Asolo Repertory Theatre
Sarasota, FL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:30 AM (E)

AND

2:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Mertz Theatre

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers for Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

Asolo Repertory Theatre is committed to an inclusive, anti-racist casting policy.

Asolo Rep is also seeking actors to fill understudy roles throughout the 2026-2027 season. Most roles except bit parts are understudied.

Asolo Repertory Theatre is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

PREPARATION

FOR SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN – please prepare a short song in the style of the show. FOR THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN – please prepare a short traditional musical theatre song, and if you play a musical instrument, you are welcome to play a little, but it is not required. Please bring a hard copy of your headshot and résumé stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Cat Brindisi: Associate Artistic Director

Paul Hardt: Casting Director

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

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ECC 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

Asolo Repertory Theatre 2026-27 Season

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Songs by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown

Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Directed and Choreographed by Josh Rhodes

Music Director: Matthew Meckes

First Rehearsal: October 13th, 2026

Opening: November 21st, 2026

Closing: January 2nd, 2027

SYNOPSIS: Set in 1927, this beloved musical comedy is about Hollywood’s tumultuous transition from silent films to “talkies.” The story follows dashing silent film star Don Lockwood as he falls for an aspiring actress while struggling with his screechy-voiced co-star, Lina Lamont, who stands poised to sabotage both his love and his career. A hilarious send-up of Hollywood’s foibles, this beloved musical has it all: sweeping romance, show-stopping choreography, and some of greatest tunes ever written.

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE] Strong singers to play multiple roles such as: Movie Star, Film Crew, Actors. Open age. Open race/ethnicity.

THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN (World Premiere)

A new musical created by Peter Rothstein and Carla Noack

Music and Lyrics by David Darrow

Directed by Peter Rothstein

First Rehearsal: February 12th, 2026

Opening: March 27th, 2026

Closing: April 24th, 2026

SYNOPSIS: Asolo Rep commemorates the 100th anniversary of John Ringling moving his Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus to Sarasota with a world premiere docu-musical. Inspired by dozens of interviews with legends in Sarasota’s Circus Community, The Day the Circus Came to Town is a celebration of the generations of Circus Artists who astonished, amused and charmed the nation one train stop at a time. Through story and song, you get to peak behind the canvas at the back lot, clown alley, life on the road, and being center ring of the Greatest Show on Earth. Featuring a cast of actors, acrobats, aerialists and of course, a singing Ringmaster accompanied by the Circus Band, this love letter to Sarasota and its first industry will have you feeling like a kid again.

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE] 8-10 Singer/Actors of all ages, races and ethnicities. Circus skills - such as juggling, aerial, stilts, unicycle, roller skating - A Plus!

[THE RINGMASTER] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Seeking understudy and future replacements. Male-presenting, Latino. Elder statesman of the Circus, Singer.

SALARY

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

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