two copies of your headshot and resume.

BREAKDOWN

American Conservatory Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater 2026-27 Seasons

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN (West Coast Premiere)

A co-production with Seattle Repertory Theatre and Center Theatre Group
By Kimberly Belflower
Directed by Jess McLeod

Toni Rembe Theater
American Conservatory Theater Schedule:

• First Rehearsal: October 13, 2026
• First Tech: November 2, 2026
• First Preview: November 12, 2026
• Opening: November 18, 2026
• Closing: December 6, 2026
• Possible extension through: December 13, 2026

Seattle Rep Schedule:

• First Brush Up Rehearsal: January 12, 2027
• First Tech Rehearsal: January 14, 2027
• Invited Dress Rehearsal: January 20, 2027
• First Preview: January 21, 2027
• Opening Night: January 27, 2027
• Closing: February 21, 2027

CTG Schedule:

• First Brush Up Rehearsal: March 9, 2027
• First Tech Rehearsal: March 11, 2027
• First Preview: March 17, 2027
• Opening Night: March 21, 2027
• Closing: April 25, 2027

SEEKING:

• CARTER SMITH, mid to late 30s, Male, teacher, a former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones. Now he’s a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.
• SHELBY HOLCOMB, 18+ to play 16, Female, student. Her brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast. People have always underestimated her.
• BETH POWELL, 18+ to play 17, Female, student. Nervous and ambitious. Kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.
• NELL SHAW, 18+ to play 16, Female, student from Atlanta: grounded and sincere. Genuinely curious about things. A good judge of character, and a quick study.
• IVY WATKINS, 18+ to play 17, Female, student. Fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. From money. Resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.
• RAELYNN NIX, 18+ to play 16, Female, student. A cheerleader type who’s always lived her life by other people’s standards.
• MASON ADAMS, 18+ to play 17, Male, student. He’s never really tried before, and he’s surprised by how good it feels.
• LEE TURNER, 18+ to play 16, Male, student. A carhartt-wearing good ol’ boy. Deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it.
• BAILEY GALLAGHER, 24, Female, counselor. Sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be.

THE BAD NEWS BEARS: A MUSICAL (World Premiere)

American Conservatory Theater under arrangement with Paramount Pictures present The Bad News Bears: A Musical
Book & Lyrics by Eric Garcia
Music by Brian Feinstein
Based on the 1976 motion picture “The Bad News Bears”
Written by Bill Lancaster
Produced by special arrangement with Kamala Theatricals
Choreographed by Steph Paul
Directed by Sherri Eden Barber

Toni Rembe Theater
First Rehearsal: January 19, 2027
First Tech: February 14, 2027
First Preview: February 26, 2027
Opening: March 10, 2027
Closing: April 4, 2027

SEEKING:

MORRIS BUTTERMAKER: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male, Any Ethnicity, mid 40s-late 50s. A charming but bedraggled alcoholic ex-ballplayer.

AMANDA WURLITZER: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens; whip-smart, fiercely competitive, and the best pitcher in the league.

KAREN TURNER: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female, Any Ethnicity, early 40s-50s. Coach of the Year and Amanda's mother.

JIM MCKEEVER: Male, Any Ethnicity, 40s–60s. The Voice of the Sunland City Middle Valley County Baseball League.

TANNER BOYLE: Male, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens. Small and scrappy; nose for trouble.

AHMAD ABDUL-RAHIM: Black, Male, 18+ to play teens; deeply devoted to baseball.

ALFRED OGILVIE: Male, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens; the brainy strategist of the Bears.

MIKA ENGLEBERG: Female, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens; strong player with a no-nonsense attitude.

KELLY LEAK: Male, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens; the best player in the league.

TIMMY LUPUS: Male, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens; the most unathletic kid on the team.

MIGUEL AGUILAR: Male, Latino/Hispanic, 18+ to play teens; the Short King of the Diamond.

RODRIGO AGUILAR: Male, Latino/Hispanic, 18+ to play teens; triple threat performer.

RUDI LANCASTER: Male, Any Ethnicity, 18+ to play teens; timid but eager to please.

ENSEMBLE: All Genders, Ethnicities, Ages to play a variety of roles including parents and team players.

