Merrimack Repertory Theatre 2025-26 Season Equity Principal Actors - Merrimack Repertory Theatre Auditions

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MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE 2025-26 SEASON - LOWELL, MA EPA

Merrimack Repertory Theatre | Lowell, MA

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

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CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown). No roles will be understudied. Merrimack Repertory Theatre does not believe in discrimination based on color, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disabilities, gender, or otherwise. All performers, including those of color, seniors, women, and performers with disabilities, are encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 one-minute contemporary monologues. Please bring your headshot and resume. Optional - for musical consideration: prepare 16-bars and bring sheet music in correct key. Accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Merrimack Repertory Theatre - Rehearsal Hall
132 Warren St
Lowell, MA 01852

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Courtney Sale: Artistic Director

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER
Season runs in Lowell, MA.
For more information, please contact:
casting@mrt.org
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

MISERY

By William Golden, based on the Steven King novel
Directed by Courtney Sale
First Rehearsal: September 23, 2025
First Preview: October 15, 2025
Opening: October 18, 2025
Closing: November 2, 2025

SYNOPSIS: Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

SEEKING:

ALL ROLES CAST
PAUL SHELDON – ROLE CAST
ANNE WILKES - ROLE CAST
SHERIFF BUSTER - ROLE CAST

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH

By Richard Maltby, Jr.
Co-Directed by Courtney Sale and Karen Oster
First Rehearsal: November 4, 2025
First Preview: November 26, 2025
Opening: November 29, 2025
Closing: December 14, 2025

SYNOPSIS: From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique jukebox musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits- including “I Walk The Line”, “A Boy Named Sue”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, and the title tune — performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man In Black, that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a unique musical legend! Though he is never impersonated, Johnny Cash’s remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate!

SEEKING:

SINGERS/MUSICIANS adept at playing at least 1 of the following instruments: acoustic and electric guitar, upright and/or electric bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, accordion, drums, various percussion, autoharp, harmonica, cornet, dobro, oud, dulcimer, lute, koto, sitar, and other non-traditional stringed instruments.

TRENNA - 20s-50s any ethnicity, race, and gender identity. Charismatic and highly proficient musician; adept at playing at least 1 of the instruments mentioned above. Proficiency with multiple instruments is a plus. Excellent singing voice.

JASON - 20s-50s any ethnicity, race, and gender identity. Charismatic and highly proficient musician; adept at playing at least 1 of the instruments mentioned above. Proficiency with multiple instruments is a plus. Excellent singing voice.

DAVE - 20s-50s any ethnicity, race, and gender identity. Charismatic and highly proficient musician; adept at playing at least 1 of the instruments mentioned above. Proficiency with multiple instruments is a plus. Excellent singing voice.

EDDIE - 20s-50s any ethnicity, race, and gender identity. Charismatic and highly proficient musician; adept at playing at least 1 of the instruments mentioned above. Proficiency with multiple instruments is a plus. Excellent singing voice.

MARK - 20s-50s any ethnicity, race, and gender identity. Charismatic and highly proficient musician; adept at playing at least 1 of the instruments mentioned above. Proficiency with multiple instruments is a plus. Excellent singing voice.

KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED

By Kevin Kling
Directed by Steven Dietz
First Rehearsal: December 30, 2025
First Preview: January 21, 2026
Opening: January 24, 2026
Closing: February 8, 2026

SYNOPSIS: A new piece developed by Kevin Kling, directed by Steven Dietz documenting Kling’s life events, fun tales, and much more.

SEEKING:

ALL ROLES CAST

KWEEN

By Vichet Chum
Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
First Rehearsal: February 9, 2026
First Preview: February 25, 2026
Opening: February 28, 2026
Closing: March 15, 2026

SYNOPSIS: Kween is a play about a Cambodian-American teenager who finds her voice through slam poetry. The play explores themes of identity, queerness, and family, following the aftermath of her father’s deportation. Set in Lowell, Massachusetts.

SEEKING:

SOMA - [16 years old, she/her pronouns, Cambodian American] A dreamer, a poet, moody, but there’s plenty to be moody about, a tough exterior with plenty of softness in the right moments, an icon.

SOPHAT – [16 years old, he/him pronouns, Cambodian American] A star, the main vocalist, the most fun person to be around, Ariana Grande who?

BRITNEY – [16 years old, she/her pronouns, Black American] An understated star, ahead of her time, loves sci-fi, honest and uncomplicated about it.

DAHVY - [20s-30s, she/her pronouns, Cambodian American] A teacher, a big sister, a pragmatist, trying her best to keep it together.

RUBEN - [20s-30s, he/him pronouns, Mexican American] A teacher, a goof, the guy that makes you smile even when you don’t want to, has the ability to be present with everyone, has to be intentional and really speak up if he needs something.