MALA ARIA Equity Principal Actors - Premiere Stages at Kean University Auditions

MALA ARIA - NYC EPA

Premiere Stages at Kean University | Union, NJ

Notice: Audition — Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Location: Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 16th Fl, New York, NY 10036

Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

PERSONNEL

• John J. Wooten — Producing Artistic Director
• Jamil A.C. Mangan — Director
• Nick Gandiello — Managing Director
• Lorelle Lane — Reader

CONTRACT

• LOA
• Written by Gloria Majule
• $650 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) — 2025 rate
• Weekly transportation stipend: $100

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MALA ARIA. Some roles will be understudied.

AMAZIA

Mid to late 20s; she/hers; African/Black. A research scientist determined to eradicate malaria; brilliant and finding her place between two cultures. 15 performances — Thursdays through Sundays.

KEZIA

Late teens to early 20s; she/hers; African/Black. Amazia’s sister; sweet and observant, the youngest in the family.

BABA AMAZIA

Mid to late 50s; he/his; African/Black. Amazia and Kezia’s father; loving, erudite, traditional, stubborn.

JASMINE

Early to mid 30s; she/hers; African/Black. Amazia’s partner; a medical doctor, caring as well as tough and loyal.

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: June 23 – July 15

Performances: July 16 – August 2

OTHER

Venue: Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, on the campus of Kean University.

Kean University in Union, NJ is a 38-minute train ride from NY Penn Station.

PREPARATION

Please prepare the sides (which will be available the morning of the audition through the Equity monitor) for the character you are auditioning for. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

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.