Eugene O'Neill Theater Center 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Auditions

EUGENE ONEILL THEATRE CENTER 2026-27 SEASON - NYC EPA

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | Waterford, CT

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, May 11, 2026

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E) 16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

PERSONNEL

Tiffani Gavin - Executive Director
Melia Bensussen - Artistic Director for the National Playwrights Conference
Alexander Gemignani - Artistic Director for the National Music Theater Conference
Victor Vazquez - Casting Director for the National Music Theater Conference
Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio - Casting Directors for the National Playwrights Conference
Rebecca Rovezzi - Artistic Associate

Expected to attend:
Rebecca Rovezzi - Artistic Associate
Tiffani Gavin - Executive Director

CONTRACT

Special Agreement
$711.10 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Eugene ONeill Theatre Center's 2026-27 Season (see breakdown).

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and subscribes to the LORT Agreement Non-Traditional Casting policy, encouraging participation by and casting of ethnic minority Actors (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American), women, and Actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a contemporary monologue that is no longer than 60 seconds and a contrasting monologue or contemporary musical theater, pop, or folk song that is no longer than 60 seconds. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

OTHER DATES

The National Playwrights Conference will present staged readings of six new plays. Each play will have a week-long workshop with two public readings. The Conference will take place from June 17th to July 5th, 2026.

The National Music Theater Conference will present staged readings of two new musicals. Each musical will have a 2-week workshop with three public readings. The Conference will take place from July 6th to July 19th, 2026.

OTHER

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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.

BREAKDOWN

EUGENE ONEILL THEATRE CENTER 2026-27 SEASON

NATIONAL PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE

Workshop 1

TRACK 1 – she/hers, African/Black, early 20s, A PhD student in Seattle, battling with her demons that sometimes get the best of her. Is bougier than she wants to admit. Extremely smart. Would die for her brother.
TRACK 2 – he/his, African/Black, early 30s, a car mechanic, dropped out of school to raise his sister. Religious, Jesus is number one, goes to church every Sunday and prays every morning and evening. Would die for his sister.
TRACK 3 – she/hers, African/Black, 30s-40s. Doubles multiple roles.

Workshop 2

TRACK 1 - a Mexican American man, 22
TRACK 2 - a white woman, 19
TRACK 3 - a non-white woman, 45
TRACK 4 - a white man, 52

Workshop 3

TRACK 1 - she/her, white, early 60s
TRACK 2 - she/her, white, late 50s
TRACK 3 - he/him, white, early 50s
TRACK 4 - she/her, Arab American, 20s
TRACK 5 - he/him, white, 70s

NPC Workshop 4

TRACK 1 – TRACK 2’s mother. Starts in her 20s and gets older.
TRACK 2 – TRACK 1’s daughter. Starts as a child and gets older.
TRACK 3 – TRACK 4’s mother. Starts in her 30s and gets older.
TRACK 4 – TRACK 3’s daughter. Starts as a child and gets older.

Workshop 5

TRACK 1 - a nun, 50s or up
TRACK 2 - a wife, late 30s
TRACK 3 - a husband, 30s or 40s
TRACK 4 - a woman, 20s

NATIONAL MUSIC THEATER CONFERENCE

Workshop 1

TRACK 1 (she/her) - intelligent, creative, bold; handles the creative direction of the game store: experienced story master. Is overworked and struggles with anxiety. Age: 20s; super senior in college. Vocal Type: Mezzo; Hayley Williams meets Zendaya
TRACK 2 (she/her) - overextended, determined, loving; single mom raising two kids, real-estate agent by day, runs business end of her late husband's game store by night; very competitive and old school gamer. Age: 40s+ Vocal Type: Mezzo/Alto; Sandra Bullock meets Mandy Gonzalez
TRACK 3 (he/him) - charismatic, silly, improvisor; founder/original owner of game store. Age: 20-30s Vocal Type: Baritenor; Brennan Lee Mulligan meets Anthony Ramos
TRACK 4 (he/him) - listless, dutiful, sweet; was never into games like his sister and regrets not spending more time with dad. Age: teens-early 20s; Vocal Type: Tenor; Gavin Creel meets Gaten Matarazzo
TRACK 5 (they/them) - head-strong, outgoing, and chaotically whimsical; Recently settled on their pronouns; Struggling to find what to pursue after high school; Age: teens-early 20s; Vocal Type: Alto/Tenor; Chappell Roan meets Ally Beardsley
TRACK 6 (he/him)-ultra nerd, serious, kind; helps manage the store; everyone's uncle; Age: 30s+; Vocal Type: Baritone; Nick Offerman meets Daniel Radcliffe
TRACK 7 (she/they) - confident, unique, awkward; anime and comic book dork; works at the store and an old family friend; Age: 30s+; Vocal Type: Mezzo; Amy Poehler meets Bonnie Milligan

Workshop 2

TRACK 1 - any race, female, 17 years old (but open to 20s playing 17) A driven, well-meaning, 4.0 honors student, editor-in-chief of the school newspaper with an ambitious plan to get into a top journalism school for college. When she can overcome her anxiety, she’s down for fun. But underneath it all she has a strong desire to remain in control. Vocals: a powerhouse singer on the pop side of MT, medium to high belt/mix.
TRACK 2 - any race, female, 17 years old (but open to 20s playing 17). A kind, self-assured teen from privilege. She’s been through more than she shows. The kind of self-possessed, well-mannered teenager that adults really like. Vocals: Mezzo
TRACK 3 - any race, female, 17 years old (but open to 20s playing 17). Whip-smart, with a fun flair for the dramatic. She has a strong sense of who she is and who her friends are and has no time for self-doubt. Our charming comedic relief / barometer of what’s normal. Vocals: Medium to high belt/mix
TRACK 4 - 17, any race, female. A quietly intense and hypnotic force. Vocals: power belter - this role is majority singing and presence
TRACK 5 - 17, female. Flexible ensemble member doubles various teenagers throughout, strong comedic timing. Vocals: Mezzo
TRACK 6 - any race, male, 18 / 18+ to play 18. A gentle giant - emphasis on giant (he sings a song about what a big guy he is). The humble, easy-going, star offensive lineman of a mediocre high school football team. Vocals: tenor with strong R&B chops
TRACK 7 - 50s/60s any race, male. A supportive, loving father who thinks of his daughter as an easy kid - not too much parenting required! Also doubles as other roles, an annoyed teacher and a helpful, strict counselor. Vocals: Baritone/Tenor
TRACK 8 - 50s/60s, any race, female. A well-meaning mother who struggles with her own self-image issues. An honest, empathetic woman who thinks raising a daughter is a lot more challenging than raising her two older sons. Vocals: Alto to Mezzo