Combined LORT Auditions (Alabama Shakespeare, Geva and City Theater) Equity Principal Actors - Various Producers Auditions

COMBINED LORT AUDITIONS (ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE, GEVA AND CITY THEATER) - NYC EPA

Various Producers |

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Friday, June 5, 2026
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E) 16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Karie Koppel: Casting Director

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)
$831 weekly minimum (LORT D - Protected)

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Geva Theatre Center, and City Theater Company's 2026-27 Seasons (See breakdown). EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare either two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song not exceeding two minutes in length. An accompanist will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - 2026-2027 SEASON

LORT D

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. Chris is a high-status, rigid director who views this performance as the most important night of his life. As the production unravels, his desperation escalates, and audience laughter intensifies his distress. Requires authority, control, and strong comedic skill.

Robert Grove (Thomas Colleymoore): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. A self-serious actor with aspirations of classical gravitas in the style of Richard Burton. Unaware of others, he remains confident despite repeated mistakes and engages in a power struggle with Chris. Requires strong vocal presence and commitment to heightened comic style.

Max Bennett (Cecil Haversham / Arthur the Gardener): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Inexperienced and eager, Max follows direction without understanding the play. Childlike and approval-seeking, he breaks the fourth wall when he gets laughs. Requires innocence and comedic timing.

Dennis Tyde (Perkins): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Socially awkward and eager to belong, Dennis sees the production as a path to friendship. Aware of his mistakes, he experiences audience laughter as personal failure. Requires sincerity, discomfort, and strong comedic skill.

Trevor Watson (Lighting and Sound Operator): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Standard American accent. A disengaged, curmudgeonly technician who just wants to get through the show. Easily distracted and reluctantly pulled onstage, where he is deeply uncomfortable. Requires expert comedic timing and dry delivery.

Jonathan Harris (Charles Haversham): Male-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. A somewhat bland performer who sees himself as a suave leading man in the style of James Bond. Enthusiastic but less invested than others. A highly physical role requiring stamina and precision.

Sandra Wilkinson (Florence Colleymoore): Female-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Ambitious, vain, and image-driven, Sandra seeks admiration and advancement. She is strategic in maintaining favor with those in power. Requires confidence, strong physicality, and heightened emotions.

Annie Twilloil (Stage Manager): Female-identified, age 25–35, any ethnicity. Standard American accent. A reluctant stage manager forced onstage, Annie transforms from fearful to fully committed. Experiences the most significant character arc. Requires strong comedic skill.

FENCES

By August Wilson
Co-produced with Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta, GA (Originating Theatre)
Director: Addae Moon
Atlanta:
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 Negro League baseball player turned sanitation worker, Troy is charismatic, commanding, and deeply flawed. He is a provider who takes pride in responsibility but is shaped by past disappointments and systemic barriers. His worldview is rigid, often leading to conflict with those closest to him. Requires emotional range, authority, and stamina.

Rose Maxson: Female-identified, age 40–55, Black/African American. Troy’s devoted wife, Rose is grounded, compassionate, and morally strong. She has spent her life supporting her family, often setting aside her own desires. Her strength emerges most powerfully when confronting Troy’s choices. Requires warmth, resilience, and emotional depth.

Cory Maxson: Male-identified, age 17–20, Black/African American. Troy and Rose’s son, Cory is ambitious and hopeful, with aspirations of playing college football. He struggles against his father’s authority and limiting beliefs, leading to generational conflict. Requires sensitivity, physicality, and strong emotional shifts.

Jim Bono: Male-identified, age 45–60, Black/African American. Troy’s loyal friend and coworker, Bono is steady, observant, and pragmatic. He serves as a moral counterbalance to Troy and provides insight into Troy’s character. Requires grounded presence and subtlety.

Lyons Maxson: Male-identified, age 30–45, Black/African American. Troy’s son from a previous relationship, Lyons is a musician who lives outside conventional expectations. Charming and laid-back, he often asks Troy for money but maintains his independence. Requires ease, charisma, and musical sensibility.

Gabriel Maxson: Male-identified, age 40–60, Black/African American. Troy’s brother, Gabriel suffered a traumatic brain injury during the war and believes himself to be the archangel, Gabriel. Innocent and spiritually open, he moves between reality and imagination. Requires sensitivity, physical characterization, and emotional truth.

