Majestic Theater 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Majestic Theater Auditions

MAJESTIC THEATER 2026-27 SEASON - WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA EPA

Theater Project Inc. | West Springfield, MA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Majestic Theater
131 Elm St
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
West Springfield, MA 01089-2721

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Producing Director / Director NUNSENSE & WEST SIDE STORY: Sue Dziura
Director LEND ME A TENOR: Myka Plunkett
Director EUREKA DAY: Rand Foerster
Director THE PRICE: James Warwick

CONTRACT

SPT See breakdown for production specific personnel.
$623 weekly minimum (SPT 6) - Until 1/3/27
$642 weekly minimum (SPT 6) - After 1/4/27

SEEKING

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

https://www.majestictheater.com/

PREPARATION

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the season play. Sides will be available on June 15th on our website at:
https://www.majestictheater.com/auditions.

If auditioning for a musical, please prepare a brief song in the style of the season. An accompanist 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.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

MAJESTIC THEATER 2026-27 SEASON

NUNSENSE

By Dan Goggin
Directed by Sue Dziura
First Rehearsal: 8/10/26
TECH: 8/30 & 9/1
Preview: 9/2
Runs: 9/3-10/11

SEEKING:

Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior): Female-presenting, 40s–60s. The authoritative and charismatic leader of the convent. A natural performer with a flair for the dramatic, she maintains control with discipline and wit while revealing a strong comedic sensibility. Requires confident physical comedy. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano with strong belt. Movement: Musical theatre movement.

Sister Mary Hubert (Mistress of Novices): Female-presenting, 40s–60s. Second-in-command and Regina’s primary foil. Nurturing yet formidable, with a dry sense of humor and a desire for greater authority. Strong comic presence required. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano with belt. Movement: Musical theatre movement; tap preferred.

Sister Robert Anne: Female-presenting, 20s–40s. Streetwise, irreverent, and sharp-tongued, with a rebellious past. Brings high-energy comedy and a contemporary edge to the ensemble. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano/belt (with some soprano extension). Movement: Musical theatre movement; tap preferred.

Sister Mary Amnesia: Female-presenting, 20s–40s. A nun suffering from memory loss; whimsical, unpredictable, and endearing. Requires strong comic timing and versatility. Vocal range: Soprano with belt/mix. Special skills: Ability to perform in multiple vocal styles (e.g., legit and country/western); puppetry/ventriloquism a plus. Movement: Musical theatre movement; tap preferred.

Sister Mary Leo: Female-presenting, late teens–20s. A novice with aspirations of becoming the first ballerina nun. Earnest, enthusiastic, and technically skilled. Vocal range: Soprano. Movement: Advanced ballet required, including pointe; musical theatre movement.

LEND ME A TENOR

By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Myka Plunkett
First Rehearsal: 10/5/26
TECH: 10/18 & 10/20
Preview: 10/21
Runs: 10/22-11/29

SEEKING:

Max: Male-presenting, 20s–30s. The Cleveland Opera Company’s anxious and eager assistant. Well-meaning but high-strung, he is thrust into an increasingly chaotic situation requiring quick thinking and physical agility. Strong farce and physical comedy skills are essential. Role requires comfort with heightened comedy and stage movement; may be required to sing briefly.

Saunders: Male-presenting, 40s–60s. The general manager of the opera company. Authoritative, temperamental, and deeply invested in the success of the evening’s performance. Commands the room but is prone to panic under pressure. Strong comedic timing required.

Tito Merelli: Male-presenting, 30s–50s. A world-famous Italian tenor (often referred to as “Il Stupendo”). Charismatic, passionate, and larger-than-life, with a flair for drama both onstage and off. Role requires operatic tenor voice (or strong classical sound); comedic ability.

Maria Merelli: Female-presenting, 30s–50s. Tito’s wife. Fiery, jealous, and strong-willed, with a commanding presence. Quick to anger and deeply suspicious of her husband’s behavior. Strong comedic instincts required.

Maggie: Female-presenting, 20s–30s. Saunders’ daughter. Bright, charming, and romantic, with an affection for opera and a growing interest in Max. Grounded amid the chaos but capable of comedic energy.

Diana: Female-presenting, 20s–30s. An ambitious and flirtatious soprano. Confident in her allure and determined to advance her career. Requires bold comedic choices and comfort with physical farce.

