Huntington Theatre Company | Boston, MA
Boston, MA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in ADIA & CLORA SNATCH JOY (See breakdown).

The Huntington Theatre Company is an Equal

Opportunity Employer and encourages actors of all backgrounds and abilities to audition. Although pronouns are defined in the text, we welcome actors of any gender expression to audition.

Some, if not all roles may be understudied, exact plans to be determined.

PREPARATION

Prepare a legit musical theater song or songs that show vocal range. All men must prepare a short contemporary monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring a stapled copy of your headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room - Studio 406

PERSONNEL

Director: Awoye Timpo

Writer: Mfuniso Udofia

Composer: Michael Ellis Ingram

Music Director: Brendon Shapiro

Expected to attend:

Casting Director: Janet Foster

Resident Casting Director: Brett Duffy

Music Director: Brendon Shapiro

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Tech Begins: Thursday, November 19, 2026

First Preview: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Days Off: Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26

Opening: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Closing: Sunday, December 13, 2026

Dates are subject to change.

OTHER

Huntington Theatre Company intends to use the terms of the LORT-Equity CBA Rule 35(S) to simulcast/stream a capture of a regularly scheduled performance to virtual ticket holders for this production.

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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

ADIA & CLORA SNATCH JOY

SEEKING:

ELDER ADIAHA UFOT/VOICE FROM BOOK: (Principal, Mezzo D4 to D5, late 80s) Nigerian-American woman. Mainland Massachusetts accent, with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. All actresses playing Adiaha are sourced from the ensemble. When their part is complete, they are to fold back into the chorus of Wood Whittling Spirits.

MEDIUM ADIAHA UFOT/WOOD WHITTLING SPIRIT #3: (Principal, Mezzo G3 to F5, late 40s - early 50s) Nigerian-American woman. Mainland Massachusetts accent, with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. All actresses playing Adiaha are sourced from the ensemble. When their part is complete, they are to fold back into the chorus of Wood Whittling Spirits.

YOUNG ADIAHA UFOT: (Principal, age 9) Nigerian-American woman. Mainland Massachusetts accent, with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. We are seeking 2 actors for this role; the role will be doublecast.

ELDER CLORA ABERNATHY/VOICE FROM BOOK: (Principal, Mezzo, late 80s): Black Southern-American woman. Mainland South Carolina accent, with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. All actresses playing Clora are sourced from the ensemble. When their part is complete, they are to fold back into the chorus of Basket Weaving Spirits.

MEDIUM CLORA ABERNATHY: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. (Principal, Mezzo A3 to F5, early 50s) and BASKET WEAVING SPIRIT #4

YOUNG CLORA ABERNATHY: (Principal, age 11-12) Black Southern-American woman. Mainland South Carolina accent, with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. We are seeking 2 actors for this role; the role will be double-cast.

ANIEKAN ABERNATHY: (Principal, early 30s) Black Southern-American man. The only son of Adiaha and Clora Abernathy. Mainland South Carolina accent, with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah.

ABASIAMA/WOOD-WHITTLING SPIRIT #1: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. (Principal, Soprano B3 to A5, mid-20s)

WOOD-WHITTLING SPIRIT #2: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. (Chorus, Soprano G3 to A5)

WOOD-WHITTLING SPIRIT #4: (Chorus, Mezzo G3 to E5, 40s-50s) Adiaha’s female ancestor of West African [specifically Ibibio] descent. A good musician & mover.

WOOD-WHITTLING SPIRIT #5: (Chorus, Alto D3 to C4) Adiaha’s female ancestor of West African [specifically Ibibio] descent. A good musician & mover.

BASKET-WEAVING SPIRIT #1: (Chorus, Soprano D4 to B5 flat, late 30s-40s) Clora’s female ancestor from the American South [specifically Gullah folk]. A good musician & mover.

BASKET-WEAVING SPIRIT #2: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. (Chorus, Soprano/Mezzo B3 to A5 flat, late 20s)

BASKET-WEAVING SPIRIT #3: (Chorus, Soprano A3 to A5) Clora’s female ancestor from the American South [specifically Gullah folk]. A good musician & mover.

CLORA SR./BASKET-WEAVING SPIRIT #5: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. (Principal, Alto D3 to D5, 40s-60s)

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

UNION

AEA