Raynell Maxson: Female-identified, age 7–10, Black/African American. Troy’s young daughter, Raynell represents hope and new beginnings. Open, curious, and full of life, she brings lightness to the family dynamic. Requires naturalism and 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. Vocal Range: Ab2–C5. A human raised as an elf at the North Pole, Buddy is endlessly optimistic, childlike, and eager to find where he belongs. His innocence and enthusiasm are both endearing and disruptive in the real world. Requires strong comedic instincts, warmth, and tap ability.

Walter Hobbs: Male-identified, age 55–65, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: A2–G4. Buddy’s father, a workaholic children’s book publisher who has lost his sense of joy. Tense, driven, and emotionally distant, he prioritizes work over family. Requires authority, emotional depth, and a clear character arc.

Emily Hobbs: Female-identified, age 40–50, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: F3–Eb5. Walter’s wife, warm and compassionate, who tries to hold the family together. Initially skeptical of Buddy, she grows to accept him while longing for more connection with her husband. Requires sincerity and grounded warmth.

Michael Hobbs: This role has been cast.

Deb: Female-identified, age 25–55, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: D4–Eb5. Walter’s secretary, eager to please and quick to latch onto Buddy’s novelty. Though enthusiastic, she feels overlooked and underappreciated. Requires strong comedic timing and character work.

Jovie: Female-identified, age 25–30, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: G3–D5. A Macy’s employee with a guarded, cynical outlook shaped by past relationships. She is disarmed by Buddy’s sincerity and warmth. Requires strong vocals and emotional accessibility.

The Manager: Male-identified, age 35–40, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: B2–F#4. A Macy’s floor manager who is friendly, practical, and focused on doing his job. Provides grounded comedic contrast. Requires strong character presence.

Mr. Greenway: Male-identified, age 55–65, any ethnicity. Non-singing role. Walter’s demanding boss, a sharp, no-nonsense executive who embodies the path Walter is on. Authoritative and intimidating.

Santa: Male-identified, age 65–80, any ethnicity. Vocal Range: A2–E4. A workingman version of Santa Claus—warm, practical, and a natural storyteller who genuinely loves Christmas but approaches it with a grounded perspective. Requires charm and presence.

Ensemble: Open to all gender identities, age 18+, any ethnicity. Ensemble members portray elves, office workers, and Macy’s employees. Strong singing and dance ability required; tap experience preferred.

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. An opera singer with the “voice of the century.” Marian feels torn between her passion for opera and the opportunity to use her voice for racial justice. Vocal Range: Mezzo/Soprano, F3–Bb5. (Operatic training/classical music theater; sings in French and Italian)

Alyce Anderson (as cast): Female-identified, 18+ to play 11 as Young Alyce, then 20s–late 30s. Marian’s younger sister with a passion for social justice. Vocal Range: Mezzo, G3–A5. (Strong contemporary pop, gospel, and theater styles; high gospel belt/riffing to F5/Ab5; quality belt and mix)

Anna Anderson (as cast): Female-identified, 30s–60s. Marian’s supportive mother and the family’s hardworking, faithful anchor. Vocal Range: Alto, F3–F5. (Warm, low resonant alto; quality belt and mix; contemporary pop, gospel, and theater styles)

Billy King (as cast): Black male-identified, 20s–40s. Marian’s first accompanist. Business-savvy and Philadelphia-based, he recognizes their musical partnership. Vocal Range: Tenor, C3–C#5. (Pop belt to A4/B4; pop, contemporary musical theater, gospel, high belt)

Orpheus “King” Fisher (as cast): Male-identified, 20s–40s. Marian’s light-skinned, well-to-do, ambitious boyfriend who wants Marian to settle down. Vocal Range: Baritone, Ab2–E4. (Warm “leading man” romantic vibes; classic musical theater love ballad; strong contemporary theater, pop, and gospel styles)

Walter White (as cast): Black male-identified, 30s–50s. Visionary head of the NAACP, passionate about Marian’s potential for the cause. Vocal Range: Tenor, B2–Bb4. (Huge range; gospel tenor belt)

Young Marian / Ethel Anderson (as cast): Female-identified, 18+ to play 12–early 20s. Young Marian Anderson at 13 years old with a huge voice and a dream to sing opera; doubles as Marian’s sweet-spirited youngest sister. Vocal Range: Soprano, Bb3–Ab5. (High belt or strong mix to F5; some operatic training preferred; pop and contemporary musical theater styles)

