Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 2025 Season Equity Principal Actors - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Auditions

SHAPESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY 2025 SEASON - NYC EPA

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey | Madison, NJ

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$807 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 2025 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare two classical monologues, no longer than 2 1/2 minutes total. Prepare a Shakespeare monologue in verse to be considered for ROMEO AND JULIET. Also, 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

Expected to attend:
Brian B. Crowe - Artistic Director
Bridget Wiggan - Company Manager
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

shakespearenj.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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

BREAKDOWN

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Brian B. Crowe
First Rehearsal: 4/22/25
First Preview: 5/14/25
Opening: 5/17/25
Closing: 6/1/25

SEEKING:

[JOHN ‘JACK’ WORTHING] An upstanding citizen who is leading a double life, using the persona of “Ernest” while around his friends in London. He is Cecily’s guardian, best friends with Algernon, and in love with Gwendolen. Rational, reasonable, and honorable gentleman.

[ALGERNON MONCRIEFF] Devilishly charming man who loves being a bachelor and hates abiding by social obligations. He is Lady Bracknell’s nephew, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Jack’s best friend. Self-absorbed, witty, and wildly intelligent.

[GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX] A paradigm of high society. She is Lady Bracknell’s daughter and Algernon’s cousin. Will only marry someone by the name of “Ernest”. She believes herself to be enlightened, but is, in actuality, knowledgeable and pompous.

[CECILY CARDEW] She is Jack’s dependent and is in love with Jack’s immoral “brother”, Ernest - whom she has never met. Young, naive, and intrigued by the concept of morality, she has a vivid imagination that she exercises often.

[LADY AUGUSTA BRACKNELL] A domineering woman who values the rules of high society above all else; her primary goal is ensuring that her daughter, Gwendolen, marries well. Intolerant, scheming, and shrewd.

[MISS LETITIA PRISM] Cecily’s strict and unyielding governess. She severely dislikes Jack’s “brother”, Ernest, and has a secret romantic side.

[DR. FREDERICK CHASUBLE] A member of the clergy on Jack’s estate. He has romantic feelings for Miss Prism, which occasionally clash with his holy responsibilities. Composed, but frequently distracted by his affections.

[LANE/MERRIMAN] Lane: Butler to Algernon in the city. Merriman: footman to Jack in the country. They see and hear everything.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN]

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Jeffrey M. Bender
First Rehearsal: 6/20/25
First Preview: 7/9/25
Opening: 7/12/25
Closing: 8/4/25

SEEKING:

[DANIEL / Romeo, Nurse, Kate, Richard III, etc.] Your slightly above-average Shakespeare fan who knows his stuff. He’s the glue that holds the group together.

[JESS / Macbeth, Titus, Hamlet, etc.] The leader of this rag-tag team. High-strung. Shakespeare snob.

[ADAM / Juliet, Cleopatra, Ophelia, Gertrude, etc.] Only knows the Sparknotes version of the Shakespeare classics. He’s there to have a good time.

ROMEO AND JULIET

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Bonnie J. Monte
First Rehearsal: 8/15/25
First Preview: 9/10/25
Opening: 9/13/25
Closing: 10/5/25

SEEKING:

[THE PRINCE]
[CAPULET]
[LADY CAPULET]
[NURSE]
[FRIAR LAURENCE]
[TYBALT]
[MERCUTIO]
[MONTAGUE]
[LADY MONTAGUE]
[PETER]
[BENVOLIO]
[BALTHASAR]
[SAMPSON]
[GREGORY]

MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN

By David Catlin
Directed by Brian B. Crowe
First Rehearsal: 9/30/25
First Preview: 10/22/25
Opening: 10/25/25
Closing: 11/16/25

SEEKING:

[PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY / Victor Frankenstein / Felix] (20s-30s) Soon to be wed to Mary. Confident, opinionated, and resistant to change.

[MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN / Elizabeth Lavenza] (20s-30s) The famous storyteller. Soon to be wed to Percy. Clever, weighed by grief, inquisitive.

[CLAIRE CLAIRMONT / Angel of Death / Mother / etc.] (early 20s) Mary’s pregnant younger sister. She can often be found flirting with Lord Byron. She is enthusiastic with her participation in Mary’s story. Has a good ear for dialects.

[LORD BYRON / The Creature, etc.] (30s-40s) Byron is a massive flirt. The Creature, on the other hand, is extremely introspective and intelligent, harboring frustration with his creator.

[DR. JOHN POLIDORI / Henry Clerval, etc.] (20s-30s) Close friends with Percy and Mary. Quick to crack a joke. Harbors unspoken feelings for Mary.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

By Joe Landry
Directed by Paul Mullins
First Rehearsal: 11/14/25
First Preview: 12/3/25
Opening: 12/6/25
Closing: 12/28/25

SEEKING:

[FREDDIE FILMORE / Potter, etc.] An older radio actor who portrays a wide range of characters. Potter, in particular, is cynical and money-grubbery. He is an exceptional voice actor to encompass the range of characters he plays.

[JAKE LAURENTS / George, etc.] A well-accomplished radio actor who portrays the honorable George Bailey through all stages of his life, from optimistic dreamer to down-on-his-luck desperate family man.

[SALLY APPLEWHITE / Mary, etc.] A talented radio actress who portrays the endearing Mary Bailey through all stages of her life.

[LANA SHERWOOD / Violet, etc.] A versatile radio actress who portrays quite a few characters - ranging from sassy vixen to adorable child to motherly figure. She is an exceptional voice actor to encompass the range of characters she plays.

[HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD / Clarence, etc.] An older radio actor who portrays quite a few characters. Clarence, in particular, is heartfelt and earnest. He is an exceptional voice actor to encompass the range of characters he plays.