ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Equity Principal Actors - Theatre Raleigh Auditions

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - Raleigh, NC EPA

Theatre Raleigh | Raleigh, NC

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, May 31, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

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CONTRACT

SPT
$605 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music neatly marked in the correct key. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Theatre Raleigh (TR) Studio
3027 Barrow Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616

PERSONNEL

Director: Christopher D. Betts
Expected to attend:
Artistic Director and Casting Director: Eric Woodall
Music Director: Brian Whitted

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: Oct 20, 2025
Opening: Nov 12, 2025
Closing: Nov 23, 2025

OTHER

theatreraleigh.com
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

SEEKING:

TI MOUNE:

Black; female, age 18–30. Our story’s courageous protagonist. An adopted peasant girl filled with wonder, curiosity, and romantic idealism. Brave, intuitive, and full of heart, she believes that love can conquer death — and sets out to prove it. Strong high belt. Exceptional dancer. Carries both innocence and deep emotional range.

MAMA EURALIE:

Black; female, age 35–50. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother. Wise, cautious, and deeply loving. Protective and grounded, she fears for her daughter’s safety and tries to shield her from heartbreak. Warm mezzo-soprano. Strong with maternal presence.

TONTON JULIAN:

Black; male, age 35–50. Ti Moune’s adoptive father. Gentle, generous, and full of hope. He encourages Ti Moune’s dreams and believes in the goodness of the world. Baritone. Moves well.

ASAKA:

Black; female-identifying, trans, queer, or gender non-conforming; age 25–50. Mother of the Earth. Vibrant, nurturing, and abundant — Asaka laughs easily and brings joy wherever she goes. Big, joyful voice — gospel/rock feel. Confident physical presence. Strong mover.

AGWE:

Black; any gender identity, age 25–50. God of Water. Commanding and mercurial, Agwe delights in the power and unpredictability of the ocean. Strong vocals; strong mover. Should convey power and mischief.

ERZULIE:

Black; female-identifying, trans, queer, or gender non-conforming; age 25–50. Goddess of Love. Graceful, wise, and endlessly compassionate. Erzulie believes love is the most powerful force in the world. Strong vocals. Exudes warmth and inner strength. Strong mover.

PAPA GE:

Black; any gender identity, age 25–50. Demon of Death. Sinister, seductive, and sharp-witted. Papa Ge thrives on manipulation and relishes in bargaining with fate. Strong vocals; strong mover. Magnetic stage presence.

DANIEL:

Black or mixed heritage; male, age 20–30. A privileged young man from the island’s upper class. The youngest descendant of the Beauxhommes — a family that lives on the wealthier side of the island, historically benefiting from colonialism and colorism. He is kind-hearted but bound by duty and torn between love and legacy. Bari-tenor. Balances charm with inner conflict.

ANDREA:

Black or mixed heritage; female, age 20–30. Daniel’s elegant, “proper” fiancée. Polished and polite, but emotionally cold. Her refined manners conceal a deep sense of judgment. Considered an “appropriate” match for Daniel given her social standing and the island’s entrenched values around colorism and class. Mezzo soprano. Understated but commanding. Strong dancer.

ARMAND:

Black or mixed heritage; male, age 30–50. The original patriarch of the Beauxhommes, a family of wealth and privilege on one side of the island, historically benefiting from colonialism and colorism. He is ambitious, entitled, and dismissive of the island’s peasants — a representation of generational class divide and inherited power. Strong singer. Strong mover.