New Jersey Repertory Company 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - New Jersey Repertory Company Auditions

New Jersey Repertory Company 2026 Season - Long Branch, NJ

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New Jersey Repertory Company | Long Branch, NJ

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

LOCATION

Updated breakdown - Different last show. West End Arts Center, 132 West End Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740.

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, January 25, 2026 — 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (E). Free parking and entrance to the building is through the parking lot off of Sairs Ave. For NJ Transit, take the North Jersey Coast Line to Long Branch. Taxis are always there, or if you prefer it's a 10-minute walk to the theater. Lunch 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

APPOINTMENTS

For questions or to schedule an audition by appointment only, please email personnel at
njrep@njrep.org. Phone calls not accepted except on Monday, January 12th from noon to 4:00 PM at 732-229-3166. No walk-ins.

Expected to attend: SuzAnne Barabas (Artistic Director), Evan Bergan (Associate Artistic Director), Joel Stone (Literary Manager).

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract. $623 weekly minimum plus pension and health. See breakdown for production-specific personnel. Housing provided for out-of-area actors.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles for New Jersey Repertory Company's 2026 Season (see breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Theater's statement: Age is not as important as the spirit of the actor. We are looking for actors who embody the sense of youth or age needed for each role. Even in the more serious plays, an ability to play comedy is important. We welcome actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and neuro-diversities to 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.

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contemporary and contrasting monologues (one comedic, one dramatic) totaling no more than 2½ minutes. In addition, each person auditioning should bring two pictures with resumes attached.

BREAKDOWN

SAMANTHA IN AND OUT

A World Premiere

Written by Marisa Smith

Directed by Theresa Rebeck

First rehearsal: January 27, 2026

First preview: February 19, 2026

Opening night: February 21, 2026

Closing: March 15, 2026

SEEKING:

• Samantha: Offer pending. A woman of a certain age.

SINS OF THE MOTHER

A New Jersey Premiere

Written by Israel Horovitz

Directed by Evan Bergman

First rehearsal: March 17, 2026

First preview: April 9, 2026

Opening night: April 11, 2026

Closing: May 3, 2026

SEEKING:

• Bobby Maloney: A silver-haired, working-class tough who was born in Gloucester, Mass and will most likely die there.
• Douggie Shimmatrarro: A small, baby-faced kid who is returning to his hometown after a long absence.
• Frankie Verga / Philly Verga: Middle aged, thin, cat-like, dangerous. Philly is a more flashy version of his brother.
• Dubbah Morrision: Same age as Frankie, but much smaller and much more affable.

THE VIENNA LESSONS

A World Premiere

Written by Jack Canfora

Directed by Evan Bergman

First rehearsal: May 12, 2026

First preview: June 4, 2026

Opening night: June 6, 2026

Closing: June 28, 2026

SEEKING:

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 31 — the genius composer, wild and reckless.
• Ludwig Van Beethoven: 16 — the genius student, brilliant and inventive.
• Constanze Mozart: 24 — the genius wife, beautiful and devoted.

A CHANGE OF POSITION

A World Premiere

Written by Jeffrey Sweet based on characters created by Michael Kosarowich

Directed by James Glossman

First rehearsal: July 7, 2026

First preview: July 30, 2026

Opening night: August 1, 2026

Closing: August 23, 2026

SEEKING:

• Emma — mid to late 30s, though hard living may make her appear older.
• Sally — Emma's daughter, 17.
• Trent — 30s.
• Vic — middle-aged.

NACHO ATE SPIDERMAN

A World Premiere

Written by Michelle Kholos Brooks

Directed by Sarah Norris

First rehearsal: September 8, 2026

First preview: October 1, 2026

Opening night: October 3, 2026

Closing: October 25, 2026

Note: The characters' ages are negotiable. They could be a bit older or a bit younger. Good timing and good humor are most important.

SEEKING:

• Brad #1 — Well put-together, probably fit, late 30s to mid 40s, male, any race or nationality.
• Brad #2 — Same description as Brad #1, mid 30s to mid 40s, male.
• Devorah — Earnest, wants to be seen as laid-back but wound tight. Boho fashion, late 40s to mid 60s, female.
• Xander — More in his head than in his body. A bit arrogant but wants to be liked. Not a great dresser. Early 50s to mid 60s, male.

For more information, visit
www.njrep.org.