INSTITUTIONAL OFF-BROADWAY GROUP AUDITIONS 2025 Equity Principal Actors - Various Producers Auditions

INSTITUTIONAL OFF-BROADWAY GROUP AUDITIONS 2025 - NYC EPA REVISED

Various Producers

Personnel expected to attend for NYTW updated.

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

Off Broadway
See each theatre's breakdown for salary.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the following Off-Broadway theatre's 2025-26 Seasons:

• MCC Theater
• New York Theater Workshop
• The Public Theater
• Signature Theatre Company
• WP Theater

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief monologue and/or a brief song. An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring three (3) copies of your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

See each theatre's breakdown for production-specific personnel, as well as those who are expected to attend.

OTHER DATES

See each theatre's breakdown for production dates.

OTHER

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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

MCC THEATER

Co-Artistic Directors: Bernard Telsey and William Cantler
Executive Director: Blake West
General Manager: Beth Dembrow
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Manager of Artistic Development: Elissa Huang
Manager of Musical Programming & Development: Scott Galina

CAROLINE

Written by Preston Max Allen
Directed by David Cromer
Frankel Theater - OB Category AA - $851.00 weekly minimum
First Rehearsal (on or around) – August 7, 2025
First Preview (on or around) – September 12, 2025
Possible Extensions Through – November 16, 2025

SEEKING:

• MADDIE (CAST): 28. So tired. Not entirely sure what energy she has left to run on, but she's still going. Several tattoos hint at the remnants of a punk aesthetic.
• CAROLINE (CAST): 9. Maddie's daughter. Bright, inquisitive, thoughtful. Knows herself remarkably well.
• RHEA: Late 50s. Maddie's mother. Comes from wealth. Warmth is not intuitive for her, but it's not entirely out of reach.

ADDITIONAL SHOW(S), TBA - These shows are likely to be plays.
Newman Mills Theater - OB Category DD - $1,532.00 weekly minimum

NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP

PERSONNEL:

• Artistic Director: Patricia McGregor
• Associate Artistic Directors: Aaron Malkin, Rachel Silverman
• Casting Director in Residence: Claire Yenson
• Producer: Audra Labrosse

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

• Associate Artistic Director: Aaron Malkin
• Casting Director in Residence: Claire Yenson
• Associate Producer: Audrey Frischman

SATURDAY CHURCH

Director: Whitney White
Book: Damon Cardasis and James IJames
Music & Lyrics: Sia
Additional Music: Honey Dijon
Music Supervision, Orchestration, and Arrangements: Jason Michael Webb and Luke Solomon
Choreographer: Darrell Grand Moultrie
Casting Directors: Nicholas Petrovich and Erica A. Hart
Associate Casting Director: Sujotta Pace
Off Broadway Category CC ($1229/week)

DATES:

First Rehearsal: July 15, 2025
First Preview: August 27, 2025
Opening Night: September 15, 2025
Latest Closing: October 29, 2025

SYNOPSIS:

Saturday Church tells the story of Ulysses — New York City kid, devoted son and the fiercest tenor at his aunt’s church. A chance encounter on the subway introduces him to the world of Saturday Church, a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ youth. Caught between two worlds, Ulysses wrestles with family and faith as he strives to find the place where he can love and be loved — in all his fabulousness. This new musical captures the joy of embodied liberation and the profound power of faith, with a score that soars from the transcendence of gospel to the exhilarating vibrations of house music and pop. Saturday Church boldly asks, Is faith only for the Holy? and, more importantly, Are there any queens in the house?!!!

