Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation, Inc.
Ivoryton, CT

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, April 24, 2026

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

BREAK 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

SPT

$784 weekly minimum (SPT 8)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in A PIECE OF MY HEART (see breakdown).

Ivoryton Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Ivoryton Playhouse aims to ensure that our productions and production teams reflect a multi-racial society that includes actors and stage managers with disabilities. Our casting process includes a flexible, inclusive policy to increase employment for actors and stage managers of color, women, seniors, and actors and stage managers with disabilities.

We strongly encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to audition. Ivoryton Playhouse is committed to diversity and encourages actors from underrepresented communities to apply.

PREPARATION

Audition will consist of sides. Sides will be made available beforehand at: ivorytonplayhouse.org Please bring a picture and a resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Audition Room: 1210; Holding Room: 1211

PERSONNEL

Executive Director: Jacqueline Hubbard

Executive Producer: Ben Hope

Managing Director: Krista May

Production Director – Jacqueline Hubbard

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Jacqui Hubbard - executive/artistic director and production director

Ben Hope - executive producer

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal – September 15, 2026

First Preview – October 1, 2026

Opening – October 2, 2026

Closing – October 25, 2026

OTHER

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

A PIECE OF MY HEART

SYNOPSIS Set during the Vietnam War, A Piece of My Heart follows six women who serve overseas as nurses, USO performers, and volunteers; each grappling with courage, fear, friendship, and the lasting cost of war. A powerful, female-driven drama that honors service while confronting trauma and resilience.

SEEKING:

Whitney: A Vassar grad - intelligent, withdrawn, and self-contained, seeking adventure beyond teaching. Age range 25-35 years.

Martha: Strong, disciplined army brat, learns Vietnam is harder than expected. Age range 25 – 35 years

LeeAnn: A tough, urban, Asian American who deals with racism and identity issues. Age range 25-35 years

Sissy: Sweet and naïve with a great sense of fun. She is from Pennsylvania and is looking for adventure. Age range 20-30 years

Steele: Strong and intelligent African-American nurse. Steele is from the South and is often treated as an outsider. Age range 35-55 years

MaryJo: Bubbly, Texas country singer, uses music and humor, but carries deep sadness. Age range 20-30 years – able to play guitar.

Man (Male, 20s–40s) ROLE IS CAST. Doubles several characters. Soldiers, officers, doctors, civilians.

SALARY

SPT $784 weekly minimum (SPT 8)

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