Cleveland Play House 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Cleveland Play House Auditions

AUDITION DATE

Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1114 weekly minimum (LORT C)
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Cleveland Play House's 2026-27 Season (see

BREAKDOWN

PREPARATION

Prepare either: 1) Two brief contrasting monologues totaling no more than three minutes; OR 2) A brief monologue and a brief song totaling no more than three minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a hard copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Rachel L. Fink, Managing Director
Nathan Henry Lilly, Director of Artistic Engagement
Kate Beckley, Artistic Programs Producer
Virginia Raffaele, Production Manager

OTHER INFORMATION

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity's

CONTRACT

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

PRIVATE LIVES

By Noël Coward
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Performances: Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Sunday, November 22, 2026
Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT D)

SEEKING:

Sibyl Chase (20s, female-identifying character, any race) - an attractive, 23-year-old, first-time bride who feels very threatened by her new husband's first wife, Amanda.

Elyot Chase (30s, male-identifying character, any race) - Sibyl's rich and handsome new husband who was formerly married to Amanda. He has a quick and cutting wit that he wields throughout the play.

Amanda Prynne (30s, female-identifying character, any race) - a beautiful second-time bride, formerly married to Elyot and now married to Victor. She has a fiery temper, with a tendency toward impulsive behavior.

Victor Prynne (late 30s-40s, male-identifying character, any race) - Amanda's second husband, who is a few years older than Elyot, is very pleased to describe himself as normal.

Louise (any age, female-identifying character, any race) - a French maid with great comedic, expressive reactions

No principal roles will be understudied for this production.

ANNIE

Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Performances: November 28 – December 27, 2026
Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT C)

SEEKING:

Oliver Warbucks (40s-50s, male identifying character, any race) - a successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Commanding stage presence with strong baritone. Vocal Range: B3-Gb5.

Grace Farrell (20s-30s, female-identifying character, any race) - faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, and gentle. Commanding stage presence with strong soprano. Vocal Range: Bb3-G5.

Miss Hannigan (late 30s-early 50s, female-identifying character, any race) - owner of an all-girls orphanage who hates children but is fond of liquor. Larger-than-life, brilliantly funny comic villain. Vocal Range: A3-F5.

Rooster Hannigan (late 20s-early 30s, male-identifying character, any race) - Hannigan's flashy, smooth-talking brother looking for a quick buck. Superb comedic timing. Strong physical characterization. Vocal Range: B3-G5.

Lily St. Regis (20s, female-identifying character, any race) - Rooster's flashy, airheaded, and money-hungry girlfriend. Superb comedic timing, with a powerful, brassy belt. Vocal Range: B3-G5.

Bert Healy (late 30s-50s, male-identifying character, any race) - The ultimate radio personality who helps Annie search for her birth parents through his broadcast. Upbeat, charismatic, and fast-talking. Vocal Range: E4-G5.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (40s-60s, male-identifying character, any race) -