THE 39 STEPS Equity Principal Actors - Rubicon Theatre Company Auditions

THE 39 STEPS - LA EPA

Rubicon Theatre Company | Ventura, CA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

SPT
$784 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
Housing will be provided for those outside the area.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE 39 STEPS (See breakdown),

PREPARATION

Please be prepared to read sides from the script. Sides will be available at the audition site or after November 20th at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aYOPdI-7AxGkCYFQn06VAICoh9v1hNVg?usp=sharing. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601

PERSONNEL

Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the Novel by John Buchan
Directed by Jenny Sullivan
Producing Artistic Director: Karyl Lynn Burns

Expected to attend:
Jeremy Lapp: Incoming Producing Artistic Director
Jenny Sullivan: Director
Karyl Lynn Burns: Producing Artistic Director
Stephanie Coltrin: Associate Artistic Director / Casting Director

OTHER DATES

Jan. 20-25, Jan. 27 - February 1, Feb. 3 - Feb. 8 - Rehearsal
Feb. 6-8 - Evening rehearsals with tech (8/10 days) in Ventura
Feb. 10 - Final Dress
Feb. 11 & 12 - afternoon rehearsal followed by 7 pm preview
Feb. 13 - either student matinee in the morning or afternoon rehearsal followed by 7 pm preview
Feb. 14 - Afternoon performance
Feb. 14 - Gala Opening
Mar. 1 - Closing

Performance Schedule: Wed. & Sat. at 2 pm & 7 pm; Thur. & Fri. at 7 pm; Sun. at 2 pm (possible added perf. at 7 pm on Suns.)

OTHER

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

Callbacks

Callbacks will be in person on Thursday, December 4.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals for the first two weeks will take place at:
1595 Walter Street
Ventura, CA 93001

Theatre address:
1006 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001

EPA Procedures

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.

BREAKDOWN

THE 39 STEPS

SYNOPSIS: A missing spy. A mysterious woman. A man on the run. When an ordinary man stops to help a stranger, he’s catapulted into a high-speed chase across the Scottish countryside — with only his wits (and a trench coat) to survive. This fast-paced farce features over 150 characters played by just four actors in a whirlwind of costume changes, clever staging, and nonstop laughs. A comic thriller at its best, The 39 Steps is a wildly inventive tale of mistaken identity, espionage, and split-second decisions that change everything.

SEEKING:

RICHARD HANNAY: This role has already been cast. (Male, 50s-60s) A seemingly ordinary man who finds himself embroiled in a thrilling adventure and is mistakenly accused of murder. Able to do an English accent.

THE WOMAN (Female, 30s–60s. Plays Annabella, Pamela, and Margaret.) Three central roles that drive the story:
Annabella – glamorous, intense, secretive; carries an air of danger and urgency (German dialect).
Pamela – sharp, articulate, poised; meets chaos with wit, intelligence, and a no-nonsense attitude (British RP dialect).
Margaret – gentle, soft-spoken, compassionate; a quiet soul living a small, isolated life (Scottish dialect).

CLOWN 1 (Any gender identification, 30s–60s.) Part of a two-person team responsible for creating a wide array of characters throughout the play. Roles range from police and villains to bystanders, hotel proprietors, train workers, and many more, often shifting rapidly between them. Inventive, quick on their feet, and comfortable with broad comedy, physical humor, and crisp timing. Requires various British regional dialects as needed for character changes, Scottish, and British RP. The characters transition quickly in voice and demeanor.

CLOWN 2 (Any gender identification, 30s-60s) Works in tandem with Clown 1 to portray dozens of characters of varying types and temperaments. Characters shift from scene to scene with versatility and a strong sense of play. Comfortable with quick changes, physical comedy, and various British regional dialects as needed for character changes, Scottish, and British RP.