THE GIFT OF THE MAGI Equity Principal Actors - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Auditions

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI - NYC EPA

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey | Madison, NJ

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E), 16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

PERSONNEL

Music by Randy Courts

Book by Mark St. Germain

LORT Non-Rep

Directed by Paul Mullins

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Brian Crowe: Artistic Director

Claire McClanahan: Assistant to the Producer

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE GIFT OF THE MAGI. Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages are encouraged to audition. No roles will be understudied.

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: Thursday, May 28, 2026

First Rehearsal: November 10, 2026

First Preview: December 5, 2026

Opening: December 11, 2026

Closing: December 31, 2026

CHARACTER

BREAKDOWN

[WILLY] A newsboy in NYC- teens; the narrator of the piece -- first tenor

[JIM] Young (20s), earnest, frustrated, but hopeful. Della’s husband. Making their way in NY -- first baritone

[DELLA] Young (18-20s), optimistic, resourceful. Jim’s wife. Making their way in NY -- second soprano

[SOAPY] A charismatic, realistic drifter. Quick on his feet and witty. Content in his unencumbered life -- baritone

THE CITY: HER (20s-50s) Alto; Multiple roles.

THE CITY: HIM (20s-50s) Baritone; Multiple roles.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one song, no longer than two minutes, in the style of the show.

For more information, visit
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

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.