Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-27 Season and Weston Theater Company 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Gulfshore Playhouse and Weston Theater Company Auditions

Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-27 Season and Weston Theater Company 2026 Season - NYC

EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St, 16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Gulfshore Playhouse
Producing Artistic Director: Kristen Coury
LORT Non-Rep Managing Director: Joel Markus
Associate Artistic Director: Dann Dunn
Weekly minimums: $1,213 (LORT B); $889 (LORT D)
Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging

Weston Theater Company
Executive Artistic Director: Susanna Gellert
Weekly minimums: $839 (LORT D) - until 6/29/26; $889 (LORT D) - after 6/30/26
Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging

Expected to attend: Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA (casting for both theaters). See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Gulfshore Playhouse's 2026-27 Season and Weston Theater Company's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

This is a combined EPA being held at the same time for two unaffiliated LORT theatres.

Gulfshore Playhouse: Some roles will be understudied. Weston Theater Company: No roles will be understudied.

An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination and the organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

EPA procedures are in effect for this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one brief song OR one brief monologue in the style of something within either season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume. If unable to attend these in-person EPAs, performers are welcome to send picture and resume submissions for either season consideration to
submissions@michaelcassara.net. Please note: EPA procedures are in effect; we are unable to schedule any appointments at that address.

Breakdown

MORAN MAINSTAGE

LORT B

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Kristen Coury
Directed by Kristen Coury
First Rehearsal: October 12, 2026
First Preview: November 17, 2026
Opening: November 20, 2026
Closing: December 24, 2026

SEEKING

• [SCROOGE] 50s+, male, any race/ethnicity. A miserly banker. Selfish and cold-hearted at the start, but the ice around his heart cracks as the night progresses.
• [NARRATOR/MARLEY] 50s+, male, any race/ethnicity. The Narrator is a compelling storyteller and omniscient presence. Marley is Scrooge’s late business partner tasked with Scrooge’s redemption.
• [BOB CRATCHIT] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Scrooge’s ill-treated employee; shy around Scrooge, warm and caring elsewhere. Family-focused.
• [FRED/EBENEZER] 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. Nephew to Scrooge; Fred is good-natured. Ebenezer is Scrooge’s younger self.
• [CHARITY GENTLEMAN] 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Generous citizen raising money for the less fortunate.
• [FEZZIWIG] 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Scrooge’s joyful first employer, beloved by employees.
• [CHRISTMAS PRESENT] 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. A boisterous and lively spirit celebrating the present moment.
• [YOUNG MARLEY] 20s, male, any race/ethnicity. Ebenezer’s greedy and ambitious coworker.
• [PETER CRATCHIT] 18+ to play a teenager, male, any race/ethnicity. The eldest Cratchit son.
• [CHRISTMAS PAST] 30s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. A spritely figure appearing both youthful and ancient.
• [LAUNDRESS] 30s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Employed by Scrooge; strips his house of sellable items after he’s dead.
• [FAN] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Scrooge’s sister; optimistic and caring.
• [MARTHA CRATCHIT] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. The eldest Cratchit child; recently began working.
• [MRS. CRATCHIT] 30s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. Bob Cratchit’s wife; an exhausted but loving mother.
• [MRS. FEZZIWIG] 40s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Charming hostess of Fezziwig’s party.
• [BELLE] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Intelligent, strong-willed, principled young woman who falls in love with Ebenezer.
• [VICTORIA] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Fred’s wife. Piano proficiency preferred.
• [PHANTOM] Early 20s, any gender, any race/ethnicity. The Ghost of Christmas Future; a haunting specter.
• [SAM/WORKER/BUSINESSMAN/ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Multiple small roles.
• [ELIZABETH/CAROLINE/MUSICIAN] 20s-30s, female, any race/ethnicity. Piano proficiency required; will play concertina as Ensemble.
• [TOM/MUSICIAN] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Proficiency with fiddle/violin or wind instrument required.
• [MUSICIAN/BUSINESSMAN] 60s, any gender, any race/ethnicity. Proficiency with wind instrument required.
• [ENSEMBLE] Any age, any gender, any race/ethnicity. Denizens of London; some singing and movement required.

CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLE

• [YOUNG MAN/TURKEY BOY/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, male, any race/ethnicity.
• [YOUNG EBENEZER/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, male, any race/ethnicity. A young Ebenezer Scrooge.
• [TINY TIM/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, male, any race/ethnicity. Optimistic child who walks with a crutch.
• [BELINDA CRATCHIT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, female, any race/ethnicity.
• [YOUNG CRATCHIT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, boy, any race/ethnicity. Youngest Cratchit child.
• [YOUNG CRATCHIT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, girl, any race/ethnicity. Youngest Cratchit child.
• [WANT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, boy, any race/ethnicity. Embodiment of one of humanity’s ills.
• [IGNORANCE/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, girl, any race/ethnicity. Embodiment of one of humanity’s ills.

