CITY THEATRE COMPANY 2025-26 SEASON Equity Principal Actors - City Theatre Company Auditions

CITY THEATRE COMPANY 2025-26 SEASON - NYC EPA

City Theatre Company, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$807 weekly minimum [LORT D (protected)]

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the 2025-26 season (see breakdown). City Theatre is committed to diversity in all of its forms. We greatly encourage actors of all backgrounds to audition. Understudies will not be cast.

PREPARATION

Please prepare: one (1) contemporary monologue. If you’d like to be considered for the musical opportunity at City Theatre, please prepare: one (1) short comedic monologue and a brief cut of a rock-pop song. An accompanist will be provided. All material should not exceed 3 minutes.

LOCATION

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

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Clare Drobot
Managing Director: James McNeel

PERSONNEL

OTHER DATES

See production dates in breakdown. Dates and programming subject to change.

OTHER

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

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

SEEKING

ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE

by L M Feldman

ASL Translation by MoMo Holt
Directed by Kim Weild

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Tech: Tuesday, September 16 - Friday, September 19
Preview: Saturday, September 20 – Thursday, September 25
Opening: Friday, September 26
Closing: Sunday, October 12

Please note — Another Kind of Silence is bilingual and bicultural in ASL and English. d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing performers are strongly encouraged to audition.

PLEASE NOTE: An ASL interpreter will be provided at this EPA.

EVAN (Female Identifying, 30s-40s, hearing, Any Ethnicity): Evan is a novelist who has lost her confidence and her impulse to write; has been somewhat joyless of late; she leads from the head and guards the heart; she projects emotional reserve, but you can glimpse a world of vulnerability and longing underneath her restraint; she's quick, witty, a touch of dry humor, and can be charming and loving and intimate and tender if she lets herself; she is exceptionally self-aware; she loves words and how they sound and feel, their power and vividness.

CHAP (Female Identifying or Non-binary, 30s-40s, hard-of-hearing but doesn’t identify as it; ASL-proficient – both speaks and signs, Any Ethnicity): Chap is a visual artist who also works as a chef in her partner Ana's cafe; she grew up hard-of-hearing but doesn't identify culturally as Deaf or hearing and she's learned how to pass as hearing; she didn't learn sign until she learned it from Ana as an adult, so she's capable but not very fluent at it; she's honest and warm and vulnerable and easy-going and open and curious and bold, but there's something timid and tired and small about her that she tries to hide or compensate for; ideally she's also a bit androgynous; she doesn’t lead from the head like Evan does, nor from the will or the grounded feet like Ana does, but rather from the eyes, the body, the hands, the senses, the heart.

ANA (Female Identifying or Non-binary, 30s-40s, Deaf – ASL-fluent – only signs, Any Ethnicity): Ana is a chef and restaurant owner who's efficient, put-together, powerful, goes through the world by being strong and confident and capable and grounded, but is also loving, funny, quirky, playful, and tender when she feels comfortable and safe -- which is usually around her partner Chap; she grew up Deaf, is a native signer, is well-traveled, is savvy, is wise, is driven and tenacious and detail-oriented and successful in her professional ambitions; she works hard; she loves deep; Chap is the love of her life, and this scares her.

PETER (Male Identifying, 30s-40s, hearing, Any Ethnicity): Peter is a composer and conductor, who, like Ana, works hard and loves deep. He’s either more gifted at his art than Evan is at hers, or he’s simply meeting with greater and easier professional success and recognition of late; he’s certainly good at what he does, as the other three are; he’s passionate about and focused on his work and the art form; he can work for 12 or more hours a day and loves that kind of immersion; he’s a bit awkward, has a sense of humor, and is patient, kind, loving, but not as brave in life as he is in art; he’s too busy these days to have active friendships, and he doesn’t realize how lonely – and slightly unmoored – he currently is.

