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

Porthouse Theatre 2026 Season - Kent, OH

Porthouse Theatre at Kent State University | Kent, OH

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 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 or for video submissions.

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

Additional audition information:
https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/auditions

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

• Terri Kent — Producing Artistic Director and URTA Director for GREASE and Lerner & Loewe’s BRIGADOON
• Martín Céspedes — Choreographer for both GREASE and Lerner & Loewe’s BRIGADOON
• Jen Korecki — Music Director for both GREASE and Lerner & Loewe’s BRIGADOON

CONTRACT

$824 weekly minimum (tier 2).

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

SEEKING

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

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal dates:
GREASE — 05/26/2026
Lerner & Loewe's BRIGADOON — 07/07/2026

First paid preview:
GREASE — 06/12/2026
Lerner & Loewe's BRIGADOON — 07/24/2026

Opening:
GREASE — 06/13/2026
Lerner & Loewe's BRIGADOON — 07/25/2026

Expected closing:
GREASE — 06/27/2026
Lerner & Loewe's BRIGADOON — 08/09/2026

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief song in the style of the season’s shows. 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. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

OTHER

Website:
www.PorthouseTheatre.com

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.