People's Light 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - People's Light Auditions

People's Light 2026–27 Season — Malvern, PA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, March 16, 2026
People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern, PA 19355-1706
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Holding room – Steinbright Lobby)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrNyY2AEwoTVeq6fBejvFtwgJIFQtTEaSmrFeWes26HDZS7A/viewform. Walk-ins will be seen if the schedule allows.

PERSONNEL

• Producing Artistic Director: Zak Berkman
• General Manager: Suzanne Mayberry
• Producing Director: Molly Rosa Houlahan
• Associate Artistic Director: Andrew Watring

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D). See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

SEEKING

OTHER DATES

Equity actors for roles in People's Light's 2026–27 Season (see breakdown for production-specific dates). Local Philadelphia area actors are encouraged to audition. Some roles will be understudied. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief monologue or song of your choice. Please slate before your audition. 3-minute audition slots max. Please bring a hard copy of your resume and headshot with you to the 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.

BREAKDOWN

NOTE FROM CREATIVE

We welcome actors of all races and all gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types. Please take this into consideration when submitting. In addition to genders listed in character breakdowns, we are actively seeking trans and non-binary performers for all roles.

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG

Written by Suzan Lori-Parks
Directed by Amina Robinson

Please note this is a co-production with Arden Theatre Company.

People’s Light’s Dates:
First Rehearsal: 8/18/26
Tech: 9/8/26
Opening: 9/20/26
Closing: 10/11/26
Extension: 10/18/26

Arden’s Dates:
Tech/Rehearsal: October 23–28
Previews: Oct 29–Nov 3
Opens: Nov 4
Announced Closing: Dec 13
Potential Extension: Dec 20

Please note: This production will be LORT D scale during rehearsals and run at People’s Light, then LORT C scale once you move to Arden.

SEEKING

• Lincoln: he/him, Black, the older brother. Thoughtful, quiet, weighed down by past mistakes.
• Booth: he/him, Black, the younger brother. Charismatic, impulsive, desperate for respect and validation.

CINDERELLA: A MUSICAL PANTO

Book by Kathryn Peterson
Music by Michael Ogborn
Directed by Liz Filios

First Rehearsal: 10/13/26
Tech: 11/10/26
Opening: 11/22/26
Closing: 1/3/27
No performances on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day.

Please note: This is a musical.

SEEKING

• Sudsy Squirrel: any ethnicity, any age, any gender; a pet of Ella’s heart.
• Flea: any ethnicity, teenager, any gender; a pet of Ella’s heart.
• Tom Cat: any ethnicity, any age, any gender; a pet of Ella’s heart.
• Big Gus: any ethnicity, any age, any gender; a pet of Ella’s heart.
• Hazel Opfinder: any ethnicity, she/her, drag queen, 30s–50s; Ella’s Mom, our fairy-God-tree and our Dame.
• Ella Opfinder: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s–30s; the daughter of Hazel & Oliver, our ingénue.
• Oliver Opfinder: any ethnicity, he/him, 30s–50s; Ella’s Father, an inventor, the Dame’s love interest.
• Baroness Lucretia Loosestrife: any ethnicity, she/her, 30s–50s; evil stepmother, our villain.
• Poisianna Loosestrife: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s–30s; older stepsister, part of a comic duo.
• Invasia Loosestrife: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s–30s; younger stepsister, part of a comic duo.
• Barnaby: any ethnicity, he/him, 20s–30s; the valet to the prince, part of a comic duo.
• Aiden: any ethnicity, he/him, 20s–30s; the Prince of Sargasso, our romantic lead, part of a comic duo.

LITTLE WOMEN

Louisa May Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Donya K. Washington

First Rehearsal: 1/12/27
Tech: 2/2/27
Opening: 2/14/27
Closing: 3/14/27
Extension: 3/21/27

SEEKING

• Louisa / Jo: any ethnicity, she/her, teens–20s. Independent, ambitious, fiercely determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Tomboyish, outspoken, adventurous; always carrying a notebook or papers.
• Meg: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s. The eldest March sister; responsible, nurturing, traditional but vibrant and full of romantic dreams.
• Beth: any ethnicity, she/her, teens–20s. Quiet, gentle, musical; shy, selfless, deeply empathetic.
• Amy: any ethnicity, she/her, teens–20. The youngest sister; impatient, artistic, vivacious, charming, often self-centered but spirited and loving.
• Marmee: any ethnicity, she/her, 40s–50s. Wise, nurturing, compassionate mother of the March sisters.
• Aunt March: any ethnicity, she/her, 70. Fussy, rich, judgmental. (May double as Marmee)
• Laurie: any ethnicity, he/him, teens–20s. Wealthy, charming neighbor and close friend of the March sisters; adventurous, mischievous, playful.
• John: any ethnicity, he/him, late 20s. Laurie’s tutor and later Meg’s husband; intelligent, earnest, hardworking.
• Mr. Laurence and Mr. March: any ethnicity, he/him, 40s–60s. Laurie’s prickly grandfather, Jo’s father. (May double as John)
• Friedrich: any ethnicity, he/him, 40. Professor Friedrich Bhaer, German immigrant and intellectual; cultured, cheerful, kind-hearted. (May double as John)

