Sixth Line Studios | Emeryville, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Village Theatre (Danville)
233 Front St
Danville, CA 94526-3401
Set Design: Carlos-Antonio Aceves
Costumes: Ashley Garlick
Sound Designer: Ed Lee
Lighting Designer: Shae Mercer
Katie Rubin, Artistic Director / Director THE 39 STEPS
Artistic Associate (TBA)
Rehearsal: Feb 9–March 5, 2026
Tech: Feb 28 and March 1, 2026
Dress rehearsals: March 3–5, 2026
Opening night: March 6, 2026
Closing Night: March 29, 2026
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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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Please send an email to
info.sixthlinestudios@gmail.com with your preferred 15-minute time slot.
Modified BAT
$484 weekly minimum (level 2) + pension and health
Equity actors for roles in THE 39 STEPS, ABRIDGED.
Richard Hannay – 30s–40s. A charming, ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Confident, resourceful, and increasingly frazzled.
Annabella Schmidt – 30s–50s. A mysterious foreign woman—seductive, secretive, and dangerous. This character also doubles three other female roles. Able to perform a German accent, upper-crust British accent, and a Scottish accent.
Clown 1 – Any age. A versatile comedic actor. Doubles multiple characters; strong physical comedy required.
Clown 2 – Any age. A highly adaptable performer. Rapid character changes, accents, and precise timing.
Please prepare a 2-minute audition appropriate to showcase the qualities of the character(s) you’d like to play. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
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