Winter Park Playhouse 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Winter Park Playhouse Auditions

Winter Park Playhouse 2026–27 Season — Orlando, FL

Notice: Audition | Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (E)

Auditions are held at Orlando Shakes while we complete our theatre renovations.

APPOINTMENTS

Appointments will open Friday, March 20th. To make an appointment, please sign up at:
https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=sFKK3O1764

PERSONNEL

CONTRACT

Single Engagement Agreement — $650 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Winter Park Playhouse’s 2026–27 Season (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare 16–32 bars of an up-tempo and a ballad and a one-minute comic monologue. Please bring a headshot and resume.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Bring a headshot and resume.

OTHER DATES

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE 70’S BEEHIVE MUSICAL

• 1st Rehearsal: July 20, 2026
• Opening: August 7, 2026
• Closing: August 30, 2026

THE RAT PACK LOUNGE

• 1st Rehearsal: September 8, 2026
• Opening: September 25, 2026
• Closing: October 18, 2026

A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE

• 1st Rehearsal: November 2, 2026
• Opening: November 20, 2026
• Closing: December 20, 2026
• Hiatus week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23–29, 2026

OTHER

Website:
www.winterparkplayhouse.org

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

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. 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 — The Winter Park Playhouse 2026–27 Season

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE 70’S BEEHIVE MUSICAL

Book by Fred Stuart

1st Rehearsal: July 20, 2026 • Opening: August 7, 2026 • Closing: August 30, 2026

SYNOPSIS

Southeastern Regional Premiere! Put on your platforms, shades and bell bottoms and get ready to party! This new musical celebrates the iconic sounds of the 1970s that defined a generation, featuring a cast of six women singing more than 30 well-loved songs by Heart, Fleetwood Mac, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross, Linda Ronstadt, Gloria Gaynor & many more.

SEEKING

Jasmine: Eb3–A5 — Serves as the Leader and Host of the Group. Song examples: “Lady Marmalade”, “Ain’t No Mountain”.

Alison: Eb3–C6 — Song examples: “You Light Up My Life”, “I Want You Back”, “Barracuda,” “Happiest Girl in the Whole USA”.

Pattie: E3–G5 — Song examples: “You’re No Good”, “I Will Survive”, “Crazy on You”, “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden”.

Laura: D3–G5 — Song examples: “Heart of Glass”, “Magic Man”, “I Am Woman”.

Wanda: E3–F#5 — Song examples: “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”, “Old Fashioned Love Song”, “Up The Ladder To The Roof”.

Gina: D3–F#5 — Song examples: “The First Time I Saw Your Face”, “Le Freak”, “Hello It’s Me”.

THE RAT PACK LOUNGE

By James Hindman and Ray Roderick • Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini

1st Rehearsal: September 8, 2026 • Opening: September 25, 2026 • Closing: October 18, 2026

SYNOPSIS

Come swing, sing and savor the days of highballs and high rollers! After Frank, Dean and Sammy leave some unfinished business on earth, God sends them back for one night to make things right and fulfill their promise to the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. This musical comedy features the Rat Pack’s greatest hits including “My Way”, “Come Fly With Me”, “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head”, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime” & many more.

SEEKING

Bobby Goldberg / Sammy Davis, Jr. — Male. Lifelong friend of Vic, and janitor at the Rat Pack Lounge. His body is taken over by Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, dances, and does impersonations with all the show biz prowess of Sammy. Vocal range: Tenor A2 to D5.

William Saunders / Frank Sinatra — Male. Texan real estate tycoon. His body is taken over by Frank Sinatra. Sings, drinks, and takes control as only the Chairman of the Board can. Vocal range: High Baritone G2 to G4.

Jeorge Rodrigues / Dean Martin — Male. Spanish-speaking limo driver. His body is taken over by Dean Martin. Sings, talks, and drinks like the great cutup and practical joker. Vocal range: Baritone G2 to G4.

Katherine Kerr / Angie — Female. Overly officious secretary of William Saunders. Her body is taken over by an angel who is remarkably reminiscent of the very sexy Angie Dickinson. Vocal range: Belter F#3 to D5.

Vic Candelino — Male. Owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. His life is changed when he is visited from above by the Rat Pack and he finally finds his own voice. Vocal range: Baritone G2 to G4.

A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE

Conceived and written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick • Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini

1st Rehearsal: November 2, 2026 • Opening: November 20, 2026 • Closing: December 20, 2026

Hiatus week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23–29, 2026

SYNOPSIS

Do the holidays stress you out? This light-hearted musical comedy is designed to de-stress and refresh one and all with holiday cheer. Armed with a copy of “A Christmas Survival Guide,” the characters charge into the holidays searching for the true meaning of the season. Featuring well-loved songs, mashups of old classics and wonderful comedic originals, you’ll learn how to survive the season in ways that are both hilarious and heartwarming.

SEEKING

ENSEMBLE: 2 Men & 3 Women — Strong singer/actors and versatile comedic musical theater performers.