SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY 2025-26 SEASON Equity Principal Actors - Shakespeare Theatre Company Auditions

SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY 2025-26 SEASON - WASHINGTON, DC

EPA

Shakespeare Theatre Company | Washington, DC

LOCATION

Shakespeare Theatre Company Administrative Offices
516 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003-2834

PERSONNEL

Simon Godwin, Artistic Director
Angela Lee Gieras, Executive Director
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Danica Rodriguez, Resident Casting Director

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

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

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

TO SIGN UP FOR AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
Appointment link. Actors who sign up for an appointment will receive a confirmation email before the day of their audition. To cancel their appointment, please email:
drodriguez@shakespearetheatre.org

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1245 weekly minimum (LORT B+) - Sidney Harman Theatre
$1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Michael R. Klein Theatre

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2025-26 Season (see breakdown). Some roles will be understudied. STC is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the national artistic landscape and communities that we serve. We encourage people of all communities to audition for all roles available.

PREPARATION

Please prepare: one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare, (1) contemporary monologue and/or a short song of your choosing. An accompanist will join us for the session. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes.

BREAKDOWN

MERRY WIVES

Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Taylor Reynolds
Performs at Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 8/5/25
1st Tech: Tuesday, 9/2/25
1st Preview: Tuesday, 9/9/25
Opening: Friday, 9/12/25
Closing: Thursday, 10/9/25
Ext Closing: Sunday, 10/12/25

SEEKING:

NOTE: All characters are Black American and/or of African descent. Actors with great comedy skills and access to West African accents are especially encouraged to submit.

[ FALSTAFF ] He/him. Late 40s-50s. Black American, the neighborhood trickster. Harlem born and bred. Outrageously boastful and vain, he still considers himself the man, the myth, the legend of 116th Street. A boisterous, mischievous, and cowardly con artist, constantly chasing after big money, beautiful women, booze, and a snack. A comedic powerhouse, excelling on heightened language and physicality.

[ MADAM NKECHI FORD ] She/her. 40s. Nigerian, an entrepreneur and laundromat owner. Clever, glamorous, resourceful, and self-assured. A cool-headed schemer who does not have time for men’s shortsighted foolishness. Loyal, true, and steadfast, but not without bite and humor. A fan favorite in the Real Housewives of 116th Street franchise, unflinchingly confident as she teaches these boys a hard lesson through some humiliating hijinks with her best friend MADAM EKUA PAGE. Vivacious, strong, and independent.

[ MADAM EKUA PAGE ] She/her. 40s. Ghanaian, a socialite. Sweet, warm, funny, and deceptively cunning. A proper lady, dressed to the nines. Taken aback by FALSTAFF’s audaciously flirty letter, she teams up with her best friend to teach him a humiliating lesson.

[ MISTER NDUKA FORD ] He/him. 40s. Nigerian. A successful businessman and neighbor, MISTER FORD has status, financial security, and unfortunately, the capacity for ferocious jealousy. He will go to ridiculous lengths to uncover the truth about his wife’s potential infidelity with Harlem’s most boastful bachelor.

[ MISTER KWAME PAGE ] He/him. 40s. Ghanaian, well-intentioned and kind. Husband to MADAM EKUA PAGE and father to ANNE PAGE. A devoted and trusting partner, he believes securing ANNE a sensible match is an act of parental love.

[ ANNE PAGE ] She/her. 20s. Ghanaian, beautiful, and intelligent. A dutiful daughter who is completely disinterested in following others' misguided romantic attempts. She hopes to gain her parents’ approval for her true love, FENTON.

[ DOCTOR CAIUS ] He/him. 30s-40s. Senegalese, the flashy neighborhood doctor. Known to be huffy and irritable but has strong comedic potential.

[ PASTOR EVANS ] He/him. 30s-40s. Liberian, the loving neighborhood pastor and community elder invested in bettering his community.

[ MAMA QUICKLY ] She/her. 40s-50s. Nigerian, the fun-loving/scheming “Auntie” of the block. Spunky and lively, she is often bought into the workings of romance.

[ SHALLOW ] He/him. 40s-60s. Nigerian, well-intentioned and affable, acting as a schemer for love and marriage.

[ FENTON/SIMPLE ] She/they. 20s. FENTON: Ghanaian, honest and pure. SIMPLE: Black American, errand runner, full of swagger.