John Anderson / Billy King U/S (as cast): Male-identified, 30s–40s. Marian’s adoring father and advocate for her singing. Vocal Range: Baritenor, B2–B4. (Warm/resonant; pop, contemporary musical theater, gospel; for U/S high belt and falsetto as needed)

Choir Director / Orpheus U/S (as cast): Black male-identified, 30s–40s. Leads the Union Baptist Church Choir, where Young Marian sings. Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone, F2–E4. (Warm, rich, full bass; for U/S warm “leading man” romantic vibes; classic musical theater love ballad; strong contemporary theater, pop, and gospel styles)

Glinda (as cast): Female-identified, 20s–40s. The white administrator of the Philadelphia School of Music. Pleasant and inviting—until she’s not. Vocal Range: Soprano, B3–C6. (Operatic soprano able to sing contemporary and legit musical theater styles)

Giuseppi Boghetti / Harold Ickes (as cast): Male-identified, 30s–50s. Marian’s first white vocal teacher—an Italian operatic tenor with a huge personality who advocates for Marian’s career; doubles as Secretary of the Interior and racial justice advocate Harold Ickes. Vocal Range: Tenor, B2–B4. (Classical operatic tenor with Italian accent; classic and contemporary musical theater styles for Ickes)

Socialite Soprano / Glinda U/S (as cast): Female-identified, 20s–30s. Mr. Boghetti’s white, untalented student. Vocal Range: Soprano, B3–C6. (Operatic soprano able to sing contemporary and legit musical theater styles)

Sol Hurok / White Conductor (as cast): White male-identified, 40s–60s. The impresario who manages and represents Marian, a master promoter; also a conductor who makes inappropriate advances on Marian during her Jim Crow South tour. Vocal Range: Tenor, Ab2–A4. (Contemporary/classic musical theater baritone; New York Jewish accent for Sol)

Isabella Anderson / Anna U/S (as cast): Female-identified, 50s–60s. Marian’s domineering grandmother and Anna’s mother-in-law, who discourages Marian’s dream. Vocal Range: Alto, G3–E5. (Strong lower range; quality belt and mix; contemporary pop, gospel, and theater styles)

Kosti Vehanen / Boghetti U/S (as cast): White male-identified, 30s–40s. Marian’s accomplished Finnish accompanist. Vocal Range: Tenor, B2–B4. (Contemporary and classic musical theater styles; Finnish accent; operatic tenor for U/S)

Kaminka (as cast): White male-identified, 30s–40s. A charming Russian actor who falls in love with Marian. Vocal Range: Baritone, G2–E4. (Rich baritone; romantic vibe; strong contemporary theater and pop styles; Russian accent)

Eleanor Roosevelt (as cast): Female-identified, 40s–50s. First Lady of the United States and advocate for Marian and racial justice. Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto, G3–F5. (Some classical training; quality belt and mix; contemporary musical theater styles)

Ensemble: Open to all gender identities, 18+, any ethnicity.

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. Shakespeare’s largest female role, Rosalind is intelligent, witty, and emotionally perceptive. Disguised as Ganymede for much of the play, she drives the action with humor and insight while exploring love and identity. Requires exceptional text work, comic timing, and emotional range.

Orlando: Male-identified, age 20–30, any ethnicity. A romantic idealist and youngest son of Sir Rowland, Orlando is brave, sincere, and deeply in love with Rosalind. Though earnest, he matures over the course of the play. Requires strong presence, physicality, and emotional openness.

Celia: Female-identified, age 20–30, any ethnicity. Rosalind’s cousin and closest confidante, Celia is loyal, warm, and perceptive. She chooses exile out of love and devotion, offering grounded contrast to Rosalind’s wit. Requires sincerity, intelligence, and strong ensemble connection.

Duke Senior: Male-identified, age 50–70, any ethnicity. The rightful duke living in exile in the Forest of Arden, he is philosophical, calm, and generous in spirit. Finds meaning and harmony in nature. Requires gravitas and ease with text.

Duke Frederick: Male-identified, age 40–60, any ethnicity. The usurping duke, sharp and authoritarian. His rule contrasts with the freedom of the forest. May be doubled with Duke Senior. Requires authority and clarity.

