Updated Breakdown. Skidmore College
815 N Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632
Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (E) Arthur Zankel Music Center, Room 215. Free parking is available outside of the building.
This call will be run on a 1st come, 1st served basis beginning on the morning of the audition. The door will open at 9:30 AM.
Independent Theatre Contract
$480 weekly minimum - plus housing, travel
Seeking Equity actors for roles in Depot Theatre's 2026 Season (See breakdown). See breakdown for production specific personnel.
Please prepare a song of your choice in the style of the show or a 1-minute monologue. If you are interested in RING OF FIRE and play an applicable instrument, please feel free to bring your instrument and self-accompany for your song. Have your full book of music on hand.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
The Depot Theatre encourages and actively seeks actors of all ethnicities, nationalities and gender. The Depot Theatre strives to cultivate an inclusive environment which welcomes differences of ethnicity, religion, sexuality, income, or any other divisions with generosity and openness among its artists, audiences, leaders, and community. Through support and understanding of our differences, we can recognize our commonalities. The Depot Theatre encourages performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types, and abilities to audition.
When a gender is included in a character description, it refers only to the gender identity and/or presentation of that character as scripted by the playwright and not that of the performer.
Director: Shawn Churchman
Musical Director: Aaron Jodoin
Rehearsals begin: June 15, 2026
Performances: June 25, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Tick, Tick… Boom! follows Jonathan Larson, a young, fiercely driven composer racing against the clock as he approaches 30 and desperately tries to break into the New York theatre world before time—and his chances—run out. While juggling his diner job, a make-or-break workshop for his sci-fi musical, and the unraveling relationships with his girlfriend and best friend, Jonathan feels the pressure mounting from every direction. But when life delivers an emotional wake-up call, he discovers that the real ticking isn’t about career deadlines—it’s about love, loss, and the fire that pushes an artist to create against all odds.
JONATHAN (Male, 25 - early 30s): Dynamic, charismatic leading man. Struggling East Village composer turning 30; smart and likeable, extremely passionate and determined; edgily ironic and irreverent and a little self-involved. Strong rock voice. Tenor. Vocal Range (middle C is C4): A2 – A4 (two octaves).
MICHAEL (Male, 25 - early 30s): Jonathan's roommate and best friend. A gay business professional with an artist's soul. Career-minded and image-conscious but also supporting of and caring toward Jonathan. Soulful and devoted, but secretive. Doubles several additional character roles. Strong rock voice. Tenor. Vocal Range (middle C is C4): Bb2 – G4.
SUSAN (Female, 25 - early 30s): Jonathan's girlfriend. A compelling personality in her own right, she is both nurturing, loving and supportive but also growing increasingly frustrated with Jonathan's pre-occupation and lack of commitment. This track doubles several additional character roles. A dancer. Mezzo-Soprano. Vocal Range (middle C is C4): Strong belt Ab3 to D5.
Director: Ginna Hoben
Rehearsals begin: July 13, 2026
Performances: July 23, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a fast-paced, heartwarming comedic play that follows 19-year-old Linda O’Shea as she narrates the hilariously disastrous day when her attempt to give her younger sister “the talk” spirals completely out of control. Set in a tight-knit 1970s Irish Catholic community, the family’s private conversation is overheard by the parish’s most fearsome gossip, sending rumors flying and putting the O’Sheas’ reputation—and their sanity—on the line. As Linda tries to retell and reclaim the events of the day, with her family chiming in to correct her version of the story, the play becomes a joyful, chaotic celebration of family, faith, and the fine art of surviving small-town scandal.
LINDA O’SHEA (Female, 19): Linda is highly intelligent, caring, and curious. She alternates between thinking she knows everything and thinking she knows nothing. Responsible and rarely impetuous.
JOSEPHINE ‘JO’ O’SHEA (Female, late 40s–early 50s): Jo juggles more plates than Cirque de Soleil. A great mom who defines multi-tasking. She's also a little more emotional and prone to outbursts than usual.
BECKY O’SHEA (Female, 13): Becky is an unusual child. Bright and verbal. Full of energy and a huge imagination. She speaks quickly, not unlike characters in the movies she loves, like His Girl Friday.
THERESA ‘TERRI’ CHARMICHAEL (Female, late 50s): Terri is definitely going through a rough patch, but she is not a depressive or phlegmatic. Think Thelma Ritter or Eve Arden, with a touch of Dorothy Parker. Fast talker.
TRACK 1 (Male, 50s): This track will double as three roles - Mike O’Shea (50s) / Father Lovett (50s) / Betty Heckenbach (50s). MIKE is loud, loyal, and single-task oriented. His definition of a father is: breadwinner and disciplinarian. Lousy listener. FATHER LOVETT is an old school, Catholic priest. Egotistical, imperious, and pampered. Unused to any kind of pushback. BETTY HECKENBACH is a homely, judgmental, middle-aged woman sticking her big puss into other people's business. Even if the role is played by a man, it will be played absolutely straight—no winking or flamboyance.
Director: Michael Santora
Music Director: TBD
Rehearsals begin: August 10, 2026
Performances: August 20, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Ring of Fire is a spirited, toe-tapping musical that celebrates the life, legacy, and music of Johnny Cash by threading together his greatest hits to tell a sweeping American story. Rather than following a traditional plot with one main character, the show uses a cast of performers to trace the arc of Cash’s journey—from humble beginnings in the Arkansas cotton fields, through love, struggle, faith, rebellion, heartbreak, and redemption—while capturing the grit, humor, and soul that defined him. Through iconic songs like “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Ring of Fire,” the musical becomes a vibrant portrait of resilience and the power of music to carry us through every season of life.
TRENNA (Female, 20s–40s): Trenna functions as the primary female voice of the ensemble—warm, intuitive, and grounded. She often embodies the perspective of June Carter Cash (not as a literal portrayal). Capable of both tender vulnerability and playful charm. Vocal Range: Flexible alto to mezzo; strong lead and harmony skills. Instruments: Acoustic guitar (preferred), basic percussion.
JASON (Male, 20s–40s): Jason often carries central narrative threads tied to young Johnny Cash’s spirit—hopeful, yearning, searching. Vocal Range: Tenor/baritone with strong lead capability. Instruments: Acoustic guitar, hand percussion, auxiliary percussion.
EDDIE (Male, 20s–40s): Eddie embodies the raw drive and rock-leaning edge of Johnny Cash’s influence. Vocal Range: Tenor/baritone with commanding lead voice. Instruments: Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, various percussion.
DAVID (Male, 20s–40s): David is the ensemble’s multi-instrumental backbone, bringing texture, color, and authenticity to the musical landscape. Vocal Range: Flexible tenor/baritone with strong harmonies. Instruments: Electric guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle.
MARK (Male, 20s–40s): Mark provides the musical foundation—steady, grounded, resonant. Vocal Range: Baritone/bass-baritone; strong blend and occasional solo lines. Instruments: Bass (upright preferred; electric acceptable).
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