Florida Repertory Theatre 2025-26 Season Equity Principal Actors - Florida Repertory Theatre Auditions

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2025-26 SEASON

Florida Repertory Theatre | Ft. Myers, FL

AUDITION DATE

Monday, May 12, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=OeAJE81535. Once you choose your audition slot, you may upload a headshot and resume. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout each audition session as time permits.

If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition at:
https://auditionsmanager.com/submission.php?AU=q95pjV1259.

CONTRACT

LOA
$792 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2024-25 rates
Housing provided for out-of-town performers.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Florida Repertory Theatre's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare two brief contrasting monologues OR, if you are singing, please prepare one monologue and a musical theatre song appropriate for our season's musicals that show your strengths as a singer. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your sheet music (clearly marked for start/stop/tempos, etc.) AND a headshot & resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Historic Arcade Theatre - Artist Entrance
2268 Bay Street
Ft Myers, FL 33901

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Producing Artistic Director: Greg Longenhagen
Associate Artistic Director: Jason Parrish
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

Further information:
https://www.floridarep.org/jobs/casting-calls/
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.

BREAKDOWN

RAT PACK LOUNGE

Written by James Hindman & Ray Roderick
Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini
Director/Choreographer: Michael Marotta
Music Director: TBA
1st Reh: 09/09/2025
Runs: 09/30/2025 – 11/09/2025
Possible Extension: 11/23/2025
In the ArtStage Studio Theatre

SYNOPSIS: The premise of the show is that Frank, Dean and Sammy come back to earth and inhabit the bodies of living people. Therefore, none of the actors need to look anything like our stars, they just need to embody their essence.

SEEKING:

VIC CANDELINO: Down on his luck owner of Vic’s Place. When Vic was a kid, Frank told him he would ‘one day be a star.’ He is now bankrupt and ready to throw in the towel.

BOBBY GOLDBERG/SAMMY DAVIS, JR.: The bartender at Vic’s Place, Bobby has known Vic since he was a kid. Energetic and caring. His body is taken over by Sammy Davis Jr.

WILLIAM SAUNDERS/FRANK SINATRA: Real estate developer who wants to demolish Vic’s Place and build a parking lot for the Hooters next door. His body is taken over by Frank Sinatra.

KATHERINE KERR/ANGIE: Mr. Saunders’ secretary. Very type A. Her body is taken over by Angie – An angel sent from above who uses her feminine wiles to influence men.

JEORGE RODRIGUES/DEAN MARTIN: Easy going guy. English is a second language. He loves the Rat Pack. His body is taken over by Dean Martin.

DOUBT, A PARABLE

Written by John Patrick Shanley
Director: Chris Clavelli
1st Reh: 10/07/2025
Runs: 10/28/25 – 11/16/25
In Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade Theatre
Note: The action is set in St. Nicholas Catholic Church and School. The Bronx. 1964.

SEEKING:

FATHER BRENDAN FLYNN: Male. Late 30s. He is working class, from the Northeast.

SISTER ALOYSIUS BEAUVIER: Female. She is in her fifties or sixties. She is watchful, reserved, unsentimental. She is of the order of the Sisters of Charity. She wears a black bonnet and floor-length black habit, rimless glasses.

SISTER JAMES: Female. 20s. Also, of the Sisters of Charity, pokes her head in. There’s a bit of sunshine in her heart, though she’s reserved as well.

MRS. MULLER: Female. A black woman of about thirty-eight, in her Sunday best, dressed for church.

THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE

Written by Mark Brown
Director: Greg Longenhagen
1st Reh: 11/11/25
Runs: 12/02 – 12/21/25
In Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade Theatre
Note: British dialects will be used. Seeking a diverse ensemble of skilled comic actors to play multiple characters in a play that pays homage to the world of Charles Dickens.

SEEKING:

TRACK 1: [CAST] Man. 20s-30s. THE BAILIFF (MR. CONNOLLY)

TRACK 2: [CAST] Man. JUDGE STANCHFIELD R. PEARSON: The newly crowned King of Humbug.

TRACK 3: Man. 40s-50s. SOLOMON ROTHSCHILD: Lawyer, confident, affable, and sincere.

