Out of the Box Theatrics | New York, NY
Monday, September 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LOA-NYC
$1000 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in TRASH (See breakdown).
Deaf or Hard of Hearing actors who are proficient in ASL are encouraged to audition.
Signing actors who can utilize ASL between conversational to proficient levels are encouraged to audition.
There are no Equity stage managerial positions available.
Please prepare a brief comedic monologue.
We would like to see ASL Proficiency so please be prepared to sign in ASL or to sign during your audition. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room - Studio 16N
Producers - The PAC NYC produces the Out of the Box Theatrics Production of TRASH
Writers - James Caverly and Andrew Morrill
Director - Nathaniel Claridad
Expected to attend:
Producing Artistic Director - Liz Flemming
Director - Nathaniel Claridad
Rehearsal Dates: Feb 17th - March 3rd, 2026
Tech (8 hours/day): March 4, 5, 6
Tech/ Preview: March 7, 8, 10
Tech/ Press Preview: March 11
Press Preview: March 12
Performances: March 13 - March 28
(6 show weeks - Tues-Sat, 2 shows on Sat)
Total of 21 performances
www.ootbtheatrics.com
Performance venue: 183 seats - Nichols Theater
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
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: Living together is one thing. Understanding each other? That can get messy. - Tim and Jake may be Deaf roommates sharing an apartment in the city, but they’re polar opposites — each with very different views on what it means to be Deaf in a hearing world. When it comes to taking out the trash, they spiral into a comic and insightful examination of their personal garbage — and their perceptions of each other’s lives.
SETTING: An apartment kitchen with a dining table and chairs. A full trash can sits next to a modest refrigerator. The JUKEBOX is nearby. On the wall is a large window with dry erased markings scribbled on it. There are various merchandises promoting a fictional video relay service company scattered across the apartment, including the calendar.
JAKE: late 20s. Deaf. A neurotic VRS account manager, prone to explosive outbursts. Doesn't do household chores.
TIM: late 20s. Deaf. An intelligent slacker, thinking everything is against him. Only teaches ASL gigs twice a week.
CARLY: late 20s. Hearing, new signer. An aspiring author and opportunist. Seemingly knowledgeable about sounds and Deaf culture.
NICOLAS: late 30s/early 40s. Hearing, fluent signer. A landlord with episodes of panic attacks. A big heart. Will double as POLICE OFFICER.
JUKEBOX: Timeless. Always happy to serve. (Jukebox is an actual human, nothing mechanical about them.)
POLICE OFFICER: Professional but their quick judgement leads to a misunderstanding. Will double as Nicolas.
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