SPEAK - Prime Stage Theatre Non Equity Auditions
Prime Stage Theatre
This audition closed on September 13, 2025.
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Prime Stage Auditions:
Open to all non-union performers, as Prime Stage is a non-equity company. Actors are paid a stipend.
Open to all non-union performers, as Prime Stage is a non-equity company. Actors are paid a stipend.
Actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions. Performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition.
Location:
Prime Stage Rehearsal Studio
840 W. Saw Mill Run Blvd, Lower Level
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Prime Stage Rehearsal Studio
840 W. Saw Mill Run Blvd, Lower Level
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
For more information, please email us at auditions@primestage.com
Speak
Written by Tammy Ryan
Directed by Dana Hardy
Written by Tammy Ryan
Directed by Dana Hardy
Audition dates:
Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 – 5:00pm
Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 – 5:00pm
Reservation Link:
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Performance dates:
May 1 – 10, 2026
May 1 – 10, 2026
Preparation for Auditions:
Present two (2-minute) contrasting contemporary memorized monologues and bring your resume and headshot.
Present two (2-minute) contrasting contemporary memorized monologues and bring your resume and headshot.
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
Several actors will be playing multiple roles
Several actors will be playing multiple roles
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Melinda - Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)
Melinda - Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)
Melinda 2 – Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)
Mr. Freeman - The Art Teacher. Observant, eccentric, a (tortured) artist himself. So, he knows one when he sees one. Male Actor 30’s-50’s
ENSEMBLE OF MELINDA'S FRIENDS (ages 14 – 18)
Heather - The new girl from Ohio, never stops talking, wants to belong.
Ivy - A quiet girl from art class. Really afraid of clowns.
Nicole - The jock, at ease in her own body, confused by the controversy.
Rachel - The ex-BFF, turned mean girl, too cool for school.
David Petrakis - The boy in biology. Thoughtful, brilliant.
Andy Evans - Popular, gorgeous, bro, privileged, also IT
Heather - The new girl from Ohio, never stops talking, wants to belong.
Ivy - A quiet girl from art class. Really afraid of clowns.
Nicole - The jock, at ease in her own body, confused by the controversy.
Rachel - The ex-BFF, turned mean girl, too cool for school.
David Petrakis - The boy in biology. Thoughtful, brilliant.
Andy Evans - Popular, gorgeous, bro, privileged, also IT
PARENTS AND TEACHERS (ages 30 – 50)
Mr. Sordino - Melinda’s Dad, stressed, busy, concerned
Mrs. Sordino - Melinda’s Mom, stressed, busy, concerned
Mr. Neck - Social studies teacher & hallway patrol
Hairwoman / English teacher
Spanish teacher
Math teacher
Principal
Mr. Sordino - Melinda’s Dad, stressed, busy, concerned
Mrs. Sordino - Melinda’s Mom, stressed, busy, concerned
Mr. Neck - Social studies teacher & hallway patrol
Hairwoman / English teacher
Spanish teacher
Math teacher
Principal
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