Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Kansas City Repertory Theatre Auditions

KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - KANSAS CITY, MO EPA

Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO

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AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Kansas City Repertory Theatre - Artistic Offices
4747 Troost, Room 211
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C) Kansas City, MO 64108
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Rehearsal Hall.

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
repartisticoffice@umkc.edu. Expected to attend:
Darrington Clark: Artistic Associate/Casting
Accompanists: Anthony T. Edwards & Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Paying LORT C minimum - $1114 weekly
Plus Housing.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
All roles in the season will be understudied.
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

Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue or two contrasting one-minute monologues. To be considered for a musical, please prepare a contemporary monologue and a brief cut of a traditional or contemporary musical theatre, standard or gospel/blues/funk/soul song. An accompanist will be provided. Material should demonstrate a strong sense of storytelling, emotional connection, and point of view. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume with contact information clearly printed on the resume.

COME FROM AWAY

Director: Stuart Carden
Music Director: TBA
Choreographer: TBA
First rehearsal: July 28, 2026
Rehearsals: 7/28/26 – 8/30/26
First Preview: Sept. 1, 2026
Opening: Sept. 4, 2026
Closing: Sept. 20, 2026
LORT B

SEEKING:

Claude & others (Male identifying, Age: 40s to 60s, Vocal range top: G4) The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.
Bonnie & others (Female identifying, Age: 30s to 50s, Vocal range top: B4) A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her. Doubles as Martha.
Beulah & others (Female identifying, Age: 40s to 60s, Vocal range top: B4) The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.
Oz & others (Male identifying, Age: 30s to 50s, Vocal range top: G4) The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.
Janice & others (Female identifying, Age: 20s to 30s, Vocal range top: E5) An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant.
Beverley & others (Female identifying, Age: 40s to 60s, Vocal range top: C#5) The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Doubles as Annette and Reporter.
Diane & others (Female identifying, Age: 50s to 60s, Vocal range top: C#5, Vocal range bottom: A3) A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda.
Nick & others (Male identifying, Age: 50s to 60s, Vocal range top: E4) An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Doubles as Doug, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.
Kevin T & others (Male identifying, Age: 30s to 40s, Vocal range top: G4) The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Doubles as Garth and President Bush.
Kevin J & others (Male identifying, Age: 30s to 40s) Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Doubles as Dwight and Ali.
Bob & others (Male identifying, Age: 20s to 40s) A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.
Hannah & others (Female identifying, Age: 30s to 50s, Vocal range top: E5) The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

Director: Laura Alcala Baker
First rehearsal: Sept. 8, 2026
Rehearsals: 9/8/26 – 10/4/26
First Preview: Oct. 6, 2026
Opening: Oct. 9, 2026
Closing: Oct. 25, 2026
LORT D - Paying LORT C

SEEKING:

CARTER SMITH: teacher, mid to late 30s, M. a former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones. Now he’s a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.
SHELBY HOLCOMB: student, 16, F. her brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast. People have always underestimated her.
BETH POWELL: student, 17, F. nervous and ambitious and enthusiastic. kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.
NELL SHAW: student, 16, F. from Atlanta. grounded and sincere. genuinely curious about things. a good judge of character, and a quick study.
IVY WATKINS: student, 17, F. fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. from money. resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.
RAELYNN NIX: student, 16, F. a cheerleader type who’s always lived her life by other people’s standards. she was paying careful attention and keeping score the whole time.
MASON ADAMS: student, 17, M. he’s never really tried before, and he’s surprised by how good it feels. earnest and affable.
LEE TURNER: student, 16, M. a Carhartt-wearing good ol’ boy. deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it. he’s always been good at getting what he wants.
BAILEY GALLAGHER: counselor, 24, F. sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be. this is her first real job out of college. she’s trying her best.

FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER

Director: Morgana Wilborn
Music Director: TBA
First rehearsal: Jan. 19, 2027
Rehearsals: 1/19/27 – 2/14/27
First Preview: Feb. 16, 2027
Opening: Feb. 19, 2027
Closing: March 7, 2027
LORT D - Paying LORT C

SEEKING:

Fannie Lou Hamer (40ish – 50ish, Vocal range: Flexible; strong traditional gospel & soul foundation required) is the sole onstage performer in this one woman play with music. A powerful, Black, singer-storyteller is sought to embody legendary civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, telling her own story through song, memory, testimony, and direct address. The performer carries the full arc of the piece, guiding the audience through moments of humor, righteous fury, sorrow, joy, and unshakable faith. Has strong vocal stamina and comfort leading call and response moments, at times supported by a live band and occasional audience participation. This portrayal is not an impersonation, but an embodied act of witnessing. Gravitas, warmth, political awareness, and spiritual grounding is essential.

Our Band, a 3-piece combo – keys/organ, bass/guitar, drums. (Harmonica would be a welcome addition.)

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Director: TBA
First rehearsal: April 6, 2027
Rehearsals: 4/6/27 – 5/2/27
First Preview: May 4, 2027
Opening: May 7, 2027
Closing: May 23, 2027
LORT B

SEEKING:

Chris Bean: The show’s director, set designer, costume designer, prop maker, box office manager, press person, voice coach, choreographer, and more. Rigid, uptight, everything really matters to him. Directing and starring in The Murder at Haversham Manor, is the biggest night of their career. The evening's chaos exposes Chris's vulnerability. Plays Inspector Carter and fills in for the role of Mr. Fitzroy in The Murder at Haversham Manor
Jonathan Harris: An actor who sees himself as a kind of James Bond but is actually perhaps a bit bland. Embodies suave charm with a strong physical presence but feels the weight of each mistake deeply. Excited and having fun, but not naïve, he cares about the play but not to the same extent as others. Very physical role. Plays “Charles Haversham” in The Murder at Haversham Manor
Robert Grove: Blissfully unaware of those around him, he aspires to greatness with a naivety amidst his ambition but remains cheerfully clueless on stage. Ever-optimistic, he does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. He wants to be like Richard Burton as evidenced by his declamatory style. He is, however, not a parody of a bad actor. He's just a bad actor. Plays “Thomas Colleymore” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Dennis Tyde: New to the stage, Dennis had no real desire to be involved in theater, but steps into acting with the hope of finding friendship. He struggles with lines and pronunciation. May be slightly oblivious but understands when they get things wrong, and audience laughter feels like a spotlight on his mistakes, not a cheer for his efforts. Plays the butler, “Perkins,” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Sandra Wilkinson: While perhaps vain and possessing ego, she truly wants to be loved. Having always secured lead roles, she has an eye on Hollywood. She's convinced of her unmatched talent within the company and struggles with adaptability when faced with unexpected changes, but she is also smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her. The stakes are high for her. Plays “Florence Colleymoore” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Max Bennett: Refreshingly honest and earnest with no prior acting experience, his sincere attempts to follow directions exactly reflect that he doesn’t think anything through, just looks for approval. He is childlike and naïve, his mistakes are fundamental, he has zero connection with any of the other actors, but when he gets a laugh, he breaks the fourth wall. Uniquely charming. Plays “Cecil Haversham” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Trevor Watson: Usually all business, Trevor is the lighting and sound operator for the play and unexpectedly finds himself in the spotlight due to unforeseen chaos. Comfortable behind the scenes, he's suddenly required to act and hates to perform. He simply wants to get on with the show. Curmudgeonly, easily distracted and doesn’t care for actors.
Annie Twilloil: The company's stage manager, Annie works tirelessly behind the scenes to solve problems and cannot bear to be on stage. She is unexpectedly cast into the spotlight, starting with a book in hand. Initially terrified by acting, the feeling turns to joy, and then to fury. She starts small but grows and grows.