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

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LOCATION

Updated breakdown. - Different last show.

West End Arts Center
132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740

AUDITION DATE

Monday, January 26, 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 available at the station, or it’s about a 10-minute walk to the theater.

Lunch: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

APPOINTMENTS

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

PERSONNEL

• SuzAnne Barabas — Artistic Director
• Evan Bergan — Associate Artistic Director
• Joel Stone — Literary Manager
• Email:
  njrep@njrep.org

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract. See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

$623 weekly minimum plus pension and health. Housing provided for out-of-area actors.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in 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.

The 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.

OTHER

Company website:
www.njrep.org

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–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–mid 60s, male