HEIST

By Arun Lakra
Directed by Blake Robison
First Rehearsal: January 5, 2027
First Preview: January 12, 2027
Opening: January 15, 2027
Closing: February 7, 2027

Please note: this production will be produced as a co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. Stephanie Klapper Casting will handle casting for all three legs.

Synopsis: A cinematic, twisty heist-whodunnit following a criminal mastermind and his motley crew who re-join forces to steal the world’s rarest jewels. The plan goes spectacularly wrong, tensions rise, betrayals mount, and the show is a rollercoaster until the final moments.

SEEKING

• Marvin (The Boss) — M, 40s. Leader of the group; Irish accent required.
• Angie (The Mary-Lou) — F, 30-ish. Athletic and savvy; aerial skills required (ring, bouldering, flying).
• Kruger (The Popeye) — M, 50. The muscle of the group.
• Ryan (The Gilligan) — M, 30s. Confident, easy-going, privileged.
• Fiona (The Geek) — F, 20s. Tech wizard, sassy.
• The Spider (The Target) — F, 60s. Mysterious European thief; Helen Mirren type.

GUYS AND DOLLS

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed & Choreographed by Dann Dunn
First Rehearsal: February 2, 2027
First Preview: March 2, 2027
Opening: March 5, 2027
Closing: April 11, 2027

SEEKING

• [SKY MASTERSON] late 20s to late 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. Suave gambler. Baritone with strength.
• [SARAH BROWN] early 20s to early 30s, female, any race/ethnicity. Bright-eyed mission sergeant, falls for Sky. Soprano timbre to G. Facility with comedy and a slight quirk preferred.
• [NATHAN DETROIT] 30s to 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Strong comedic ability; baritenor/character singer.
• [MISS ADELAIDE] late 20s to early 40s, female, any race/ethnicity. Nathan's fiancée; character belter.
• [NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON] late 20s to 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. High-spirited and sincere.
• [ARVIDE ABERNATHY] 50s to 60s, male, any race/ethnicity. Sarah's grandfather; warm baritone.
• [BENNY SOUTHSTREET] late 20s to early 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Nathan's right-hand; baritenor to G.
• [BIG JULE] 30s+, male, any race/ethnicity. Tough Chicago gambler; baritone/ensemble singer.
• [GENERAL MATILDA B. CARTWRIGHT] 30s+, female, any race/ethnicity. Authoritative and funny.
• [LIEUTENANT BRANNIGAN] 30s-50s+, male, any race/ethnicity.
• [ENSEMBLE] 20s-40s+, any gender identity, any race/ethnicity. Excellent singers with athletic dance ability and strong technique.

TARTUFFE

By Molière
Translated by Richard Wilbur
Directed by Laura Kepley
First Rehearsal: March 30, 2027
First Preview: April 27, 2027
Opening: April 30, 2027
Closing: May 23, 2027

Casting note: Tartuffe is a serious comedy. Actors with excellent language skills and experience with heightened text (particularly Shakespeare) are encouraged to audition. Playful, collaborative actors with physical comedy skills are also encouraged.

SEEKING

• [MADAME PERNELLE] 60-70, female, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s mother; demanding and righteous.
• [ORGON] 40s-60s, male, any race/ethnicity. Under Tartuffe’s influence; prone to absurd extremes.
• [ELMIRE] 40s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s second wife; witty and reasonable.
• [DAMIS] 20s-30s, male, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s hot-headed son.
• [MARIANE] 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. In love with Valère; innocent and dutiful.
• [VALÉRE] 20s, male, any race/ethnicity. Betrothed to Mariane; quick to take offense.
• [CLÉANTE] 40s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. A philosopher and calm thinker.
• [TARTUFFE] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Charismatic charlatan posing as religious ascetic.
• [DORINE] 30s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. Mariane’s maid; witty and wise.
• [FLIPOTE] female, any race/ethnicity. Maid to Madame Pernelle; non-speaking role.
• [MONSIEUR LOYAL] 20s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. A bailiff; threatening with politeness.
• [POLICE OFFICER] 20s-50s, any gender, any race/ethnicity. A royal official sent to arrest Tartuffe.

