WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER Equity Principal Actors - Trustees of Boston University Auditions

WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER - BOSTON, MA EPA

Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA

Notice: Audition
Call Type: EPA
REVISED

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AUDITION DATE

Sunday, August 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 7:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 3:55 PM - 4:15 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please select an appointment time here:
https://calendly.com/wheelockfamilytheatre/equity-principal-auditions-whenyoutrapatiger. If you have questions please email
wftcast@bu.edu

Equity members & non-union performers without

APPOINTMENTS

CONTRACT

LOA
$630 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER (see

BREAKDOWN

All roles will be understudied. Understudies will be cast during the principal audition process.

Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

PREPARATION

A monologue of your choosing AND/OR select material from the show. A reader will be provided. Sides can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w5IcVuFjU9MDEwNBS_LQVRkCUQ2atNPS?usp=drive_link

LOCATION

Wheelock Family Theatre
180 Riverway
Boston, MA 02215-4109

Check-in will be in the main lobby of the theater.

PERSONNEL

Based on the book by Tae Keller
Script by Kate Hae Leo
Original commission by Stages Theatre Company, Hopkins, MN
Directed by Michelle M. Aguillon
Nick Vargas, Executive Director

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Michelle M. Aguillon, Director
Carolyn Saxon, Casting Supervisor

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: 01/19/2027
Tech Starts: 02/05/2027
Previews: 02/11 & 02/12/2027 at 10:30 am
Opening: 02/13/2027 at 2:00 pm
Closing: 03/07/2027 at 2:00 pm

Rehearsals are typically Tuesday - Friday, evenings & Saturday and Sunday during the day. Please see the full production calendar for the performance schedule.

Production calendar:
https://www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/when-you-trap-a-tiger-prod-cal-7-31-26.pdf

OTHER

wheelockfamilytheatre.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity's

CONTRACT

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

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Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, recognizes the need for expanding the participation of artists who have been historically underrepresented on stage due to race, ethnicity, disability, gender expression, and sexual orientation. We endeavor to cast these individuals in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane and in which their identities align with those of a character.

Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise

SEEKING

Wheelock Family Theatre pledges to produce and celebrate theater that is representative of, and centers characters as well as actors who share the diverse and intersectional identities as those that exist within our audiences.

SEEKING:

Lily Reeves | 11 years-old. Korean-American. Lily is the youngest in the Reeves family and the heart of the story. Imaginative, observant, and deeply connected to her Halmoni, she often feels invisible — especially after moving to the small town of Sunbeam. Throughout the play, Lily discovers courage, friendship, and pride in her family's history. She serves as the play's narrator, frequently breaking the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience.

Sam Reeves | 15 years-old. Korean-American. Lily's older sister, Sam projects confidence and toughness but quietly carries the grief of losing her father. Frustrated by the move to Sunbeam and protective of her family, she struggles to express her emotions while navigating adolescence and unexpected new relationships.

Joan Reeves | 40 to 42 years-old. Korean-American. Joan is Lily and Sam's mother, navigating life as a newly single parent after the loss of her husband. While caring for her daughters and her terminally ill mother, she strives to keep her family grounded despite her own fears and uncertainty. Loving and practical, Joan often finds herself caught between responsibility and hope.

Halmoni (Ae-Cha Ku) | 60 years-old. Korean. Lily and Sam's beloved Halmoni (Korean for grandmother) is a vibrant, spirited presence in Sunbeam, where she is cherished by her community. Playful, wise, and deeply connected to Korean folklore and tradition, she embraces a world of magic, stories, and superstition that both frustrates and fascinates her family. Beneath her warmth lies a lifetime of memories, resilience, and love.

Ricky Evertt | 11 years old. Any Ethnicity. A cheerful, curious, and optimistic boy whom Lily meets at the local library. Ricky quickly becomes Lily's first friend in Sunbeam, offering companionship, humor, and unwavering support as she adjusts to her new home.

Jensen | 16 years old. Any Ethnicity. Ricky's tutor at the library, Jensen is kind, thoughtful, and welcoming. She befriends Lily with genuine warmth and gradually forms a meaningful connection with Sam. Her empathy and quiet confidence help create a sense of belonging for the Reeves family.

The Tiger | Ageless. Korean. A mysterious and magical presence who appears only to Lily, the Tiger is both playful and unsettling. She challenges Lily to confront difficult questions about family, loss, and identity, blurring the line between reality and myth. The Tiger embodies the power of memory, storytelling, and cultural inheritance.