Le Petit Theatre 2026-2027 Season Equity Principal Actors - Le Petit Theatre Auditions

LE PETIT THEATRE 2026-2027 SEASON - NEW ORLEANS, LA EPA

Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre | New Orleans, LA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre
616 Saint Peter St
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
New Orleans, LA 70116-3214
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment, please fill out the form at the following link:
Le Petit Theatre Audition Form

OTHER DATES

All productions will schedule invited callbacks as needed, as determined by each director at a later date. See breakdown for production-specific dates.

CONTRACT

SPT
$394 weekly minimum (SPT 2)
Video submissions from both in-town and out-of-town actors for the season are very welcome and should be uploaded to the audition form. Video auditions may be emailed to
casting@lepetittheatre.com with the subject line “26-27 Season Audition - YOUR NAME” should the form pose any problems.

PREPARATION

Actors are requested to prepare one 60-90 second monologue and one 32-bar cut of music of your choosing. Actors only interested in auditioning for non-musical productions are asked to only perform a 60-90 second monologue and may perform a second monologue should time permit. An accompanist will be available for any actors interested in auditioning with a song (required for The Secret Garden and Spelling Bee). Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

LE PETIT THEATRE 2026-2027 SEASON

LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR by Neil Simon

Director: Scott Burrell
First Rehearsal: 9/2/26
Production Runs: Thurs-Sun 10/1/26 thru 10/18/26 with possible extension 10/22/26 thru 10/25/26

SYNOPSIS: Inspired by Neil Simon’s own experiences working alongside the likes of Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, and Larry Gelbhart as a young staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows,” this hilarious and touching ensemble comedy showcases a harried staff of television writers working frantically for the famous TV star Max Prince. As they attempt to one-up each other with punch lines and gags, the very real threat of network censorship looms over them, compliments of Senator Joe McCarthy.

Part “Saturday Night Live,” part “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” this is classic comedy by an American icon and master of the form.

• MAX PRINCE (He/Him, 40-60s): The frantic, lovable, and volatile star of the show. Based on Sid Caesar. Requires strong comedic timing and a commanding stage presence.
• LUCAS BRICKMAN (He/Him, 20-30s): The narrator and new writer (based on Neil Simon), observing the chaotic world of the writers' room.
• MILT FIELDS (He/Him, 30-40s): A funny, flashy dresser who often banters with others.
• VAL SKOLSKY (He/Him, 40-50s): A cynical Russian writer, bringing an intellectual but weary humor to the team. Strong Russian accent required.
• BRIAN DOYLE (He/Him, 30-40s): A sharp-witted Irish writer with a hot-blooded temper.
• KENNY FRANKS (He/Him, 30-40s): A stylish and bookish writer. The most erudite of the bunch, though not above a low-brow gag.
• CAROL WYMAN (She/Her, 30s): The only woman in the room; Tough, sharp, and able to hold her own among the men.
• IRA STONE (He/Him, 30-40s): A high-energy, hypochondriac writer, prone to extreme panic.
• HELEN (She/Her, 20-30s): Max's secretary, often overwhelmed by the chaos.

THE SECRET GARDEN by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon

Director: Leslie Castay
Choreographer: Jauné Buisson
First Rehearsal: 10/27/26
Production Runs: 12/3/26-12/27/26 Thursdays-Sundays (holiday performances on 12/23, 12/26, 12/27)

SYNOPSIS: The Secret Garden is an enchanting classic of children's literature, reimagined for the stage in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and playwright Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire, England, to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald and his son Colin. While there, Lucy discovers a locked garden, formerly kept by Archibald’s beloved wife, which has been left to ruin since her untimely death. But Lucy is determined to bring life to the garden once again, and ultimately to her Uncle Archibald as well.

• MARY LENNOX (She/Her, age 10, Range: Young Voice, Ab3-D5): A ten-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle, Archibald. She is curious, stubborn, and always fighting for what she believes in. British accent required.
• ARCHIBALD CRAVEN (He/Him, 30s-40s, Range: Baritone, C3-A4): Mary's uncle, haunted by the past. He locks himself away both physically and mentally.
• LILY (She/Her, 20s-30s, Range: Soprano, Bb3-D6): Mary's aunt who haunts Misselthwaite Manor. A passionate woman who reaches from beyond the grave to ensure the happiness of those she cares for.
• DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN (He/Him, 30s-40s, Range: Baritone, C3-F#4): Archibald’s younger brother, trapped by a sense of responsibility for his family.
• MARTHA (She/Her, 20-30, Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5): A young, spunky housemaid with wisdom beyond her years, from Yorkshire.
• DICKON (He/Him, 16-28, Range: Tenor, D3-G4): Martha's younger brother, open, honest, and energetic. Befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the garden.
• COLIN CRAVEN (He/Him, age 10, Range: Young Voice, A3-E5): Archibald's son, stubborn and seeking attention from his father.
• ROSE LENNOX (She/Her, 20s-30s, Range: Soprano, A3-D6): Mary's mother, loyal yet struggles to show affection.
• CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX (He/Him, 30-40, Range: Tenor, D3-A5): Mary's father, caring but ultimately dies of cholera.
• BEN WEATHERSTAFF (He/Him, Age Flexible, Range: E3-D#4): Head gardener, entrusted with the care of the garden after Lily’s death.
• MRS. MEDLOCK (She/Her, Age Flexible, Range: Flexible): Archibald’s housekeeper.
• MRS. WINTHROP (She/Her, Age Flexible, Range: Flexible): Headmistress of a private school.
• LIEUTENANT WRIGHT (He/Him, Age Flexible, Range: Flexible): Officer in Mary's father's unit.
• MAJOR HOLMES (He/Him, Age Flexible, Range: Flexible): Fellow officer.
• CHORUS (All genders, Age Flexible, Range: Flexible): Support characters and staff, capable of disappearing and reappearing.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams

