SONG OF THE SEA — Principal Actors Auditions
New York Theatre Workshop
SONG OF THE SEA - NYC EPA
New York Theatre Workshop | New York, NY
Notice: Audition
AUDITION DATE
Thursday, October 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONTRACT
Off Broadway
$712 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in SONG OF THE SEA (see
BREAKDOWN
).Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short song of your choice that shows off your voice and personality. A piano accompanist will be provided, but we welcome self-accompanied selections. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Music by Bruno Coulais and Kila
Adapted by Hansol Jung
Directed by Séimí Campbell
Music Director: Or Matias
New York Theatre Workshop
Artistic Director: Patricia McGregor
Managing Director: Maya Choldin
Producer: Audra Labrosse
Expected to Attend:
Casting Director: Claire Yenson
OTHER DATES
Monday, November 16; first rehearsal
Tuesday, November 17; second rehearsal
Wednesday, November 18; third rehearsal
Thursday, November 19; fourth rehearsal
Friday, November 20; presentation
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity's
CONTRACT
s 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.
BREAKDOWN
SYNOPSIS
Adapted to the stage by Hansol Jung with original music by Bruno Coulais and Kila, with Seimi Campbell at the helm as director, the project will be a live retelling of an animated film of the same title. SONG OF THE SEA is Cartoon Saloon's three-time Oscar nominated trilogy - falling between The Secret of Kells (2009) and Wolfwalkers (2020). A richly animated tale of Celtic magic and folklore, it tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend in an attempt to return to their home by the sea.
Note from Team: Though this story takes place in Ireland, it is our intent to create a piece that is truly reflective of the world around us. We welcome actors of all ethnicities to attend this call. All actors should have a great sense of imagination and play.
SEEKING
OLD BEN/GRANDAD/GREAT SEANCHAI. He/him. Irish. 60s-70s. A singer. Doubles as OLD BEN, a Ben of years past; GRANDAD, a thoughtful patriarch; and GREAT SEANCHAI, a sage storyteller. Musical instruments a plus.
CONOR/MAC LIR. He/him. 30s-40s. A strong singer. Doubles as CONOR, a grieving father, and MAC LIR, a sea god and guardian of the Otherworld. Musical instruments a plus.
GRAN/MACHA. She/her. 60s-70s. Strong actor, some singing may be required. Doubles as GRAN, a stern matriarch, and MACHA, a grief-stricken mother.
FAERIES. May be any gender and any age, so long as they have a great sense of play. Storytellers and shape shifters, strong singers. Musical instruments a plus, in particular violin, fiddle, and uilleann pipes.
THE BELOW ROLES ARE CAST
BEN (CAST). He/him. Irish. 18+ to play teens. A strong singer. A seeker of truth.
BRONAGH/SAOIRSE (CAST). She/her. 30s. A strong singer. Doubles as BRONAGH, a mother, called to the sea, and SAOIRSE, a daughter, called to the sea.
