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

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE 2026-27 SEASON - LA EPA REVISED

Laguna Playhouse | Laguna Beach, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
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. See breakdown for production specific personnel.
$1114 weekly minimum (LORT C)

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Laguna Playhouse's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

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.

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

SYNOPSIS: This is a musical adventure exploring themes of grief, friendship, and the transformative power of the natural world. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of a Wilderness Therapy Center in southern Utah, this show tells the story of an unlikely friendship forged between two young people – Rina and Darin – troubled teens who are forced out of their Digital Age comfort zones and dropped into the great outdoors.

MUSIC STYLE: Contemporary/pop musical theatre with some folk influences for the roles of Whitney and Collins.

SEEKING

[RINA] Female-identifying, 18+ to play 17, South Asian, Indian and/or mixed race, proudly Desi. Pixie, a stylish Club kid, addict, charmer, serial-liar, and scam artist. Would steal your wallet, leave the cash, but keep your I.D. Would-be musician… would-be if it weren’t for all the thrill-seeking and drugs. ALTO BELTER F3 – Eb5

[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. TENOR A2 – A4

[WHITNEY] Female-identifying, 30s, any ethnicity. New Roots therapist. New in her role after the unexpected death of her Dad/boss. Whit performs the tricky legerdemain of appearing messy but delivering deep, meaningful care for the young people in her charge. MEZZO SOPRANO G3 – E5

[COLLINS] Male-identifying, late 30s, any ethnicity. Rugged, reluctant New Roots Field Guide. Left home 20 years ago to “find himself”. Returns home to assist Whitney with running the camp. Uncle energy but can be “bad cop” when needed. BARI-TENOR A2 – G4

[PHOENIX] Gender non-confirming; 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Mayor of the peanut gallery. Wise-cracking and smart, loyal but don't play yourself, they will cut you. ALTO G3 – E5

[ROSES] Female-identifying, mid-late 20s, South Asian, Indian and/or mixed race, proudly Desi. 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. MEZZO SOPRANO POP ROCK G3 – F5

[KITON] Male-identifying, late 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. Epic superhero alter ego of Darin, always looking out for the underdog even and especially if that underdog is Darin. TENOR A2 – A4

[TOM] Male-identifying, 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Knucklehead with a heart of gold. Stoner, sloppy. TENOR C3 – A4

[FITZ] Male-identifying, 18+ to play 16, any ethnicity. Poor little junkie. Prescription drug popper. Problems with the new step-dad at home. BARI-TENOR A2 – G4

[LYNDS] Female-identifying, 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Cyberpunk, hacktivist and resident scaredy cat. Disciple of 4chan and Reddit. SOPRANO G3 – F5

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 – 30ish, 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, and comfortable with broad comedy, physical humor, and crisp timing. Requires various British regional dialects as needed.

[CLOWN 2] Any gender identification, 25 – 50, any ethnicity. Works in tandem with Clown 1 to portray dozens of characters of varying types and temperaments. Comfortable with quick changes, physical comedy, and various British regional dialects as needed.

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 1990’s 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 to 30s, ANY ethnicity. A struggling musician and former drug addict. Reminiscent of Kurt Cobain, Lenny Kravitz, and Eddie Vedder as the self-proclaimed “pretty boy, frontman” of a rock band. Roommates with Mark in the loft and battles with the emotional toll of being HIV-positive. Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: F2.

[Mark Cohen] Male-identifying, 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. Filmmaker, video artist and RENT’s narrator. More comfortable observing life behind the camera than living in front of it. Vocal range top: G4 / bottom: A2.

[Tom Collins] Male-identifying, 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. A computer genius and NYU professor. Nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft and is HIV-positive. Eventually falls in love with Angel. Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: F#2.

[Benjamin Coffin III (Benny)] Male-identifying, 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. The landlord of Mark and Roger's apartment building. A former roommate in the loft who traded in personal morals for power, privilege and wealth. Vocal range top: F#4 / bottom: Bb2.

[Joanne Jefferson] Female-identifying, 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. A public interest lawyer from an upper-class, conservative upbringing who now advocates for the underdog. Carries on a tumultuous relationship with Maureen. Vocal range top: E5 / bottom: G3.

[Angel Dumott Schunard] 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. An eccentric street drummer and stylish drag performer with an incredible gift for dance and a magnetic personality. Angel becomes Collins’ lover and serves as the heart of RENT. Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: C3.

[Mimi Marquez] Female-identifying, 19, any ethnicity. An HIV-positive stripper with drug addictions. Sexy, independent, strong-willed, street-smart and very comfortable in her body. Vocal range top: E5 / bottom: Eb3.

[Maureen Johnson] Female-identifying, 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. An unpredictable, stagey performance artist who believes in the revolutionary power of her art. Sexually fluid and recently dumped Mark for Joanne. Vocal range top: F5 / bottom: C4.

[Ensemble] 20s to 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 of the show. Ensemble will portray featured roles and understudy principals. 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, from composer Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) 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, their 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 opportunities to showcase strong contemporary singers and actors who can double in many parts.

SEEKING

[CLYDE BARROW] Male-identifying, 18 to 25, white. A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie’s reckless, bold, daring lover. 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 to 25, white. A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde’s ambitious, stubborn lover. 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 to 35, white. Clyde’s older brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife’s distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal. Vocal range top: G4 / bottom: B2.

[BLANCHE BARROW] Female-identifying, 25 to 35, any ethnicity. A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to “Buck” Barrow. Vocal range top: Eb5 / bottom: G3.

[EMMA PARKER / STELLA] Female-identifying, 35 to 55, white. Emma Parker – Bonnie’s widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive. Stella - One of Blanche’s hair customers at the Cinderella Beauty Parlor. Sings in tight 3-part harmony.

[TED HINTON / BANK TELLER] Male-identifying, 18 to 25, any ethnicity. Ted Hinton - A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Madly in love with Bonnie. Bank Teller - a teller who is shot and killed at a local bank held up by Bonnie & Clyde. Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: C3.

[PREACHER / CAPTAIN FRANK HAMER / PRISON GUARD] Male-identifying, 30 to 65, any ethnicity. Preacher – the town’s evangelist. Captain Frank Hamer – a retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Prison Guard - a guard at McLennan County Jail where Clyde Barrow is held.

[SHERIFF SCHMID / CHARLIE / ARCHIE] Male-identifying, 45 to 65, white. Sheriff Schmid – embodiment of law and order, relentlessly pursuing Bonnie & Clyde. Charlie - the head cook at the American Cafe where Bonnie works. Archie – an angry customer at the bank who recognizes the famous duo. Vocal range top: C5 / bottom: A2.

[CUMIE BARROW / TRISH] Female-identifying, 30 to 50, white. Cumie Barrow – a kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck. Trish - one of Blanche’s hair customers at the Cinderella Beauty Parlor. Sings in tight 3-part harmony.

[GOVERNOR MIRIAM FERGUSON / ELEANOR] Female-identifying, 40 to 60, any ethnicity. Governor Miriam Ferguson – an enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh. Eleanor - one of Blanche’s hair customers at the Cinderella Beauty Parlor. Sings in tight 3-part harmony.

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

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