Alabama Shakespeare Festival 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Alabama Shakespeare Festival Auditions

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2026-27 SEASON - MONTGOMERY, AL EPA

Alabama Shakespeare Festival | Montgomery, AL

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival Dr
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (C)
Montgomery, AL 36117-4605

BREAK: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Auditions will take place in the rehearsal hall. Please follow the blue signs between the box office and Shakespeare’s garden.

APPOINTMENTS

Please follow this
link to make appointments. See breakdown for production specific personnel.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

CONTRACT

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SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Alabama Shakespeare Festival's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown). No roles will be understudied.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 16 bars of 2 contrasting songs or a brief monologue or a brief monologue and 16 bars of one song. 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.

BREAKDOWN

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - 2026-2027 SEASON

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Saye
Director: Quin Gresham
First Rehearsal: 09/01/26
Opening: 10/2/26
Closing: 10/25/26

SEEKING:

• Chris Bean (Inspector Carter): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. High-status, rigid director who views this performance as the most important night of his life. Requires strong comedic skill.
• Robert Grove (Thomas Colleymoore): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Self-serious actor with aspirations of classical gravitas. Requires strong vocal presence.
• Max Bennett (Cecil Haversham / Arthur the Gardener): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Inexperienced, childlike and eager. Requires innocence and comedic timing.
• Dennis Tyde (Perkins): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Socially awkward and eager to belong. Requires sincerity and strong comedic skill.
• Trevor Watson (Lighting and Sound Operator): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. A disengaged technician. Requires expert comedic timing.
• Jonathan Harris (Charles Haversham): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. A somewhat bland performer with a physical role. Requires stamina.
• Sandra Wilkinson (Florence Colleymoore): Female-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Ambitious and image-driven. Requires strong physicality.
• Annie Twilloil (Stage Manager): Female-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Experiences significant character arc. Requires strong comedic skill.

FENCES

By August Wilson
Co-produced with Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta, GA (Originating Theatre)
Director: Addae Moon
First Rehearsal: 08/18/26
Opening: 12/16/26
Closing: 10/11/26

Montgomery:
First Rehearsal: 10/20/26
Opening: 10/30/26
Closing: 11/15/26

SEEKING:

• Troy Maxson: Male-identified, age 45–60, Black/African American. A former baseball player. Requires emotional range and stamina.
• Rose Maxson: Female-identified, age 40–55, Black/African American. Grounded and compassionate. Requires warmth and emotional depth.
• Cory Maxson: Male-identified, age 17–20, Black/African American. Struggles against his father’s authority. Requires strong emotional shifts.
• Jim Bono: Male-identified, age 45–60, Black/African American. Loyal friend to Troy. Requires grounded presence.
• Lyons Maxson: Male-identified, age 30–45, Black/African American. A musician. Requires ease and charisma.
• Gabriel Maxson: Male-identified, age 40–60, Black/African American. Innocent and spiritually open. Requires emotional truth.
• Raynell Maxson: Female-identified, age 7–10, Black/African American. Represents hope and new beginnings. Requires emotional authenticity.

ELF THE MUSICAL

Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Director/Choreographer: Sam Hay
First Rehearsal: 11/3/26
Opening: 11/27/26
Closing: 12/27/26

SEEKING:

• Buddy: Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Endlessly optimistic with a strong vocal range. Requires comedic instincts.
• Walter Hobbs: Male-identified, age 55–65, any ethnicity. Authority figure with emotional depth. Requires clear character arc.
• Emily Hobbs: Female-identified, age 40–50, any ethnicity. Warm and compassionate. Requires sincerity.
• Michael Hobbs: This role has been cast.
• Deb: Female-identified, age 25–55, any ethnicity. Requires strong comedic timing.
• Jovie: Female-identified, age 25–30, any ethnicity. Requires strong vocals and emotional accessibility.
• The Manager: Male-identified, age 35–40, any ethnicity. Provides grounded comedic contrast.
• Mr. Greenway: Male-identified, age 55–65, any ethnicity. Non-singing role.
• Santa: Male-identified, age 65–80, any ethnicity. Requires charm and presence.
• Ensemble: Open to all gender identities, age 18+, any ethnicity. Strong singing and dance ability required.

MARIAN

Story by Caleen Sinnette Jennings, Elkin Antoniou G & Chelsea Marie Davis
Music by Chelsea Marie Davis & Victoria Theodore
Lyrics by Chelsea Marie Davis & Emily Ruth Hazel
Book by Caleen Sinnette Jennings & Elkin Antoniou
Director: Tamara Tunie
First Rehearsal: 1/26/27
Opening: 2/26/27
Closing: 3/14/27

SEEKING:

• Marian Anderson: Female-identified, 20s–40s, Black. Requires strong operatic training.
• Alyce Anderson (as cast): Female-identified, 18+ to play 11. Contemporary vocalist required.
• Anna Anderson (as cast): Female-identified, 30s–60s. Warm, low resonant alto required.
• Billy King (as cast): Black male-identified, 20s–40s. Vocal range with pop belt.
• Orpheus “King” Fisher (as cast): Male-identified, 20s–40s. Romantic leading man vibes.
• Walter White (as cast): Black male-identified, 30s–50s. Visionary leader with range.
• Young Marian / Ethel Anderson (as cast): Female-identified, 18+ to play 12. Strong mix required.

AS YOU LIKE IT

By William Shakespeare
Director: Beth Lopes
First Rehearsal: 3/16/27
Opening: 4/16/27
Closing: 5/2/27

SEEKING:

• Rosalind: Female-identified, age 20–30, any ethnicity. Requires exceptional text work.
• Orlando: Male-identified, age 20–30, any ethnicity. Strong presence and emotional openness required.
• Celia: Female-identified, age 20–30, any ethnicity. Requires strong ensemble connection.
• Duke Senior: Male-identified, age 50–70, any ethnicity. Requires gravitas.
• Duke Frederick: Male-identified, age 40–60, any ethnicity. Clarity and authority required.
• Jaques: Male-identified, age 30–60, any ethnicity. Strong text work and dry wit required.
• Touchstone: Male-identified, age 25–50, any ethnicity. Requires strong comedic instincts.
• Oliver: Male-identified, age 25–40, any ethnicity. Requires emotional range.

THE ROCKET MEN

By Crystal Skillman
Director: Risa Brainin
First Rehearsal: 4/20/27
Opening: 5/14/27
Closing: 5/30/27

SEEKING:

• Track One (Heinz-Hermann Koelle): Male-identified, age 30s, any ethnicity. Strong presence and active listening required.
• Track Two (Wernher von Braun): Male-identified, age 40s, any ethnicity. Requires strong command and charm.
• Track Three (Friend / Assistant / Sol): Male-identified, age 30s, any ethnicity. Requires versatility.
• Track Four (Helmut Hoelzer): Male-identified, age 40s, any ethnicity. Requires grounded presence.
• Track Five (Arthur Rudolph): Male-identified, age 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Emotional complexity required.
• Track Six (William A. Mrazek): Male-identified, age 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Strong individuality required.