THE COMEUPPANCE

A co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre
Written By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Tina Landau

Toni Rembe Theater

• STEPPENWOLF Schedule:
  • First Rehearsal: January 4, 2027
  • Tech Begins: January 30
  • First Preview: February 4
  • Opening: February 13
  • Closing: March 21
  • Possible Extension: April 4

American Conservatory Theater Schedule:

• Brush Up Rehearsals Begin: April 14, 2026
• First Tech: April 16, 2027
• First Preview: April 20, 2027
• Opening: April 21, 2027
• Closing: May 16, 2027
• Possible Extension Through: May 23, 2026

SEEKING:

EMILIO: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Black, mid to late 30s. Installation artist.

URSULA: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Black, mid to late 30s; reserved but supportive friend.

CAITLIN: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] White, mid to late 30s; deeply resentful against her circumstances.

KRISTINA: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Latine, mid to late 30s; a doctor and mother.

FRANCISCO: Latine or Asian, mid to late 30s; a veteran struggling with PTSD.

FRANCISCO/EMILIO (UNDERSTUDY)
CAITLIN (UNDERSTUDY)
URSULA/KRISTINA (UNDERSTUDY)

IRAQ, BUT FUNNY

Written By Atra Asdou
Directed by Dalia Ashurina

Strand Theater

• First Rehearsal: April 13, 2027
• First Tech: May 7, 2027
• First Preview: May 13, 2027
• Opening: May 19, 2027
• Closing: June 13, 2027

SEEKING:

ACTOR 1: SWANA, FEMALE/FEMME, 35-60s. Strong track including various roles.

ACTOR 2: SWANA, FEMALE/FEMME, 20-25s. Track includes character diversity.

ACTOR 3: MALE, SWANA, 35-60s. Multiple roles.

ACTOR 4: MALE, SWANA, 20-35s. Various characters.

ACTOR 5: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Understudy SWANA FEMALE/NON-BINARY.

BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATER

THE COOK

Written by Eduardo Machado
Directed by David Mendizábal

Peet’s Theatre

• 1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
• Tech Begins: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• 1st Preview: Friday, September 4, 2026
• Opening: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
• Closing: Sunday, October 11, 2026

SEEKING:

GLADYS: (She/her, Latina/Afro-Latina) Proud cook in a wealthy house in Cuba.

CARLOS: (He/him, Latino) Gladys’ husband, supports the revolution.

JULIO: (He/him, late 20s to early 30s, Afro-Latino) Open-hearted cousin of Gladys.

ELENA: (She/her, mid to late 20s, Afro-Latina) Helpful cousin of Gladys.

ADRIA: (She/her, late 30s, Latina) Lady of the house; Cuban aristocrat.

ROSA: (She/her, mid to late 20s, Afro-Latina) Gladys' daughter by Carlos' mistress.

LOURDES: (She/her, late 30s, Latina) Fair-skinned daughter of Adria.

LIBERATION (West Coast Premiere)

Written by Bess Wohl
Directed by Whitney White
A Co-Production with Geffen Playhouse and Studio Theatre

SEEKING:

• LIZZIE: (She/her, 20s-40s, White) A journalist searching to understand choices made in the past.
• MARGIE: (She/her, 50s-60s, White) A homemaker with rage and ambition.
• SUSAN: (She/her, early 20s, White) A radical, queer free spirit.
• CELESTE: (She/her, late 30s, Black) Harvard-educated, editor and writer.
• ISIDORA: (She/her, 30s, White) An Italian immigrant with a complicated past.
• DORA: (She/her, mid 20s, White) A prim good girl becoming empowered.
• JOANNE: (She/her, early 30s, Black) A hardworking mother fighting against societal expectations.
• BILL: (He/him, late 20s-early 30s, White) A hardworking lawyer in love.

COVENANT (West Coast Premiere)

Written By York Walker
Peet’s Theatre

• 1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
• Tech Begins: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• 1st Preview: Friday, November 6, 2026
• Opening: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Closing: Sunday, December 13, 2026

SEEKING:

• RUTHIE: (She/her, Black, 19) Innocent and obsessed with love.
• VIOLET: (She/her, Black, 19) Black sheep; fiercely loves her sister.
• AVERY: (She/her, Black, 24) Dreams of seeing the world, coming into her own.
• MAMA: (She/her, Black, early 40s) Full of regret, loves her family deeply.
• JOHNNY HONEYCOMB JAMES: (He/him, Black, 24) Awkward local celebrity.