[THIS SHOW IS FULLY CAST]

CASTING DETAILS:

• AMARA: (CAST) Character portrayed is a Black woman in her 30s - 50s. Ulysses' mother and grieving widow, she is a nurse and recent single mother who is overworked and doing the best she can. Open yet burdened, Amara strives to protect Ulysses to the best of her abilities. Despite struggling to understand him, her love for Ulysses is boundless. A STRONG MOVER. VOCAL RANGE: Pop/contemporary Alto/Soprano.
• AUNT ROSE: (CAST) Character portrayed is a Black woman in her 40s - 60s. Ulysses’ aunt, she is the sister of Ulysses’ father. Tough, fierce yet loving, Aunt Rose is a church-going woman who provides additional support in caring for Ulysses while his mother works. While she loves Ulysses, she doesn’t understand him and is often limited and unable to overlook who he is and who he becomes. A STRONG MOVER. VOCAL RANGE: Thrilling Gospel Soloist Alto/Soprano.
• HEAVEN: (CAST) Character portrayed is a transwoman or nonbinary person of color in their 20s - 40s. Ebony's friend and frick to Dijon's frack. A member of Saturday Church, Heaven has a sharp, often hilarious tongue and will read you for filth, but when needed they will be a friend instead of a foe. A STRONG DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Pop/contemporary, all vocal ranges welcome.
• DIJON: (CAST) Character portrayed is a transwoman or nonbinary person of color in their 20s - 30s. Ebony’s friend, and frack to Heaven’s frick. A member of Saturday Church, Dijon always looks like a million bucks even though they’ve made it all on a dime. Funny and full of sweetness, Dijon is supportive and will always be there to lend a hand. A STRONG DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Pop/contemporary, all vocal ranges welcome.
• RAYMOND/ENSEMBLE: (CAST) Character portrayed is a Black gay man in his late teens. A handsome young person who has had to grow up quickly — Raymond is tough yet can be loving. A chance encounter with Ulysses leads to hope and love. Raymond introduces Ulysses to Saturday Church and Ebony, Heaven, and Dijon. A STRONG DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Dynamic pop/contemporary Tenor.
• MARK/ENSEMBLE: (CAST) Character portrayed is a gay man in his 30s or 40s. Open to all ethnicities. To portray multiple roles, including MARK: a rich, well-dressed wolf of a man. Hypnotizing and terrifying all at once. Mark’s charm leads Ulysses down an unexpected path. A STRONG DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Pop/contemporary Tenor/Baritone.
• ENSEMBLE: (CAST) Characters are men, women, nonbinary, gender fluid, and transgender folx in their 20s - 40s. Open to all ethnicities. Members of Saturday Church. MUST BE STRONG SINGERS AND DANCERS. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Pop/contemporary, all vocal ranges welcome.
• ULYSSES: (CAST) Character portrayed is an 18-year-old Black gay man. Beautiful, joyful, and pious, the urge for glamour and fabulousness oozes from every inch of his body – he just hasn’t quite figured out how to tap into that just yet. Gloriously femme in the most innocent way. A STRONG DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Thrilling pop/contemporary Tenor, strong, dynamic falsetto a plus.
• BLACK JESUS: (CAST) Character portrayed is a Black gay man or nonbinary person in their 40s or 50s. Fabulous, sexy, kind and inclusive. Black Jesus enters any room like Beyoncé at Coachella. Their voice commands attention and so does their expensive outfits. Our ringleader, narrator, and confidant to Ulysses. A STRONG SINGER AND DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Thrilling Gospel Tenor.
• EBONY: (CAST) Character portrayed is a Latina or Black transgender woman in her mid-late 30s. An icon, Ebony is a former voguer who until recently ran Saturday Church. Funny, sad, loving, and a natural leader. Grieving the loss of her friend, Sasha, she is a sister and mother figure to Heaven, Dijon, and Raymond. Ebony finds kinship with Ulysses when he unexpectedly walks into Saturday Church, restoring her faith, hope, and joy. Ebony becomes an additional mother figure to Ulysses and in return Ulysses saves Ebony. A STRONG DANCER. BALLROOM STYLES, HIP HOP, AND CONTEMPORARY A PLUS. VOCAL RANGE: Pop/contemporary, all vocal ranges welcome.

