PlayMakers Repertory Co 2025-26 Season Equity Principal Actors - Playmakers Repertory Company Auditions

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PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY CO 2025-26 SEASON - CHAPEL HILL, NC EPA

PlayMakers Repertory Company | Chapel Hill, NC

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (E)
No scheduled break

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please
email:
playmakersauditions@gmail.com.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Pays $875

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in PlayMakers Repertory Company's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).
No roles will be understudied.
North Carolina Triangle-based Equity artists are encouraged to audition.
PlayMakers Repertory Company seeks to hire actors who reflect our world to tell the stories we put onstage. Auditions are open to individuals from all backgrounds.

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting selections, one classical and one contemporary, that give us an idea of you and the scope of your work. Total material not to exceed 4 mins. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

PlayMakers Repertory Company, Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Arts
University of North Carolina
120 Country Club Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Studio 101.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Vivienne Benesch, Producing Artistic Director
Chelsea James, Associate Producer
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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https://playmakersrep.org/season/2025-2026/
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

THE ROYALE

Written by Marco Ramirez
Director: Vivienne Benesch
Reh: 8/12/25
Run: 9/13/25-9/28/25

SEEKING:

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.

THE WOLVES

Written by Sarah DeLappe
Director: Aubrey Snowden
Reh: 9/9/25
Run: 10/11/25-10/26/25

SEEKING:

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.

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU

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.

SEEKING:

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.

PRIMARY TRUST

Written by Eboni Booth
Director: Christopher Windom
Reh: 12/30/25
Run: 1/31/26-2/15/26

SEEKING:

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.

MACBETH

Written by William Shakespeare
Director: Tracy Bersley
Reh: 2/3/26
Run: 3/7/26-3/22/26

SEEKING:

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.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Written by Robert Harling
Director: Lisa Rothe
Reh: 3/10/26
Run: 4/11/26-4/26/26

SEEKING:

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.