Sierra Repertory Theatre 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Sierra Repertory Theatre Auditions

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Sunday, February 1, 2026 — East Sonora Theatre
13891 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. The holding room can accommodate no more than five (5) actors at a time.

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

PERSONNEL

$605 weekly minimum. See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Sierra Repertory Theatre's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Jerry Lee — Artistic Director
Scott Viets — Executive Producer
Brenda O’Brien — Associate
Camryn Elias — Associate

PREPARATION

Please prepare one (1) song and one (1) monologue, OR two (2) contrasting monologues, OR two (2) contrasting songs. Songs should be no longer than 32 bars. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.

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.

BREAKDOWN

SIERRA REPERTORY 2026 SEASON

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Music: Jerry Bock
Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
Book: Joseph Stein
Based on stories by: Sholem Aleichem

First reh: Feb 3, 2026
First perf: Feb 27, 2026
Closing: Mar 29, 2026

SEEKING

• TEVYE – Male. Vocal Range: B3–E5. The heart and conscience of the story. Must be comfortable speaking directly to the audience. Strong presence and storytelling ability required.
• GOLDE – Female. Vocal Range: Bb3–Db5. Practical, commanding, emotionally grounded. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• TZEITEL – Female. Vocal Range: B3–C5. Oldest daughter. Determined, emotionally intelligent. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• HODEL – Female. Vocal Range: Bb3–D5. Strong-willed and idealistic. Excellent singer required. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• CHAVA – Female. Vocal Range: Bb3–B4. Scholarly, introspective. Wide emotional range. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• SHPRINTZE & BIELKE – Female. Youngest daughters. Confident onstage; limited vocal requirements. THESE ROLES ARE CAST.
• MOTEL – Male. Vocal Range: B3–C5. Shy, nervous, endearing tailor. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• PERCHIK – Male. Vocal Range: B3–C5. Intellectual revolutionary. Strong actor. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• LAZAR WOLF – Male. Vocal Range: C4–D5. Gruff butcher. Comic presence. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• FIDDLER – Any gender. Non-singing role. Strong movement and physical storytelling required. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• YENTE – Female. Comic matchmaker with sharp timing. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• CONSTABLE – Male. Non-singing. Authority figure with moral complexity. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• FYEDKA – Male. Non-singing. Strong, grounded presence. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

By: Stephen King
Stage Adaptation: Owen O’Neill & Dave Johns

First reh: Mar 31, 2026
First perf: Apr 17, 2026
Closing: May 10, 2026

This production plays in rep with The Three Musketeers.

SEEKING

• ANDY DUFRESNE (30–35) – Male. Quiet, intelligent, resilient.
• ELLIS “RED” REDDING (40–45) – Male. Narrator. Observant, charismatic.
• WARDEN STAMMAS (40–50) – Male. Corrupt, authoritarian.
• HADLEY (40–45) – Male. Brutal head guard.
• BOGS DIAMOND (35–40) – Male. Violent inmate leader.
• BROOKS HATLEN (65–70) – Male. Elderly inmate. Emotionally demanding role.
• MERT ENTWISTLE (35–40) – Male. Guard with conflicted conscience.
• ROOSTER COOGAN (25–45) – Male. Volatile, dangerous inmate.
• RICO / PAUL RODRIGUEZ (35–40) – Male. Troubled, religious inmate.
• TOMMY WILLIAMS (20–25) – Male. Young inmate; hopeful and eager.
• JORDAN DAWKINS (35–40) – Male. Tough, impulsive inmate.
• PINKY (25–35) – Male. Member of the Sisters.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

By: Alexandre Dumas
Stage Adaptation: Norman Allen

First reh: Mar 31, 2026
First perf: Apr 24, 2026
Closing: May 9, 2026

This production plays in rep with The Shawshank Redemption.

Seeking a highly physical ensemble to portray multiple roles, including: Cardinal Richelieu, D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, King Louis XIII, Constance, Milady, De Warde, Buckingham, Queen Anne, and various Parisians, Guards, Servants, and Nuns. THE ROLES OF MILADY AND CONSTANCE ARE CAST.

DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL

By: Roger Bean

First reh: Jun 2, 2026
First perf: Jun 19, 2026
Closing: Jul 19, 2026

SEEKING

• ROSS (40s–50s) – Male-presenting. Baritone-Tenor. Comic everyman.
• ALYSSA (30s–50s) – Female-presenting. Alto belt. Big comic personality. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• JENN (30s–50s) – Female-presenting. Soprano. Dry wit. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• ANTHONY (30s–50s) – Male-presenting. Baritone-Tenor. Comic support.
• TV ANNOUNCER / SIDEKICK – Any gender. Vocally versatile.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG

By: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields

First reh: Aug 11, 2026
First perf: Aug 21, 2026
Closing: Sept 20, 2026

Seeking ensemble actors for farce requiring strong physical comedy. Roles include: Chris, Robert, Francis, Sandra, Dennis, Annie, Max, Trevor, Jonathan, Lucy, Gill.

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS

By: Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen

First reh: Sept 15, 2026
First perf: Oct 2, 2026
Closing: Oct 31, 2026

Five-actor ensemble playing multiple roles. This production plays in rep with The Thanksgiving Play.

DRACULA – Male. Commanding, charismatic, comic.

Roles include: Jonathan Harker, Lucy Westfeldt, Mina Westfeldt, Dr. Van Helsing, Renfield, plus supporting roles. Strong dialect work required.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

By: Larissa FastHorse

First reh: Sept 15, 2026
First perf: Oct 9, 2026
Closing: Nov 1, 2026

This production plays in rep with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.

Roles include: Logan, Jaxton, Alicia, Caden. Contemporary satire. Strong comedic realism required.

SHREK THE MUSICAL

Music: Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire

First reh: Nov 3, 2026
First perf: Nov 20, 2026
Closing: Dec 20, 2026

SEEKING

• SHREK – Male, 25–45. Vocal Range: A2–G#4. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• FIONA – Female, 20–30. Vocal Range: F3–G5. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• DONKEY – Male, 20–35. Vocal Range: C3–B4. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• LORD FARQUAAD – Male, 30–45. Vocal Range: B2–D5.
• DRAGON – Female, 25–45. Vocal Range: F3–Eb5. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• GINGY – Female, 20–40. Puppet role. Vocal Range: B3–C#5.
• PINOCCHIO – Male, 20–40. Vocal Range: E3–F#4. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
• ENSEMBLE – Fairytale Creatures, Guards, Knights, Villagers.