TARTUFFE

Director: Sarah Benson
By Moliere
Adapted by Lucas Hnath
Casting Director: Taylor Williams
Off Broadway Category CC ($1229/week)

DATES:

First Rehearsal: October 20, 2025
First Preview: November 25, 2025
Opening Night: December 15, 2025
Latest Closing: January 25, 2026

[ALL ROLES ARE CAST. WE WILL BE

SEEKING

• ORGON (CAST) - Head of the household. Easily taken in.
• TARTUFFE (CAST) - A fraud.
• DORINE (CAST) - Calls it as she sees it.
• ELMIRE (CAST) - Wise and knows her skill set.
• CLÉANTE (CAST) - The voice of reason.
• MADAME PERNELLE (CAST) - Can cut with her criticism.
• DAMIS (CAST) - Quick to anger.
• MARIANE (CAST) - Dutiful but finding her voice.
• VALÈRE/AS CAST (CAST) - Turbulently in love. Tartuffe is in our house. We've got to get him out.

Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath and Obie Award winner Sarah Benson conspire to bring us a razor-sharp reinvention of Molière’s iconoclastic comedy in a mad-dash production full of ferocious wit, outrageous design, and downright buffoonery.

MY JOY IS HEAVY

Director: Rachel Chavkin
Created and performed by the Bengsons
Choreography by Steph Paul
Off Broadway Category CC ($1229/week)

SYNOPSIS:

My Joy is Heavy is a deeply personal portrait of a young family yearning for connection amidst the loss of a pregnancy in rural Vermont. Surrounded by snow and wrapped in loneliness, they uncover the unexpected joys and humor that can emerge in the wake of loss.

[THIS SHOW IS CAST]

ABIGAIL (CAST) She/her. Singer/songwriter/theater maker. Married to Shaun.
SHAUN (CAST) He/him. singer/songwriter/theater maker. Married to Abigail.

SIGNATURE THEATRE 2025 - 2026 SEASON

PERSONNEL:

• Artistic Director: Emily Shooltz
• Executive Director: Tim McClimon

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

• Artistic Producer: Jeremy Ehlinger
• Casting Directors: Henry Russell Bergstein, Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi
• Casting: Caparelliotis Casting – Dave Caparelliotis, Joe Gery

EDIA Statement

Signature Theatre is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages performers of all ethnicities, genders, abilities, ages, and other ways of identifying, to audition. Please note that unless otherwise specified in the breakdown, for all roles we are actively seeking and welcoming of actors of any ethnicity, race, gender/gender identification/gender expression, age, and physical and neurological ability.

ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS

Signature Theatre, The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
Written by Heather Christian
Directed by Lee Sunday Evans
Music Directed by Ben Moss
Casting Director: Henry Russell Bergstein, CSA (expected to attend)
Casting Associate: Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi (expected to attend)

DATES:

First Rehearsal: September 2, 2025
Understudy First Rehearsal: September 9, 2025
Previews begin: September 30, 2025
Opening: October 16, 2025
End of guaranteed run: November 16, 2025
Possible extension through: December 7, 2025
Salary – $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off Broadway BB)

Show Description

In this “profoundly strange and overwhelmingly beautiful” (New York Times) music-theater event, creator Heather Christian infuses a classical oratorio with a captivating blend of blues, gospel, jazz and soul. Both otherworldly and achingly intimate, the piece surrounds and uplifts audiences, peeling back complex layers of what it means to be alive on both a human and a cosmic scale.

Seeking

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS: First and foremost, we are seeking performers who are 100% singers first. This is intensely difficult music sung by virtuosic musicians. We are looking for trained singers who have multi-faceted instruments and are capable of carrying a wide range of styles comfortably. If classical singers, must be comfortable with straight tone and gospel sounds. If gospel singers, must be comfortable with legit sounds and straight tone. If musical theater singers, must be able to sing without affectation. Must have at least 3 octaves, read music well and learn quickly. Must be excited by a challenge! We are looking for folks who have distinctive timbres, but also have a capability to timbrally SHIFT. The cast is an assembly of unique individuals, each of whom will be featured as soloists, but who must also sing complex harmony with confidence. We are looking for virtuosic unicorns who know how to sing with their real hearts.

