Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 2026 Summer Season Equity Principal Actors - Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Auditions

REVISED

LOCATION

The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 2026 Summer Season - LA EPA Revised

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum | Topanga, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290-4275

Note regarding road construction added. 2/19/2026 - Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Salary minimum updated; dates for WAITING IN THE WINGS revised.

AUDITION DATE

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The theatre is expecting substantial construction on Topanga Canyon Blvd from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on the day of the auditions. During that time, parts of the roadway will be narrowed to alternating one-way traffic. Due to expected delays of 20–30 minutes, the theatre recommends budgeting extra time to get to the audition. Auditions held on mainstage, park in lot and follow signs to the theatre.

BREAK:

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (30 minutes)

CONTRACT

EPA

LOA

$19.50 per rehearsal hour

$112.00 per performance (LOA to LORT, Periodic Performance)

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Ellen Geer - Artistic Director/Producer
Willow Geer - Associate Artistic Director/Producer
Steve Fisher - Casting Director
Kim Cameron - Production Manager
Jonathan Blandino - Assistant Director
Aaron Hendry - Assistant Director / Fight Choreographer

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 Summer Season (see breakdown). Los Angeles based actors are encouraged to audition. Actors of all races, ethnicities, sexualities, ages, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to audition. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum is committed to providing opportunities to performers from the diverse and variable communities which it serves.

OTHER DATES

Rain Date (If necessary): Friday, March 20, 2026

Invited callbacks: March 20–21, 2026. (Rain date March 27, 2026) - Same Location.

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

PREPARATION

For your audition, we ask that you prepare up to four minutes of material of two contrasting monologues, one of which must be Shakespeare. Prepare according to your interest in our season. Please bring one copy of your headshot and resume.

EPA procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Steve Fisher at
casting@theatricum.com.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

by William Shakespeare

Rehearsals begin April 7. Student matinee performances begin April 29. Repertory opening June 7.

Seeking:

Theseus – Late 20s and older, role presents as male. The haughty figure of Greek myth and proud king of Athens, betrothed to Hippolyta in a union born of equal parts political convenience and mutual respect. Strong stage combat experience desirable.

Hippolyta – Late 20s and older, role presents as female. The fiery queen of the conquered Amazons, betrothed to Theseus. Strong stage combat experience desirable.

Egeus – 40s and older, role traditionally presents male, but open to performers of any gender. A noble of Athens, and disappointed parent of Hermia.

Hermia – 20s–30s, role presents as female, must be of a shorter stature than the actor playing Helena. A young noblewoman of Athens, daughter of Egeus. In love with Lysander, betrothed by law to Demetrius.

Lysander – 20s–30s, role presents as male. A young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia. Impulsive, reckless, and deeply romantic.

Demetrius – 20s–30s, role presents as male. A young nobleman of Athens. In love with (and betrothed to) Hermia, but has a romantic history with Helena. Competitive, brash, and not afraid to fight for what he believes he deserves.

Helena – 20s–30s, role presents as female. A young noblewoman of Athens. Hermia’s oldest friend, hopelessly in love with Demetrius. Quick-witted and wracked with a lack of confidence, which can manifest as a victim complex. High level comedy skills and command of Shakespeare’s language and poetry is particularly essential for this role.

Oberon – 40s and older, role presents as male. The scheming and powerful King of the Faeries, a tenebrous manipulator of the highest order. All at once a jealous lover and quite literal force of nature. High level command of Shakespeare’s language and poetry is particularly essential for this role.

Titania – 40s and older, role presents as female. The ephemeral Queen of the Faeries. Abundance and sumptuousness personified, the very breath of spring itself. High level command of Shakespeare’s language and poetry is particularly essential for this role.

Puck – 20s–30s, role presents as male, open to interpretations of all genders. Strong movement abilities are essential. A wisecracking, arrogant trickster spirit, and footman to Oberon. All at once a friendly narrator and devious troublemaker. High level command of Shakespeare’s language and poetry.

Nick Bottom – 30s and older, role presents as male. A weaver. Presents the part of Pyramus. A self-styled titan of community theater, who wouldn’t find it the least bit odd that a fairy queen would instantly fall in love with him. Strong comedy chops essential.