Each Character in the play has a corresponding Chorus, with whom they share a soulful connection, even when they don’t agree. The Chorus is like the Character’s daemon, or soul, or younger/older self, or a particular facet of themselves. The Choruses contain the spirit of their characters, but they also complement them. The Chorus is on the same emotional journey as their Character, but they have their own personality & perspective.

EVAN’S CHORUS (Female Identifying or Non-binary, Any Age, ASL-fluent – only signs, Any Ethnicity): Evan’s Chorus might be Evan’s inspired writer-self. She may be more free-spirited and emotionally transparent than Evan.

CHAP’S CHORUS (Any Gender, Any Age, hearing, ASL-fluent – both speaks and signs, Any Ethnicity): Chap’s Chorus might be Chap’s candor & instinct. She may be more reserved and careful and maybe a bit older than Chap.

ANA’S CHORUS (Any Gender, Any Age, hearing, nearly always speaks, Any Ethnicity): Ana’s Chorus might be Ana’s vulnerability or former/future self. She may be more patient, compassionate, forgiving, and unafraid than Ana. (Also plays Deemo)

PETER’S CHORUS (Male Identifying or Non-binary, Any Age, ASL-fluent – only signs, Any Ethnicity): Peter’s Chorus might be Peter’s id, intuition, impulse. He may be more observant, aware, and engaged than Peter.

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN

by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Kaja Dunn

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tech: Tuesday, November 10 - Friday, November 13
Previews: Saturday, November 14 - Thursday, November 20
Opening: Friday, November 21
Closing: Sunday, December 7

LOUISA/JO (Female, Teens-20s): Louisa--Author of the books, independent, ambitious, and fiercely determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Jo is tomboyish, outspoken, and adventurous, with a strong sense of justice and loyalty, but also self-critical and quick tempered.

MEG (Female, 20s): The eldest March sister, responsible, nurturing, and traditional but vibrant and full of romantic dreams. Meg is thoughtful, compassionate, and devoted but also sometimes vain and longing for the ease of wealth that she never had.

BETH (Female, Teens-20s): Quiet, gentle, and musical. She is shy, selfless, and deeply empathetic. She does not dream of a life outside of her home and family, an inward girl, never a woman.

AMY (Female, Teens-20s): The youngest sister who is impatient, artistic, vivacious, charming. Often self-centered and vengeful, but also spirited, creative, determined and loving.

MARMEE/AUNT MARCH (Female, 40s-50s): The mother of the March sisters is wise, nurturing, and compassionate, resilient, and patient. She guides her daughters toward selflessness and level-headedness, but also shares their verve, delight for life, family and independence. Also plays AUNT MARCH - fussy, rich, judgmental.

LAURIE (Male, Teens-20s): Wealthy, charming neighbor and close friend of the March sisters. He is adventurous, mischievous, and impulsive, with a playful spirit and a love for music and literature. Despite his privileged upbringing, Laurie is kind-hearted, loyal, and deeply devoted to the March family, especially Jo.

JOHN/FRIEDRICH/MR. LAURENCE/MR. MARCH (Male, 20s-40s): Laurie's tutor and later Meg's husband. He is intelligent, earnest, hardworking, and respectful, with a strong sense of duty and integrity. FRIEDRICH - Professor Friedrich Bhaer is a sunny, generous German immigrant and intellectual. He is cultured, cheerful and kind-hearted, with a love for literature and philosophy. He embodies principles of intellect, integrity, and genuine affection. Also plays MR. LAURENCE and MR. MARCH - Laurie’s prickly grandfather, Jo’s father.