• ROLE ONE: legit soprano or mezzo [ROLE ON OFFER] - Operatic lyrical soprano first and foremost. Effortless quality, floaty: compelling as legit soprano — as Maria Callas was. Able to sing straight tone and willing to dip in and out of other styles.
• ROLE TWO: soprano or mezzo [ROLE CAST] - Any style — ideally jazz/gospel forward. Has effortless top notes, and must a capability to be pianissimo in upper ranges.
• ROLE THREE: mezzo/alto [ROLE CAST] - Any Style, but classical forward. Comfortable singing straight tone and/or in a pop way.
• ROLE FOUR: mezzo/alto [ROLE CAST] - Any Style, but classical forward. Comfortable singing straight tone and/or in a pop way.
• ROLE FIVE: soprano or mezzo [ROLE CAST] - Any Style, jazz forward, comfortable belting and possesses a legit sound.
• ROLE SIX: mezzo or alto [ROLE CAST] - Any Style, jazz or gospel forward, comfortable belting and possesses a legit sound.
• ROLE SEVEN: mezzo or alto [ROLE CAST] - Any Style, gospel forward, comfortable belting and possesses a legit sound.
• ROLE EIGHT: countertenor [ROLE CAST] - Able to sing in the soprano range, ideally without operatic affectation. Able to carry R & B type falsetto up high. Sound effortless (i.e., not Frankie Valli).
• ROLE NINE: operatic tenor [ROLE CAST] - Style malleable and game for singing straight tone, but can carry operatic tenor effortlessly.
• ROLE TEN: tenor/baritone - Any style, with some high tenor notes, but lower baritone parts are appreciated. Style fluidity a must.
• ROLE ELEVEN: Tenor or baritone [ROLE ON OFFER] - Any Style, has some high tenor notes, but shines in the baritone range.
• ROLE TWELVE: Tenor or baritone [ROLE CAST] - Any Style, has high tenor notes, but baritone parts are appreciated.
• UNDERSTUDY ONE: [ROLE ON OFFER] Covering Roles One, Two and Five.
• UNDERSTUDY TWO: [ROLE CAST] Covering Roles Three, Four and Six.
• UNDERSTUDY THREE: Covering Roles Seven, Eight and Nine.
• UNDERSTUDY FOUR: Covering Roles Ten, Eleven and Twelve.

MOTHER RUSSIA

Signature Theatre, The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
Written by Lauren Yee
Directed by Teddy Bergman
Casting: Caparelliotis Casting – Dave Caparelliotis, Joe Gery (expected to attend)

Dates

First Rehearsal: January 6, 2026
Previews begin: February 3, 2026
Opening: February 23, 2026
End of guaranteed run: March 15, 2026
Possible extension through: March 29, 2026
Salary – $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off Broadway BB)

Show Description

St. Petersburg, 1992: the Soviet Union has collapsed, McDonald’s has risen, and Evgeny, a young man at a loss, stumbles into a job working surveillance with his old friend Dmitri. Their target: Katya, a former pop singer with questionable allegiances and a mysterious past. As their lives riotously intertwine, Evgeny finds himself falling in love and losing his bearings, all while grappling with the taste of freedom (and fast food) along the way. Lauren Yee’s (Cambodian Rock Band, The Great Leap) savvy, off-kilter tale of identity, espionage, and the cost of capitalism makes its New York premiere in this razor-sharp dark comedy.

Seeking

Note: The characters in this play are Russian. Age is very flexible, especially for Evgeny, Dmitri, and Mother Russia. Feel free to embrace the heightened spirit of the show. Within the frame of the play, Evgeny, Dmitri, and Katya speak in standard American accents (to signify they are speaking Russian). Mother Russia (who exists outside this frame) speaks with a Russian accent.