Director: Matthew Earnest
First Rehearsal: 1/26/27
Production Runs: Thurs-Sun 2/25/27 thru 3/21/27

SYNOPSIS: This American classic by the bard of New Orleans tells the story of the Wingfield family as remembered by son, Tom. Set during the Great Depression, this largely autobiographical play asks whether life is best lived for one’s family or oneself. Tom struggles between obligations towards his mother and sister and the urge to leave them behind to start anew.

CASTING NOTE: This production invites actors of all races and ethnicities to participate in our auditions.

• AMANDA WINGFIELD (She/Hers, 40s-60s): A proud, energetic, obsessive mother, clinging to her past.
• TOM WINGFIELD (He/Him, 30s-60s): The narrator, balancing duty to his family and his need to escape.
• LAURA WINGFIELD (She/Her, 20s-early 30s): Amanda's painfully shy daughter, enclosed in her own world.
• JIM O’CONNOR (He/Him, 20s-early 30s): The friendly gentleman caller, bringing hope to Tom and Laura’s situation.

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM by August Wilson

Director: April Louise
First Rehearsal: 3/30/27
Production Runs: Thurs-Sun 4/29/27 thru 5/16/27

SYNOPSIS: This play transports audiences to a rundown Chicago recording studio in the summer of 1927, where “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, is set to record her newest album. When her desire to control her music clashes with her ambitious trumpet player and recording studio heads, tension erupts.

• MA RAINEY: This role is pre-cast and will be played by Kadejah Onē.
• LEVEE (He/Him, 30s, Black): The ambitious trumpet player.
• CUTLER (He/Him, 40s-50s, Black): Guitar/trombone player, often the mediator.
• TOLEDO (He/Him, 50s-70s, Black): Intellectual piano player.
• SLOW DRAG (He/Him, 40s-50s, Black): Bass player; practical and easy-going.
• MEL STURDYVANT (He/Him, 40s-60s, White): Music studio owner.
• IRVIN (He/Him, 40s-60s, White): Ma’s manager.
• DUSSIE MAE (She/Her, 20s-30s, Black): Ma Rainey’s young lover.
• SYLVESTER (He/Him, early 20s, Black): Ma’s nephew with a stutter.
• POLICEMAN (He/Him, 20s-40s, White): Involved in an early confrontation with Ma.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin

Director: A.J. Allegra
Music Director: TBD
First Rehearsal: 5/3/27
Production Runs: Thurs-Sun 6/3/27-6/20/27
Possible Extension: 6/24-6/27

SYNOPSIS: It’s time to prep for Putnam County’s big Spelling Bee, where this year’s champion is anyone’s guess! Adult performers hilariously portray awkward adolescents as they compete for the trophy in this subversive musical comedy.

The Spellers

• OLIVE OSTROVSKY (She/Her, Depicting age: 11, Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt B3-F5): A shy newcomer with a love for words.
• WILLIAM BARFÉE (He/Him, Depicting age: 12, Vocal Range: Tenor E2-B4): A finalist with a Magic Foot spell method.
• CHIP TOLENTINO (He/Him, Depicting age: 13, Vocal Range: Tenor C3-B4): An athletic boy scout facing puberty.
• LOGAINNE “SCHWARTZY” SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE (She/Her, Depicting age: 10, Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt A3-F5): The youngest speller, politically aware.
• LEAF CONEYBEAR (He/Him, Depicting age: 11, Vocal Range: Tenor A2-A4): Home-schooled and creatively amusing.
• MARCY PARK (She/Her, Depicting age: 13, Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt C4-E5): An overachiever from a demanding family.

The Adults

• RONA LISA PERETTI (She/Her, Age: 30s-40s, Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt B3-F5): The warm moderator of the Bee.
• MITCH MAHONEY (Male presenting, Age: 20s-40s, Vocal Range: Tenor E3-A4): The Comfort Counselor handing out juice boxes.
• DOUGLASS PANCH (He/Him, 40s-50s, Non-singing): The frustrated vice principal judging.