Peter Quince – 30s and older, role presents as male, but open to interpretations of all genders. A carpenter and aspiring director, with a control-freak streak a mile wide. Strong comedy chops essential.

Frances Flute – 20s–30s, role presents as male. A boyish, bellows-mender. Semi-reluctantly presents the part of Thisbe. Strong comedy chops essential.

Tom Snout – 20s–30s, role presents as male. A tinker. Presents the part of Wall.

Snug – 20s–30s, role presents as male. An earnest joiner of modest academic intelligence. Presents the part of Lion; his one line is a roar.

Robin Starveling – 40s and older, role presents as male. A tailor and dog lover. Presents the part of Moonshine. Performer must be comfortable with a canine companion.

Philostrate – Any age, role presents as male. Adjutant to Theseus and master of revels.

First Faerie – Any age, role presents as female. An adoring, ethereal servant of Titania. Strong movement and vocal background desirable.

Ensemble – Various ensemble members to understudy and/or play Lords, Amazons, Faeries, etc. Amazons and Lords will need stage combat experience; Faeries will need vocal and dance experience.

ROMEO AND JULIET

by William Shakespeare

This production of R&J is set in Gilded Age New York. Rehearsals begin April 13. Student matinee performances begin May 7. Repertory opening June 6.

Seeking:

Romeo – 18+ to play 14–16. Role presents as male. Impulsive, prone to melancholy, and deeply in love. Scion of a proud working class family in turn of the century New York.

Juliet – 18+ to play 14–16. Role presents as female. Sheltered, fanciful, and deeply in love. Daughter of marriageable age to a new-money family seeking advantage in turn of the century New York.

Mercutio – 18+ to play 20s. Role presents as male. The smart aleck mover and shaker. A bon vivant compatriot of Romeo.

Tybalt – 18+ to play 20s. Role presents as male. Juliet’s cousin and a volatile firebrand. Extensive stage combat experience preferred.

Benvolio – 18+ to play 20s. Role presents as male. Romeo’s cousin and an eternal optimist. The only young person to survive the play.

Paris – 18+ to play 20s. Role presents as male. A handsome, connected, wealthy scion of extraordinarily privileged status. A good, old money match for Juliet.

Prince – 40s and up. Role presents as male. The (unofficial) Duke of New York. Slick, connected, beloved by all quarters, and fed up with the violence in the streets.

Nurse – 50s and up. Role presents as female. Maidservant in the Callahan (Capulet) household, Juliet’s caretaker since birth. Clever and feisty.

Father Laurence – 40s and up. Role presents as male. A pastor, amateur herbalist, and spiritual guide to the neighborhood. Close to Romeo.

Mr. Callahan (Capulet) – 40s and up. Role presents as male. Juliet’s father, a ruthless, social-climbing member of the nouveau riche.

Mrs. Callahan (Lady Capulet) – 40s and up. Role presents as female. Juliet’s mother, who bears the brunt of consecutive, staggering emotional losses.

Mr. Mazarro (Montague) – 40s and up. Role presents as male. Romeo’s father, who loves his family and pleads clemency for his son.

Mrs. Mazarro (Lady Montague) – 40s and up. Role presents as female. Romeo’s mother. A thoughtful and sensible woman; dies of grief upon hearing of Romeo’s passing.

Ensemble – Various ensemble members of all ages to play chorus, watchmen, and extended members of the feuding families.

TREASURE ISLAND

adapted by Ellen Geer, based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson

Rehearsals begin May 26. Repertory opening June 20.

NOTE: Stage combat and theatrical movement experience is desirable for all roles.

Seeking:

Jim Hawkins – 18+ to play 20s. Role presents as male. The strapping, starry-eyed hero of the archetypal swashbuckling adventure.

Long John Silver – 40s and up. Role presents as male. The rakish cook aboard the Hispaniola, and secret leader of the pirate band.

Dr. Livesey – 30s and up. Role presents as male. The intelligent, moral, and courageous doctor aboard the Hispaniola.

Squire Trelawney – Mid-30s and up. Role presents as male. The wealthy noble who finances the treasure hunt.

Captain Smollett / Villager – 30s and up. Roles present as male. Looking for one actor for both roles.

Mother / Jen Gunn – 30s and up. Roles present as female. Looking for one actor for both roles.

Black Dog / Morgan – 30s and up. Roles present as male. Seeking one actor for both roles.

