Gretna Theatre 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Gretna Theatre Auditions

Gretna Theatre 2026 Season - Lancaster, PA EPA
Gretna Productions Inc. | Mount Gretna, PA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Creative Pursuits Studio
1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 202
Lancaster, PA 17601
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (E)
Lunch: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/9e895942-cc69-4119-9dae-9571cb1c5dcd/select. If you are unable to attend in person, video submissions will be accepted via email at
casting@gretnatheatre.org.

Expected to attend: Michael Philip O’Brien - Producing Artistic Director; Makenzie Mettler - Associate Producer

CONTRACT

See breakdown for production specific dates.

LOA

$620 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST)

OTHER

For questions, please email
casting@gretnatheatre.org.

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

The Gretna Theatre is committed to an inclusive approach to casting. Actors of all types, abilities and identities are encouraged to submit for the roles with which they identify. 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.

PREPARATION

For ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, please prepare a song from the 1950s/1960s (2 minute max) in the style of the show. For MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, please prepare a comedic monologue (2 minute max) in the style of the show. For HAIR, please prepare a rock song in the style of the show (2 minute max). Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

BREAKDOWN

About The Theatre: Gretna Theatre is located in the arts/resort community of Mt. Gretna, PA and is one of the oldest summer theaters in the country. The season is produced at the Gretna Playhouse, a 700-seat covered amphitheater built on the same location where theater has thrived since 1927. Gretna Theatre serves a wide patron base from the Central Pennsylvania area and employs artists and technicians from all over the United States.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE

Created and originally Directed by Ted Swindley
Director: TBD
Music Director: TBD

Rehearsal Dates: May 19–31, 2026
Tech Dates: June 2–3, 2026
Performance Dates: June 4–7, 2026

SEEKING

• Louise Seger - 40s–50s. Female. A devoted Patsy Cline fan and a Houston, Texas housewife who shares stories from her past. Like the music she loves, she remains firmly anchored in the unforgettable era of Patsy Cline’s remarkable career.
• Patsy Cline - 30s. Female. Alto/Mezzo-soprano. The show’s iconic country singer and motivating character.

MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR

American Premiere
Written by Steven Gallagher
Director: TBD

Rehearsal Dates: June 23–July 5, 2026
Tech Dates: July 7–8, 2026
Performance Dates: July 9–12, 2026

SYNOPSIS

On a dark and stormy night at Ackerton Manor, the loathed Roger Ackerton meets a deadly end. Enter Detective Pierre Pierrot, armed with only a corpse, a missing diamond, and five eccentric suspects — each with a motive more absurd than the last. In this whirlwind comedic tribute to Agatha Christie, three actors bring seven outrageous characters to life. Twists, turns, and mistaken identities keep the laughs, and bodies, coming.

Note: All actors are encouraged to bring themselves to the role, which will shape how the characters are portrayed. All characters require physical comedy and high vocal energy. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

SEEKING

• TRACK 1 (Male-Identifying)
  • Roger Ackerton (60) — Male, Upper Class British. Evil. Arrogant. Hates everyone and everything.
  • Pierre Pierrot (30) — Male, French Detective. Overconfident, but efficient.
• TRACK 2 (Male-Identifying)
  • Curtiss (30) — Male, Butler, British, very proper and serious.
  • Sterling Oliver (22) — Male, Yorkshire, rough-and-tumble gardener; innocent, naive sort.
  • Jane Marplestein (30) — Female, Southern Belle, very sultry, usually gets her own way.
• TRACK 3 (Female-Identifying)
  • Ariadne Ackerton (45) — Female, Upper Crust British, drinks too much, dreams of a better life for herself.
  • Professor Basil Lemon (50) — Male, German scientist, very inquisitive.

HAIR

Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Music by Galt MacDermot
Director: Michael Philip O’Brien
Choreographer: Joshua William Green
Musical Director: Dan Kazemi

Rehearsal Dates: July 7–July 19, 2026
Tech Dates: July 21–22, 2026
Performance Dates: July 23–Aug 2, 2026

Note: Some characters may be asked to appear semi-nude in underwear or bathing suit–style costumes; however, final costuming decisions will be determined by the actor’s comfort level with showing skin on stage.

SEEKING

• Claude (early 20s, Male-Identifying) — Sensitive, introspective, and idealistic. The emotional heart of the piece.
• Berger (early–mid 20s, Male-Identifying) — Charismatic, playful, and rebellious. Strong rock vocalist with commanding stage presence.
• Woof (early–mid 20s, Any gender) — Gentle, quirky, sweet-natured, somewhat androgynous. Loves Mick Jagger.
• Hud (early–mid 20s, Male-Identifying, African American) — Proud, confident, and unapologetic; advocate for Black identity and empowerment.
• Jeanie (early 20s, Female-Identifying) — Warm, earthy, optimistic, pregnant, and embracing motherhood with conviction.
• Dionne (early–mid 20s, Female-Identifying, African American) — Vibrant, witty, excellent singer with gospel/rock influence.
• Crissy (early 20s, Female-Identifying) — Sweet, anxious, searching for belonging; vulnerable and earnest.
• Sheila (early–mid 20s, Female-Identifying) — Intelligent, outspoken, politically engaged; NYU student and activist.
• Margaret Mead (20s–30s, Any gender) — Conservative, well-meaning, and buttoned-up; comic sensibility helpful.
• The Tribe (Ensemble) — A collective of young people: hippies, artists, activists, dreamers, and rebels united by a shared belief in peace, love, and freedom. Each member is a distinct individual but functions as a powerful communal voice.