Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Berkeley Repertory Theatre Auditions

BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - LA EPA

Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P) North Hollywood, CA 91601
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Karina Fox: Casting Director & Producing Associate

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep. See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

OTHER DATES

SEEKING:

All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. Please prepare EITHER a short monologue OR a short song OR a one-minute monologue and 16-bars of a song. Audition material may not exceed 2 1/2 minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music. Please bring at least two copies of your headshot and resume. Once you have scheduled your audition appointment, please fill out the following Audition form:
Audition Form.

An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON

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): Works as the cook in a wealthy house in La Habana, Cuba. She's tasked with protecting the house when Adria is forced to flee. Character spans the ages of 35-75 within the play.
• Carlos (He/him, Latino): Gladys’ husband and a chauffeur. Character spans the ages of 35-75 within the play.
• JULIO (He/him, late 20s to early 30s, Afro-Latino): Gladys’ cousin serving at the party.
• ELENA (She/her, mid to late 20s, Afro-Latina): Gladys' cousin also hired to serve.
• ADRIA (She/her, late 30s, Latina): Lady of the house; Cuban aristocrat. Pregnant for the first time after 12 years of marriage.
• ROSA (She/her, mid to late 20s, Afro-Latina): Carlos’ daughter by his mistress but raised in Gladys’ house.
• LOURDES (She/her, late 30s, Latina): Adria’s daughter, visiting Cuba for the first time.

LIBERATION (West Coast Premiere)

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

Berkeley Rep:
Roda Theatre
1st Rehearsal (NYC): Tuesday, September 22, 2026
First Berkeley Rehearsal: Friday October 16, 2026
Tech Begins: Sunday, October 18, 2026
1st Preview: Friday, October 23, 2026
Opening: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Closing: Sunday, November 29, 2026

Geffen Playhouse:
Stage: Gil Cates Theater (LORT B)
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 12, 2027
First Tech: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Previews begin: Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Opening: Thursday, February 4, 2027
Closing: Sunday, February 28, 2027

SEEKING:

• LIZZIE (She/her, 20s-40s, White): A journalist searching to understand choices made in the past.
• MARGIE (She/her, 50s-60s, White): A midwestern homemaker in search of her own identity.
• SUSAN (She/her, early 20s, White): A radical, queer free spirit.
• CELESTE (She/her, late 30s, Black): An editor and writer caring for her sick mother.
• ISIDORA (She/her, 30s, White): An Italian immigrant navigating her complex life.
• DORA (She/her, mid 20s, White): A good girl with a fierce ambition for success.
• JOANNE (She/her, early 30s, Black): A working mother who challenges societal norms.
• BILL (He/him, late 20s-early 30s, White): A smart, down-to-earth lawyer in love with Lizzie.

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): The innocent one, obsessed with love.
• VIOLET (She/her, Black, 19): The black sheep of the family.
• AVERY (She/her, Black, 24): Dreams of seeing the world, terrified of her future.
• MAMA (She/her, Black, early 40s): A mother full of regret.
• JOHNNY “HONEYCOMB” JAMES (He/him, Black, 24): Local celebrity and guitar player.

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
Roda Theatre

1st Rehearsal (NYC): Monday, December 14, 2026
First Berkeley Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Tech: Sunday, January 17, 2027
1st Preview: Sunday, January 31, 2027
Opening: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Closing: Sunday, March 28, 2027
Contract End Date: Sunday, April 11, 2027

SEEKING:

• JULES (She/her, 35-50): An incredibly strong singer with big feelings and dreams.
• DENNIS (He/him, 35-50): A strong singer seeking connection despite his struggles.
• ASH (She/her, 35-50): A popular figure who seems to have it all.
• JONAH (He/him, 35-50): A sensitive songwriter with secrets.
• GOODMAN (He/him, 35-50): An arrogant but charismatic man.
• CATHY: THIS ROLE IS CAST. (She/her, 35-50) A strong singer with a vibrant personality.
• EDIE WUNDERLICH (She/her, 60s-70s): An aging bohemian full of life.
• MANNY WUNDERLICH: THIS ROLE IS CAST. (He/him, 60s-70s) An aging bohemian.

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): Complicated and ambitious.
• LUDWIG (He/Him, 40s to 70s): Witty intellectual with strong family values.
• ERNST (He/Him, 40s to 70s): A deeply kind family man.
• ROSA/HILDE (She/Her, 30s to 60s): A psychoanalyst with a complex history.
• GRETL (She/Her, 30s to 60s): Enthusiastic about her husband’s culture.
• HANNA/HERMINE (She/Her, 20s to 30s): A young woman growing into her strength.
• FRITZ/PERCY (He/Him, 20s to 40s): Involved in complex relationships.
• WILMA (She/Her, 20s to 50s): Family-oriented and seeking acceptance.
• CIVILIAN/OTTO (He/Him, 18 to 30s): A pivotal character in difficult times.
• JACOB/LEO (He/Him, 20s to 30s): A young man wrestling with identity.
• EVA/NELLIE (She/her, 30s): A strong, elegant mother.
• POLDI/OLDER HANNA (She/her, 40s-60s): A protective matriarch.
• NATHAN/ZAC (He/him, ages 14-30s): An Auschwitz survivor with powerful views.
• GRANDMA EMILIA/OLDER EVA (She/her, ages 60-80s): A loving matriarch.
• JANA/SALLY (She/her, 30s-50s). A devoted mother navigating challenges.
• YOUNG SALLY/MIMI: (She/her, 9-11) A clever young girl.
• YOUNG ROSA/BELLA: (She/her, 9-11) Joyful and eager to explore her world.
• YOUNG JACOB/HEINI: (He/him, 7-9) A young child seeking attention.
• PAULI/YOUNG LEO: (He/him, 9-11) A young boy with aspirations.

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
Technical work: 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 protecting his family.
• MARKRID CARTOZIAN/ ROSE SARKISIAN (she/her, 70s): Focused on winning and family.
• WALLACE MCCAMANT/ ALAN O’BRIEN (he/him, 30s to 40s): A founding partner in a law firm.
• HAZEL CARTOZIAN/THE CELEBRITY (she/her, 20s to 30s): Torn between family tradition and modernity.
• VAHAN CARTOZIAN/ NARDEK VARTOUMIAN (he/him, 20s to 30s): Headstrong and passionate.
• THE WOMAN/ LESLIE MALCONIAN (she/her, 40s to 60s): Advocating for Armenian history.