THE HEART Equity Principal Actors - Roundabout Theatre Company Auditions

THE HEART - NYC EPA

Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
New York, NY 10018-6504
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holding room - Studio 1206

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

LORT Non-Rep
Director: Christopher Ashley
$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
Choreographer: Mandy Moore
Music and Lyrics: Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath
Music Supervisor: Ian Eisendrath
Music Director: Wendy Cavett

Equity actors for roles in THE HEART (See breakdown).
Casting: The TRC Company / Tara Rubin, CSA
Casting Associate: Spencer Gualdoni, CSA

PREPARATION

Please prepare a contemporary musical theater song of your choice. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: Monday, August 31, 2026
First Preview: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Opening Night: o/a October 29, 2026
Closing: December 6, 2026
Possible Extension: December 20, 2026

OTHER

Venue: Laura Pels Theatre At The Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre
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.

SYNOPSIS

When a young surfer’s life is cut short, it means a second chance for a stranger. Over the course of 24 suspenseful hours, we follow one precious heart on its vital, life-saving journey, and meet the people whose lives are impacted along the way. With a gripping book by Kait Kerrigan (The Great Gatsby) and a thrilling electronic score by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath (Executive Music Producer of KPop Demon Hunters, Music Supervisor of Come From Away), The Heart is choreographed by Mandy Moore (Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, La La Land), and directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley (Come From Away). Based on the highly lauded novel by Maylis de Kerangal, Réparer les vivants, you can expect a unique, powerful and inspiring theatrical experience.

SEEKING:

• [SIMON LAMAR, AND OTHERS] (he/him) - 19-20s. Vivid, charismatic, reckless in a charming way, he has just begun to devote himself to his passion - surfing. Pop Tenor (Bb2-A4).
• [MALE-PRESENTING OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY 1] This track will cover the following role(s):
  • [SIMON LAMAR, AND OTHERS] (he/him) - 19-20s. Vivid, charismatic, reckless in a charming way, he has just begun to devote himself to his passion - surfing. Pop Tenor (Bb2-A4).
  • [THOMAS DRISCOLL, AND OTHERS] (he/they) - Gender-expansive or non-binary. Late 20s/30s, any ethnicity — The transplant coordinator. Thomas has twin passions, related in their mind: organ transplant and opera. At work, Thomas is grounded and methodical. In their operatic imagination, their counter-tenor soars to magnificent heights. Tenor with a surprising Countertenor or strong Falsetto register (D3-G4; countertenor/falsetto: F4-Db5).
• [MALE-PRESENTING OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY 2] This track will cover the following role(s):
  • [DR. BREVA, AND OTHERS] (he/him) - late 30s-40s. Breva is a hot shot cardiothoracic surgeon. He knows how to turn on the charm but also has surprising depth. Contemporary Baritenor (Bb2-A4).
  • [SEAN LAMAR, AND OTHERS] (he/him) - Simon’s Father. A surfer by creed. Recently divorced from Marianne. He’s a man of actions not words – works with his hands building surf boards and canoes. Contemporary Tenor or Baritenor A2-G4 (Falsetto: G4-Bb4).
• [FEMALE-PRESENTING OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY 1] This track will cover the following role(s):
  • [CORDELIA OWL, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - 30s-early 40s. Career nurse. At home she’s pulled in lots of directions — a small child, a partner, an aging parent — but at work, she can be focused and confident because her purpose is so clear. Edgy Pop Singer with Contemporary Soprano Mix (F#3-F5).
  • [JULIETTE BROOKS, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - 20s. As Juliette, Simon’s Girlfriend - A DJ. She had a fight with Simon about surfing last night. She is young, vibrant, forthright. As Alice, an intern beginning her surgery rotation, a bit of a know-it-all. Edgy pop singer with contemporary Soprano mix (G3-F5).
  • [MARTHE, AND OTHERS] (they/them) - 30s. Gender-expansive or non-binary. As Marthe, they are defined by their pointelistic intensity, their passion for what they do, their strength of purpose. Gritty Pop Singer with Strong Lower Register and High Belt (A3-F#5).
• [FEMALE-PRESENTING OFFSTAGE UNDERSTUDY 2] This track will cover the following role(s):
  • [CLAIRE, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - 50s. Warm and incisive, incredibly smart and a little blunt. As Claire, she is on a waiting list for a new heart. Big personality. High Belter (F#3-E5).
  • [MARIANNE LAMAR, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - Simon’s Mother. Strong and clear-headed raised but then lapsed Catholic, recently divorced from Sean. Contemporary Mezzo with Strong High Mix (A3-E5).

THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE ON OFFER:

• [JULIETTE BROOKS, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. 20s. As Juliette, Simon’s Girlfriend - A DJ. She had a fight with Simon about surfing last night. She is young, vibrant, forthright. As Alice, an intern beginning her surgery rotation, a bit of a know-it-all. Edgy pop singer with contemporary Soprano mix (G3-F5).
• [SEAN LAMAR, AND OTHERS] (he/him) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. Simon’s Father. A surfer by creed. Recently divorced from Marianne. He’s a man of actions not words – works with his hands building surf boards and canoes. Contemporary Tenor or Baritenor A2-G4 (Falsetto: G4-Bb4).
• [MARIANNE LAMAR, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. Simon’s Mother. Strong and clear-headed raised but then lapsed Catholic, recently divorced from Sean. Contemporary Mezzo with Strong High Mix (A3-E5).
• [CORDELIA OWL, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. 30s-early 40s. Career nurse. At home she’s pulled in lots of directions — a small child, a partner, an aging parent — but at work, she can be focused and confident because her purpose is so clear. Edgy Pop Singer with Contemporary Soprano Mix (F#3-F5).
• [CLAIRE, AND OTHERS] (she/her) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. 50s. Warm and incisive, incredibly smart and a little blunt. As Claire, she is on a waiting list for a new heart. Big personality. High Belter (F#3-E5).
• [THOMAS DRISCOLL, AND OTHERS] (he/they) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. Gender-expansive or non-binary. Late 20s/30s, any ethnicity — The transplant coordinator. Thomas has twin passions, related in their mind: organ transplant and opera. At work, Thomas is grounded and methodical. In their operatic imagination, their counter-tenor soars to magnificent heights. Tenor with a surprising Countertenor or strong Falsetto register (D3-G4; countertenor/falsetto: F4-Db5).
• [MARTHE, AND OTHERS] (they/them) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. 30s. Gender-expansive or non-binary. As Marthe, they are defined by their pointelistic intensity, their passion for what they do, their strength of purpose. Gritty Pop Singer with Strong Lower Register and High Belt (A3-F#5).
• [DR. BREVA, AND OTHERS] (he/him) - THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER. late 30s-40s. Breva is a hot shot cardiothoracic surgeon. He knows how to turn on the charm but also has surprising depth. Contemporary Baritenor (Bb2-A4).