• EVGENY: Male [any age, to play 25]. Russian. Sheltered, hapless son of the Soviet privilege machine, now left to fend for himself in post-USSR St. Petersburg. Desperate for his powerful father’s approval.
• DMITRI: Male [any age, to play 25]. Russian. Wannabe alpha male with a hidden sensitive side. All bark, very little bite. Former aspiring KGB agent who’s now pivoted to starting his own surveillance company. Thinks capitalism will be his big shot.
• KATYA: Female [30s]. Russian. Former rebel and activist searching for purpose and meaning. A famous singer who defected to the U.S. Now back in Russia and working as a schoolteacher.
• MOTHER RUSSIA: Female [any age, to play 50+/ageless]. No-bullshit, effortlessly charming, seen-it-all energy. The embodiment of the soul of Russia.

ANIMAL WISDOM

Signature Theatre, The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
Written by Heather Christian
Directed by Keenan Tyler Oliphant
Music Directed by Jane Cardona
Casting Director: Henry Russell Bergstein, CSA (expected to attend)
Casting Associate: Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi (expected to attend)

Dates

First Rehearsal: April 7, 2026
Previews begin: May 5, 2026
Opening: May 25, 2026
End of guaranteed run: June 14, 2026
Possible extension through: June 28, 2026
Salary – $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off Broadway BB)

Show Description

Step into a musical séance like no other — where the veil is thin, the music is wild, and the spirits of memory come roaring to life. Heather Christian’s “dazzlingly original” (Vogue) piece blends storytelling, requiem, and family mythology in a musical ritual made for sinners and saints alike. A journey into the haunted spaces of memory and loss, this transporting experience comes to Signature in a thrilling new production helmed by director Keenan Tyler Oliphant, diving deep into the relationship between the soul, the seen and the unseen. With her raucous, singular music fusing blues, gospel and folk, Obie Award-winner Heather Christian invites you to pay tribute to the forces that shape our lives.

Seeking

• H: Female-identified, any age. Lead performer. A mezzo with a strong high belt, able to stretch to both alto and sop 1 ranges. NOTE: Facility with an instrument is a plus.
• ENSEMBLE: Seeking a small company of performers (strong musician/vocalists) with flexibility in age, gender and instruments. This group should include a high tenor and soprano; the other voice parts are flexible.

THE PUBLIC THEATER (NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL) - 2025-2026 SEASON

The Public Theater
Artistic Director: Oskar Eustis
Executive Director: Patrick Willingham
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Directors of Casting: Jordan Thaler, Heidi Griffiths
Casting Director: Kate Murray
Casting Associate: Chalin Tulyathan
Except where otherwise noted, understudy coverage needs are TBD at this time.

THE OTHER AMERICANS

Written by John Leguizamo
Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson
1st Rehearsal: 8/5/25
1st Performance: 9/11/25
Tentative Close: 10/19/25
Furthest Possible Extension Close: 11/30/25
Anspacher Theater - $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway - BB)

SYNOPSIS:

It is 1998, New York City. Nelson Castro is a Colombian-American laundromat owner in Queens grappling with a failing business and buried secrets. When his son Nick returns from a mental wellness facility after a traumatic incident, Nelson's world unravels. Committed to protecting his family and business, he tackles racial and identity challenges to achieve his dream, proving his success. Nelson must navigate morality's murky waters to salvage his future, uncertain whether he will emerge victorious, or if his past will consume everything he holds dear.

CAST

• NELSON: CAST Male presenting. 59 years old. Colombian-American. Born in Jackson Heights
• PATTI: CAST Female presenting. 50s. Puerto Rican. Born in Spanish Harlem
• TONI: CAST Female presenting. 28 years old. Older sister to Nick. Nelson and Patti’s daughter
• NICK: CAST Male presenting. 24 years old. Younger brother to Toni. Nelson and Patti’s son
• NORMA: CAST Female presenting. 47 years old. Nelson’s younger half sister
• EDDIE: CAST Male presenting. 29 years old. Norma’s best employee and her protege. Also Toni’s fiance who has known the family for a very long time.
• VERONICA: CAST Female presenting. 49 years old. Patti’s best friend. She used to be the family’s neighbor in Jackson Heights where she still lives
• OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY NELSON: CAST Male presenting. 50s. Latino. Description above.
• OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY EDDIE/NICK: CAST Male presenting. Late 20s - Early 30s. Latino. Description above.
• OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY VERONICA/TONI: CAST Female presenting. 30s to cover characters both younger and older. Latina. Description above.

