THE UGLY DUCKLING Equity Principal Actors - Repertory Theatre of St Louis Auditions

THE UGLY DUCKLING - St. Louis, MO EPA

Repertory Theatre of St Louis | Saint Louis, MO

LOCATION

Opera Theatre of St. Louis
210 Hazel Ave
Webster Groves, MO 63119

PERSONNEL

Adapted by Jennifer Cameron and Nathan A. Roberts from a story by Hans Christian Anderson
Directed by Delaney Piggins
Music Directed by Colin McLaughlin

Expected to attend:
Delaney Piggins, Associate Artistic Director: Producing & Community Impact
Matthew Cox, Artistic and Community Impact Associate
Brian Coats, Director of Lifelong Learning

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: Monday, September 22nd from 5 PM - 9 PM
First Rehearsal - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Opening - Monday, February 23, 2026
Touring - Monday, February 23 - Thursday, March 26, 2026
Public Performances (Closing) - Saturday, March 28, 2026

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, September 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4h2ZUAIwxSa3K-3NAm8r8GnoxkmNcA1rUea-oLlNjeyjyzQ/viewform.

CONTRACT

TYA
$662 weekly minimum - Actor/ASM

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE UGLY DUCKLING (See breakdown).
Those with intersections in BIPOC, PGM, and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to audition.
Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
The production will tour elementary and middle schools as well as youth organizations in the greater St. Louis Metropolitan and Western Illinois areas. Tours can be booked throughout Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas and may have overnight stays.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 Sides of your choosing from the provided options. If you are interested in reading for UD (Ugly Duckling), please prepare 3 Sides of your choosing from the provided options. All actors should also prepare an uptempo 32-bar cut. An accompanist and reader will be provided. If you are a musician, you are welcome to accompany yourself for this audition. We want to see you make creative choices with the material! The script, sides, and character breakdown can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ry4akCttfRZrf5DFJ96QWazOtG4MqDZ-. Also, please bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume.

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 UGLY DUCKLING

The Swans should be played from the hearts of the actors themselves.

SEEKING:

THE UGLY DUCKLING: Finds the courage to go on a journey of constant discovery to find belonging. Open-hearted, daring, and determined to discover who they are.

GOSSIPY DUCK / ROOSTER / WILD GOOSE 2 / FARMER / SWAN 1: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. A mentor, guide, and storyteller with a good sense of humor.

MOTHER DUCK / HEN / FARMER’S WIFE / SWAN 2: As Mother Duck - determined to support all of her children, even the one she doesn’t understand. As the Hen - matter of fact, no nonsense, smarter than you. As the Farmer’s Wife - constantly skeptical of her husband and worried about her pies.

DUCKLING 1 / TURKEY / WILD GOOSE 1 / FARMER’S SON (KID 1) / SWAN 3: As Duckling 1 - direct and not at all afraid of sharing how they feel and what they think. As Turkey - not going to go along with your antics. As Wild Goose 1 - the star of the party. As Farmer’s Son (Kid 1) - wants a shiny new toy before his sibling.

DUCKLING 2 / GOOSE / CAT / FARMER’S DAUGHTER (KID 2) / SWAN 4: As Duckling 2 - a little more subtle than Duckling 1, tries to be kind. As Goose - not looking for another argument today. As Cat - very proud to be an indoor cat. As Farmer’s Daughter (Kid 2) - always gets the toy second but isn’t going to give up without a fight.