Pioneer Theatre Company 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Pioneer Theatre Company Auditions

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY 2026-27 SEASON - LA EPA

NOTICE: AUDITION CALL TYPE: EPA

Audition Date & Location

Friday, April 10, 2026 — Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Karen Azenberg
Associate Artistic Director: Eric Jackson

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1,213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

Expected to attend: Associate Artistic Director / Casting Rep: Eric Jackson

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

SEEKING

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Equity actors for roles in Pioneer Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season. See breakdown for production-specific dates. Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this season. Rehearsals and performances will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah. Some roles will be understudied. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

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PREPARATION

Please prepare either two brief contrasting monologues or a short cut of a song in the style of our season. For both plays and musicals consideration, please prepare one brief monologue and a brief musical selection that shows range. You are welcome to sing from one of the shows. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music properly marked and in the correct key. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. 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.

Breakdown

In reference to the character descriptions below — most characters are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. However, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN (LORT B)

Written by Kimberly Belflower
Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: 8/17/26
Opening: 9/11/26
Closing: 9/26/26

SEEKING:

CARTER SMITH (Male identifying, mid-30s, White): A former golden boy, smart and sensitive. Now he’s a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.

SHELBY HOLCOMB (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 16, Any race): A student whose brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty fast. People have always underestimated her.

BETH POWELL (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17, Any race): A student — nervous, ambitious, enthusiastic. Kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.

NELL SHAW (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 16, Black): A student from Atlanta — grounded, sincere, and genuinely curious. A good judge of character and a quick study.

IVY WATKINS (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17, Any race): A student — fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. From old Southern money — resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.

RAELYNN NIX (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 16, Any race): A student — cheerleader type who’s always lived her life by other peoples’ standards. She was paying careful attention and keeping score the whole time.

MASON ADAMS (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17, Person of color): A student. He’s never really tried before, and he’s surprised by how good it feels — earnest and affable.

LEE TURNER (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 16, White): A Carhartt-wearing good ol’ boy — deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it. He’s always been good at getting what he wants.

BAILEY GALLAGHER (Female identifying, 24, Any race): A counselor — sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be. This is her first real job out of college. She’s trying her best.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (LORT B)

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
A co-production with Arizona Theatre Company

Pioneer Theatre Company dates:
1st Rehearsal: 9/28/26
Opening: 10/23/26
Closing: 11/7/26

Arizona Theatre Company dates:
1st Rehearsal: 11/23/26

TUCSON: Opening: 11/28/26 — Closing: 12/20/26

TEMPE: Opening: 1/9/27 — Closing: 1/24/27

SEEKING:

SEYMOUR KRELBORN (Male identifying, 25–35): An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. Genuine and well-meaning but socially awkward. Vocal range: top G4, bottom A2.

AUDREY (Female identifying, 25–35): Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, Seymour's secret love. Vulnerable and sweet with poor self-worth. Vocal range: top D5, bottom G#3.

MR. MUSHNIK (Male identifying, 55–65): Owner of the failing East Side flower shop; profit-driven, greedy, manipulative. Vocal range: top F4, bottom G2.

ORIN SCRIVELLO (Male identifying, 30–40): An egotistical dentist with sadistic tendencies — Audrey's abusive boyfriend. Vocal range: top G4, bottom G2.

AUDREY II, THE PLANT (Male identifying, 22–50): Offstage vocalist; conniving, street-smart 'villain' voice. Funky R&B voice preferred. Vocal range: top G4, bottom G2.

CRYSTAL (Female identifying, 20–35): Black street urchin; occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, smart. Vocal range: top F5, bottom Ab3.

RONNETTE (Female identifying, 20–35): Black street urchin; occasional Greek Chorus. Vocal range: top F5, bottom Ab3.

CHIFFON (Female identifying, 20–35): Black street urchin; occasional Greek Chorus. Vocal range: top F5, bottom Ab3.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (LORT D)

Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: 11/9/26
Opening: 12/4/26
Closing: 12/19/26

Additional doubling is possible.

SEEKING:

SHERIDAN WHITESIDE (Male identifying, 40s–60s): Acerbic, high-energy, high-maintenance radio personality who dominates the Stanley household. Bombastic but charming; unpredictable.

MAGGIE CUTLER (Female identifying, 30s–40s): Efficient, smart assistant to Sheridan. Playful working relationship with Sheridan; restless and eager for romance.

LORRAINE SHELDON / MRS. DEXTER (Female identifying, 30s–50s): Lorraine is a glamorous stage actress who will do anything for a part; Mrs. Dexter is Mrs. McCutcheon’s friend and sidekick.

BERT JEFFERSON (Male identifying, late 20s–early 40s): Earnest, ambitious local reporter eager to interview Sheridan. Warm and charming.

