Delaware Theatre Company 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Delaware Theatre Company Auditions

DELAWARE THEATRE COMPANY 2026-27 SEASON - WILMINGTON, DE EPA

Delaware Theatre Company | Wilmington, DE

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water St
Wilmington, DE 19801-5030
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Auditions will be held in the Gallery. Parking information: please park in the available spaces on the side or in the back of the theatre. 2-hour parking is also available on Tatnall St.
Audition will be run on a first come, first served basis.

PERSONNEL

CONTRACT

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Delaware Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season (see breakdown).

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

All roles will be understudied.
Book by Lynn Nottage
Director: TBD

PREPARATION

Please prepare either:
- TWO contrasting monologues not exceeding 3 minutes in total OR
- a short song and a short monologue not to exceed more than 3 minutes in total.
An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a physical copy of your resume and headshot stapled together.

OTHER DATES

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
1st Rehearsal: 11/10/26
Tech begins: 11/25/26
1st Preview: 12/2/26
Opening: 12/5/26
Closing: 12/20/26

OTHER WORLD
1st Rehearsal: 1/12/27
Tech Begins: 2/11/27
1st Preview: 2/17/27
Opening: 2/20/27
Closing: 3/7/27

CLYDE’S
1st Rehearsal: 3/23/27
Tech begins: 4/8/27
1st Preview: 4/14/27
Opening: 4/17/27
Closing: 5/2/27

OTHER

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

BREAKDOWN

Delaware Theatre Company 26-27 Season

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Book by Robert Harling
Directed by Mimi Warnick

SYNOPSIS: Set in a small-town beauty salon in Louisiana, Steel Magnolias celebrates the unbreakable bond between six remarkable women who share laughter, love, and life’s toughest moments. Filled with sharp wit and deep emotion, this beloved play is a testament to the strength, resilience, and enduring power of friendship.

SEEKING:

• TRUVY JONES (F, 40ish) Owner of the beauty shop.
• ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO (F, 19) Beauty shop assistant.
• CLAIREE BELCHER (F, 66ish) Widow of former mayor. Grande dame.
• SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (F, 25) Prettiest girl in town.
• OUISER (pronounced Weezer) BOUDREAUX (F, 66ish) Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable.
• M'LYNN EATENTON (CAST)

OTHER WORLD

Book by Hunter Bell
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee
Directed by Michael Berresse

SYNOPSIS: One moment Sri and Lorraine are in a garage on Earth. The next, they’re unexpectedly transported into Sri’s favorite video game, Other World. Now trapped in the game and in a race against the clock, this unlikely pair must work together, discover their inner strengths, and connect with gifted gamers and astonishing avatars in order to survive and find a way home. With art direction provided by Academy Award®–winning Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Avatar), this heartfelt, humorous musical explores the connections we make on- and off-line, while celebrating the families and friendships we need to thrive in any world. Join us for this spectacular, original, otherworldly adventure. Your journey begins...now!

NOTE: For reference, Comic Book Adaptation:
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/other-world/list?title_no=1132948

SEEKING:

• LORRAINE (Identifies as female, 30s, any ethnicity) Bright, no-nonsense, unfiltered, honest, talkative, kind-hearted. Not a gamer AT ALL. Strong actor/singer/mover with great comic timing. Mezzo-soprano with belt to D5.
• TRIS (Late 20's-early 30’s, any ethnicity, any or no gender) Especially seeking genderqueer, agender, non-binary, trans actors for this role. A confident, unapologetic, loyal, smart-ass, avid gamer with a loyal heart. Any vocal range.
• JAMIE (early-mid 20’s, any ethnicity, any or no gender) A confident, spirited, avid gamer. Unafraid of the spotlight, Jamie games not just for the love of gaming, but for the likes, the follows, the views, and the potential of ad revenue and selling merch. Has great comic timing. Any vocal range.
• SRI (Identifies as male, mid to late 20’s, South Asian or South Asian American) A kind, fastidious, charming, avid gamer. Motherless at a young age, Sri struggles to connect with real people and the outside world, choosing to get lost in his favorite video game Other World. A strong singer with great comic timing. Pop bari-tenor to F#4.
• TEMULA (Any age, any or no gender) Especially seeking an actor of color for this role. NPC character in the video game Other World. Ethereal, fierce warrior, and leader of the Forces of Light. A strong singer with powerful, contemporary mezzo-soprano range and belt to an Eb5.
• ROMAN (Identifies as male, early 40’s, any ethnicity) A twisted power-hungry, game creator.
• MYRA (Identifies as female, mid 60-70’s, any ethnicity) A professor emerita of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Myra is a smart, direct, sassy, open, free-spirited, avid gamer, who enjoys the occasional weed edible. A strong singer with great comic timing. Gutsy alto F#3 to G#4.

CLYDE'S

Book by Lynn Nottage
Director: TBD

SYNOPSIS: From two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage, Clyde’s is a sharp, soulful comedy about redemption and resilience. Set in a roadside sandwich shop staffed by formerly incarcerated workers, the play explores the healing power of food, the complexities of forgiveness, and the transformative strength of human connection.

SEEKING:

• CLYDE (F, 40s) fierce and sexy, leans across the counter, intently listening, all steel, unmovable. The gravel in her voice betrays a life of cigarettes and whiskey, lived with gusto and no apology.
• MONTRELLOUS (M, 40s) zen-like, wise, talented, and cool as hell, meticulously garnishes a grilled cheese sandwich. He's the John Coltrane of sandwich making. It is all love for him, no drudgery involved in this process.
• RAFAEL (M, 20s), a recovering addict who wears his emotion on his sleeve.
• LETITIA (F, 20s), direct, self-possessed, and perhaps too quick to offer an opinion.
• JASON (M, late twenties) moody, white supremacist tattoos on his face.