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Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

Gulfshore Playhouse:

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging

Weston Theater Company:

$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - until 6/29/26

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - after 6/30/26

Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Gulfshore Playhouse's 2026-27 Season and Weston Theater Company's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

This is a combined EPA being held at the same time for two unaffiliated LORT theatres.

Gulfshore Playhouse - Some roles will be understudied.

Weston Theater Company - No roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one brief song OR one brief monologue in the style of something within either season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume. If unable to attend these in-person EPAs, performers are welcome to send your picture and resume submissions for (either) season consideration to [email protected] - however/please note: EPA procedures are in effect, we are unable to schedule any appointments at that address.

LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL
Gulfshore Playhouse:
Producing Artistic Director: Kristen Coury
Managing Director: Joel Markus
Associate Artistic Director: Dann Dunn

Weston Theater Company:
Executive Artistic Director: Susanna Gellert

Expected to attend:
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA - Casting for both theaters

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates

OTHER

EPA 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

Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-27 Season and Weston Theater Company 2026 Season

Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-27 Season

MORAN MAINSTAGE
LORT B

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Kristen Coury
Directed by Kristen Coury
First Rehearsal: October 12, 2026
First Preview: November 17, 2026
Opening: November 20, 2026
Closing: December 24, 2026

SEEKING:

[SCROOGE] 50s+, male, any race/ethnicity. A miserly banker. Selfish and cold-hearted at the start, but
the ice around his heart cracks as the night progresses.

[NARRATOR/MARLEY] 50s+, male, any race/ethnicity. The Narrator is a compelling storyteller and
omniscient presence. Marley is Scrooge’s late business partner who has been tasked with Scrooge’s
redemption in order to fulfil his own.

[BOB CRATCHIT] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Scrooge’s ill-treated employee. Around Scrooge, he
is shy and nervous, but elsewhere he is effusive, warm, and caring. Nothing is more important to him
than his family.

[FRED/EBENEZER] 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. Nephew to Scrooge, husband to Victoria. The son of
Scrooge’s late sister, Fan. What Fred lacks in money, he makes up for in good cheer. Has a complicated
relationship with his Uncle based on their differing worldviews. Ebenezer is Scrooge’s younger self.
Lighter than his present-day self, but conflicted.

[CHARITY GENTLEMAN] 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Charity Gentleman is a generous citizen trying to
raise money to spread Christmas cheer to the less fortunate.

[FEZZIWIG] 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Scrooge’s joyful first employer. A rare figure who treats all of
his employees well and is known for his annual Christmas party. Beloved by all.

[CHRISTMAS PRESENT] 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. A boisterous and lively spirit who celebrates the
present moment.

[YOUNG MARLEY] 20s, male, any race/ethnicity. Ebenezer’s greedy and ambitious coworker who
seduces him with promises of wealth.

[PETER CRATCHIT] 18+ to play a teenager, male, any race/ethnicity. The eldest Cratchit son. Eager to
help his parents.

[CHRISTMAS PAST] 30s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. A spritely figure who appears both youthful and
ancient.

[LAUNDRESS] 30s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Employed by Scrooge. Has no reservations about
stripping his house of everything worth selling after he’s dead.
[FAN] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Sister to Scrooge. Optimistic, caring, and warm despite the
difficulties of their home life. Loves her brother deeply.

[MARTHA CRATCHIT] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. The eldest Cratchit child. Recently began
working to help support her family.

[MRS. CRATCHIT] 30s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. Wife to Bob Cratchit. An exhausted but endlessly
loving mother. Has a stronger backbone than her husband and isn’t afraid to stand up to Scrooge.

[MRS. FEZZIWIG] 40s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Wife to Fezziwig. Charming hostess of the annual
Christmas party.

[BELLE] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. An intelligent, strong-willed, and principled young woman
who falls in love with Ebenezer.

[VICTORIA] Early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Wife to Fred. She delights in poking fun at her
husband’s uncle. Piano proficiency preferred.

[PHANTOM] Early 20s, any gender, any race/ethnicity. The Ghost of Christmas Future. A haunting
specter of what awaits Scrooge if he does not change his ways

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[SAM/WORKER/BUSINESSMAN/ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Sam is an attendee at
Fred’s Christmas party. A worker at Fezziwig’s factory. A businessman acquainted with Scrooge.

[ELIZABETH/CAROLINE/MUSICIAN] 20s-30s, female, any race/ethnicity. Proficiency with piano
required. Will play the concertina as Ensemble. Elizabeth is an attendee at Fred’s Christmas party.
Caroline is Tom’s wife, an expectant mother.

