Porthouse Theatre 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Porthouse Theatre at Kent State University Auditions

Porthouse Theatre 2026 Season - Kent, OH EPA

Porthouse Theatre at Kent State University | Kent, OH

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location: Kent State University, Wright-Curtis Theatre, 1325 Theatre Dr, Kent, OH 44242

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (E) CPA-B141

APPOINTMENTS

Please email
tkent@kent.edu for an audition time and/or for video submissions.

Auditions will be held on the first floor: Dance Studio D125 and Wright-Curtis Theatre B212.

More information:
https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/auditions

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Terri Kent — Producing Artistic Director, and URTA Director for GREASE and LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON.

Martín Céspedes — Choreographer for both GREASE and LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON.

Jen Korecki — Music Director for both GREASE and LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON.

All Equity stage managerial positions for the 2026 season have been filled.

CONTRACT

$824 weekly minimum (tier 2).

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Porthouse Theatre's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal (date):

• GREASE: 05/26/2026
• LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON: 07/07/2026

First paid preview:

• GREASE: 06/12/2026
• LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON: 07/24/2026

Opening:

• GREASE: 06/13/2026
• LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON: 07/25/2026

Expected closing:

• GREASE: 06/27/2026
• LERNER AND LOEWE'S BRIGADOON: 08/09/2026

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief song in the style of the season’s shows. Please have a contrasting song selection ready, if asked. You may sing from the shows. Please bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

OTHER

Website:
www.PorthouseTheatre.com

Audition information:
https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/auditions

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.