THE INTERESTINGS (World Premiere)

In association with Matt Ross
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Book by Meg Wolitzer & Sarah Ruhl
Based on the novel by Meg Wolitzer
Directed by Michael Arden

SEEKING:

• JULES: (She/her. 35-50) Strong singer with big feelings and humor.
• DENNIS: (He/him 35-50) Strong singer, warm and good-hearted.
• ASH: (She/her 35-50) Approachable but mysterious; shines in social settings.
• JONAH: (He/him 35-50) Sensitive with secrets; a good friend and songwriter.
• GOODMAN: (He/him. 35-50) Charismatic but troubled.
• CATHY: (This role is cast)
• EDIE WUNDERLICH: (She/her 60s-70s) Aging bohemian, funny.
• MANNY WUNDERLICH: (This role is cast)

HOLD ME IN THE WATER (West Coast Premiere)

Written By Ryan J. Haddad
Directed by Danny Sharron
Peets Theatre

• 1st Rehearsal (NY): Monday, February 15, 2027
• First Berkeley Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 23, 2027
• Tech Begins: Sunday, March 7, 2027
• 1st Preview: Friday, March 12, 2027
• Opening: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
• Closing: Sunday, April 18, 2027

THIS PRODUCTION IS FULLY CAST.

LEOPOLDSTADT (West Coast Premiere)

Written by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Carey Perloff
Roda Theatre

• 1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 4, 2027
• Tech Begins: Sunday, May 30, 2027
• 1st Preview: Friday, June 4, 2027
• Opening: Wednesday, June 9, 2027
• Closing: Sunday, July 11, 2027
• Contract End Date: Sunday, July 18, 2027

SEEKING:

• HERMANN: (He/Him, 40s to 70s) Married to Gretl; caring father.
• LUDWIG: (He/Him, 40s to 70s) Jewish mathematician; passionate.
• ERNST: (He/Him, 40s to 70s) Protestant doctor; kind family man.
• ROSA/HILDE: (She/Her, 30s to 60s) Authoritative psychoanalyst.
• GRETL: (She/Her, 30s to 60s) Gentile married to Hermann.
• HANNA/HERMINE: (She/Her, 20s to 30s); growing strong through her difficulties.
• FRITZ/PERCY: (He/Him, 20s to 40s); a military officer with a passion.
• WILMA: (She/Her, 20s to 50s); married to Ernst and family-oriented.
• CIVILIAN/OTTO: (He/Him, 18 to 30s) Manipulative party member.
• JACOB/LEO: (He/Him, 20s) Troubled son facing the family's challenges.
• EVA/NELLIE: (She/her, 30s) An elegant lady with quick wit.
• POLDI/OLDER HANNA: (She/he, 40s-60s) Housekeeper with humor.
• NATHAN/ZAC: (He/him, ages 14-30s) A survivor struggling with life.
• GRANDMA EMILIA/OLDER EVA: (She/her, ages 60-80s) Loving matriarch.
• JANA/SALLY: (She/her, 30s-50s) Devoted mother navigating uncertainty.
• YOUNG SALLY/MIMI: (She/her, 9-11) Bold daughter with ambition.
• YOUNG ROSA/BELLA: (She/her, 9-11) Clever daughter of Wilma and Ernst.
• YOUNG JACOB/HEINI: (He/him, 7-9) Young child ignored by parents.
• PAULI/YOUNG LEO: (He/him, 9-11) Young boy aspiring to be a soldier.

MEET THE CARTOZIANS (West Coast Premiere)

Written by Talene Monahon
Directed by Loretta Greco
A Co-Production with Huntington Theatre

Peet’s Theatre

• Huntington Theatre Dates:
  • 1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
  • Tech: Friday, February 12, 2027
  • Preview: Thursday, February 18, 2027
  • Opening: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
  • Closing: Sunday, March 21, 2027
• Berkeley Repertory Theatre Dates:
  • Spacing: Thursday, May 13, 2027
  • Tech: Sunday, May 16, 2027
  • Preview: Friday, May 21, 2027
  • Opening: Wednesday, May 26, 2027
  • Closing: Sunday, June 27, 2027

SEEKING:

• TATOS CARTOZIAN/ROBERT ZAKIAN: (he/him, 40s-60s) Centered on his need to win.
• MARKRID CARTOZIAN/ROSE SARKISIAN: (she/her, 70s) Tatos’ mother.
• WALLACE MCCAMANT/ALAN O’BRIEN: (he/him, 30s to 40s) Realistic law firm partner.
• HAZEL CARTOZIAN/THE CELEBRITY: (she/her, 20s to 30s) Tatos’ daughter.
• VAHAN CARTOZIAN/NARDEK VARTOUMIAN: (he/him, 20s to 30s) Tatos’ son studying history.
• THE WOMAN/LESLIE MALCONIAN: (she/her, 40s to 60s) Tatos’ wife and activist.