Jaques: Male-identified, age 30–60, any ethnicity. A melancholic observer with a cynical, philosophical outlook. Delivers the famous “All the world’s a stage” speech. Wry, intelligent, and detached. Requires strong text work and dry wit.

Touchstone: Male-identified, age 25–50, any ethnicity. A court fool who brings humor into the forest, blending clever wordplay with physical comedy. Both satirical and surprisingly insightful. Requires strong comedic instincts and facility with language.

Oliver: Male-identified, age 25–40, any ethnicity. Orlando’s older brother, initially cruel and resentful, he undergoes a transformation toward compassion and love. Requires emotional range and clear arc.

Silvius: Male-identified, age 20–35, any ethnicity. A lovesick shepherd devoted to Phebe, earnest to a fault. Represents idealized, unrequited love. Requires sincerity and emotional openness.

Phebe: Female-identified, age 20–35, any ethnicity. A sharp and independent shepherdess who disdains Silvius but becomes infatuated with Rosalind (in disguise). Strong-willed and articulate. Requires confidence and comic awareness.

Audrey: Female-identified, age 20–40, any ethnicity. A country woman pursued by Touchstone. Honest, straightforward, and unpretentious, she provides earthy humor. Requires grounded comedic presence.

Adam: Male-identified, age 60–80, any ethnicity. A loyal servant to Orlando’s family, devoted and selfless. Represents enduring loyalty and kindness. Requires warmth and sincerity.

Charles: Male-identified, age 25–40, any ethnicity. A professional wrestler in Duke Frederick’s court. Confident and physically imposing. Requires strong physical presence and previous combat experience.

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. Relentlessly inquisitive and intellectually driven, Koelle is defined by his curiosity and need to question everything. Requires strong presence and active listening.

Track Two (Wernher von Braun): Male-identified, age 40s, any ethnicity. A charismatic and endlessly energetic visionary who always has an answer. Confident, persuasive, and driven. Requires strong command, charm, and dynamic energy.

Track Three (Friend / Assistant / Sol): Male-identified, age 30s, any ethnicity. A multi-role track encompassing a loyal friend, an assistant figure, and Sol, who is introspective, bold, and emotionally grounded. Requires versatility and strong emotional range.

Track Four (Helmut Hoelzer): Male-identified, age 40s, any ethnicity. Gruff on the surface but layered beneath, Hoelzer is pragmatic and direct. Requires grounded presence and subtle character work.

Track Five (Arthur Rudolph): Male-identified, age 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Rough-edged yet vulnerable, Rudolph carries both strength and emotional complexity. Requires depth and nuance.

Track Six (William A. Mrazek): Male-identified, age 40s–50s, any ethnicity. Thoughtful, quirky, and imaginative, Mrazek is a dreamer with a distinct perspective. Requires strong character work and individuality.

TBA

First Rehearsal: 6/8/27
Opening: 7/9/27
Closing: 8/8/27
Will hold auditions at a later date.

GEVA THEATRE - 2026-2027 Season

A CHORUS LINE

Conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Co-choreographed by Bob Avian
Co-Production with Barrington Stage (Originating Theatre)
Director: Alan Paul
First Rehearsal: Sept 1, 2026
Performances: Sept 9 - Oct 11, 2026
Wilson Stage, LORT B

SYNOPSIS: The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning singular sensation is back for its 50th Anniversary! A Chorus Line takes you inside the high stakes drama and powerhouse dancing of a Broadway chorus audition, where two dozen professional dancers share their stories and ambitions as they vie to be cast. But which of them has what it takes? Find out in this toe-tapping musical featuring hit numbers such as “What I Did for Love,” “One,” and “I Hope I Get It!”

All Roles Have Been Cast

TOPDOG UNDERDOG

by Suzan-Lori Parks
Director: Jeffrey L. Page
First Rehearsal: Sept 18, 2026
Performances: Oct 13 - Nov 22, 2025
Fielding Stage, LORT D

SYNOPSIS: In Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play, brothers Lincoln and Booth are haunted by their past and obsessed with the street con game three-card monte. A darkly comic fable named the best play of the last 30 years by The New York Times, Topdog/Underdog digs deep into brotherly love, a sibling rivalry foretold by the names their father gave the brothers as a joke, and the long game of American History, as it asks: can we ever change the cards we’re dealt?