OH, HAPPY DAY!

Written by Jordan E. Cooper
Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb
1st Rehearsal - Onstage Cast: 8/26/25
1st Rehearsal - Understudies: 9/9/25
1st Preview: 10/2/25
Close: 11/2/25
Furthest Possible Close: 11/30/25
Martinson Theater - $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway - BB)

SYNOPSIS:

An impending flood is the least of the Johnson family’s troubles in this outrageous reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. OH, HAPPY DAY! begins in Laurel, MS, at a birthday BBQ for Lewis, the patriarch of the family. Shortly after his estranged son Keyshawn (played by Cooper) makes a surprise appearance, absurdity ensues on a day that will change their world forever. Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Donald Lawrence writes original songs for this biting new play about confronting the divine.

SEEKING:

• KEVIN: A Black boy. Young-looking, early-teens (13-15), to play twelve years old. An average kid, who loves video games and Golden Corral, but also an old soul who has inherited his mother’s quick wit and exhibits moments of keen perception beyond his years. He’s quiet but often makes his presence known. A lump of clay beginning to form. This is a role for a young actor who is skilled with language and text. Featured in scenes that include profanity, discussions of LGBTQ+ themes. Start date 8/26/25
• UNDERSTUDY LEWIS: A Black man in his early 50s. Father to Niecy and Keyshawn, Grandfather of Kevin. Feels authentically like a Southern patriarch. His eyes have seen the worst of this world. He has overcome his difficult past by finding solace and strength in his faith. Unflinchingly strict but witty and full of love. Start date 9/9/25.
• UNDERSTUDY KEYSHAWN/KEVIN: A Black man. Young-looking, 18+ to understudy KEYSHAWN: A beautiful, fun, and bruised spirit. Queer. Extremely intelligent, with a razor-sharp wit and a mouth that moves a mile a minute, which he uses to both amuse and devastate. After being rejected by his family and forced to move out, he has had to make it all on his own in the world. Seemingly full of bitterness and rage against those who harmed him, but really those feelings mask a deeper hurt and vulnerability. On a very bumpy journey to forgiveness. A role for an actor with EXCEPTIONAL skills with language. Will also understudy KEVIN: An average kid, who loves video games and Golden Corral, but also an old soul who has inherited his mother’s quick wit and exhibits moments of keen perception beyond his years. He’s quiet but often makes his presence known. A lump of clay beginning to form. Start date 9/9/25.
• UNDERSTUDY NIECY/THE DIVINES: A Black woman in her 30s. EXCEPTIONAL Gospel singer, with an expansive range that encompasses Alto, Mezzo, and Soprano. Must be skilled with harmonies. To understudy NIECY: A single mother. Strong, unfiltered, and loving, with a frank and direct sense of humor. A hard exterior with an interior full of light that can’t help but shine through. Will also understudy THE DIVINES (GLORY, HOLY & MIGHTY): An ancient trio of Black femme spirits who meet souls after death. They are otherworldly but playful and sparkly, never taking themselves too seriously. Think The Clark Sisters meet Glinda The Good. Start date 9/9/25.

CAST:

• KEYSHAWN (CAST) - Black man. Late 20s.
• LEWIS (CAST) - Black man. Early 50s.
• NIECY (CAST) - Black woman. Early 30s.
• THE DIVINES (Glory, Holy, Mighty) (CAST) - Black women. 20s+.

THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS

Book/Music/Lyrics by Ethan Lipton
Adapted from The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Leigh Silverman
Music Director Nathan Koci
Orchestrations by Daniel Kluger
Choreography by Sunni Hitt

DATES:

First Rehearsal: 9/16/25
First Preview: 10/24/25
Closing: 12/7/25
Furthest Possible Extension: 12/21/25
Newman Theater - $1837 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway - EE)

SYNOPSIS:

Told with humor and urgency, this new musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth is the outrageous and often absurd story of the Antrobus family, a typical American family living at the end of the world. In the face of all manner of disasters – both natural and man-made, they are challenged to look within themselves, to each other, and at society to find new ways to survive and a better way to start anew.

