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

REVISED

LOCATION

Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

AUDITION DATE

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Managing Director: Adele Adkins
General Manager: Denys Baker
Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA
Casting Director: Richie Ferris, CSA

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
michaeldonovancastingtapes@gmail.com (with the subject line Laguna Playhouse EPA Appointment). See breakdown for production specific personnel.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep — $1114 weekly minimum (LORT C). See breakdown for production specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Laguna Playhouse's 2026-27 Season (see breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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.

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. TENOR A2 – A4

[WHITNEY] Female-identifying, 30s, any ethnicity. New Roots therapist. New in her role after the unexpected death of her Dad/boss. MEZZO SOPRANO G3 – E5

[COLLINS] Male-identifying, late 30s, any ethnicity. Rugged, reluctant New Roots Field Guide. BARI-TENOR A2 – G4

[PHOENIX] Gender non-confirming; 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Mayor of the peanut gallery. 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. MEZZO SOPRANO POP ROCK G3 – F5

[KITON] Male-identifying, late 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. Epic superhero alter ego of Darin. TENOR A2 – A4

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

[FITZ] Male-identifying, 18+ to play 16, any ethnicity. Prescription drug popper. BARI-TENOR A2 – G4

[LYNDS] Female-identifying, 18+ to play 17, any ethnicity. Cyberpunk, hacktivist and resident scaredy cat. 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.

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 (German dialect required), Pamela (British RP dialect required), and Margaret (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. 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.

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 to 30s, ANY ethnicity. A struggling musician and former drug addict. Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: F2.

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

[Tom Collins] Male-identifying, 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. A computer genius and NYU professor. 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. Vocal range top: F#4 / bottom: Bb2.

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

[Angel Dumott Schunard] 20s to 30s, any ethnicity. An eccentric street drummer and drag performer with an incredible gift for dance. 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 to 30s, any ethnicity. An unpredictable, stagey performance artist. 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. This ensemble will portray featured roles 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. In this paired-down version by Ivan Menchell, the script focuses more closely on the young lovers, their downward spiral, and their loved ones' entanglement with the law. The score combines blues, gospel and rockabilly.

SEEKING

[CLYDE BARROW] Male-identifying, 18 to 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 to 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 to 35, white. Clyde’s older brother and an outlaw. Vocal range top: G4 / bottom: B2.

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

[EMMA PARKER/STELLA] Female-identifying, 35 to 55, white. Emma Parker – Bonnie’s widowed mother (fragile, caring). Stella – one of Blanche’s hair customers. Sings in tight 3-part harmony.

[TED HINTON/BANK TELLER] Male-identifying, 18 to 25, any ethnicity. Ted Hinton - a police officer in love with Bonnie. Bank Teller - shot at a local bank. Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: C3.

[PREACHER/CAPTAIN FRANK HAMER/PRISON GUARD] Male-identifying, 30 to 65, any ethnicity. Multiple roles including the town evangelist and Captain Frank Hamer, a retired Texas Ranger.

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

[CUMIE BARROW/TRISH] Female-identifying, 30 to 50, white. Cumie Barrow – a kind woman during the Depression. Trish - one of Blanche’s hair customers. Sings in tight 3-part harmony.

[GOVERNOR MIRIAM FERGUSON/ELEANOR] Female-identifying, 40 to 60, any ethnicity. Governor Miriam Ferguson – enforcer of the law. Eleanor - one of Blanche’s hair customers. 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.