Opera House Arts 2026 Summer Season Equity Principal Actors - Opera House Arts Auditions

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Stonington Opera House
1 School Street
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (E)
Stonington, ME 04681-0056

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

Email
artisticdirector@operahousearts.org to request an appointment. Give your preferred time and put 2026 AUDITIONS in the subject line.

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley

DARKER THE NIGHT, BRIGHTER THE STARS by John Cariani

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract
$565 weekly minimum

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Kathryn Markey, Artistic Director/Director

OTHER DATES

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR — first rehearsal May 26, runs June 17–28

DARKER THE NIGHT, BRIGHTER THE STARS — first rehearsal July 14, runs August 5–16

PREPARATION

For OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, please prepare either a short monologue of your choosing, or read from the sides provided. All roles require an Irish dialect.

For DARKER THE NIGHT, BRIGHTER THE STARS, please prepare either a short monologue of your choosing or read from the sides provided.

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.

OPERA HOUSE ARTS 2026 SEASON

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR

SEEKING:

ANTHONY REILLY

male identifying, early 40s. A shy, eccentric farmer with “the eyes of an intense dreamer.” He has spent his life working the family farm, but is emotionally stunted due to a broken heart in his youth. He is considered a “misfit” who is slow to open up. Irish dialect.

ROSEMARY MULDOON

female identifying, 30s. Strong-willed, stubborn, and spirited. She has been in love with Anthony since she was six years old and is determined to win him over despite the long delay. She runs her family farm following her father's death. Irish dialect.

TONY REILLY

male identifying, 70s. Anthony's cantankerous, wily father. He doubts his son's dedication to the farm and threatens to leave the land to an American nephew instead. Irish dialect.

AOIFE MULDOON (THIS ROLE IS CAST)

female identifying, 70s. Rosemary's ailing mother. She is sharp-witted but frail, grappling with the death of her husband and worried about her daughter's future. Irish dialect.

DARKER THE NIGHT, BRIGHTER THE STARS

SEEKING:

4 performers who will double various characters in their late teens to mid-20s. Female identifying, male identifying, and non-binary. All the characters in this play are working-class residents of a small town in rural Northern Maine. Seeking strong, versatile actors of all types with deep humanity, humor, and sensitivity.