THE TURNING Equity Principal Actors - Center Theatre Group Auditions

THE TURNING - LA EPA

Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, April 6, 2026
Center Theatre Group's The Music Center Annex
601 W Temple St
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (P)
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2621
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Holding room - Rehearsal Room B

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

LORT Non-Rep
Directed by and Developed with: Sammi Cannold
$1453 weekly minimum (LORT A)
Book, Music, Lyrics: Zack Zadek
Music Supervisor: Geoffrey Ko
Choreographer: Chanel DaSilva

SEEKING

Casting Directors: Benton Whitley, CSA and Peter Dunn

Equity actors for THE TURNING (See breakdown). World Premiere
Expected to attend:
Brandon Ivie: Artistic Producer
Local LA area actors are encouraged to audition.
All roles will be understudied.

OTHER DATES

LA 1st Rehearsal: July 25th, 2026
1st Preview: September 2nd, 2026
Opening: September 10th, 2026
Closing: October 11th, 2026
Possible 1 Week Extension: October 18th, 2026

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief selection of a pop or musical theater pop song in the style of the show (Folk, Americana, Bluegrass). Similar pop artists include Noah Kahn, Mumford and Sons, Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss and Phoebe Bridgers.

OTHER

Venue: Mark Taper Forum
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.

Breakdown

THE TURNING

SYNOPSIS

A cross between Spring Awakening and Midsommar, The Turning is a new folk musical thriller about two best friends in search of healing who go to a California desert-based wellness retreat, which ultimately reveals itself to be something else entirely.

SEEKING

• [NORA] OFFER OUT. (she/her, late 20s, mezzo with strong belt) A deeply sensitive, raw, incredibly serious, yet subtly warm person - Nora moved to LA to stay with her high school friend Gracie after a traumatic experience. She’s been unable to hold down a job for years. Navigating depression, she is clearly in terrible pain - but through that, is enormously empathetic and bright. Someone who is running away from her past, and herself.
• [GRACIE] OFFER OUT. (she/her, early 30s, mezzo with a strong folk/Americana flavor) The opposite of Nora in many ways - Gracie is a full-time lifestyle influencer on social media. Conventionally attractive in every way, bubbly, flirty, lighthearted - approaches life almost as if it’s a playground. Yet she is a fierce and loyal friend, who loves Nora deeply.
• [BEN] (he/him, mid/late 40s, pop baritenor) An enigmatic type who always wears the same outfit. Seems to walk a fine line between hippie guru and corporate executive - Ben has an answer for everything and you get the sense he is always selling something.
• [KEENAN] OFFER OUT. (he/him, early/mid 30s, tenor) Similar to Nora in so many ways - rebellious because of a misplaced intelligence. Nihilistic but charming - existential and fun.
• [DEIDRE] OFFER OUT. (she/her, early/mid 30s, alto) Too cool for school - the exact kind of woman that Gracie always falls for. More self-confidence than anyone you’ve ever met, she seems to always be one step ahead of the conversation, and every sentence could be flirty.
• [CHARLIE] (she/her, 18+ (by 7.21.26) to play 16, soprano) The mysterious leader of Oasis. She – and the members of Oasis – believe she has evolved the ability to heal people’s trauma. Incredibly charming, incredibly confident - almost feels like she can stare right into your soul. It feels like she knows you the moment you meet her and makes you want her approval more than anything.
• [ENSEMBLE] (18-60s age range, all ethnicities, ages, and vocal parts) The ensemble defines the world and portrays a range of characters throughout the musical. Every ensemble track will be featured in some way. Most will understudy principal roles. All must be strong pop singers. Looking for ensemble members that both move well and some that are strong dancers.