Baltimore Center Stage 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Center Stage Auditions

Center Stage (Baltimore) 2026-27 Season - Baltimore, MD EPA

Center Stage Associates | Baltimore, MD

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N Calvert St
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Baltimore, MD 21202-3602
BREAK: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Producer: Bridgette Burton
Producer: Brendan McNamara
Executive Director: Ken-Matt Martin
Artistic Director: Stevie Walker-Webb

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please visit the following link:
https://baltimore-center-stage.tdp.cuelora.com/apply/26-27-bcs-season-epas-baltimore

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity actors for roles in Baltimore Center Stage's 2026-27 Season (see breakdown).
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.

PREPARATION

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Please prepare 1 monologue of choice (2 min max). For those interested in Charmz or Xtravaganza, please prepare a song of your choice; an accompanist will be provided.

Breakdown Baltimore Center Stage 2026-2027 Season

BOCKING

LORT D
In Association with The New Group
Written by Preston Crowder
Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb
First Rehearsal: July 14, 2026
Previews Begin: August 14, 2026
Opening: August 22, 2026
Closing: September 6, 2026

SEEKING:

Javon Wing (CAST) – 30s, Black American, a preacher through and through with a flair for the dramatic.
Tiana Wing – 30s, Black American, very loving with incredible highs and exhausting lows.
Peer Day – 30s, White American, somewhat oblivious, finds himself funnier than everyone else.
Rita Day (CAST) – 30s, Black American, non-binary person with quick wit and maybe too much understanding.
Erickson Lewis (CAST) – 30s, Black American, a ball of awkwardness yet charming.
Reverend White – 40s, Black American, a sly reverend often confused for an 80s Pimp.
Stacey – 20s, Black American, a genuine good time with little patience for nonsense.

CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer

Music and Lyrics by: Nygel D. Robinson
Book by: Ken-Matt Martin
Directed by: Melody A. Betts & Victor Musoni
Choreographed by: Ken-Matt Martin & Victor Musoni
First Rehearsal: October 6, 2026
Previews: November 13, 2026
Opening: November 21, 2026
Closing: December 27, 2026

NOTE: All of these characters are mythical creatures and can be portrayed by anyone of any background.

SEEKING:

CHARMZ (CAST), a young reindeer with a big voice and even bigger dreams. He works maintenance on the sleds for Santa.
RUDOLPH, he’s a mix between Michael Jackson and Rick James, a star who hit it big young and should be in his prime, but his ego seems to be the thing that people notice the most these days. He’s the headliner for Dreamville records and the biggest star in the North Pole.
SANTA, he’s Berry Gordy, Founder/Owner of Dreamville records and the “Big Guy” in the North Pole. He’s the only one who gets to decide who joins him on his annual world tour on Christmas Eve.
ELLEY, an elf, Santa’s right-hand lady, she is the longtime manager of the group who doesn’t take any stuff from anyone and keeps things moving. Based off of the longtime Motown manager.
VIXEN/ELF, the leader of the Yuletidettes, she commands every room she walks into.
PRANCER/ELF, a member of the Yuletidettes with a big voice and a big heart.
DANCER/ELF, a member of the Yuletidettes, grace personified.
COMET/ELF, the lead singer of The Mistletoes, basically David Ruffin.
CUPID/ELF, the Eddie Kendrick of The Mistletoes.
DASHER/ELF, a brilliant dancer with a little too much Egg Nog.
DONNER/ELF, sings with a deep voice and respects Santa.
BLITZEN/ELF, the group’s actual leader, conscious, and voice of reason.

Liberation

LORT D
(In association with Philadelphia Theatre Company)
Written by: Bess Wohl
Directed by: Taibi Magar
PTC Dates: First Rehearsal: September 10, 2026
Preview: October 9, 2026
Opening: October 14, 2026
Closing: October 25, 2026
BCS Dates: First Rehearsal: January 5, 2027
Opening: January 16, 2027
Closing: February 7, 2027

SEEKING:

LIZZIE - Woman, White, flexible age. Plays both the “playwright” who is having a midlife crisis and also the leader of the 1970s women’s liberation group. NOTE: this role will require nudity.
MARGIE - Woman, White, 50s-60s, housewife who never wanted to be a wife. NOTE: this role will require nudity.
SUSAN - Woman, White, Early 20s, Jewish, queer, rough around the edges, Marxist. NOTE: this role will require nudity.
CELESTE - Woman, Black, Late 30s, queer, Ivy League, writer, intelligent. NOTE: this role will require nudity.
ISIDORA - Woman, White, Late 30s-40s, Italian, filmmaker, passionate. NOTE: this role will require nudity.
DORA - Woman, White, Mid 20s, mild-mannered, thought she was attending a knitting circle. NOTE: this role will require nudity.
JOANNE - Woman, Black, Early 30s, mother of four, practical. (Will double as Lizzie in a single scene with Bill.)
BILL - Man, White, Late 20s - early 30s, handsome, lawyer.

King Hedley II

LORT D
Written by: August Wilson
Directed by: Ken-Matt Martin
First Rehearsal: February 9, 2027
Preview: March 11, 2027
Opening: March 20, 2027
Closing: April 11, 2027

SEEKING:

KING HEDLEY II - 35, Black, intense, proud, and deeply wounded; a man recently released from prison trying to build a future in a world that has offered him very little grace.
TONYA - early to mid 30s, Black, grounded, exhausted, and emotionally guarded; King’s wife.
RUBY - 60s, Black, glamorous, sharp-tongued.
ELMORE - 60s, Black, smooth, charming, and opportunistic; Ruby’s longtime suitor.
MISTER - 30s to 40s, Black, loyal, restless, emotionally searching; King’s closest friend.
STOOL PIGEON - 60s to 70s, Black, prophetic, carrying newspapers and memories.

Xtravaganza

LORT B
In association with 1000% Productions and Broadway Music Group
Book by R. Eric Thomas
Music and Lyrics by Khiyon Hursey
Music Supervision by Bill Sherman
Choreography by Kyle Abraham
Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb
First Rehearsal: March 23, 2027
Preview: May 7, 2027
Opening Night: May 22, 2027
Closing: June 13, 2027

SEEKING:

JOSÉ - ages 15 through 30, Dominican, magnetic and driven.
MARIO - ages 22 through 38, slick, confident, a Hispanic boy with a professional sheen.
LUNA - ages 15 through 30, a transfemme Latina, with a raw beauty.
ANGIE - 24, Puerto Rican and transfemme, the Mother of the House.
SHORTSTACK - ages 15 through 30, Black and transfemme, the life of the party.
VENUS - ages 18 through 30, transfemme Latina, radiant and impossibly magnetic.
HECTOR - forever 30s, Puerto Rican, elegant, visionary, and charismatic.
ENSEMBLE - ages 18 through 40, all ethnicities and gender presentations. Seeking bold, high-energy performers with strong movement ability.