2026-2027 Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company
CATEGORY: Performer
Charleston Stage
Charleston, SC
US
CONTACT NAME
Rylee Coppel
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Charleston Stage, South Carolina's largest professional theatre, casting for our S49 Resident Actor Program, an intensive 11-month program that allows non-equity participants to combine multiple performance opportunities with a well-structured and practical teacher training program. Charleston Stage is in residence at the Historic Dock Street Theatre and presents a Main Stage series of six full productions and a Family Series of two to three productions each season. In addition, our CityStage program and other educational outreach programs provide opportunities for artists to engage with the community through theatre performance and education.
S49 Resident Actor Information Video
2026/2027 SEASON ROLES
Mainstage Series
Little Women (musical)
The Wizard of Oz (musical)
Broadway Bound (non-musical)
A Christmas Carol (musical)
The Cottage (non-musical)
Les Misérables (Musical)
Family Series
Miss Nelson is Missing (non-musical)
The Velveteen Rabbit (non-musical)
Pete the Cat: The Musical (musical)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Contract Length: 11 Month Contract:
Salary/Benefits: $450 weekly + Furnished apartment with utilities provided (including internet), community pool and fitness center access; 10-day paid holiday vacation, free dance classes at a local studio.
Resident Actors are given one guaranteed role upon hiring, with the remainder given after you arrive on your contract. You are guaranteed five shows but often perform in more.
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
You must be available for the entire contract period. We do not job in, so please do not submit if you are unavailable for the entire contract. Must have a reliable car Must have a degree in theatre, music, or something related.
Please note: We are looking for (1) Bass/Baritone, (1) Lyric Soprano, (1) Mezzo-Soprano, (2) Tenors, (1) Baritenor. Given the season, we are looking for classically trained voices. Please do not submit contemporary or pop-rock, we will not watch it. The role of Jo March is not available.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Short Contemporary Monologue (no Shakespeare)
A Short Legit or Golden Age Musical Theatre Song
Headshot
Resume
The entire package should be 2-3 minutes maximum. NO CONTEMPORARY OR POP/ROCK. Please put all videos, headshots, and resumes into a Google Drive folder and change the settings to "Anyone on the internet with a link can view." We will only accept links. You may provide additional reels or website information in the form. Fill out the Virtual Submission Form, where there is a place to copy your audition package link.
Virtual Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/...
If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT contact anyone at the theatre regarding your submission. All correspondence will be done through the above email.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE DECEMBER 5TH
DURATION
Jun 1, 2026 - May 2, 2027
SALARY
$450.00 – $450.00 per week