CAST:

• SABINA (CAST): A woman in her 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. The maid to the Antrobus family.
• MRS. ANTROBUS (CAST): A woman in her mid 30s-40s. Any ethnicity. The matriarch of the Antrobus family.
• MR. ANTROBUS (CAST): A man in his 40s. Any ethnicity. The patriarch of the Antrobus family.
• GLADYS ANTROBUS (CAST): A woman who is 18+ to play younger. Any ethnicity. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Antrobus.
• HENRY ANTROBUS (CAST): A man in his 20s. Any ethnicity. The son of Mr. & Mrs. Antrobus
• ENSEMBLE (CAST): All genders and ethnicities. A group of transformational performers to play a wide variety of roles that encompass the breadth of the human (and animal) world.
• OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDIES (CAST): All genders and ethnicities. To cover the roles listed above.

INITIATIVE

Written by Else Went
Directed by Emma Rosa Went
1st Rehearsal: 10/14/25
1st Performance: 11/4/25
Close: 12/7/25
Poss Ext Close: 12/28/25
LuEsther Theater - $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway - BB)

Synopsis:

A bittersweet reflection on adolescence at the dawn of the new millennium, INITIATIVE charts the intertwined lives of seven teens from 2000-2004, as they become friends, and in some cases, more than friends, wrestle with their potential, face incalculable loss, and struggle to find their way in (and get out of) “Coastal Podunk, California.”

CAST

• RILEY (CAST): Hispanic/Latino. Late 20s-mid 30s to play a high school student, class of ‘04
• LO (CAST): A white man. Late 20s-mid 30s to play a high school student, class of '04
• CLARA (CAST): A white woman. Late 20s-mid 30s, to play a high school student, class of '04
• EM (CAST): A white man. Late 20s-mid 30s, to play a high school student, class of '05
• TONY (CAST): A white man. Late 20s-mid 30s, to play a high school student, class of '05
• KENDALL (CAST): Hispanic/Latina. Late 20s-mid 30s, to play a high school student, class of '06
• TY (CAST): White, AMAB Nonbinary. Late 20s-mid 30s, to play a high school student, class of ‘06
• OFFSTAGE VOICES/UNDERSTUDY EM/TONY/LO (CAST): A White man in his late 20s-mid 30s to provide offstage voices to be performed live each performance, as well as understudy multiple roles (descriptions above).
• OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY RILEY/TY (CAST): Hispanic/Latinx. Male or AMAB nonbinary. Late 20s-mid 30s. Character descriptions above.
• OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY KENDALL/CLARA (CAST): Hispanic/Latina. Late 20s-mid 30s. Character description above.

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)

Written by Anna Ziegler
Directed by Tyne Rafaeli
1st Reh: 1/20/26
1st Prev: 2/26/26
Close: 3/29/26
Furthest Poss Ext Close: 5/3/26
Anspacher Theater - $1,076.00 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway - BB)

SYNOPSIS:

A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, the play reimagines the story of Oedipus’ daughter Antigone through a bold new lens. Written by award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler, this lyrical epic follows a fiercely independent young woman determined to control her own body in a kingdom ruled by archaic laws that regulate women’s autonomy. It paints a world that is both modern and ancient; a world of lost leaders, hapless cops, and one very righteous daughter on an all-night bender. Drama Desk Award nominee Tyne Rafaeli directs this daring new work about the timeless quest to find your voice. 

