IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Equity Actors - Milwaukee Repertory Theater Auditions

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY - Picture/Resume Request

Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - paying $950 weekly

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (See breakdown).

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration. Initially, if called back, you will be asked to submit a video submission of material.
Deadline: 07/11/2025

SUBMIT TO

casting@milwaukeerep.com

PERSONNEL

Adapted by: Joe Landry
Original story by: Philip Van Doren Stern
Director: Jonathan Hetler
Casting Director: María Amenábar Farias

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: 10/7/25
Tech: 10/28/25
First Preview: 10/31/25
Opening: 11/2/25
Closing: 12/21/25

OTHER
Venue: Stackner Cabaret

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 submit.

BREAKDOWN

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

SEEKING:

JAKE LAURENTS - Late 20s/early 30s, man. George Bailey and Young George within the radio play. An every-day man, charismatic and charming.

SALLY APPLEWHITE - Late 20s/early 30s, woman. Mary Hatch and Young Mary within the radio play. Girl next door, grounded, loving and kind.

LANA SHERWOOD - 30s/40s, woman. Violet, Young Violet, Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie and Sadie Vance within the radio play. Has a star quality to her, yet not arrogant or inaccessible. Charismatic and a chameleon on stage, able to differentiate all the characters she plays in a fun way. Multi-talented with great humor/comedy.

HARRY JAZZBO HEYWOOD - 30s/40s, man. Able to play piano. Harry, Young Harry, Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Man, Horace the Teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy and Sheriff within the radio play. The life of the party, very extroverted and fearless while still grounded. Multi-talented with great zany humor/comedy.