Billy Bones / Job Anderson – 40s and up. Roles present as male. Seeking one actor for both roles.

Pew / George Merry – Any adult age. Roles present as male.

Abraham Gray – 20s and up. Role presents as male. A member of the Hispaniola’s crew, not involved with the mutiny.

Hunter – Any adult age. Role presents as male. A manservant in Trelawney’s employ.

Tom Redruth – 60s and up. Role presents as male. Trelawney’s gamekeeper.

Lil’ Runt – Youth performer. Role presents as male. A cabin boy.

Tim – Any adult age. Role presents as male. An honest sailor, killed by Silver for not joining the mutiny.

Israel Hands – 40s and up. Role presents as male. Former pirate gunner who tries to murder Jim Hawkins. Will double as a villager.

O’Brien – Any adult age. Role presents as male. A mutinous pirate whose life ends in a drunken brawl. Will double as a villager.

Dirk Darby – Youth performer (teens–20s). Role presents as male. A young, religious pirate given to mutiny. Will double as a villager.

Ben – Any adult age. Role presents as male. A pirate formerly in the employ of Captain Flint. Will double as a villager.

WAITING IN THE WINGS

by Noel Coward

Rehearsals begin June 23. Repertory opening July 11.

Seeking:

NOTE: Unless otherwise marked, all roles noted are former actresses in a retirement home. Some ages are specifically stipulated, and casting will be based on the playwright's stated intention.

May Davenport – An authentic star in her day specializing in Shakespeare and restoration comedies, now in her mid-seventies. Movements slow and immensely dignified.

Cora Clarke – Very brightly made-up woman in her late sixties. Leans on self-deprecation; a long-time community member.

Bonita Belgrave – A gay bright woman in her late sixties with a strong developed theatrical sense of humor. Worked for ENSA during WWI.

Maudie Melrose – A diminutive soubrette around seventy who carries a vast bag for cigarettes and matches. Had success in musical comedies before WWI. Piano skills a plus.

Deirdre O’Malley – A strong and spry white-haired lady of eighty-two. Speaks in a strong Irish brogue.

Almina Clare – Mid-eighties. Has been on the stage her entire life; true stardom has eluded her.

Estelle Craven – Mid-seventies and permanently wistful. Has been on the stage all her life, playing leading roles only from time to time.

Perry Lascoe – Young man between thirty-eight and forty who works at “The Wings.” Had some success as a young juvenile in musical comedy. Singing ability a plus.

Miss Archie – Resident superintendent of “The Wings,” about fifty. Gruff and rather masculine manner concealing a vulnerable heart. Worked for ENSA during WWII and retired with the rank of Colonel.

Osgood Meeker – Elderly gentleman, sweet, loyal and kind.

Lotta Bainbridge – A well-preserved woman in her early seventies. An authentic star with a very accomplished lifelong stage career.

Dora – Lotta’s faithful dresser. Loyal and true.

Doreen – An untidy girl of twenty-three. The live-in maid at “The Wings.”

Sarita Myrtle – A wispy lady in her seventies.

Zelda Fenwick – A woman in her mid-thirties. A journalist looking for a story.

Doctor Jevons – A pleasant young man in his thirties.

Alan Bennet – In his late forties, neatly dressed with an undefinable quality of failure; manner is nervous.

Topsy Baskerville – A retired stage actress in her late sixties.

THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII

by Bernardo Cubría

Rehearsals begin July 14. Repertory opening August 1.

Seeking:

Carlos Cabrera (40s) – Mexican writer who has deep shame about his success and privilege. He uses humor to be liked and wonders how to return to who he used to be.

Vera Schein (40s) – Jewish editor. Recently found joy in her community; her kids are priority number one, this community is number two.

Juniper Williams (40s) – White female, native Topangan, lively and non-judgmental. Naive in places but well-meaning.

Ryan (40s) – White male from Topanga. Has tried many careers and is in recovery; loyal and dependable.

Mel Rose (40s) – Ethnically ambiguous, former actress now into “functional health.” Gorgeous and confident but secretly desperate to be the queen of any kingdom she enters.

Kevin Callaghan (40s) – Finance bro. Private, temperamental, and concerned with the “markets.” Tries to present as a classic liberal.