Gallery Players
Brooklyn, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

Gallery Players, Brooklyn’s Off-Off-Broadway theater celebrating their 59th Season in 2025-2026 is casting for their upcoming non-equity production of Lynn Nottage’s "Intimate Apparel." Directed by Neka Cecilia Knowles and producted by Alex Rogals.

Synopsis: In 1905 New York City, Esther, an African American seamstress, is in great demand for the “intimate apparel” she creates for clients, who range from wealthy white patrons to sex workers. Though dreaming of a chance to save up enough money to buy her own beauty parlor, Esther remains lonely and longs for a true romance. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Barbadian man, George, who persuades her to marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is also drawn to the Romanian Jewish shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. Can Esther’s skill with the needle find true love?

Characters

Esther- Young African American woman, a talented seamstress of intimate apparel

Mrs. Dickenson- Older African-American Woman, owner of Esther’s boarding house, widowed

Mrs. Van Buren- A wealthy young White Woman, obtaining intimates made by Esther

Mr. Marks- A young Romanian Jewish Immigrant, a purveyor of fine fabrics and a love interest for Esther

Mayme- A young African American woman, an independent lady of the night and a talented pianist

George- A Barbadian immigrant, love interest for Esther, a handsome rogue

Rehearsals begin on Saturday, January 31^st (in the evening on weekdays and during the day on weekends); tech rehearsal runs Feb 28^th-March 6^th; show runs March 7^th-March 22^nd, 2026 at Gallery Players in Brooklyn, NYC.

For consideration for an in-person audition on January 9^th and 11^th, 2026 at the theater at 199 14th St., Brooklyn, NY, please submit your resume to [email protected]. Selected individuals will be contacted to schedule a timeslot for audition.**

You are welcome to indicate the role/roles you wish to be considered for. For those interested in the character Mayme, highlight any experience with piano playing, which is a benefit, but not a requirement to apply.

Submission deadline is January 4^th.

Callbacks will be held January 16^th and 18^th

We strive to create an inclusive cast and invite anyone to audition regardless of ethnicity, race, physical attribute, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

This is a non-equity production and each actor will receive a one-time $100 stipend.

**If you know you cannot make either of the in-person audition dates (Jan. 9^th or 11^th), along with your resume, please submit an acting reel with a dramatic monologue to be considered for a call-back (Jan 16^th & 18^th).

DURATION

Jan 31, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026

SALARY

$100 Per Gig

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