Gretna Productions Inc. | Mount Gretna, PA
Mount Gretna, PA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, January 15, 2026

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

And

Friday, January 16, 2026

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment please go to:https://doodle.com/sign-up-she... . If you are unable to attend in person, video submissions will be accepted via email at [email protected].

CONTRACT
LOA
$620 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST)

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Gretna Theatre's 2026 Season (See breakdown).'
Gretna Theatre is committed to an inclusive approach to casting. Actors of all types,
abilities and identities are encouraged to submit for the roles with which they identify.

PREPARATION
Preparation: For ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, please prepare a song from the 1950s/1960s
(2 min max) in the style of the show. For MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, please
prepare a comedic monologue (2 min max) in the style of the show. For HAIR, please
prepare a rock song in the style of the show (2 min max). Please bring your headshot and
resume stapled together.

LOCATION
Creative Pursuits Studio
1525 Oregon Pike
Suite 202
Lancaster, PA 17601

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Michael Philip O’Brien - Producing Artistic Director
Makenzie Mettler - Associate Producer

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

For questions, please email

[email protected].

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 t auditions.

BREAKDOWN

Gretna Theatre 2026 Season

About The Theatre: Gretna Theatre is located in the arts/resort community of Mt. Gretna, PA and is
one of the oldest summer theaters in the country. The season is produced at the Gretna Playhouse, a
700-seat covered amphitheater built on the same location where theater has thrived since 1927.
Gretna Theatre serves a wide patron base from the Central Pennsylvania area and employs artists
and technicians from all over the United States.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE
Created and originally Directed by Ted Swindley
Director: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Rehearsal Dates: May 19-31, 2026
Tech Dates: June 2-3, 2026
Performance Dates: June 4-7, 2026

SEEKING:

Louise Seger - 40-50s. Female. A devoted Patsy Cline fan and a Houston Texas housewife, shares
stories from her past. Like the music she loves, she remains firmly anchored in the unforgettable era of
Patsy Cline’s remarkable career.

Patsy Cline - 30s. Female. Alto/Mezzo-soprano. The show’s iconic country singer and motivating
character.

MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR
American Premiere
Written by Steven Gallagher
Director: TBD
Rehearsal Dates: June 23-July 5, 2026
Tech Dates: July 7-8, 2026
Performance Dates: July 9-12, 2026

SYNOPSIS: On a dark and stormy night at Ackerton Manor, the loathed Roger Ackerton meets a
deadly end. Enter Detective Pierre Pierrot, armed with only a corpse, a missing diamond, and five
eccentric suspects — each with a motive more absurd than the last. In this whirlwind comedic tribute
to Agatha Christie, three actors bring seven outrageous characters to life. Twists, turns, and mistaken
identities keep the laughs, and bodies, coming.

Note: All actors are encouraged to brings themselves to the role, and that will shape the way the
"characters" are portrayed. All characters require physical comedy and high vocal energy. Actors of all
ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

SEEKING:

TRACK 1 - (Male Identifying) - Roger Ackerton (60), Male, Upper Class British. Evil. Arrogant. Hates everyone and everything
Pierre Pierrot (30), Male, French Detective. Overconfident, but efficient.

TRACK 2 Curtiss (30), Male, Butler, British, very proper and serious Sterling Oliver (22), Male, Yorkshire, rough and tumble gardener. But still a very innocent, naive sort Jane Marplestein (30), Female, Southern Belle, very sultry, usually gets her own way.

TRACK 3 - (Female Identifying) - Ariadne Ackerton (45) Female, Upper Crust British, Drinks too much. Dreams of a better life for herself
Professor Basil Lemon (50) Male, German scientist, very inquisitive.

HAIR
Book and Lyrics By Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Music by Galt MacDermot
Director: Michael Philip O’Brien
Choreographer: Joshua William Green
Musical Director: Dan Kazemi
Rehearsal Dates: July 7-July 19, 2026
Tech Dates: July 21-22, 2026
Performance Dates: July 23 - Aug 2, 2026

NOTE: Some characters may be asked to appear semi-nude in underwear or bathing suit–style
costumes; however, final costuming decisions will be determined by the actor’s comfort level with
showing skin on stage.

SEEKING:

Claude: (Early 20s, Male-Identifying) Sensitive, introspective, and idealistic. A young man torn
between his countercultural beliefs and the pressures of family, society, and the draft. Is inspired by
the Tribe and dreams of creating a more beautiful world. The emotional heart of the piece.

Berger: (Early-Mid 20s, Male-Identifying) Charismatic, playful, and rebellious. The unofficial leader of
the Tribe with a mischievous sense of humor and deep loyalty to his friends. Masking vulnerability with
bravado, he is a dynamic wanderer. Strong rock vocalist with commanding stage presence.

Woof: (Early-Mid 20s, Any gender) A gentle, quirky, and sweet-natured person. Open-hearted and
curious, with an endearing innocence. Often humorous but deeply sincere. Is somewhat androgynous
blurring the lines of societal views on sexuality and gender. Loves Mick Jagger.

Hud: (Early-Mid 20s, Male-Identifying, African American) Proud, confident, and unapologetic. A strong
advocate for Black identity and empowerment. Bold, outspoken, and charismatic.

Jeanie: (Early 20s, Female-Identifying) Warm, earthy, and optimistic. An idealistic environmentalist,
pregnant and embracing motherhood with optimism and conviction, has no relationship with the father.
A comforting grounded presence within the Tribe.

Dionne: (Early-Mid 20s, Female-Identifying, African American) Vibrant, witty, and emotionally intuitive.
Often serves as a voice of reason within the Tribe believing in justice and equality. Confident and
compassionate, with strong leadership energy. Excellent singer with gospel/rock influence.

Crissy: (Early 20s, Female-Identifying) Sweet, anxious, and searching for belonging. Youngest
member of the Tribe. A hopeful romantic eager to connect and find her place. Vulnerable, earnest, and
could be considered naive.

Sheila: (Early-Mid 20s, Female-Identifying) Intelligent, outspoken, and politically engaged. NYU
Student. Passionate protestor about social justice and feminism, with a sharp wit and emotional depth.
Confident and articulate being a voice of reason within the Tribe.

Margaret Mead: (20s-30s, Any gender) Conservative, well-meaning, and buttoned-up. Represents
mainstream societal norms in contrast to the Tribe’s freedom. Comic sensibility helpful, at one point
portrays a female tourist with her husband Hubert.

The Tribe (Ensemble) - A collective of young people living on the fringes of society. They are hippies,
artists, activists, dreamers, and rebels united by a shared belief in peace, love, and freedom. Each
member of the Tribe is a distinct individual, yet together they function as a powerful communal voice

SALARY

LOA $620 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST)

UNION

AEA