Hillbarn Theatre 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Hillbarn Theatre Auditions

HILLBARN THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - FOSTER CITY, CA EPA

Hillbarn Theatre | Foster City, CA

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AUDITION DATE

LOCATION:

DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

TIME: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

PERSONNEL

See breakdown for production specific personnel. Expected to attend:

• Stephen Muterspaugh, Executive Artistic Director
• Mickey Skinner, Casting Associate

Please schedule an appointment at the following link:
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CONTRACT

Weekly minimum: $535.50 (SPT 4) + Health and pension

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Hillbarn Theatre's 2026-27 Season (see breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Local area actors are encouraged to 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

HILLBARN THEATRE 2026-2027 SEASON

PICKLEBALL

Written by: Jeff Daniels
Directed by: Marisa Keltie

First Rehearsal: July 21, 2026
Preview: August 20, 2026
Opening: August 21, 2026
Closing: September 13, 2026

SEEKING:

• PERFECT (20s–40s): A dominant, intimidating elite player and coach figure.
• BILLIE (20s–40s): The emotional anchor of the group.
• LARRY (30s–40s): A comic striver who treats pickleball as a dating opportunity.
• SHELDON (30s–60s): Once athletic, now physically broken, stubborn and sarcastic.
• SPIKE (20s–30s): Competitive and caught between friendship and winning.
• RALPH (20s–50s): An older supporting character who adds to the comedic moments.

GUTENBERG

Written by: Anthony King & Scott Brown
Directed by: Chris Reber

First Rehearsal: July 21, 2026
Preview: August 20, 2026
Opening: August 21, 2026
Closing: September 13, 2026

• DOUG SIMON (CAST): Tenor/baritone range (approximately A2–A4).
• BUD DAVENPORT (CAST): High tenor (approximately C3–C5).

SCHOOL OF ROCK

Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by: Glenn Slater
Book by: Julian Fellowes
Directed by: Steve Muterspaugh

First Rehearsal: October 20, 2026
Preview: November 19, 2026
Opening: November 20, 2026
Closing: December 20, 2026

SEEKING:

• DEWEY FINN: Charismatic, rebellious wannabe rock star.
• ROSALIE MULLINS: Soprano, the headmistress of Horace Green School.
• NED SHNEEBLY: Baritone, substitute teacher and Dewey's friend.
• PATTY DI MARCO: Mezzo-Soprano, Ned’s domineering girlfriend.
• NO VACANCY BAND: Adult rock band members.
• PARENTS/TEACHERS ENSEMBLE: Adults in school community.
• SUMMER HATHAWAY: Ambitious manager for the band.
• ZACK MOONEYHAM: Band's lead guitarist and songwriter.
• TOMIKA: New girl with phenomenal singing ability.
• LAWRENCE: Awkward keyboardist.
• KATIE: Plays bass.
• FREDDIE HAMILTON: Drummer with a love for noise.
• MARCY & SHONELLE: Backup singers and dancers.
• MASON: Tech whiz for the band's performances.
• BILLY: Fashion designer for the band.
• JAMES: Band's security guard.
• SOPHIE & MADISON: Roadies and backup dancers.

THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD

Written by: Max Tachis
Directed by: M. Graham Smith

First Rehearsal: December 22, 2026
Preview: January 21, 2027
Opening: January 22, 2027
Closing: February 14, 2027

SEEKING:

• MARIAN: Revolutionary young woman.
• MIDGE MILLER: Resourceful villager; part of Merry Band.
• SCARLET WILLIAMS: Weapons expert; part of Merry Band.
• ELLEN A DALE: Musician, busker, spy.
• WILL STUTELY: Master of disguise; outlaw.
• OLDE SHERIFF: Comically inept former sheriff.
• LITTLE JOHN: Big-hearted member of Merry Band.
• MOTHER TUCK: Nun-like member of band.
• NOTTINGHAM: New Sheriff wrestling with justice.
• LOCKSLEY/ROBIN: Outlaw archer, Earl of Locksley.
• KING JOHN (V.O.): Overlord voice only.

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Written by: Doug Wright
Directed by: Paul Henry

First Rehearsal: February 9, 2026
Preview: March 4, 2027
Opening: March 5, 2027
Closing: March 28, 2027

SEEKING:

• OSCAR LEVANT: Precast role, a brilliant pianist and actor.
• JUNE LEVANT: Oscar’s wife, gracious with a core of steel.
• ALVIN FINNEY: Ambitious young medical orderly, African-American.
• BOB SARNOFF: President of NBC during TV’s Golden Age.
• JACK PAAR: Iconic talk-show host.
• MAX WEINBAUM: Paar’s eager but inept assistant.
• GEORGE GERSHWIN: Charming composer at the height of his career.

HELLO, DOLLY!

Music and Lyrics by: Jerry Herman
Book by: Michael Stewart
Based on: The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder
Directed by: Catherine Weidner

First Rehearsal: March 16, 2026
Preview: April 15, 2027
Opening: April 16, 2027
Closing: May 9, 2027

Possible extension to May 23, 2027

SEEKING:

• MRS. DOLLY LEVI: Precast role, a bold, witty matchmaker.
• HORACE VANDERGELDER: Seeking a bride.
• CORNELIUS HACKL: Clerk longing for adventure.
• BARNABY TUCKER: Cornelius’s young coworker.
• IRENE MOLLOY: Milliner and potential match for Vandergelder.
• MINNIE FAY: Irene’s sweet and naive assistant.
• ERMENGARDE: Horace’s niece, in love with Ambrose.
• AMBROSE KEMPER: Young artist courting Ermengarde.
• RUDOLPH REISENWEBER: New York restaurateur.
• ERNESTINAMONEY: Wealthy eccentric heiress.
• JUDGE: Featured role at the restaurant.
• MRS. ROSE: Housekeeper in Yonkers.
• ENSEMBLE: Waiters, townspeople, dancers.