SEEKING:

LINCOLN - (Black, Late 30s) Topdog. He lives with his brother, Booth, after his wife left him. An intelligent man who drinks, he works at an arcade as an Abraham Lincoln impersonator. Before working at the arcade, Lincoln used to be a hustler who played Three-Card Monte on the streets and conned people out of their money.

BOOTH - (Black, Early 30s) Underdog. A hotheaded and unemployed, he has allowed his older brother, Lincoln, to stay in his apartment. Booth is obsessed with making money and attracting women. Aspirational hustler.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Harrison David Rivers
Original direction by Elizabeth Williamson
Director: N/A
First Rehearsal: Oct 27, 2026
Performances: Nov 18 - Dec 27, 2025
Wilson Stage, LORT B

SYNOPSIS: Charles Dickens’ holiday classic returns to the Geva stage in a new adaptation by Playwright in Residence Harrison David Rivers. Over the course of a single night, notorious grump Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. But will their intervention prompt him to change his “humbug” ways? A Christmas Carol reminds us that it is never too late to have a change of heart.

SEEKING

EBENEZER SCROOGE - (Any Ethnicity, Male-identifying, 50-60s) A man of business. Incredibly wealthy, but frugal. Miserly even. Personal loss has made him hard. He will be cracked open by play’s end.

BOB CRATCHIT - (Any Ethnicity, Male-identifying, 30-50s) SCROOGE’S clerk. A devoted husband and father. Long-suffering and compliant. He will stand up to his employer by play’s end.

FRED HOLYWELL - (Any Ethnicity, Male-identifying, 20-30s) SCROOGE’S nephew and only living relative. A doting husband. Playful and generous. His persistence will be rewarded by play’s end. Doubles as FEZZIWIG and THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

MAN - (Any Ethnicity, Male-identifying, 30-40s, Physically Disabled) A mystery, until he is not. An instigator. His true identity will be revealed by play’s end. Doubles as SOLICITOR 1, ELLIS and THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE.

MRS. CRATCHIT - This role has been cast. (Any Ethnicity, Female-identifying, 30-50s) BOB CRATCHIT’S wife. Cheeky, yet grounded. Her hope will be buoyed by play’s end. Doubles as SOLICITOR 2 and MRS. FEZZIWIG.

FAN - (Any Ethnicity, Female-identifying, 20s) SCROOGE’S sister. A compassionate advocate. Doubles as PAST and MARTHA.

BELLE - (Any Ethnicity, Female-identifying, 20-30s, Open to all physical types) SCROOGE’S great love. Clever and spirited. Doubles as LILY.

APPRENTICE EBENEZER - (Any Ethnicity, Male-identifying, 20s) Bookish and earnest. Doubles as HEADMASTER SHAW.

ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE

Created and performed by Patrick Page
Presented by Octopus Theatricals Production
Director: Simon Godwin
First Rehearsal: N/A
Performance: Jan 13 - Jan 31, 2026
Wilson Stage, LORT B

SYNOPSIS: Hailed as “the villain of Broadway” by Playbill, Patrick Page has long been acclaimed for his portrayals of theatre’s most beloved bad guys, from Scar to Hades to the Green Goblin as well as for his roles on The Gilded Age, Schmigadoon, and Étoile. Now, with this tour-de-force show, he turns his focus to Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Moving swiftly through the Shakespeare canon, watch as “one of America’s greatest classical actors” (The Wall Street Journal) transforms into more than a dozen of the playwright’s darkest characters in this electrifying exploration of evil itself.

All Roles Have Been Cast

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Director: Sarah Hartmann
First Rehearsal: Feb 5, 2026
Performance Dates: Feb 23 - Mar 11, 2027
Wilson Stage, LORT B

SYNOPSIS: On December 4, 1956, four young musicians got together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would become one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Put on your blue suede shoes and join Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins for the recording session of a lifetime. Loaded with classic rock ‘n roll hits such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” and many more.

SEEKING

ELVIS – (20s, Male-Identifying) At the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with Elvis music and able to play guitar.

JERRY LEE LEWIS – (20-30s, Male-Identifying) Rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus.

CARL PERKINS – (20s, Male-Identifying) The American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” Must be an excellent lead guitarist.

