Laguna Playhouse 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Laguna Playhouse Auditions

Laguna Playhouse 2026–27 Season - LA EPA

Laguna Playhouse | Laguna Beach, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Check-in) North Hollywood, CA 91601
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Managing Director: Adele Adkins

General Manager: Denys Baker

Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA

Casting Director: Richie Ferris, CSA

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep — $1,114 weekly minimum (LORT C)

SEEKING

See breakdown for production-specific personnel. Equity actors for roles in Laguna Playhouse's 2026–27 Season (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

PREPARATION

For the Musicals: Please prepare a short cut of a song that is appropriate to the style of the show you would like to be considered for (you may sing from the show). An accompanist will be provided.

For THE 39 STEPS: Please prepare a short comedic monologue with a British (or appropriate) dialect.

If you would like to be considered for both, please prepare a short cut of an appropriate song and a short comedic monologue with a British (or appropriate) dialect. Also, please bring your headshot and resume. 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.

Breakdown

NEW MUSICAL (TITLE TBD)

Book & Lyrics: Dan Marshall
Music: Julianne Wick Davis
Director: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD

Callbacks: 5/6/26 – 5/8/26
Rehearsal Start: 8/11/26
Previews Start: 9/9/26
Opens: 9/12/26
Closes: 10/4/26

SEEKING

ROSES — Female-identifying, mid–late 20s, TBD ethnicity. Roses is the MMORPG gaming alter-ego of Rina. Think: Xena the Warrior Princess meets Britney. Roses appears as both a manifestation of Rina’s conscience and future-self. Vocal type: Mezzo / Soprano / Pop / Rock.

WHITNEY — Female-identifying, 30s, any ethnicity. New Roots (duh-rama) therapist. New in her role after the unexpected death of her Dad/boss. Performs the tricky legerdemain of appearing messy but delivering deep, meaningful care for the young people in her charge. Vocal type: Mezzo Soprano.

RINA — Female-identifying, 18+ to play 17, mixed-race South-East Asian, Indian, proudly Desi. Pixie, a stylish club kid, addict, charmer, serial-liar, and scam artist. Would-be musician. Vocal type: Mezzo Belter.

DARIN — Male-identifying, 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Sensitive artist, never without pad and pen. Chronic mental health issues and intense grief brought about by the recent death of his Dad. A New Roots repeat customer. Vocal type: Tenor.

COLLINS — Male-identifying, late 30s, any ethnicity. Rugged, reluctant New Roots Field Guide. Uncle energy but can be “bad cop” when needed. Vocal type: Bari-Tenor.

KITON — Male-identifying, late 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. Epic superhero alter ego of Darin. Vocal type: Tenor.

PHOENIX — Gender non-conforming; 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Mayor of the peanut gallery. Wise-cracking and smart, loyal but won't be messed with. Vocal type: Alto.

TOM — Male-identifying, 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Knucklehead with a heart of gold. Stoner, sloppy. Vocal type: Tenor.

FITZ — Male-identifying, 18+ to play 16, any ethnicity. Poor little junkie. Prescription drug popper. Problems with the new stepdad at home. Vocal type: Bari-Tenor.

LYNDS — Female-identifying, 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Cyberpunk, hacktivist and resident scaredy-cat. Disciple of 4chan and Reddit. Vocal type: Soprano.

THE 39 STEPS

Adapted by: Patrick Barlow
From the Novel by: John Buchan
Director: TBD

Rehearsal Start: 10/6/26
Previews Start: 10/28/26
Opens: 10/31/26
Closes: 11/21/26

SYNOPSIS

A missing spy. A mysterious woman. A man on the run. When an ordinary man stops to help a stranger, he’s catapulted into a high-speed chase across the Scottish countryside — with only his wits (and a trench coat) to survive. This fast-paced farce features over 150 characters played by just four actors in a whirlwind of costume changes, clever staging, and nonstop laughs. A comic thriller at its best, The 39 Steps is a wildly inventive tale of mistaken identity, espionage, and split-second decisions that change everything.

SEEKING

RICHARD HANNAY — Male, 30–40, any ethnicity. A seemingly ordinary man who finds himself embroiled in a thrilling adventure and is mistakenly accused of murder. Able to do an English accent.

THE WOMAN — Female, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Three central roles that drive the story: Annabella (glamorous, intense, secretive — German dialect required), Pamela (sharp, articulate, poised — British RP dialect required), and Margaret (gentle, soft-spoken — Scottish dialect required).

CLOWN 1 — Any gender identification, 25–50, any ethnicity. Part of a two-person team responsible for creating a wide array of characters throughout the play. Inventive, quick on their feet, comfortable with broad comedy, physical humor, and crisp timing. Requires various British regional dialects, including Scottish and British RP.

CLOWN 2 — Any gender identification, 25–50, any ethnicity. Works in tandem with Clown 1 to portray dozens of characters. Comfortable with quick changes, physical comedy, and various British regional dialects, including Scottish and British RP.