MALCOLM X AND REDD FOXX WASHING DISHES AT JIMMY’S CHICKEN SHACK IN HARLEM

by Jonathan Norton
Directed by Dexter J. Singleton
Co-Production with TheatreSquared, Dallas Theatre Center, and Virginia Stage Company

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tech: Tuesday, January 13 - Friday, January 16
Previews: Saturday, January 17 - Thursday, January 22
Opening: Friday, January 23
Closing: Sunday, February 8

FOXXY: CAST
LITTLE: CAST

EUREKA DAY

by Jonathan Spector
Directed by Adil Mansoor

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tech: Tuesday, March 2 - Friday, March 5
Previews: Saturday, March 7 - Thursday, March 12
Opens: Friday, March 13
Closes: Sunday, March 29

DON (Male, Early 60s, White): Head of school. A calming presence. Has worked hard to become the man he is. From New England, moved to Berkeley in the mid-80s chasing the last gasp of hippie-dom. Started in education as a music teacher, and on difficult days fantasizes about going back to it. Has lived with his partner in the same rented in-law unit for 25 years. She makes pottery. They do silent meditation retreats at Esalen three times a year. No kids.

SUZANNE (Female, Mid-50s, White): Warm and gracious. Moved to Berkeley after college when her then-boyfriend now-husband started graduate school at UC Berkeley. Raising her family and nurturing the school are her life's work and fully entwined. Once her youngest was in school, she started working part-time as a life coach after being encouraged to do it by so many friends who she’d helped through difficult times. Has a home worth four million dollars (though she’ll tell you it was much much much cheaper when they bought it), but thinks of herself as “comfortable” rather than “wealthy.” Mother of Sebastian, Arlo, Izzy, Juniper, Tompkins, and Walden.

CARINA (Female, Early 40s, Black or biracial): A joiner. Her parents were in the Foreign Service. She grew up overseas and had gone to eight different schools by the time she graduated from high school. This made her skilled at landing in a new environment, figuring out the rules, and putting other people at ease. Her wife is from Berkeley and always wanted to come back, so they moved nine months ago from the East Coast. Isn’t sure how much she loves living here, but is working hard to convince herself she does, because her wife never wants to leave. She’s worked for nonprofits her whole professional life, so has spent a lot of time in board meetings. And dealing with well-intentioned white people. Mother of Victor.

MEIKO (Female, Mid-30s, Biracial Japanese/White -- describes herself as Hapa): Berkeley native. Wry sense of humor. Went to UC Berkeley and has never lived anywhere else, or wanted to. A landscape architect, which she’s good at but a little bored by. A year after the end of a tortured on-again off-again eight-year relationship, became a single mother by choice, of Olivia. When her daughter was young, Meiko’s mother was effectively a co-parent, but less so now. Would like to have another child, but feels like she’s too old to think about doing it alone, again.

ELI (Male, Mid-30s, White. Jewish or half-Jewish): Oblivious but well-meaning. From Southern California, went to Stanford and then straight into working at a tech start-up. Cashed out three years ago, and has been in search of how to occupy his time and exercise his mind. An expert pickler, competitive rock climber, manager of family wealth. Went through an intense Ayn Rand phase in college, which now fills him with shame, but which he has also never fully shaken. When he and his wife first decided to open up their marriage, they spent many hours in therapy making sure they were approaching it in a thoughtful and intentional way. But that was a long time ago. Father of Tobias.

HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH

Book by John Cameron Mitchell
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask
Directed by Robert Ramirez

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tech: Tuesday, April 28 – Friday, May 1
Previews: Saturday, May 2 - Thursday, May 7
Opening: Friday, May 8
Closing: Sunday, June 7

HEDWIG (Gender Fluid, Late 20s-50s): East German rock singer and front woman of The Angry Inch. A glamorous, charismatic presence, capable of humor, heart, cruelty, and pathos. An amazing rock tenor voice and an East German accent. A performer who can shift seamlessly into all the roles Hedwig inhabits including her mother, Tommy Gnosis and others.

YITZHAK (Gender Fluid, Late 20s-40s): Hedwig’s Guy Friday, roadie and backup singer. Originally from Croatia, Yitzhak presents as male, but longs to explore her feminine artistic side. A secret rock ’n’ roll star with a killer voice hiding in plain sight. Has a complex relationship with Hedwig that includes both love and resentment. Comfortable with hand percussion instruments (tambourine etc.)