Weston Theater Company 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Weston Theater Company Auditions

Weston Theater Company 2026 Season - Weston, VT EPA
Weston Theater Company | Weston, VT

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, March 23, 2026 — Weston Theater Company at Walker Farm
705 Main St, Weston, VT 05161
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (E)

Accessed via driveway at 703 Main Street. Free parking available in theater lot.

To schedule an audition appointment, Equity members (only) may e‑mail:
mail@westontheater.org. In your e‑mail, please include your desired timeframe (please give us at least a one‑hour window where you can be seen) and we will respond with a confirmation. If unable to attend EPA, performers are welcome to send picture/resume submissions for season consideration to
submissions@michaelcassara.net; however, please note we are unable to schedule any appointments at that address.

PERSONNEL

Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

Expected to attend: Executive Artistic Director: Susanna Gellert

See breakdown for production‑specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production‑specific dates.

CONTRACT

LORT Non‑Rep

$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) — until 6/29/26

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D) — after 6/30/26

Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging

Important note: The
mail@westontheater.org e‑mail address is ONLY to be used to set up in‑person auditions for 3/23 in Weston, VT. Tapes are NOT being accepted at that address — it is solely to be used for scheduling purposes for Equity members.

No roles will be understudied. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one brief song and/or one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

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.

PLEASE NOTE/FOR ALL SHOWS

Many of the characters are defined in binary terms — we encourage performers of all gender identities to submit materials for any role(s) they'd like to.

RING OF FIRE

Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. — Conceived by Bill Meade

Director: Susanna Gellert

Choreographer: Tuan Malinowski

Music Director: Seth Eliser

Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

First Rehearsal: May 19, 2026

First Preview: June 10, 2026

Opening: June 12, 2026 — Closing: July 12, 2026

Synopsis: From Johnny Cash’s iconic songbook comes a unique musical journey through love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. Told through over two dozen of his greatest hits — including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title song “Ring of Fire” — performed by a multi‑talented cast that paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black in a foot‑stompin’, crowd‑pleasin’ salute to the musical legend.

Important note: the exact track for each actor will be determined by the makeup of the company. We are very interested in performers with advanced proficiency on two or more of the following: upright bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, banjo, accordion, fiddle, horns, harmonica, and percussion.

SEEKING

Track 1 — Female vocalist playing rhythm guitar and/or piano, and others.

Track 2 — Female vocalist playing upright bass and/or percussion, and others.

Track 3 — Female vocalist playing fiddle, electric guitar, and/or accordion, and others.

Track 4 — Male vocalist playing fiddle and/or piano, and others.

Track 5 — Male vocalist playing lead guitar.

Track 6 — THIS ROLE IS CAST. Male vocalist playing lead guitar.

RENT

Book/Music/Lyrics: Jonathan Larson

Director/Choreographer: Michael Berresse

Music Director: Larry Pressgrove

Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

First Rehearsal: June 30, 2026

First Preview: July 22, 2026

Opening: July 24, 2026 — Closing: August 16, 2026

SEEKING

[ROGER DAVIS] Male, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: F2–A4. A struggling musician and former drug addict, reminiscent of Kurt Cobain. Roommates with Mark in the loft. Battles with being HIV‑positive. Brooding, intense, and emotionally guarded.

[MARK COHEN] Male, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A2–G4. Filmmaker and video artist. Knee‑deep in his own soul‑searching, Mark is the quintessential young artist. Roommates with Roger in the loft. Intelligent, observant, and a bit of a nerd.

[TOM COLLINS] Male, late 20s to mid‑30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: F#2–A4. A computer genius and liberal professor. A nurturer with a smooth, relaxed disposition. Former loft roommate and HIV‑positive. Warm, compassionate, and idealistic.

[BENJAMIN COFFIN III (BENNY)] Male, late 20s to mid‑30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: Bb2–F#4. Landlord of Mark and Roger’s building. A former loft roommate who traded his personal morals for power and wealth. Polished, confident, and pragmatic.

[JOANNE JEFFERSON] Female, late 20s to late 30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: G3–E5. A public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. Intelligent, driven, and purposeful in her decisions. In a tumultuous relationship with Maureen. Strong‑willed with a commanding presence.

[ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD] Male (Drag Queen), 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: C3–A4. An eccentric, HIV‑positive street drummer and drag queen with an incredible gift for dance and a magnetic personality. Becomes Collins’ lover. Joyful, generous, and radiant.

[MIMI MARQUEZ] Female, early 20s, Latina/Latine. Vocal range: Eb3–E5. An HIV‑positive dancer struggling with addiction. Slender and sickly, she conceals her illness while working at a local strip club. Lives in the same building as the loft. Sensual, impulsive, and vulnerable.

[MAUREEN JOHNSON] Female, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: C4–F5. An unpredictably zany performance artist. Oozes sexuality and charisma. Former loft resident who recently left Mark for Joanne. Bold, theatrical, and unapologetically provocative.

[ENSEMBLE] Rock singers who dance well, 18+, all gender identities, any race/ethnicity. To play a variety of ensemble roles including homeless people; junkies; parents (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson); support group (Steve, Gordon) and others.

PRIMARY TRUST

Playwright: Eboni Booth

Director: Bobbin Ramsey

Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

First Rehearsal: August 4, 2026

First Preview: August 26, 2026

Opening: August 28, 2026 — Closing: September 6, 2026

SEEKING

[KENNETH] Male, Black, late 30s. Sensitive, kind, introverted. Struggling with a past trauma.

[BERT] Male, Black, late 30s–40s. Charismatic, great friend. Easygoing until he isn't.

[CORRINA / WALLY’S WAITER / BANK CUSTOMERS] Female, Black, 30s–40s. Outgoing, honest. Multiple characters.

[CLAY / SAM / LE POUSSELET BARTENDER] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Male, any race, 50s–60s. Straightforward but understanding. Multiple characters.