PlayMakers Repertory Company | Chapel Hill, NC
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D)
Equity actors for roles in PlayMakers Repertory Company's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown). No roles will be understudied.
Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue, one minute in length. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Artistic Director: Vivienne Benesch
Casting Directors: McCorkle Casting, LTD
Expected to attend:
Rebecca Weiss: Casting Director
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
PlayMakers Repertory Co - 2025-26 Season
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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.
Playmakers Repertory Co 2025-26 Season
The roles listed are the only available roles in the productions.
Written by Marco Ramirez
Director: Vivienne Benesch
Reh: 8/12/25
Run: 9/13/25-9/28/25
JAY “THE SPORT” JACKSON – (Male-identifying character, late 30s/early 40s, Black) An ambitious, charismatic, and outspoken African-American boxer who wants to become Heavyweight Champion of the World.
WYNTON – (Male-identifying character, 50s, Black) Jay’s trainer and mentor, who has a deep understanding of the racial and social implications of Jay's rise in the sport.
FISH – (Male-identifying character, 18-early 20s, Black) A young, talented boxer who spars with Jay and later joins his team. Looks up to Jay.
Written by Sarah DeLappe
Director: Aubrey Snowden
Reh: 9/9/25
Run: 10/11/25-10/26/25
SOCCER MOM – (Female-identifying character, 40s, any/all ethnicities) Shows up at practice at the end of the play, bringing with her a bag of orange slices and grief.
Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Director: Patrick Torres
Reh: 10/21/25
Run: 11/22/25-2/16/26
This production will take a multicultural lens on the Sycamore family and its entourage.
PAUL – (Male-identifying character, early 50s, any ethnicity) A good-natured, carefree, and supportive father, he spends most of his time tinkering in the basement making fireworks.
MARTIN – (Male-identifying character, 70s, any ethnicity) The patriarch of the Sycamore family; witty, eccentric, and beloved, he collects snakes and stopped paying his income tax, because... you can’t take it with you.
DONALD – (Male-identifying character, 30s, any ethnicity) The easygoing, loyal, cheerful boyfriend to Rheba who is fully embraced as part of the Sycamore household.
MR. KIRBY – (Male-identifying character, 50s/60s, any ethnicity) A wealthy and successful businessman who has high expectations for his son, Tony. Possesses a rigid worldview that values societal convention and status.
Written by Eboni Booth
Director: Christopher Windom
Reh: 12/30/25
Run: 1/31/26-2/15/26
BERT – (Male-identifying character, late 30s, Black) Caretaker, companion, and best friend to Kenneth, offers him limitless support and advice.
CLAY, and others – (Male-identifying character, 50-60s, white) Hires Kenneth at Primary Trust after he loses his job.
Written by William Shakespeare
Director: Tracy Bersley
Reh: 2/3/26
Run: 3/7/26-3/22/26
MACDUFF – (Male-identifying character, 40s, any ethnicity) A courageous and seasoned warrior who is deeply committed to King Duncan. He has a strong sense of duty, justice, and morality.
Written by Robert Harling
Director: Lisa Rothe
Reh: 3/10/26
Run: 4/11/26-4/26/26
CLAIREE – (Female-identifying character, 50s/60s, white) Known for her smart mouth and sweet tooth, she is the sophisticated and classy owner of the local radio station. Widow to the Mayor.
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