Repertory Theatre of St Louis | Saint Louis, MO
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (C)
BREAK: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
To schedule an audition appointment, please go to:
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LORT Non-Rep
$1091 weekly minimum (LORT B)
$799 weekly minimum (LORT D)
Equity actors for roles in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis 2025-2026 Season (see breakdown). Some roles will be understudied. Those with intersections in BIPOC, PGM, and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
Please prepare two contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 minutes total. If you would like to be considered for Gypsy, please prepare one monologue and a 32-bar cut of a traditional musical theatre song with clearly marked sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Kranzberg Arts Center
501 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63103-1006
Expected to attend:
Kate Bergstrom, Augustin Family Artistic Director
Delaney Piggins, Artistic Producer
Matthew Cox, Artistic Associate
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
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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
by Sandy Rustin
Directed by TBD
Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre, LORT B - $1091/week (protected status)
First Rehearsal - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Tech Begins - Friday, August 29, 2025
First Preview - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Opening - Friday, September 5, 2025
Closing - Sunday, September 28, 2025
SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS: She/Her. Mid 20s - Late 40s. British - A lovely and rash romantic. She has spent one passionate night per year for seven years with Beau. She is married to Clarke. “Strong-willed,” in fact, determined to make things go her way. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
BEAU: He/Him. Mid 20s-Late 40s. British - Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain. He has spent one passionate night per year for seven years with Sylvia but has taken Dierdre as his lover. Married to Marjorie. He is incredibly logical, sometimes pessimistic, and sees the future as a man’s world. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
MARJORIE: She/Her. Mid 20s- Late 40s. British - EXTREMELY PREGNANT (8 Months), pragmatic and a tad spicy. Her lover is Clarke, but her husband is Beau. She appears to have it all figured out, until she doesn’t. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
CLARKE: He/Him. Mid 20s-Late 40s. British – A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. His wife is Sylvia but his lover is Marjorie. The father of Marjorie’s baby. He is high-society, proper, and awfully protective when a gentleman ought to be. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
DIERDRE: She/Her. 20s-30s. British - An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop. Dierdre is the very recent ex-wife of Richard and lover of Beau whom she is hoping to marry. Leads with her heart. Wholly believes every word she says although much of it is incorrect. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
RICHARD: He/Him. 30s-40s. British - A murderous, yet gentle soul. An ultimately sweet man of mystery. A tad possessive. The very recent ex-husband of Dierdre, who has convinced her to stay with him by pretending to kill her lovers. He is the long-lost love of Sylvia. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
adaptation by Kate Hamill based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by TBD
Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre, LORT B - $1091/week (protected status)
First Rehearsal - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Tech Begins - Friday, November 28, 2025
First Preview - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Opening - Friday, December 5, 2025
Closing - Sunday, December 21, 2025
EMMA WOODHOUSE: She/Her. Late 20s – 30s. British – Almost unbelievably charming; a natural comedienne, flirty, and has a certain sunny self-regard that allows her to get away with so much. She is very very VERY clever and fancies herself cleverer than she is and applies her considerable energy to meddling, often with chaotic results. Wealthy, educated, and intensely lovable — if often insufferable. NOTE: This role requires strong comedic timing, moments of direct address to the audience, and emotional depth. This role requires brief moments of physical intimacy.
HARRIET SMITH: She/Her. 20s. British – A deeply likeable girl from the lower classes, with a basic education. Naturally affectionate but not the brightest flame. Harriet is enthusiastic, easily flustered, and wholly devoted to Emma. Wants to be in love. VERY impressionable. Big emotional shifts with precise comedy.
JANE FAIRFAX / MRS. ELTON / MRS. BATES as needed: She/Her. 20s – 40s. British – As Jane: poised, composed, and seems to do everything right, effortlessly — a governess hiding a forbidden romance with Frank Churchill and a world of emotional complexity. As Mrs. Elton: is delighted by everything, oversexed, may actually be a hyena, wearing a human suit. As Mrs. Bates: an elderly lady, very opinionated, who communicates exclusively in grunts and hand gestures. Swaddled in layers.
MRS. WESTON / MRS. BATES as needed / MRS. ELTON as needed: She/Her. 30s – 50s. British – As Mrs. Weston: Emma’s former governess. A very smart woman with a good sense of humor; very perceptive and grounded. Not afraid to tell it like it is. Capable of really teaching deep lessons. As Mrs. Bates: an elderly lady, very opinionated, who communicates exclusively in grunts and hand gestures. Swaddled in layers. As Mrs. Elton: is delighted by everything, oversexed, may actually be a hyena, wearing a human suit.
MISS BATES / SERVANT / MRS. ELTON as needed: She/Her. 40s+. British – As Miss Bates – A motor-mouthed headmistress with relentless positivity and pride in her niece, Jane. Over-talkative and sweetly daft. As Mrs. Elton: is delighted by everything, oversexed, may actually be a hyena, wearing a human suit. Doubles as various servants and, as needed.
