MASQUERADE Equity Principal Actors - Production & Concession POTO LLC Auditions

MASQUERADE - NYC EPA

Production & Concession POTO LLC | New York, NY

Notice: Audition

Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, July 2, 2026
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

CONTRACT

Off Broadway
$1439 weekly minimum (Cat. E) - until 7/26/26
$1496 weekly minimum (Cat. E) - after 7/27/26

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MASQUERADE (See

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).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Director: Diane Paulus
Choreographer: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Casting: Kinlore Casting / Kate Lumpkin, CSA
GM: Evan Bernardin Productions

Expected to attend:
Kate Lumpkin, CSA (Casting Director)
Joseph Hayes, CSA (Casting Associate)

OTHER DATES

Currently running.

OTHER

Venue: Lee’s Art Shop
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s

CONTRACT

s 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.

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MASQUERADE

For this experimental theatre production, our Tony Award winning Creative Team is searching for unique artists who bring both exceptional singing abilities and a willingness to dive into the world of immersive storytelling.

SEEKING

sopranos (lyric or coloratura), mezzo sopranos, contraltos, tenors, baritones, and basses with strong legit musical theatre and/or opera voices.

Actors must be able to interact personally in close proximity to audience members. Hyper-sensitivity for interpersonal connection is paramount. Singers will need to feel comfortable performing in both acoustic and amplified settings. Some roles will require performing certain sequences repeatedly throughout the evening.

Experience in immersive storytelling is preferred, however, a strong passion and eagerness to embrace this innovative approach is equally valued. We are

SEEKING

actors who lead with a sense of community and who want to contribute equally, as members of a company, and to the generous act of giving to the audience. Multiple actors will be cast for all of the roles listed below.

Note From Casting: In reference to the

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information – these are descriptions of the characters as identified in the script and in collaboration with the creative team. They are not meant to be exhaustive of who should play these roles, and we seek to cast as expansively and authentically as possible. We are committed to inclusive representation of race, ethnicity, gender, body type, and ability. We also recognize that all characters in this show are written on the binary (use he/him or she/her pronouns) and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

SEEKING:

THE PHANTOM: 30s – Late 40s, male. HIGH BARITONE OR TENOR. A composer and magician. Enigmatic figure, whose tragic past drives him to seek solace. His complex nature evokes both fear and sympathy as he grapples with his desire for acceptance and love. High baritone or tenor (with a good low range) from low A flat to high A flat.

CHRISTINE DAAE: Early 20s, female. SOPRANO. A passionate young woman with a captivating voice that seamlessly combines elements of classical and legit musical theatre. Her journey is marked by a deep inner strength and resilience as she navigates the complex emotions surrounding her past. Soprano with a G (below middle C) and a top E.

RAOUL, VICOMTE DE CHAGNY: Mid 20s – early 30s, male. HIGH BARITONE. Childhood sweetheart of Christine. Brave and steadfast young aristocrat with an unwavering sense of honor and duty. High baritone (2 octave range from A flat to A flat).

MADAME GIRY: Late 30s - Early 50s, female. MEZZO SOPRANO. A vigilant and enigmatic woman with a mysterious past. She has an air of authority and intrigue – balancing stern discipline with a protective and caring nature. Mezzo soprano to high B flat.

CARLOTTA: 30s-40s, female. COLORATURA SOPRANO. A prima donna. A fiercely talented and assertive personality whose commanding presence and unwavering self-confidence dominate any room she enters. A formidable force to be reckoned with. Requires opera training.

PIANGI: 30s-50s, male. OPERATIC TENOR. Celebrated and accomplished leading Opera tenor. Known for his grandiose presence and pride. Despite his professional success, he often finds himself entangled in personal drama. Italian style singer, sings to high C. Requires opera training.

ANDRE: 30s – 50, male. BARITONE. Often caught between maintaining order and appeasing various eccentric personalities, while attempting to project authority and elegance. Requires a keen sense of sophisticated humor.

FIRMIN: 30s – 50, male. BARITONE. Often caught between maintaining order and appeasing various eccentric personalities, while attempting to project authority and elegance. Requires a keen sense of sophisticated humor.

BUQUET: 30s – 40, male. A seasoned stagehand with a penchant for spinning eerie tales and indulging in superstitions. His grizzled demeanor and mysterious insights make him a captivating but somewhat unsettling presence.

COMPANY: 20s - 40s, any gender. A diverse group of performers who portray various characters and play an integral role in creating the immersive world. Strong singing, dance, and acting abilities are required. Performers with strong legit musical theatre voices and strong contemporary modern and/or ballet training. May cover principal roles.