RENT

By: Jonathan Larson
Director: Telly Leung
Music Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD

Rehearsal Start: 3/16/27
Previews Start: 4/7/27
Opens: 4/10/27
Closes: 5/2/27

Director’s Note (from Telly Leung): RENT is a show that has earned a significant place in the canon of musical theatre and gave some young performers in the 1990s star-making opportunities due to their iconic, individual performances. RENT only works when each actor that assumes these roles approaches it with the same individuality — and that means divorcing yourself from those iconic performances that have come before you and trusting that YOU already possess everything you need to embody these characters and make them your own.

Ethnicity note: The cast of RENT should reflect the diversity of New York City. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition for all roles.

SEEKING

Roger Davis — Male-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. A struggling musician and former drug addict. Vocal range: top A4 / bottom F2.

Mark Cohen — Male-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Filmmaker, video artist and RENT’s narrator. Vocal range: top G4 / bottom A2.

Tom Collins — Male-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. A computer genius and NYU professor. Vocal range: top A4 / bottom F#2.

Benjamin Coffin III (Benny) — Male-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Landlord of Mark and Roger's building. Vocal range: top F#4 / bottom Bb2.

Joanne Jefferson — Female-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. A public interest lawyer. Vocal range: top E5 / bottom G3.

Angel Dumott Schunard — 20s–30s, any ethnicity. An eccentric street drummer and drag performer. Vocal range: top A4 / bottom C3.

Mimi Marquez — Female-identifying, 19, any ethnicity. An HIV-positive stripper with drug addictions. Vocal range: top E5 / bottom Eb3.

Maureen Johnson — Female-identifying, 20s–30s, any ethnicity. An unpredictable performance artist. Vocal range: top F5 / bottom C4.

Ensemble — 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Seeking 3 male-presenting and 3 female-presenting performers with wide vocal ranges adept at specific character work to create the 1990s Alphabet City world. This ensemble will portray featured roles (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson, Steve, Paul, Gordon, Alexi, and others) and serve as understudies for principal roles. Also seeking 2 offstage swings.

BONNIE & CLYDE

Book By: Ivan Menchell
Lyrics By: Don Black
Music By: Frank Wildhorn
Director: J. Scott Lapp
Music Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD

Rehearsal Start: 5/18/27
Previews Start: 6/9/27
Opens: 6/12/27
Closes: 6/27/27

SYNOPSIS

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated musical Bonnie & Clyde is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.

In this new, paired-down version by book writer Ivan Menchell, the script focuses more closely on the young lovers’ downward spiral and their loved ones' entanglement with the law. Bonnie & Clyde is a thrilling and sexy musical with a non-traditional musical theatre score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly with an opportunity to showcase strong contemporary singers and actors who can double in many parts.

SEEKING

CLYDE BARROW — Male-identifying, 18–25, white. A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Vocal range: top C5 / bottom A2. This role includes scenes in various levels of undress (shirtless) and simulated intimacy. An intimacy director will be on site.

BONNIE PARKER — Female-identifying, 18–25, white. A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Vocal range: top F5 / bottom G3. This role includes scenes in various levels of undress (period underwear) and simulated intimacy. An intimacy director will be on site.

MARVIN “BUCK” BARROW — Male-identifying, 25–35, white. Clyde’s older brother. Vocal range: top G4 / bottom B2.

BLANCHE BARROW — Female-identifying, 25–35, any ethnicity. A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Vocal range: top Eb5 / bottom G3.

EMMA PARKER / STELLA — Female-identifying, 35–55, white. Emma Parker – Bonnie’s widowed mother. Stella – one of Blanche’s hair customers. Sings in tight three-part harmony.

TED HINTON / BANK TELLER — Male-identifying, 18–25, any ethnicity. Ted Hinton – a police officer in love with Bonnie. Bank Teller – a teller shot during a bank robbery. Vocal range: top A4 / bottom C3.

PREACHER / CAPTAIN FRANK HAMER / PRISON GUARD — Male-identifying, 30–65, any ethnicity. Multiple roles including the town evangelist and a retired Texas Ranger.

SHERIFF SCHMID / CHARLIE / ARCHIE — Male-identifying, 45–65, white. Sheriff Schmid – embodiment of law and order. Charlie – head cook at the American Cafe. Archie – an angry bank customer. Vocal range: top C5 / bottom A2.

CUMIE BARROW / TRISH — Female-identifying, 30–50, white. Cumie Barrow – kind, loyal mother to Clyde and Buck. Trish – one of Blanche’s hair customers. Sings in tight three-part harmony.

GOVERNOR MIRIAM FERGUSON / ELEANOR — Female-identifying, 40–60, any ethnicity. Governor Miriam Ferguson – enforcer of the law. Eleanor – one of Blanche’s hair customers. Sings in tight three-part harmony.

YOUNG CLYDE — Male-identifying, 10–12, white. A young man dreaming of a life as an outlaw. Vocal range: top A5 / bottom B3.

YOUNG BONNIE — Female-identifying, 10–14, white. A young girl with dreams of becoming a movie star. Vocal range: top C5 / bottom C#4.