New Jersey Theatre Alliance Combined Auditions (NJTA) 2026 Equity Principal Actors - Various Producers Auditions

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Combined Auditions (NJTA) 2026 (Equity Only) - Hillside, NJ

REVISED

Updated Preparation.

LOCATION

Nathan Weiss Graduate College
215 North Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall

PERSONNEL

Various NJ Area Theatres will be participating in these auditions. The theatres listed below will count their participation toward their Equity audition requirements and their personnel expected to attend are listed in their breakdowns.

Vivid Stage

OTHER DATES

See each theatre's breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

njtheatrealliance.org

Headshots and resumes submitted digitally, which are required at registration, will be in a virtual book distributed to theatre representatives.

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.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

Online registration opens on Friday, February 6, 2026, at
https://njtheatrealliance.org/annual-combined-auditions. Equity members may indicate what time of the day they would like to audition. We will make every effort to honor requests but can't guarantee everyone will receive their preferred time. Full instructions will be included in the registration form. Registration ends on Monday, March 2, 2026. Audition confirmation will be emailed no later than March 4, 2026.

CONTRACT

Other. Various - see breakdown for specific theatre salary rates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles within various NJ Area Theatres' seasons. Actors will be auditioning for multiple theatres at these auditions. Breakdowns for any Equity theatres whose participation is fulfilling part of their Equity audition requirements will be attached to this notice.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance (NJTA), the service organization for the state and region’s 41 professional theatres, will hold auditions in Enlow Recital Hall on the campus of Kean University in Hillside, NJ on Monday, March 16 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM for Equity performers, and Tuesday, March 17 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM for non-Equity performers. Representatives from member theatres will follow up with actors directly if they are interested in working with them.

Actors of color and actors with disabilities are encouraged to audition. Local New Jersey actors are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Equity actors will have 5 minutes total. Two contrasting monologues are preferred: one contemporary, one classic; one comedic, one dramatic. You can also perform one monologue if it represents you best. Alternatively, actors may choose to deliver one monologue and a 32-bar cut of a song. If singing, bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided all day. Please indicate on your registration form if you intend to sing. No phone calls, please. Self-tapes/virtual auditions are not accepted.

Breakdown

Vivid Stage 2026-27 Season

www.vividstage.org

• Contract: SPT
• $333 weekly minimum (SPT 1)
• Expected to attend: Laura Ekstrand, Artistic Director
• Vivid Stage will be producing 2–3 Main Stage plays (no musicals) with cast sizes between 2–7 actors.
• The 2026–2027 season plays have not been selected. The theatre produces mostly contemporary plays, both comedies and dramas, that address relevant social and personal issues on an intimate scale.