MRS. DAISY STANLEY (Female identifying, 50s): Traditional, socially-ambitious housewife of the late 1930s, juggling family and Sheridan’s chaos.

MR. EARNEST W. STANLEY (Male identifying, 50s): Conservative, proper businessman and father; foil to Sheridan.

RICHARD STANLEY (Male identifying, 20s): Son of the Stanleys; earnest and ready to pursue his dream of becoming a photographer.

JUNE STANLEY (Female identifying, 20s): Spirited daughter of the Stanleys, secretly romancing Sandy.

HARRIET STANLEY (Female identifying, 50s–60s): The elusive sister of Mr. Earnest Stanley; mysterious and not quite of this world.

MISS PREEN (Female identifying, age flexible): No-nonsense nurse with deadpan delivery.

BEVERLY CARLTON (Male identifying, 40s–60s): Confident British playwright and actor; rich voice and able to sing; mischievous.

BANJO / PROF. METZ (Male identifying, 30s–50s): Banjo is a Hollywood comedian; Prof. Metz is the world’s greatest authority on insect life — mad scientist demeanor.

DR. BRADLEY (Male identifying, 50–60s): Benign, somewhat daft local doctor who dreams of publishing his memoirs.

JOHN (Male identifying, age flexible): Head butler of the Stanley household; runs a tight ship.

SARAH (Female identifying, age flexible): The house chef — exacting, diligent, and taken by Sheridan.

SANDY (Male identifying, 20s–early 30s): Boyfriend of June; working-class union leader trying to organize Mr. Stanley’s plant.

MRS. MCCUTCHEON (Female identifying, 40s–60s): Nosey neighbor excited that Sheridan Whiteside has arrived in town.

MEAN GIRLS (LORT B)

Book by Tina Fey
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: 1/4/27
Opening: 1/29/27
Closing: 2/13/27

SEEKING:

CADY (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17): New junior at North Shore High, grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by wildlife biologist parents. Warm, bright, and the emotional heart of the story. Vocal range: top Gb5, bottom G3.

REGINA (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17): Queen Bee of the Plastics. Regal and hot, but vulnerable underneath. Vocal range: top Gb5, bottom F#3.

JANIS (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17): “Art Freak” and social outcast; longs to avenge eighth-grade events. Vocal range: top F5, bottom Ab3.

DAMIAN (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17): Outgoing member of the student activities committee and loyal friend to Janis. Vocal range: top A4, bottom F2.

GRETCHEN (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17): One of the Plastics; desperate to please Regina and maintain her position. Vocal range: top D5, bottom G3.

KAREN (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17): One of the Plastics; kind and relaxed. Vocal range: top Gb5, bottom G3.

AARON (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17): A cute boy with a good moral compass and backbone. Broadway and pop tenor. Vocal range: top Bb4, bottom B2.

MRS. HERON / MRS. GEORGE / MS. NORBURY (Female identifying, 30–50): Distinctly defined trio — Cady’s intellectual mom, Regina’s cool mom, and Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher. Eclectic Broadway vocal mix. Vocal range: top Eb5, bottom G3.

MR. DUVALL (Male identifying, 30–50): Principal of North Shore High; funny and a strong singer.

KEVIN G. (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17): Captain of the North Shore Mathletes; confident student and a decent rapper.

FEATURED ENSEMBLE: A diverse, multitalented ensemble to portray the student body and adults.

EUREKA DAY (LORT D)

Written by Jonathan Spector
Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: 2/15/27
Opening: 3/12/27
Closing: 3/27/27

SEEKING:

DON (Male identifying, early 60s, White): Head of school. A serene presence with gravitas; uses equivocating language to make everyone comfortable. From New England; moved to Berkeley in the mid-80s. Former music teacher; lives with partner; no kids.

SUZANNE (Female identifying, mid-50s, White): Warm and gracious; devoted to family and the school. Once worked part-time as a life coach. Mother of Sebastian, Arlo, Izzy, Juniper, Tompkins, and Walden.

CARINA (Female identifying, early 40s, Black or biracial): A joiner; grew up overseas; skilled at landing in new environments. Wife is from Berkeley; recently moved back from the East Coast. Mother of Victor; experienced with nonprofit board meetings.

MEIKO (Female identifying, mid-30s, Biracial Japanese/White — describes herself as Hapa): Berkeley native with a wry sense of humor; landscape architect and single mother by choice to Olivia.

ELI (Male identifying, mid-30s, White, Jewish or half-Jewish): Oblivious but well-meaning; went to Stanford and worked at a tech start-up. Expert pickler and competitive rock climber. Father of Tobias.

WINTER (30–50s): A parent.

“TBA” (LORT B)

Musical title to be announced September 2026
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: 4/1/27
Opening: 4/30/27
Closing: 5/15/27