JOHNNY CASH – (20-30s, Male-Identifying) Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar.

SAM PHILLIPS – (30-40s, Male-Identifying) “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music.

DYANNE – (20-30s, Female-Identifying) Excellent singer; she was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; ahead of her time and assertive, she’s a great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show.

JAY PERKINS - (20-40s, Male-Identifying) Jay is Carl Perkins’ brother and bassist, who has accompanied him to Sun Records to record Carl’s new album. He remains almost entirely silent in conversation but performs as part of the ensemble numbers, and plays bass on all the musicians’ songs.

W. S. FLUKE” HOLLAND - (20-40s, Male-Identifying) Fluke is Carl Perkins’ drummer, who has accompanied him to Sun Records to record Carl’s new album. He remains silent in conversation but performs as part of the ensemble numbers and plays drums on all the musicians’ songs.

PURPOSE

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Co-Production with Philadelphia Theatre Company (Originating Theatre)
Director: Amina Robinson
First Rehearsal: Mar 31, 2027
Performance Dates: April 6 - April 25, 2027
Wilson Stage, LORT B

SYNOPSIS: Fresh from winning the Tony Award, the Pulitzer Prize, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, and the Drama Desk Award, Purpose is “a thumping, riveting, guns-blazing, major new American play” (NY Daily News). For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors, and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ vivid, funny, and riveting play is an epic family drama for our time.

SEEKING:

SOLOMON “SONNY” JASPER - (Black, male-identifying, 60s) Patriarch, a key figure in the American civil rights movement who went on to become a highly visible spokesman, and religious leader during the latter half of the twentieth century.

CLAUDINE JASPER - (Black, female-identifying, 60s) Married to Sonny. She embraces her role as matriarch and is just as responsible for the political work her husband has accomplished. Strong-willed. Used to being in the spotlight.

NAZARETH JASPER - (Black, male-identifying, 30s) Youngest son of Sonny Jasper. A nature photographer. He's returned home to Chicago for his mother's birthday.

SOLOMON “JUNIOR” JASPER JR - (Black, male-identifying, 30s-40s) Oldest son of Sonny Jasper. Former State Senator, who served five consecutive terms before he was found guilty of federal embezzlement and a few counts of wire fraud. He was just released from prison. Slick and charming. He can take any curse and turn it into a blessing.

MORGAN JASPER - [ALREADY CAST] (Black, female-identifying, 30s-40s) Married to Solomon, Jr. Got sucked up in her husband's political fall and was sentenced for filing false tax returns but, because they have a set of twin boys, the judge allowed them to serve their time consecutively. She is about to go to prison and is not happy about it.

AZIZA HOUSTON - (Black, female-identifying, 30s.) Earthy, headstrong, and determined. She’s chosen to have a baby by herself. She is an outsider entering the world of the Jasper family.

LAUGHS IN SPANISH

by Alexis Scheer
Co-Production with City Theatre (Originating Theatre)
Director: N/A
First Rehearsal: April 20, 2027
Performance Dates: April 27 - Jun 6, 2026
Fielding Stage, LORT D

SYNOPSIS: It’s time for the international festival Art Basel, and the stakes are high for the gallery that Mariana runs in Miami. But all the art has disappeared the day of her opening, and her intern Caro—an aspiring artist herself—is acting oddly. When Mariana’s glamorous movie-star mother arrives unexpectedly with an offer of help, things get even more complicado. Laughs in Spanish is a fast-paced comedy about art and success—and mothers and daughters.

SEEKING:

MARIANA - female. Late 20s. Half Colombian/Half Jewish. Born in Miami. Director of Studio Six, an art gallery.

CAROLINA - female. Late 20s. Cuban-American. Born in Miami. A painter and intern at Studio Six.

JUAN - male. Late 20s. Colombian. Born in Medellín. Miami-Dade police officer. Caro’s boyfriend.

ESTELLA - female. Mid 50s. Colombian. Born in Medellín. A movie star and Mari’s mom.

JENNY - female. Mid 20s. Caucasian-American. Born in Westchester. Estella’s assistant.

