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Are you energetic, outgoing, and LOVE working with kids? Join Clowns.com, New York’s oldest and largest children’s entertainment company, and turn weekends into fun-filled adventures—while making great money doing it!We are an official vendor for the Department of Education and have partnered with major brands like NBC, Fox News, PBS, Greyhound, Ronald McDonald, WWE, and many others.

What You'll Do:

As a Party Assistant, you'll help bring unforgettable memories to life at children’s birthday parties! We’re hiring both male and female performers for high-energy roles:

No experience needed— we provide paid training and all the tools you need to succeed!

What You’ll Earn:
$400–$600 every weekend (Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 7 PM)
$100 Sign-On Bonus
$200 Bonus upon completing training and certification
Extremely competitive pay
Paid training

Perfect For:
Actors & performers
Teachers & students
ANYONE looking for a fun and fulfilling weekend side gig!

Why Work With Us?
Empower kids through joy, games, and laughter.
Be a part of magical moments and unforgettable celebrations
Express your creativity through face painting, magic shows, and themed games
Flexible, fun, and rewarding work environment

Requirements:
Weekend availability

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, May 9, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please call 315/443-4008 or email auditions@syracusestage.org . Equity members without appointments may be seen as time permits.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep / URTA

$1051 weekly minimum (LORT C)

$1070 weekly minimum (URTA - Tier IV)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University's 2025-26 Season (See Breakdown).

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a 1-to-2 minute contemporary monologue OR if singing, a 1-minute contemporary monologue and a maximum 32-bars of a song (bring sheet music). An accompanist will be present. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Syracuse Stage

820 E Genesee St

Syracuse, NY 13210-1508

Rehearsal Studio - Room #243.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Robert Hupp, Artistic Director

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

syracusestage.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. 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

Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University 2025-26 Season

THE HELLO GIRLS

Music and Lyrics by Peter Mills

Book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel

Directed by Cara Reichel

New Adaptation

LORT C Contract

First Rehearsal: 8/12/25

Opening: 9/12/25

Closing: 9/28/25

8 show weeks inclusive of Student Matinees (2)

SEEKING:

A diverse ensemble of singers with a high level of musicianship, who move well. Including:

GRACE BANKER – Female, 25. Soprano / Mix. Poised and articulate, with a core of steely strength that makes itself apparent as she grows into her role as leader. The leader of the squadron that went to the front, who received the Distinguished Service Medal. From Passaic, New Jersey. Graduated from Barnard in 1915 and worked at AT&T as a telephone operator and supervisor before joining the army. French language a plus.

SUZANNE “THE WILDCAT” PREVÔT — Female, 24. Mezzo / Folk Belt. From New York City. Feisty, sardonic, tough talking. A close friend of Grace’s from AT&T who holds her accountable to her ideals and advocates for change. French language fluency / high proficiency a plus.

LOUISE LE BRETON – Female, 18. Soprano. Born in France, from San Francisco. Fearless, flirty, headstrong and often insubordinate; she lies about her age to join the army. French accent and fluency / high proficiency a plus.

HELEN HILL – Female, 22. Mezzo. From outside Boise, Idaho. A small-town farm girl from a family of 17 children with a mother who speaks French. Sweet, over-enthusiastic, wholesomely kooky and prone to nervous panic. French fluency / high proficiency a plus.

BERTHA HUNT – Female, 33. Alto. From San Francisco. Married to a Navy doctor who is also serving abroad. Older, wiser, reliable – The Den Mother. Extremely knowledgeable about military matters. French language and ability to play the piano a plus.

CAPTAIN JOSEPH W. RISER – Male, 30-35. Baritone. The Signal Corps commanding officer who recruits and trains the women, and journeys with them to the front. A career army man, a stickler for rules and order, he is skeptical of the women’s presence in the army, even as his own success relies on theirs. He develops a close working relationship with Grace.

LIEUTENANT ERNEST WESSEN & OTHERS – Male, 20s-30s. Tenor. Head of the American recruiting center for the Signal Corps. Doubles as various other servicemen.

PRIVATE EUGENE MATTERSON & OTHERS – Male, 20s-30s. Tenor. An enlisted man for the Signal Corps, who works closely with Lt. Riser. Doubles as various other servicemen.

PRIVATE ROBERT DEMPSEY & OTHERS – Male, 20s – 30s. Baritone. A Signal Corps operator at the central Paris Telephone Exchange. Doubles as various other servicemen and character roles.

GENERAL JOHN PERSHING & OTHERS – Male, 50s. Baritone. Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. Hard, relentless, inflexible, with a deep sense of honor and American individualism and identity – but also cares deeply about the troops serving under his command.

THE 39 STEPS

Adapted by Patrick Barlow

From the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

LORT C Contract

Co-produced with Indiana Repertory Theatre (originating)

First Rehearsal: 10/14/25

Opening: 10/24/25

Closing: 11/9/25

8 show weeks inclusive of Student Matinees (3)

Will be cast by Indiana Repertory Theatre

SEEKING:

RICHARD HANNAY

ANNABELLA SCHMIDT/MARGARET/PAMELA

CLOWN 1

CLOWN 2

A CHRISTMAS STORY

By Philip Grecian

Based on the motion picture written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark

Directed by Robert Hupp

LORT C Contract

First Rehearsal: 11/4/25

Opening: 11/28/25

Closing: 12/28/25

9 show weeks (3) and 8 show weeks (2), inclusive of Student Matinees (7)

Note: The adult actors in A Christmas Story must be good working with children.

