Greenbrier Valley Theatre
Lewisburg, WV

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, February 13, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (E)

AND

Saturday, February 14, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (E)

Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please email Elizabeth Salisch, Assistant Production Manager at: [email protected] with the subject line "WV Appointment". Please only use this subject line if you are planning on coming in person to Lewisburg, WV.

CONTRACT

LOA

$472 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025 rate

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Greenbrier Valley Theatre's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

Greenbrier Valley Theatre is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the organization. GVT does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Together, we celebrate and support individuality, creativity, and collaboration in the arts.

PREPARATION

Please prepare EITHER 30-45 seconds of a song in the style of the show AND a monologue OR two contrasting monologues. Please bring your sheet music in your preferred key and clearly marked.

LOCATION

Greenbrier Valley Theatre

1038 Washington St E

Lewisburg, WV 24901-1427

Audition room - Rehearsal Hall. Holding room - Lobby.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Producing Artistic Director: Courtney Susman-Frye

Assistant Production Manager: Elizabeth Salisch

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

http://www.gvtheatre.org/

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, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

Greenbrier Valley Theatre 2026 Season

RIPCORD

Written By David Lindsay-Abaire

Director: Courtney Susman-Frye

Travel Day: April 19, 2026

First Rehearsal: April 21, 2026

Opens: May 8, 2026

Closes: May 23, 2026

Travel Day: May 24, 2026

SEEKING:

Abby Binder (Female Identifying, 70s-80s) a resident

Marilyn Dunne (Female Identifying, 70s-80s) a resident

Scotty (Male Identifying 20s-30s) a resident aide

Benjamin Lewis and Clown (Male Identifying, 40s) Abby's estranged son

Colleen and Woman in White (Female Identifying, 30s-40s) Marilyn's daughter

Derek, Zombie Butler and Masked Man (Male Identifying, 30s-40s) Colleen's husband

THE GREENBRIER GHOST

Written By Cathey Sawyer and Joe Buttram

Director: Courtney Susman-Frye

Travel Day: June 14, 2026

First Rehearsal: June 16, 2026

Opens: July 9, 2026

Closes: July 25, 2026

Travel Day: July 26, 2026

An Appalachian-style musical based on true events

SEEKING:

Trout Shue (Male Identifying, 30s-40s, Baritone) A strong and charming blacksmith with a larger-than-life presence. Trout’s temperament can change quickly.

Zona Heaster Shue (Female Identifying, 20s, Mezzo) Sweet and a bit naive, Zona falls in love with the charming Trout Shue quickly.

Maude Goss (Female Identifying, 40s-60s, Alto) A friend of Mary Jane and town gossip, Maude is quick to share her opinion.

Mary Jane Heaster (Female Identifying, 50s 60s, Alto) Zona’s loving mother and biggest champion. She is a strong, intense woman from Appalachia.

Lucy Shue (Female Identifying, 20s, Alto) Trout Shue’s loving first wife who returns as a ghost. She is warm and ethereal.

Preston (Male Identifying, 50s-60s) The town’s beloved and talented Prosecuting Attorney

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

Written By Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom

Director: Courtney Susman-Frye

Travel Day: August 9, 2026

First Rehearsal: August 11, 2026

Opens: August 28, 2026

Closes: September 12, 2026

Travel Day: September 13, 2026

SEEKING:

Morrie (Male Identifying, 70s-80s) Warm and wise retired college professor who is diagnosed with ALS

Mitch (Male Identifying, 30s-40s) Sports journalist who is very driven with a growing sense of care and compassion

THE MOUSETRAP

Written By Agatha Christie

Travel Day: October 4, 2026

First Rehearsal: October 6, 2026

Opens: October 23, 2026

Closes: November 7, 2026

Travel Day: November 8, 2026

Please note, this production will have student matinees

SEEKING:

Mollie Ralston (Female Identifying, 20s-30s) New owner/hostess of Monkswell Manor, anxious about hosting the inn's first guests; married to Giles for one year.

Giles Ralston (Male Identifying, 20s-30s) Owns Monkswell Manor with his wife Mollie, somewhat arrogant and jealous of the other guests' attentions toward Mollie.

Christopher Wren (Male Identifying, 20s-30s) The first guest to arrive at the hotel, Wren is a hyperactive young man who acts in a very peculiar manner. Wren claims to have been named after the architect of the same name by his parents.

Mrs. Boyle (Female Identifying, 40s-60s) Mrs. Boyle is an imposing woman in a bad temper; she complains about everything. She is disapproving of every effort that Mollie and Giles produce to make her comfortable.

Major Metcalf (Male Identifying, 40s-60s) Major Metcalf is middle-aged, square-shouldered, military in manner and bearing. He is friendly and very polite and serves as a good counter to Mrs. Boyle during the play’s first act.

Miss Casewell (Female Identifying, 20s-30s) A strange, aloof, somewhat masculine woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences of her childhood.

Mr. Paravicini (Male Identifying, 30s-50s). A man of unknown provenance who turns up claiming his car has overturned in a snowdrift. He appears to be affecting a foreign accent and artificially aged with make-up.

Sgt. Trotter (Male Identifying, 20s-40s) Detective Sergeant Trotter is a cheerful, common-place man who arrives at the guest house on skis to investigate a local murder.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAY

Adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast By Lance Arthur Smith, Music By Jon Lorenz

Travel Day: November 15, 2026

First Rehearsal: November 17, 2026

Opens: December 4, 2026

Closes: December 19, 2026

Travel Day: December 20, 2026

SEEKING:

Kristofer Van Lisberg as Kris Kringle (Male Identifying, singing range F3-E4) Santa Claus.

Cordelia Ragsdale as Doris Walker (Female Identifying, singing range C4-C#5) Macy’s public relations expert.

Gracie DeMarco as Susan Walker (Female Identifying, singing range C4-C5) Doris' precocious daughter.

Grady Williams as Fred Gailey (Male identifying, singing range Bb3-G4) Lawyer, looking for love and a miracle.

Olivia Glatt as Character Actor (Soprano, singing range C4-C5) versatile, various roles.

Alex Mialdo as Announcer, Foley Artist, Judge (Bass/Baritone) plays keyboard.

SALARY

LOA $472 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025 rate

UNION

AEA