8 ACTORS (4 male presenting, 4 female presenting). Understudy needs not yet known.

PUBLIC CHARGE

Written by Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga
Directed by Doug Hughes
First Reh: Feb 3, 2026
First Preview: March 12, 2026
Closing: April 12, 2026
Furthest Extension: May 3, 2026
Newman Theater - $1749 weekly minimum (Off Broadway EE)

SYNOPSIS:

PUBLIC CHARGE chronicles the challenging education of a twenty-first century American diplomat as she works with scores of other dedicated public servants to deploy humanitarian aid to an earthquake-ravaged Haiti, navigate the roiling politics of immigration, confront the reality of international espionage, and free a wrongly imprisoned American from a Cuban prison. This bracing world premiere by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga is, at its core, about a group of Americans who believe, sometimes against all appearances to the contrary, that their government might actually be a force for good upon the frighteningly chaotic world stage.

8 ACTORS (4 Female presenting, 4 Male Presenting). Understudy needs not yet known.

MOBILE UNIT SPRING 2026

Production/Dates/Creative Team TBD.
The Mobile Unit is a modern reimagining of Joseph Papp’s Mobile Theater, inspired by Ten Thousand Things Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit breaks down economic and geographic barriers to the arts by meeting our communities where they are — staging free professional theater productions in correctional facilities and parks across all five New York City boroughs. Over the years, Mobile Unit has served thousands of audiences with critically acclaimed productions.
Casting needs for this production are not yet known.
9 ACTORS, TBC.

WP THEATER 2025 - 2026 SEASON

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

• Lisa McNulty, Producing Artistic Director WP
• Kristin Leahey, BOLD Associate Artistic Director WP
• Jonathan Winn, Co-Artistic Director and Executive Director Thrown Stone

$818 weekly minimum (Category 1)

WATERFALL

Director: Taylor Reynolds
Playwright: Phanésia Pharel

SYNOPSIS:

Returning home to assist her mother after a hospitalization, Haitian-American Bean soon finds her confidence shaken by her mother’s idea of what her life should be. Stuck at home, with nowhere to run from her mother’s ideas of marriage, motherhood, and malady, Bean must ask, “Do you know who you want to be? And are you brave enough to own it?” The Waterfall is an intimate and aching two-hander about the generational divides around family, womanhood, and the idea of the American Dream.

DATES:

First Rehearsal: January 1, 2026
First Preview: January 31, 2026
Opening: February 15, 2026
Announced Closing: March 1, 2026
Extension 1 Closing: March 8, 2026
Extension 2 Closing: March 15, 2026

SEEKING:

• EMI - 64. Haitian. Female-Presenting.
• BEAN - 34. Haitian American. Female-Presenting.

TORERA

Director: Tatiana Pandiana
Playwright: Monet Hurst-Mendoza

SYNOPSIS:

Elena Maria Ramirez was born to be a torera, but it’s a rare feat for a woman in Mexico’s bullfighting scene. In order to enter the ring, she must defy society, her family, and legendary torero Don Rafael Cárdenas. Torera is a dynamic, epic family drama that swirls with the action, stakes, and intrigue of the bullfighting ring.

DATES:

First Rehearsal: August 18, 2025
First Preview: September 20, 2025
Opening: October 5, 2025
Announced Closing: October 19, 2025
Extension 1 Closing: October 26, 2025
Extension 2 Closing: November 2, 2025

SEEKING:

• TANOK CÁRDENAS, 12-28. A privileged, charming, slightly arrogant smart-ass but sweet-natured. A great rejoneador. Mexican or Yucatecan and Male-Presenting.
• ELENA MARÍA RAMÍREZ (CAST) – Twelve to twenty-seven. Free-spirited, confident, unusually perceptive. Dreams of becoming a famous bullfighter. A great torera.
• PASTORA RAMÍREZ (CAST) – Early forties to fifties. Wise, loving, dutiful; mother to Elena, nanny and housekeeper to the Cárdenas family. Sharp and determined when needed.
• DON RAFAEL CÁRDENAS (CAST) – Late forties to fifties. A great rejoneador-turned-trainer in retirement; a taskmaster, dripping with machismo. Doesn’t like to show emotion, but holds within him a suffocating vulnerability.
• MALE DANCER (CAST) - mover
• FEMALE DANCER (CAST) - mover Open to all gender identities, Mexican or Yucatecan.