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

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Sunday, March 1, 2026 — West End Arts Center, 132 West End Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (E). Lunch 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Free parking and entrance to the building is through the parking lot off of Sairs Ave. For transit, take the North Jersey Coast Line to Long Branch. Taxis are available, or if you prefer it's a 10‑minute walk to the theater.

For questions or to schedule an audition by appointment, please email
njrep@njrep.org. Phone calls not accepted - Monday, February 16 from noon to 4:00 PM 732‑229‑3166. No walk‑ins.

PERSONNEL

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.

SEEKING

OTHER DATES

Equity actors for roles for New Jersey Repertory Company's 2026 Season. See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

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.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

For more information:
www.njrep.org

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 photos with resumes attached. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

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: CAST. 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