Huntington Theatre Company | Boston, MA
Boston, MA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

AND

Thursday, April 9, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment, please email: [email protected] . If you are unable to attend the EPA in-person, please send a copy of your headshot and resume to [email protected] or mail a copy to The Huntington Casting Department, 560 Harrison Avenue, Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118. We are not accepting video submissions at this time.

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

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

Actors who are local to Boston or New England are encouraged to audition.

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
Please prepare one monologue of your choosing.
Please be prepared with 16-bars of an acapella storytelling song and 16-bars of a legit musical theater song that shows off your range. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring a stapled copy of your
headshot and resume. Each actor will have 3-minutes for their audition. Actors must be checked in 10- minutes prior to their audition slot. If they do not arrive in time they will be moved to the waitlist.

LOCATION
Calderwood Pavilion - Boston Center for the Arts
527 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306

The Virginia Wimberly Theatre.

PERSONNEL
Playwright: Mfoniso Udofia
Director: Awoye Timpo

Expected to attend:
Brett Duffy (Local Casting Director)
Brendon Shapiro (Accompanist)

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.

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,bgender 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in Ibibio and/or Gullah. We are seeking 2 actors for this role; the role will be
double-cast. Actors for this role must be 13 years of age or younger through December 13, 2026.

ANIEKAN ABERNATHY: (Principal, early 30s) Black Southern-American man. The only son of Adiaha and Clora Abernathy. Mainland South Carolina accent, with facility in 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. An incredible musician & mover.

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

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