Saturday, January 24, 2026 — American Legion Hall, 8 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Auditions: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E). Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Second Floor. THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
To schedule an audition appointment please email
lanescovencasting@gmail.com. Include which day you want to come in and what time. Audition venue will open at 9:00 AM on the day of the audition.
Written by Young Jean Lee. Directed by Justin Genna.
SPT. $457 weekly minimum (SPT 3).
AS YOU LIKE IT written by William Shakespeare, adapted by M. Graham Smith. Directed by M. Graham Smith.
Equity actors for roles in Lanes Coven Theater Company’s 2026 season (see breakdown). Local Gloucester, MA area actors are encouraged to audition. Performers of all ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition.
Callback (movement/dance): January 25th after 6:00 PM.
For CHURCH: please prepare any monologue from the play that you resonate with — we do not want to see just any contemporary monologue.
For AS YOU LIKE IT: please decide on ONE side from the posting, or come in with a comedic Shakespeare monologue. We may have time to see more than one character, but no guarantees. Sides will be available mid-January at
https://lanescoven.org/auditions. No video submissions.
We are seeking actors for the production of As You Like It (see breakdown for roles and requirements).
Lanes Coven Theater Company 2026 Season — Gloucester, MA.
Venue: Indoors, American Legion Hall, Gloucester, MA.
Venue: Windhover Performing Arts Center, Rockport, MA. Outdoors under-the-tent.
An Equity monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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.
Note: All actors should demonstrate that they can vocally and physically fill a large indoor hall and be comfortable with direct address and eye contact with the audience.
All reverends besides Jose will be named for the actor playing the role, but Reverend Jose is always Reverend Jose. Please note we are seeking all genders for all roles, including Reverend Jose.
Note: All actors must demonstrate that they can vocally and physically fill a large outdoor stage.
CHURCH — First Rehearsal: April 7th. Tech: April 20, 21, 22, 23. First Performance: April 24. Final Performance: May 10.
AS YOU LIKE IT — First Rehearsal: June 23. All Tech: July 7, 8, 9. First Performance/Previews: July 10, 11, 12. Final Performance: August 2.
Sides and additional audition materials will be available mid-January at
https://lanescoven.org/auditions. For general information visit
https://lanescoven.org.
Expected to attend: Lily Narbonne, Co-Artistic Director; Justin Genna, Co-Artistic Director / Director; M. Graham Smith, Director of As You Like It.
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