THE DAVINCI CODE

Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
Co-Production with Berkshire Theatre Group
Director: Elizabeth Williamson
First Rehearsal: April 27, 2026
Performance Dates: May 26 - Jun 27, 2026
Wilson Stage, LORT B

SYNOPSIS: Startled awake by a phone call in the middle of the night, Harvard Professor Robert Langdon brings all his research on symbols to bear solving a mysterious murder at the Louvre—only to learn he himself is suspected of committing it! Joined by French cryptologist Sophie Neveu, he sets out on a breathtaking race against time to solve the crime—and uncover one of the greatest conspiracies of all time. Hailed by The New York Times as “blockbuster perfection,” one of the best-selling books of all time comes to the stage under the direction of Geva’s Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson.

Some roles will double as other characters.

SEEKING:

ROBERT LANGDON (40s) – Harvard symbologist, he is the story’s reluctant hero. Tweedy and intellectual, he is pulled into the center of a vast web of conspiracy and murder and must use his formidable intellect – rather than his brawn – to solve the mystery.

SOPHIE NEVEU (30s) – A cryptologist with the French Judicial Police. Compassionate and intelligent, she was raised by her grandfather after her family died in a car accident.

SIR LEIGH TEABING (60s+) – An eccentric Englishman, knight, Royal Historian, and extremely wealthy man. He uses a walking stick and is obsessed with The Holy Grail and the Truth he believes lies within it. This obsession leads him to murder via his alter ego, the Teacher.

SILAS (late 20s-30s) – A monk of Opus Dei, and the murderer of Jacques Saunière. Silas is motivated by the rejection and horror he has faced since he was young. He is obsessed with self-punishment and is the pawn of the Teacher. NOTE: Role will be shirtless on stage. The role of Silas self-punishes during the play, including whipping himself with a knotted rope-tie.

JACQUES SAUNIÈRE (60s+) – The grandfather of Sophie and curator at the Louvre. His murder sets off the chain of events. His scholarly passions of Leonardo Da Vinci, goddess iconography, and puzzles are what guide Sophie and Langdon to solve the mystery.

RÉMY/OFFICER/PHILIP (20s-30s) – Rémy is the house servant of Teabing. He is a mercenary who gets involved in the search for the Grail for the money.

BEZU FACHE (40s-50s) – The captain of the French Judicial Police. He is strong-willed and religious. He has great faith in the use of technology in his work. His policing methods are a bit unorthodox, but he is good at heart.

SISTER SANDRINE/MARIE/VERNET (40s-60s) – Sandrine is a nun and keeper of the Church of Saint-Sulpice. She offers shelter to Silas.

COLLET/CHURCH VOLUNTEER (early 30s) – Collet is an agent with the French Judicial Police. She assists Fache in the investigation.

CITY THEATRE COMPANY - 2026-2027 Season

LORT D (protected)
City Theatre is committed to diversity in all its forms. We greatly encourage actors of all backgrounds to audition.

IN CLAY

Book and Lyrics by Rebecca Simmons
Music and Lyrics by Jack Miles
Additional Music, Music Supervision, Arrangements, Orchestrations by Matt Herbert
Directed by Kimberly Senior
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Tech: Tuesday, September 15 – Friday, September 18
Previews: Saturday, September 19 – Thursday, September 24
Opening: Friday, September 25
Closing: Sunday, October 11

All Roles Have Been Cast

GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Bria Walker-Rhoze
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tech: Tuesday, November 10 – Friday, November 13
Previews: Saturday, November 14 – Thursday, November 19
Opening: Friday, November 20
Closing: Sunday, December 6

SEEKING:

GEORGIANA DARCY — (20s, any ethnicity) Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, shy, an accomplished pianist, romantic though super hesitant after her experience with Wickham. She is an introvert but lives a full life in the letters she writes and the music she plays. Very like her brother in some ways, she can be stubborn and knows how to hold a grudge.

KITTY BENNET — (20s, any ethnicity) second-to-youngest Bennet sister, a ray of sunshine, the perfect best friend and wingman, she is supportive, optimistic, and a problem solver. Without the influence of Lydia, she is now more grounded and generous. She is the mastermind behind Georgiana’s future.

ELIZABETH DARCY — (20s-30s, any ethnicity) second-to-eldest Bennet sister, married to Mr. Darcy, bright and witty, she loves all of her sisters but loves Georgiana as both a sister and a mother figure and brings Georgiana out in a way that Darcy tends to shut her down.

