Merrimack Repertory Theatre | Lowell, MA
Monday, May 19, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D)
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.
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. An accompanist will be provided.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Expected to attend:
Courtney Sale: Artistic Director
Karen Oster: Co-Director - RING OF FIRE
See breakdown for production specific dates.
Season runs in Lowell, MA.
For more information, please contact:
casting@mrt.org
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.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Merrimack Repertory Theatre 2025-26 Season
By William Golden, based on the Steven King novel
Directed by Courtney Sale
First Rehearsal: September 23rd, 2025
First Preview: October 15th, 2025
Opening: October 18th, 2025
Closing: November 2nd, 2025
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.
ALL ROLES CAST
PAUL SHELDON – ROLE CAST
ANNE WILKES - ROLE CAST
SHERIFF BUSTER - ROLE CAST
By Richard Maltby, Jr.
Co-Directed by Courtney Sale and Karen Oster
First Rehearsal: November 4th, 2025
First Preview: November 26th, 2025
Opening: November 29th, 2025
Closing: December 14th, 2025
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!
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.
By Kevin Kling
Directed by Steven Dietz
First Rehearsal: December 30th, 2025
First Preview: January 21st, 2026
Opening: January 24th, 2026
Closing: February 8th, 2026
A new piece developed by Kevin Kling, directed by Steven Dietz documenting Kling’s life events, fun tales and much more.
ALL ROLES CAST
By Vichet Chum
Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
First Rehearsal: February 9th, 2026
First Preview: February 25th, 2026
Opening: February 28th, 2026
Closing: March 15th, 2026
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.
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.
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