TRACK 4: [CAST] Man. 50s-70s. EBENEZER SCROOGE: Mean, angry, and bitter. On trial.

TRACK 5: [CAST] Man. BOB CRATCHIT: Works for Scrooge. - JACOB MARLEY: Scrooge’s partner. Chains on. Ghostly features. Scary affected voice.

TRACK 6: Man. 30s. FRED: Nephew of Scrooge. - GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME: Towering, menacing, spectral figure. Wearing all black. Does not have a normal voice box.

TRACK 7: Woman. 30s. MRS. CRATCHIT: A no-nonsense woman. - SARA WAINWRIGHT: A wealthy dowager with a golden spoon up her hams. - MRS. DILBER: Old beggar woman, arms full of bags. - THE TRANSLATOR.

TRACK 8: Woman. 20s-30s. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST - FAN: Older sister of Scrooge. - BELL: Former fiancée of Scrooge.

ADVICE (A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere)

Written by Brent Askari
Director: Chris Clavelli
1st Reh: 11/18/25
Runs: 12/09/25 – 01/11/26
In Florida Rep’s ArtStage Studio Theatre

SEEKING:

JOY: Female. Corporate lawyer. Late 30s-50s.

RON: Male. History professor. Late 30s-50s.

GARY: Male. Office Manager. New author. Late 30s-50s.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE

Created by and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley
Director: Jason Parrish
Musical Director: TBA
1st Reh: 12/16/25
Runs: 01/06/26 – 01/26/26
In Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade Theatre

SEEKING:

Patsy Cline: Female. Aged 20s. Legendary country singer with a powerful voice.

Louise Seger: [CAST] Female. Aged 40-60. Mom of two kids. Fierce, outgoing, warm, and sharp sense of humor and comedy. Big personality. A Texas housewife and fan of Patsy Cline.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

Written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom
Director: Maureen Heffernan
1st Reh: 01/06/26
Runs: 01/27/26 – 03/01/26
In the ArtStage Studio Theatre

SEEKING:

MORRIE SCHWARTZ: Male 70. Mitch’s former college professor, recently diagnosed with ALS. Despite the terminal nature of his condition, he insists on living out each day to its fullest instead of just dying quietly.

MITCH ALBOM: Male 30s-40s A sportswriter and graduate of Brandeis University. While he always wanted to be a jazz musician, Mitch instead leads the fast-paced life of a sports journalist, enjoying the success and adventure of being very good at what he does.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Director: TBA
1st Reh: 01/20/26
Runs: 02/10/26 – 03/01/26
In Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade Theatre
Note: British dialects will be used in most cases. A skilled group of comedians who have a command of farce and stage combat/stunt work.

SEEKING:

TREVOR: Male. 30s-40s. The company’s lighting and sound operator.

MAX: 20s-30s. Plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener.

ROBERT: Male. 30s-40s. Plays Thomas Colleymoore.

SANDRA: Female 20s-30s. Plays Florence Colleymoore.

DENNIS: Male 20s-30s. Plays Perkins.

CHRIS: Male 30s-40s. Is the head of the drama society, directed the play and plays Inspector Carter.

JONATHAN: Male. 20s-30s. Plays Charles Haversham.

ANNIE: Female 20s-30s. The company’s stage manager.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Books & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the Film by Roger Corman
Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Director: Jason Parrish
Musical Director: TBA
Choreographer: TBA
1st Reh: 02/24/26
Runs: 03/17/26 – 04/12/26
Possible Extension: 4/26/25
In Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade Theatre

SEEKING:

SEYMOUR KRELBORN: Male. 20s-30s. An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Vocal range: A2-G4.

AUDREY: Female 20s-30s. Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range: G#3-D5.

MR. MUSHNIK: Male 50s-60s. The frustrated owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Vocal range: G2-F4.

ORIN SCRIVELLO: Male 30s-40s. An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Vocal range: G2-G4.

VOICE OF THE PLANT: Male sounding voice. A vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Vocal range: G2-G4.

RONNETTE, CRYSTAL, and CHIFFON: Female 20s-30s. Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal range: Ab3-F5.