HARVEY

Written by Mary Chase
Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan

First Rehearsal: 3/16/27
Tech: 4/6/27
Opening: 4/18/27
Closing: 5/9/27

SEEKING

• Myrtle Mae Simmons: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s. Daughter of Veta Simmons; early twenties and unmarried.
• Veta Simmons: any ethnicity, she/her, 40s–50s. Myrtle Mae’s mother and Elwood’s sister; considers herself part of “better society.”
• Elwood P. Dowd: any ethnicity, he/him, 40s–50s. Veta’s brother; pleasant, loveable, friend to everyone.
• Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet: any ethnicity, she/her, 50s–70s. Wealthy member of the Wednesday Forum; may double with Mrs. Chumley.
• Ruth Kelly, R.N.: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s–30s. Head nurse at Chumley’s Rest.
• Duane Wilson: any ethnicity, they/she, 20s–40s. Sanitarium attendant and strong arm; admires Dr. Chumley. (May be doubled with E.J. Lofgren.)
• Dr. Lyman Sanderson: any ethnicity, he/him, 20s–50s. Young doctor of psychiatry; has caught Ruth’s eye.
• Dr. William R. Chumley: any ethnicity, he/him, 50s–60s. Head of Chumley’s Rest; confident, sometimes pompous.
• Betty Chumley: any ethnicity, she/her, 50s–60s. Dr. Chumley’s wife; lovely woman. (May double with Ethel.)
• Judge Omar Gaffney: any ethnicity, he/him, 50s–70s. Elderly lawyer representing the estate of Veta and Elwood’s late mother.
• E.J. Lofgren: any ethnicity, he/him, any age. Ultimately wise cab driver. (May double with Wilson.)

URINETOWN

Music by Mark Hollman
Lyrics by Mark Hollman & Greg Kotis
Directed by Andrew Watring

First Rehearsal: 6/1/27
Tech: 6/29/27
Opening: 7/11/27
Closing: 8/8/27
Extension: 8/15/27

SEEKING

• Officer Lockstock: any ethnicity, he/him, 40s–50s. Narrator and leader of the police. Bass/Baritone.
• Officer Barrel: any ethnicity, he/him, 30s–40s. Lockstock’s #2; loves being a cop. Has a secret.
• Penelope Pennywise: any ethnicity, she/her, 30s. Bobby’s boss and proprietor of Public Amenity #9. Soprano with extensive range.
• Little Sally: any ethnicity, she/her, teen–20s. Poor street urchin and co-narrator. Mezzo Soprano.
• Bobby Strong: any ethnicity, he/him, 20s–30s. Assistant-custodian at the poorest urinal; leader of the rebellion. Tenor/Alto.
• Hope Cladwell: any ethnicity, she/her, 20s–30s. Cladwell’s daughter; Soprano.
• Caldwell B. Cladwell: any ethnicity, he/him, 40s–50s. Owner and CEO of Urine Good Company. Baritone/Bass.
• Senator Fipp: any ethnicity, he/him, 30s–50s. Corrupt Senator; a creepy character.
• Mr. McQueen: any ethnicity, he/him, 40s–50s. Cladwell’s right-hand man; has a secret.
• Old Man Strong: any ethnicity, he/him, 50s–60s. Bobby’s elderly rebellious father. Doubles as Hot Blades Harry.
• Little Becky Two Shoes: any ethnicity, she/her, teen–20s. Feisty and pregnant. Soprano with a belt. Doubles as Mrs. Millennium.
• Hot Blades Harry: any ethnicity, he/him, 50s–60s. Devilish and erratic. Tenor. Doubles as Old Man Strong.
• Dr. Billeaux: any ethnicity, he/him, teen–20s. Cladwell’s lead scientist. Doubles as Tiny Tom.
• Tiny Tom: any ethnicity, he/him, teen–20s. The tiniest or perhaps the tallest of the poor. Doubles as Dr. Billeaux.
• Soupy Sue: any ethnicity, she/her, teen–20s. Member of the poor frequenting Public Amenity #9. Doubles as chorus track.
• Bobby The Stockfish: any ethnicity, he/him, teen–20s. Member of the poor frequenting Public Amenity #9. Doubles as chorus track.
• Josephine Strong: any ethnicity, she/her, teen–20s. Bobby’s mother. Soprano. Doubles as chorus track.
• Billy Boy Bill: any ethnicity, he/him, teen–20s. Member of the poor frequenting Public Amenity #9. Doubles as chorus track.