[ PISTOL/SLENDER ] He/him. 20s-30s. PISTOL: FALSTAFF's minion. SLENDER: Nigerian, gentle and nervous, trying to win ANNE PAGE's affection.

[ ENSEMBLE ] All genders, 20s-40s, Black. ENSEMBLE includes expressive, funny, and flexible actors to build out a modern-day Harlem.

THE WILD DUCK

Produced in Association with Theatre for a New Audience
Written by Henrik Ibsen
Adapted by David Eldridge
Directed by Simon Godwin
Performs at the Klein Theatre

TFANA Dates:
1st Rehearsal: July 24, 2025
Load-In Starts: August 11, 2025
1st Tech: August 26, 2025
1st Preview: September 2, 2025
Opening: September 12, 2025
Extension Closing: September 28, 2025

STC Dates:
1st Rehearsal (in NY): Wednesday, 9/4/2024
1st Tech: Tuesday, 9/24/2024
1st Preview: Tuesday, 10/1/2024
Opening: Friday, 10/4/2024
Closing: Sunday, 10/27/2024
Extension Closing: Sunday, 11/3/2024

NO ROLES AVAILABLE.

GUYS AND DOLLS

Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed by Francesca Zambello
Performs at Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 10/28/25
1st Tech: Friday, 11/21/25
1st Preview: Tuesday, 12/2/25
Opening: Friday, 12/5/25
Closing: Sunday, 1/4/26
1st Ext Closing: Sunday, 1/11/26

SEEKING:

[ SKY MASTERSON ] He/him. 30s-40s. A charming and confident high-stakes gambler.

[ SARAH BROWN ] She/her. 30s-40s. A dedicated missionary and leader of the local Save-a-Soul Mission.

[ NATHAN DETROIT ] He/him. 30s-40s. A lovable, good-hearted, neurotic organizer of the floating crap game.

[ ADELAIDE ] She/her. 30s-40s. Nathan's long-suffering, loyal fiancée, a nightclub headliner.

[ NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON ] He/him. 20s-40s. The nicest of the gambling Guys, serving as comic relief.

[ BENNY SOUTHSTREET ] He/him. 20s-40s. Nathan’s right-hand man, smart and slick.

[ BIG JULE ] He/him. 30s-40s. An intimidating Chicago mobster.

[ HARRY THE HORSE ] He/him. 30s-40s. A shady gambler and a bit of a crook.

[ LT. BRANNIGAN ] He/him. 40s-50s. A tough, by-the-book police officer.

[ RUSTY CHARLIE ] He/him. 20s-40s. A streetwise gambler with a colorful personality.

ENSEMBLE ROLES AVAILABLE:

[ MISSION BAND/ENSEMBLE ] All genders. 20s-60s. Earnest members of the Save-a-Soul Mission.

[ CRAP SHOOTERS/ENSEMBLE ] He/him. 20s-50s. A colorful group of gamblers.

[ HOT BOX GIRLS/ENSEMBLE ] She/her. 20s-30s. Vivacious and playful showgirls performing at the Hot Box nightclub.

OTHELLO

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Godwin
Performs at Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 4/14/2026
1st Tech: Tuesday, 5/12/2026
1st Preview: Tuesday, 5/19/2026
Opening: Tuesday, 5/26/2026
Closing: Sunday, 6/21/2026
Extension Closing: Sunday, 6/28/2026

SEEKING:

NOTE: The creative team is hoping to populate our cast with identities that do not align with OTHELLO. White and non-Black actors of color are encouraged to submit.

[ IAGO ] He/him. 40s – 50. Othello’s standard-bearer, an ensign.

[ DESDEMONA ] She/her. Late 30s-40s. Othello’s wife.

[ EMILIA ] She/her. Late 30s-40s. Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s attendant.

[ DUKE OF VENICE/LODOVICO ] He/him. 30s-50s. A Venetian political leader.

[ MONTANO/SENATOR ] He/him. 30s-50s. A military governor of Cyprus.

[ RODERIGO ] He/him. 30s. A Venetian citizen.

[ CASSIO ] He/him. 20s-30s. Othello’s lieutenant.

[ BIANCA ] She/her. 20s-30s. A woman of Cyprus in love with CASSIO.

[ BRABANTIO/GRATIANO ] He/him. 50s+. A Senator, Desdemona’s father.

[ ENSEMBLE ] All genders. 20s-50s. We are seeking flexible, expressive actors with great classical theatre skills.