ANGELA'S MIXTAPE — Principal Actors Auditions

ANGELA'S MIXTAPE - NYC EPA

Signature Theatre Company Inc. | New York, NY

Notice: Audition | Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

Off Broadway
$1290 weekly minimum (Cat. CC)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in ANGELA'S MIXTAPE (See

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In Partnership with New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company.

EDIA Statement: Signature Theatre is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages performers of all ethnicities, genders, abilities, ages, and other ways of identifying, to audition. Please note that unless otherwise specified in the

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and welcoming of actors of any ethnicity, race, gender/gender identification/gender expression, age, and physical and neurological ability.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief monologue.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Written by Eisa Davis
Directed by Charlotte Brathwaite

Expected to attend:
Artistic Producer: Jeremy Ehlinger
Artistic Assistant: Emily Chackerian
Casting Director: Sujotta Pace, CSA

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OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: April 13, 2027
Previews begin: May 11, 2027
Opening: May 24, 2027
End of announced run: June 20, 2027
Possible extension through: July 4, 2027

OTHER

Venue: Signature Theatre, The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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s 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.

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ANGELA'S MIXTAPE

Signature Theatre

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Emily Shooltz
Executive Director: Tim McClimon
General Manager: Kenneth Naanep
Artistic Producer: Jeremy Ehlinger
Artistic Assistant: Emily Chackerian

New Georges

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director/Producer: Susan Bernfield
Executive Director/Producer: Jaynie Saunders Tiller

The Movement Theatre Company

PERSONNEL

Producing Artistic Leader/Managing Director: Deadria Harrington
Producing Artistic Leader: Eric Lockley
Producing Artistic Leader: Ryan Dobrin
Producing Artistic Leader: David Mendizábal

SYNOPSIS

What's it like to grow up in the shadow of a shero? Signature resident artist Eisa Davis pens a love letter to her radical upbringing in a family of proud activists, including her mother and her legendary aunt, Angela Y. Davis. Set on the dividing line between Oakland and Berkeley, California and moving to the rhythm of her childhood's hip-hop, soul, pop and classical soundtrack, this memory- and time-shifting piece is a revealing portrait of a young artist in search of her own beat.

SEEKING

EISA: Femme presenting, Black, 20s-30s to play every stage from childhood to young adulthood. Autobiographical insert for the playwright, deeply curious, funny, observant, and intelligent. She sets the tempo of the show. Should be comfortable shifting abruptly between emotional states. Good singing ability and a solid sense of musicality and rhythm essential. Classical piano skills a plus.

ANGELA: Femme presenting, Black, 30s-50s. A representation of writer/activist Angela Davis. Eisa's aunt, she and Eisa have a close relationship. She's her fun elder. She's also a refuge for Eisa as she continues to navigate her sense of identity. Intellectual and effortlessly brilliant, she is devoted to the liberation of all oppressed people. Magnetic and commanding while remaining grounded and playful.

CES/VARIOUS: Femme presenting, Black, 20s-30s. Eisa's cousin. Zany, bubbly, and full of energy. A natural dancer and singer. Loves hanging out with Eisa. Doubles as myriad roles and can easily transform between ages and personalities.

MOMMY: Femme presenting, Black, 30s-50s. Eisa's mother, Angela's sister. Graceful, fierce, demanding, and loves with force. A freedom fighter. Shapes the family environment authoritatively while holding a great deal of vulnerability and hurt of her own.

GRANDMA/VARIOUS: Femme presenting, Black, 50s-60s. Eisa's Grandmother. The family matriarch. With perfect etiquette and elocution, she is an elementary school teacher who makes learning delightful and constant. She's deeply religious and has a smile for everyone. She is always ready to help those in need. Grounded, funny, and cautious. Doubles as a variety of other roles and can easily transform between ages and personalities.