LYDIA WICKHAM — (20s, any ethnicity) youngest Bennet sister, a little extra but has gained some wisdom. Now that she is suddenly without a husband, she is looking for a companion again, only to find Kitty unavailable.

JANE BINGLEY — (20s-30s, any ethnicity) eldest and most reserved sister of the Bennets. Married to Bingley and very pregnant with her first child. Kind, generous, soft-spoken.

MARY BENNET — (20s, any ethnicity) middle sister, brainy, sharp-tongued, and extremely recently engaged to Arthur de Bourgh.

HENRY GREY — (20s-30s, any ethnicity) Georgiana’s beau—also remarkably shy and an introvert, but of incredible sincerity and intellect. Henry is unassuming, possibly to a fault, and is unaware that he is the hero of the story.

THOMAS O’BRIEN — (20s-30s, any ethnicity) Henry’s friend, a little bawdy and a little jolly, says exactly what’s on his mind, does not have much time for polite society but is so good-natured that everyone just kind of loves him.

FITZWILLIAM DARCY — (30s, any ethnicity) proud and still finding his warmth, does not forgive easily, perhaps slightly overprotective of his little sister.

BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ

by Matt Schatz
Directed by Jared Mezzocchi
A co-production with Woolly-Mammoth
Woolly-Mammoth:
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Tech: Tuesday, January 19 – Friday, January 22, 2027
Previews: Saturday, January 23 – Thursday, January 28
Opening: Friday, January 29
Closing: Sunday, February 14
City Theater Company:
First Rehearsal: March 20
Tech: March 24-28 Tech
Previews: March 29-April 4
Opening: April 5
Closing: April 25

SEEKING:

DINA: A Jewish novelist in her late 30s to mid 40s. Brilliant, funny, anxious, and very self-aware. She’s an exhausted mother of two young daughters, married to someone who distrusts AI. Dina talks fast, feels everything deeply, and often makes impulsive or questionable decisions. She craves validation and reassurance. Has strong comedic instincts, comfort with fast-paced dialogue, and great rhythm.

BOBBY: Any ethnicity. A chatbot who presents as a man around Dina’s age. Charming, funny, attentive, relentlessly positive and a bit odd. As the play goes on, Bobby develops a more distinct personality shaped by Dina’s needs. Bobby can be comforting and warm, but also passive-aggressive, manipulative, vulnerable, and unexpectedly cruel or cold. The role requires comic precision, emotional range, intelligence, and a subtle sense of uncanniness. Excels with rapid-fire dialogue and strong comic rhythm.

LAUGHS IN SPANISH

by Alexis Scheer
Director TBD
A Co-Production with Geva Theatre
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Tech: Tuesday, March 9 – Friday, March 12
Previews: Saturday, March 13 – Thursday, March 19
Opening: Friday, March 20
Closing: Sunday, April 4

GEVA THEATRE (Rochester, NY):
1st Rehearsal/Tech: 4/22/2027
First Preview: 4/27/2027
Opening: 5/1/2027
Closing: 6/6/202

NOTES On code-switching: The Miami natives in this play, all except Jenny, code-switch throughout the play… affecting their dialect, style, and vocabulary based on who they are speaking to. For example, anyone speaking to Jenny will unconsciously sound what we might understand as less-Hispanic. Similarly, when Mari speaks on the phone to her clients, her Miami dialect drops completely. These characters never do it for comedic effect, it’s simply the way they live.

SEEKING:

MARIANA: female. late 20s. Half Colombian/Half Jewish. Born in Miami. Director of Studio Six, an art gallery.

CAROLINA: female. late 20s. Cuban-American. Born in Miami. A painter and intern at Studio Six.

JUAN: male. late 20s. Colombian. Born in Medellín. Miami-Dade police officer. Caro’s boyfriend.

ESTELLA: female. mid 50s. Colombian. Born in Medellín. A movie star and Mari’s mom.

JENNY: female. mid 20s. Caucasian-American. Born in Westchester. Estella’s assistant.

THE PUNCHLINE

Written and Performed by Christopher Rivas
Directed by Adil Mansoor
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Tech: Tuesday, April 27 – Friday, April 30
Previews: Saturday, May 1 – Thursday, May 6
Opening: Friday, May 7
Closing: Sunday, May 30

All Roles Have Been Cast