THE COTTAGE Equity Principal Actors - Virginia Repertory Theatre Auditions

THE COTTAGE - Richmond, VA EPA

Virginia Repertory Theatre | Richmond, VA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, January 19, 2026
November Theatre
114 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220

1:00 PM - 10:00 PM (E)
Break 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Please utilize street parking and follow posted signs.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://forms.gle/ww1Zrhb6cbG1xD2N8

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Rick Hammerly: Director
Irene Kuykendall: Director

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract
$605 weekly minimum

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin: February 23, 2026
Performance run: March 27 - April 26, 2026

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE COTTAGE (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.

Venue: The historic Hanover Tavern (13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd, Hanover, VA 23069).

For more information:
www.virginiarep.org

In casting The Cottage, Virginia Repertory Theatre endeavors to be as inclusive as possible. We invite all performers, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors, to audition for the roles they most identify with. 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.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a 1-minute comedic monologue and have a 1-minute contrasting monologue prepared, if requested.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

THE COTTAGE

SYLVIA

Mid 20s - 40s, any ethnicity, female identifying. “A lovely and rash romantic.” Her effervescent optimism swings ever upward before sharply turning when she feels left out in the cold. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires a moment of stage combat (a slap).

BEAU

Mid 20s - 40s, any ethnicity, male identifying. “Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain.” Beau has made peace with maintaining the status quo publicly by giving in to his personal desires privately. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch).

MARJORIE

Mid 20s - 40s, any ethnicity, female identifying. “Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy.” Practical Marjorie calls it like it is and is generally unshakeable (unless in labor). BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires staged movement, suggesting an oncoming birth.

CLARKE

Mid 20s - 40s, any ethnicity, male identifying. “A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit.” He’s kind-hearted and endlessly polite, while maintaining the very British “stiff upper lip.” BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch).

DEIRDRE

20s - 30s, any ethnicity, female identifying. “An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop.” Easily confused and occasionally brilliant, Deirdre is a gullible gal navigating who and what she perceives as higher-class folks. BRITISH ACCENT RP / WORKING CLASS. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires stage combat (slapping, falling, fainting, and the handling of a prop firearm).

RICHARD

30s - 40s, any ethnicity, male identifying. “A murderous, yet gentle soul.” A little rough around the edges, with a sensitive heart, Richard has built a life on lies and is trying to find his way back to the love of his life. BRITISH ACCENT RP / WORKING CLASS. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires stage combat (handling of a prop firearm).