THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL Equity Principal Actors - 1812 Productions Auditions

THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL - Philadelphia, PA EPA

1812 Productions | Philadelphia, PA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, April 13, 2026
1812 Rehearsal Studio
2329 S 3rd St
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E) 2nd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM On 3rd between Wolf and Ritner, 2nd Floor. Our offices and studio are located in an old Catholic School – Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The attached parking lot is for clergy and church administration only. On-street parking is free; however, it is plentiful during the day.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
auditions@1812productions.org and include in the subject line, THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL Appointment Request or call 215-592-9560. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.

The show is improvised and the live interactive element is a vital part of the audition process, so if you are not available for these in-person auditions, you may request a Zoom audition in your email or phone call.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Jennifer Childs and Mary Carpenter: Co-creators and Co-Directors

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals Begin: August 11, 2026
Performances: September 4-27, 2026

CONTRACT

$885 weekly minimum (SPT 9) |
1812Productions.org

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL REALITY SHOW.

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.

SEEKING:

Ensemble Members 1-5: Each ensemble member will create their own “composer” persona for the competition. Audience interaction and improvisation experience (specifically musical improvisation) is a plus.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short musical selection of your favorite song (genre/style up to you). We will also do a brief improvisation exercise.