WIVES Equity Principal Actors - East West Players Auditions

WIVES - LA EPA

East West Players | Los Angeles, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (P)

CONTRACT

SPT

$607.58 weekly minimum (SPT 5)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in WIVES (see breakdown). Actors of all genders are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Call will consist of sides. Sides will be available on the morning of the audition, but may be requested beforehand by emailing: casting@eastwestplayers.org . Please bring your headshot and resume to your audition.

LOCATION

East West Theatre

120 Judge John Aiso Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

PERSONNEL

Arpita Mukherjee, Director

Jaclyn Backhaus, Playwright

Lily Tung Crystal, Artistic Director

Annie Jin Wang, Associate Artistic Director Allen Lucky Weaver, Casting Director

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Lily Tung Crystal, Artistic Director

Annie Jin Wang, Associate Artistic DIrector Allen Lucky Weaver, Casting Director

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: July 13, 2026

Rehearsals start Sept 7, 2026

Tech/Previews: Sept 28, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 Previews: Oct 8, 9, 10, 2026

Opening: Oct 11, 2026

Closes: November 1, 2026

OTHER

www.eastwestplayers.org

If you are unable to attend the in-person auditions, video submissions will be accepted at the following link:
https://forms.gle/aUn4iEWdRVHNetRq8

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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

WIVES

NOTE: Actors of all and any genders are welcome even as the performance requires performing the binary.

SEEKING:

WIFE 1: 20s-50s. Female. South Asian. A headstrong badass. A natural leader. Elements of comedy, presiding-ness, and wit. Doubles several characters. NOTE: The ability to sing is a plus.

WIFE 2: 20s-50s. Female. Any ethnicity. A comic storyteller with a confident streak and a willingness to witness. Doubles several characters, at least one British accent involved. NOTE: The ability to sing is a plus.

WIFE 3: 20-50s. Female. South Asian. Alternately ice cold fierce and full of doubt and wonderment. Elements of serenity, comedy, and rage. Doubles several characters. NOTE: The ability to sing is a plus.

MAN: 20s-50s. Male. South Asian. Overly confident comedic dolt. Doubles several characters. NOTE: The ability to sing and play guitar is a plus.