GEORGE KNIGHTLEY: He/Him. 30s – 40s. British – a handsome man; a super charming man; an upright fellow. He’s also a bit of a rule-follower; maybe sometimes a bit of a stick in the mud. Very clever. Capable of getting ahead of himself and edging towards know-it-all. Can be competitive. Is preoccupied with Emma – they get under each other’s skin in the most delightful way. Gets quite jealous of Frank Churchill. Has the best intentions. Feels deeply. A genuinely good guy. Ultimately learns to admit vulnerability and share his feelings. NOTE: This role requires brief moments of physical intimacy.
MR. ELTON / FRANK CHURCHILL / ROBERT MARTIN: He/Him. 20s – 40s. British – As Mr. Elton: a clergyman who sometimes gets the wrong idea. A born social climber. Fancies himself a great romantic. Thinks he oozes charm; maybe just oozes. As Frank Churchill: an incredibly charming, handsome, mischievous flirt of a man - the kind of man who gets away with almost everything, because he’s so irresistible. Not a bad guy, really; just a bit too likable for his own good. Underneath it all, in love with Jane Fairfax. As Robert: a sweet groundskeeper, in love with Harriet. Non-speaking.
MR. WESTON / MR. WOODHOUSE: He/Him. 40s – 60s. British – As Mr. Weston: the kind of man who likes to make awkward “dad jokes.” Very very proud of his son, Frank Churchill. An unsubtle matchmaker. A good man; not a mean thought in his head. Maybe is prone to blurting out the wrong thing. As Mr. Woodhouse: an over-anxious, melancholy hypochondriac, but people humor him, as he’s a nice man under it all. Obsessed with the healing powers of gruel. Tends to darkly predict fatal illnesses as a sign of concern.
by Eboni Booth
Directed by TBD
Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre, LORT B - $1091/week (protected status)
First Rehearsal - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tech Begins - Friday, January 30, 2026
First Preview - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Opening - Friday, February 6, 2026
Anticipated Closing - Sunday, March 1, 2026
KENNETH: He/Him. Late 30s. Black – Has lived his whole life in the small town of Cranberry, NY. His best and only friend is Bert, he grabs Mai Tais with him every night, and he’s the only one that can see him. Introverted. Navigating childhood loss in adulthood, growing friends and community. Sensitive, earnest. Worried about routine, and getting pushed out of his comfort zone.
BERT: He/Him. 30s-40s. Black – Kenneth’s best friend. The most supportive friend a guy could have. In reality, he is an imagined recreation of the social worker that took 10-year old Kenneth under his wing many years ago.
CORINNA/WALLY'S WAITER/BANK CUSTOMERS: She/Her. 30s-40s. Black – As Corinna - friendly, warm, a new waiter at Wally’s tiki bar and a very welcome addition to Kenneth’s small circle of friends. Doubles as waiters and customers of bold and ranging personas.
CLAY/SAM/LE POUSSELET BARTENDER: He/Him. 50s-60s. – As Clay – works at Primary Trust and hires Kenneth. Playful, boisterous. His glory days were in college, go huskies! Has a surprisingly open mind and heart. As Sam - Owner of the bookstore. Kenneth’s long-time employer at the beginning of the play. A bit grumpy, but has a soft spot for Kenneth.
Book by Aurthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by TBD
Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre, LORT B - $1091/week (protected status)
First Rehearsal - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Tech Begins - Friday, March 13, 2026
First Preview - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Opening - Friday, March 20, 2026
Closing - Sunday, April 12, 2026
MAMA ROSE: 40-65. The ultimate stage mother- Rose Thompson Hovick as seen through the eyes of her daughter and re-painted through the iconic American musical tale. Would set fire to your house if necessary and has a tender little child inside her being. An extraordinary singer and presence with a belt and some basic dance skill. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
LOUISE: 15-35. The historical icon Gypsy Rose Lee through phases of her journey and re-painted through the iconic American musical tale. This is her version of the story. She is going to be an amazing mother and own all the furs, creatures, and storytelling ability her mother had. A unique singer and presence with a belt and some dance skill. NOTE: This role requires moments of physical intimacy and brief stage violence.
JUNE/OTHERS: 15-35. The historical icon June Hovick through phases of her young journey and re-painted through the iconic American musical tale. This is her sister's version of the story. While JUNE is the main role, this actor must also be a chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into new femme roles after June's leaving of the story. A unique singer and presence with some dance skill.
HERBIE/OTHERS: 40-65. An amalgamation of several real people in the historical Gypsy Rose Lee's young journey and re-painted through the iconic American musical tale. This is Gypsy Rose Lee's version of the story. While HERBIE is the main role, this actor must also be a chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey. A unique singer and presence with basic dance skills.
UNCLE JOCKO/PAPA/OTHERS: 40-65. This character has seen a lot of life. A character chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey.
TULSA/OTHERS: 15-35. Tulsa makes your heart melt. A character chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey. A unique singer and presence with tap and dance skills.
YONKERS/OTHERS: 15-35. A character chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey. A unique singer and presence with tap and dance skills.
ANGIE/OTHERS: 15-35. A character chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey. A unique singer and presence with tap and dance skills.
TESSIE/OTHERS: 20- Ageless. This character has seen a lot of life. A character chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey. A unique singer and presence with trumpet and dance skills.
MAZZEPA/OTHERS: 20- Ageless. A character chameleon and ensemble player, able to transition into needed functions and roles amidst the journey. A unique singer and presence with dance skills.
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