Julia: Female-presenting, 40s–60s. A wealthy patron of the opera company. Elegant, persuasive, and accustomed to getting what she wants. Brings sophistication and humor to the role.

Bellhop: Male-presenting, any adult age. A comedic supporting role. Observant and opportunistic, often present at key moments of confusion. Strong physical comedy and timing required.

EUREKA DAY

By Jonathon Spector
Directed by Rand Foerster
First Rehearsal: 12/19/26
TECH: 1/3/27 & 1/5/27
Preview: 1/6
Runs: 1/7-2/14

Note: All roles are open. This production will be cast with attention to the script’s exploration of race, privilege, and community dynamics. Actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition; however, the cultural identities listed below reflect the world of the play and will be considered in casting.

SEEKING:

Suzanne: Female-presenting, 40s–50s. Typically portrayed as white. Co-head of the Eureka Day School board. Warm, diplomatic, and deeply committed to consensus-driven decision-making. Increasingly strained as conflict escalates. Requires strong facility with heightened language and nuanced comedic timing.

Don: Male-presenting, 40s–50s. Typically portrayed as white. Thoughtful, measured, and progressive; often serves as a mediator within the group. Requires grounded realism and strong listening skills.

Eli: Male-presenting, 30s–40s. Typically portrayed as white. Passionate and sincere, with an undercurrent of emotional urgency. Invested in community ideals but challenged under pressure. Strong emotional accessibility required.

Meiko: Female-presenting, 30s–40s. Asian American. Direct, pragmatic, and increasingly outspoken. Offers a clear-eyed perspective that cuts through groupthink. Strong comedic precision and command of text essential.

Carina: Female-presenting, 20s–30s. Black and/or Latina. New to the board. Open, earnest, and eager to connect, while navigating complex social and cultural dynamics within the group. Requires vulnerability, specificity, and strong comedic awareness.

Winter: A Parent. This is a walk-on role with no lines.

THE PRICE

By Arthur Miller
Directed by James Warwick
First rehearsal: 2/8/27
TECH: 2/21 & 2/23
Preview: 2/24
Runs: 2/25-4/4

SEEKING

(Offers are out for principal male roles. Seeking possible replacements and/or understudies for all roles.)

Victor Franz: Male-presenting, 50s. A New York City police officer nearing retirement. Practical, dutiful, and shaped by years of sacrifice. Carries deep emotional weight beneath restraint.

Esther Franz: Female-presenting, 40s–50s. Victor’s wife. Perceptive, frustrated, and yearning for more from life. Direct, with underlying vulnerability.

Walter Franz: Male-presenting, 50s–60s. Victor’s estranged brother, a successful surgeon. Intelligent, articulate, and complex, with both charm and defensiveness.

Gregory Solomon: Male-presenting, 70s–80s. Elderly furniture dealer. Wry, philosophical, and perceptive, with a strong sense of humor and timing.

WEST SIDE STORY

Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
Directed by Sue Dziura
First Rehearsal: 3/22/27
TECH: 4/11 & 4/13
Preview: 4/14
Runs: 4/15-5/30/27

SEEKING:

Tony: Male-presenting, late teens–20s. White. Former Jet seeking a new path. Romantic, idealistic. Vocal range: Tenor. Movement: Strong dance ability preferred.

Maria: CAST. Female-presenting, late teens–20s. Latina. Bernardo’s sister. Hopeful, romantic, and strong-willed. Vocal range: Soprano. Movement: Movement ability required.

Anita: Female-presenting, 20s–30s. Latina. Fierce, passionate, and resilient. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano with belt. Movement: Advanced dance required.

Bernardo: Male-presenting, 20s–30s. Latino. Leader of the Sharks. Proud and commanding. Movement: Strong dance ability required.

Riff: Male-presenting, late teens–20s. White. Leader of the Jets. Charismatic and volatile. Movement: Advanced dance required.

Chino: Male-presenting, late teens–20s. Latino. Quiet, earnest, and sincere, with significant emotional arc.

Doc: Male-presenting, 50s–70s. White. Owner of the neighborhood drugstore. Compassionate and grounded.

Schrank: Male-presenting, 30s–50s. White. Police lieutenant. Authoritative.

Krupke: Male-presenting, 30s–50s. White. Police officer. Strong comic timing.

Ensemble (Jets & Sharks): All genders, late teens–30s. Strong singer/dancers with excellent technique (ballet/jazz) and acting ability.