SEEKING:

THE NARRATOR (Ralphie as an adult) - Male 40s-60s, Any ethnicity. Warm, charismatic and engaging storyteller with a deadpan sense of humor. He keeps the story moving. The narrator also plays several small roles throughout the production including The Cowboy, The Tree Lot Owner and others.

RALPHIE PARKER - Male, age 9 (in the 5th grade). Any ethnicity. The central character of the story. Bright, mischievous, outgoing and curious boy. He has a vivid imagination that comes to life in various scenes throughout the play. He is the star of his own story. All he wants is a Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun for Christmas.

MOTHER - Female, 35-45. Any ethnicity. Vibrant, warm and friendly, she is the glue that keeps the family together. She loves her husband and her children and will do what it takes to maintain harmony and order. She is unassuming but in charge.

MISS SHIELDS - Female, 30-50. Any ethnicity. An elementary school teacher (Ralphie’s teacher). Prim and proper, stern when necessary. Possesses a sense of humor and clearly cares about her job and her students.

OLD MAN is already cast.

RELENTLESS

By Rae Binstock

Directed by Melissa Crespo

World Premiere

LORT C Contract

First Rehearsal: 1/6/26

Opening: 2/6/26

Closing: 2/22/26

8 show weeks inclusive of Student Matinees (1)

SEEKING:

MONIQUE JEFFRIES – POC, late 30s, former world champion, now owner of the gym.

JOHNNY PIERCE – Black, 60s, lifelong trainer, walks with a limp.

BEX PERLMAN – white/light-skinned, late 20s, new front-desk worker. Needs to be comfortable learning boxing fight choreography.

“WOOKIE” LEE – any race, teens, high school student and amateur boxer. Needs to be comfortable learning boxing fight choreography and executing strenuous physical activity such as: push-ups, jumping rope, sit-ups, etc.

MATT MICHAELS – 30s, white, investment banker and boxing groupie. Needs to be comfortable learning boxing fight choreography and executing strenuous physical activity such as: push-ups, jumping rope, sit-ups, etc.

ALOJZY “CHICKEN” KOWALCZYK – Polish, late 60s, ex-fighter and trainer.

JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE

By August Wilson

Directed by Timothy Douglas

LORT C Contract

Co-produced with Indiana Repertory Theatre (originating)

First Rehearsal: 3/3/26

Opening: 3/13/26

Closing: 3/29/26

8 show weeks inclusive of Student Matinees (3)

Will be cast by Indiana Repertory Theatre

SEEKING:

SETH HOLLY

BERTHA HOLLY

BYNUM WALKER

RUTHERFORD SELIG

JEREMY FURLOW

HERALD LOOMIS

ZONIA LOOMES

MATTIE CAMBELL

REUBEN SCOTT

MOLLY CUNNINGHAM

MARTHA LOOMIS

DISNEY’S FROZEN

Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

Book by Jennifer Lee

Directed by Amy Corcoran

Choreography by Marjorie Failoni

Co-Produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama

U/RTA Contract

First Rehearsal: 4/14/26

Opening: 5/15/26

Closing: 6/21/26

8 show weeks inclusive of Student Matinees (4)

SEEKING:

ELSA: Female, Any Ethnicity, 20s-early 30s. Next in line for the throne and has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn as she grows older, before eventually learning to manage and become confident in her powers. (Vocal range: F#3 to D5)

ANNA: Female, Any Ethnicity, 20s. She is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert, but as she grows older, she longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. A strong singer with great comic timing. (Vocal range: G3 to D5)

KRISTOFF: Male, Any Ethnicity, 20s. A hardworking ice harvester who has a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the-edges exterior that hides a big heart. He is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend until he meets Anna. (Vocal range: G2 to A3)

HANS: Male, Any Ethnicity, 20s. The ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone - including Anna. (Vocal range: G2 to B3)

OLAF: Male, Any Ethnicity, 20s. The magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young. Olaf should possess a childlike innocence and excellent comic timing. (Vocal range: F#2 to D4) NOTE: This role requires advanced puppeteering skills.

SVEN: Male, Any Ethnicity, 20s – 40s. A lovable reindeer of few words who is a fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff. NOTE: This role requires advanced puppeteering skills.

PABBIE: Male, Any Ethnicity. 30s-40s. One of the mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk.

BULDA: Female, Any Ethnicity. 30s-40s. One of the mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk.

WESELTON: Male, Any Ethnicity, 50s. A visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. A bombastic, overbearing sycophant, Weselton's sole purpose is to suck up to influencers and royalty. (Vocal range: F#2 to D4)

BISHOP: Male, Any Ethnicity. 40s-50s. The bishop who officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa.

KING AGNARR: Male, Any Ethnicity. 30s-40s. The warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle who is committed to protecting both his family and the Townspeople from his eldest daughter's powers.

QUEEN IDUNA: Female, Any Ethnicity. 30s-40s. The queen who possesses a sense of rightness and kindness that guides her in her protection of her two young girls. A daughter of the Northern Nomads, this queen can communicate with the Hidden Folk of the mountains and therefore understands Elsa's powers deeply.

OAKEN: Male, Any Ethnicity. 20s-40s. An exceedingly cheerful and convivial wandering salesperson and ardent devotee to all things cozy and comfortable.

YOUNG ELSA: Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 11-12. Bright, poised, elder princess of Arendelle who adores her younger sister; she aims to be the perfect daughter, but wrestles with a dangerous talent. Soprano.

YOUNG ANNA: Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 8 – 9. Energetic, free-spirited younger princess of Arendelle who dotes on every word and movement of Elsa; she is heartbroken when she is isolated from Elsa by their parents; soprano.

ENSEMBLE: male and female identifying, who are true triple threats to play townspeople, hidden folk, snow dancers, etc.