STRUTHERS STUDIO

LORT D

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Susan Stroman, David Thompson, and Scott Ellis
Directed and Choreographed by Dann Dunn
First Rehearsal: September 22, 2026
First Preview: October 20, 2026
Opening: October 23, 2026
Closing: November 22, 2026

SEEKING

• [WOMAN 1] 20s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Tough and strong. Vocal range: E3–A5.
• [WOMAN 2] 20s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Bawdy and brassy. Vocal range: F3–G5.
• [WOMAN 3] 20s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Nostalgic and adventurous. Vocal range: F3–F5.
• [MAN 1] 20s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. A bit of a ham. Vocal range: A4–G5.
• [MAN 2] 20s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Nostalgic and commanding. Vocal range: G3–A5.

FUNDRAISER: A PLAY (World Premiere)

By Brent Askari
Directed by Kristen Coury
First Rehearsal: January 4, 2027
First Preview: February 2, 2027
Opening: February 5, 2027
Closing: March 14, 2027

SEEKING

• [PAUL] 30s-early 50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Husband to Robin; confident, brash, comedic.
• [ROBIN] 30s-early 50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Down-to-earth and open-hearted; strong comedic.
• [AMY] 30s-early 50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Sophisticated but insecure; strongly comedic.
• [BERNARD] 30s-early 50s, male, any race/ethnicity. College professor and novelist; high-strung and comedic.

JOB

By Max Wolf Friedlich
Directed by Neel Keller
First Rehearsal: March 9, 2027
First Preview: April 6, 2027
Opening: April 9, 2027
Closing: May 16, 2027

SEEKING

• [JANE] 20s-30s, female, white. Young professional in the Bay Area; “self-aware.”
• [LOYD] 50s-60s, male, white. Bay Area native with a hippie-adjacent look.

WESTON THEATER COMPANY

LORT D

Please note/for all shows: Many characters are defined in binary terms — performers of all gender identities are encouraged to submit materials for any role(s) they'd like to pursue.

RING OF FIRE

Created by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Conceived by Bill Meade
Director: Susanna Gellert
Choreographer: Tuan Malinowski
Music Director: Seth Eliser
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: May 19, 2026
First Preview: June 10, 2026
Opening: June 12, 2026
Closing: July 12, 2026

Synopsis: A musical journey through Johnny Cash’s songbook performed by a multi-talented cast. Tracks will be assigned based on company makeup. Preference for performers with advanced proficiency on two or more of the following: upright bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, banjo, accordion, fiddle, horns, harmonica, percussion.

SEEKING

• Track 1 - Female vocalist playing rhythm guitar and/or piano, and others.
• Track 2 - Female vocalist playing upright bass and/or percussion, and others.
• Track 3 - Female vocalist playing fiddle, electric guitar, and/or accordion, and others.
• Track 4 - Male vocalist playing fiddle and/or piano, and others.
• Track 5 - Male vocalist playing lead guitar.
• Track 6 - THIS ROLE IS CAST. Male vocalist playing lead guitar.

RENT

Book/Music/Lyrics: Jonathan Larson
Director/Choreographer: Michael Berresse
Music Director: Larry Pressgrove
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: June 30, 2026
First Preview: July 22, 2026
Opening: July 24, 2026
Closing: August 16, 2026

SEEKING

• [ROGER DAVIS] Male, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: F2–A4. Struggling musician and former drug addict; brooding and intense.
• [MARK COHEN] Male, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: A2–G4. Filmmaker and soul-searcher; intelligent and observant.
• [TOM COLLINS] Male, late 20s to mid-30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: F#2–A4. Computer genius and liberal professor; warm and compassionate.
• [BENJAMIN COFFIN III (BENNY)] Male, late 20s to mid-30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: Bb2–F#4. Landlord; polished and pragmatic.
• [JOANNE JEFFERSON] Female, late 20s to late 30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: G3–E5. Public interest lawyer; strong-willed.
• [ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD] Male (Drag Queen), 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: C3–A4. Eccentric, HIV-positive street drummer and drag queen; joyful and radiant.
• [MIMI MARQUEZ] Female, early 20s, Latina/Latine. Vocal Range: Eb3–E5. HIV-positive dancer struggling with addiction; sensual and vulnerable.
• [MAUREEN JOHNSON] Female, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: C4–F5. Performance artist; bold and provocative.

PRIMARY TRUST

Playwright: Eboni Booth
Director: Bobbin Ramsey
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: August 4, 2026
First Preview: August 26, 2026
Opening: August 28, 2026
Closing: September 6, 2026

SEEKING

• [KENNETH] Male, Black, late 30s. Sensitive, kind, introverted; struggling with past trauma.
• [BERT] Male, Black, late 30s-40s. Charismatic and easygoing until he isn't.
• [CORRINA / WALLY’S WAITER / BANK CUSTOMERS] Female, Black, 30s-40s. Outgoing, honest; multiple characters.
• [CLAY / SAM / LE POUSSELET BARTENDER] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Male, any race, 50s-60s. Straightforward and understanding; multiple characters.