[TOM/MUSICIAN] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Proficiency with either a fiddle/violin or wind
instrument required. Tom is an expectant father and indebted to Scrooge.

[MUSICIAN/BUSINESSMAN] 60s, any gender, any race/ethnicity. Proficiency with wind instrument such
as a flute, recorder, or reed required. A businessman acquainted with Scrooge.

[ENSEMBLE] Any age, any gender, any race/ethnicity. Denizens of London, workers at Fezziwig’s factory.
Some singing and movement required.

CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLE:

[YOUNG MAN/TURKEY BOY/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, male, any race/ethnicity. A boy on the street of London.

[YOUNG EBENEZER/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, male, any race/ethnicity. A young Ebenezer Scrooge. Lonely.

[TINY TIM/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, male, any race/ethnicity. Bob Cratchit’s son. An optimistic and kind child
who walks with a crutch because of an illness.

[BELINDA CRATCHIT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, female, any race/ethnicity. One of the Cratchit children.

[YOUNG CRATCHIT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, boy, any race/ethnicity. Youngest member of the Cratchit family.
A rambunctious but helpful child.

[YOUNG CRATCHIT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, girl, any race/ethnicity. Youngest member of the Cratchit family.
A rambunctious but helpful child.

[WANT/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, boy, any race/ethnicity. An embodiment of one of humanity’s ills.
[IGNORANCE/ENSEMBLE] 8-14, girl, any race/ethnicity. An embodiment of one of humanity’s ills.

HEIST
By Arun Lakra
Directed by Blake Robison
First Rehearsal: January 5, 2027
First Preview: January 12, 2027
Opening: January 15, 2027
Closing: February 7, 2027

PLEASE NOTE: this production will be produced as a co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the
Park, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and Gulfshore Playhouse. Stephanie Klapper Casting will handle
casting for all three legs.

SYNOPSIS: A cinematic, twisty heist-whodunnit, Heist follows a criminal mastermind and his motley crew
of professional thieves, who re-join forces to steal the world’s rarest jewels from an international jewel
thief. The plan seems foolproof – until it goes spectacularly wrong. Tensions rise, betrayals mount, and
the show becomes a rollercoaster of adrenaline that will leave you gasping and guessing up until the
very final moments!

SEEKING:

Marvin (The Boss) - M, 40s, leader of the group, always a step ahead, Irish accent required

Angie (The Mary-Lou) - F, 30-ish, athletic and savvy, ariel skills required (ring, bouldering, flying)

Kruger (The Popeye) - M, 50, brass tacks, direct, the muscle of the group

Ryan (The Gilligan) - M, 30s, confident, easy going, good looking, comes from privilege

Fiona (The Geek) - F, 20s, tech wizard, sassy

The Spider (The Target) - F, 60s, mysterious, elegant, and dangerous European thief, Helen Mirren type

GUYS AND DOLLS
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed & Choreographed by Dann Dunn
First Rehearsal: February 2, 2027
First Preview: March 2, 2027
Opening: March 5, 2027
Closing: April 11, 2027

SEEKING:

[SKY MASTERSON] late 20s to late 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. A high-stakes gambler whose luck
never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of
women. Suave, smart, handsome. Baritone, with strength.

[SARAH BROWN] early 20s to early 30s, female, any race/ethnicity. A bright-eyed woman who serves as
Sergeant of the local Mission. She fully believes in her worthy cause and wishes to convert the gambling
sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. Though she may seem prim and
uptight, she eventually lets go. Facility with comedy/with a slight quirk is a big plus. Soprano timbre, to G.

[NATHAN DETROIT] 30s to 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Strong comedic ability. A good-hearted
gambler and craps game organizer who could never hit the bigtime. He loves Adelaide but cannot quit
his gambling ways. A broke schemer with unwitting ways. Baritenor/character singer.

[MISS ADELAIDE] late 20s to early 40s, female, any race/ethnicity. Nathan's fiancé and a lead performer
at the Hot Box nightclub. She loves Nathan more than anything in the world and desperately wants to
get married. Pretty, outspoken, stubborn. Character belter.

[NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON] late 20s to 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Just like his name suggests, he is
the nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks. High-spirited and a bit naïve, but sincere and genuine.
Nathan's loyal friend and lackey.

[ARVIDE ABERNATHY] 50s to 60s, male, any race/ethnicity. Sarah's loving grandfather. Plays the bass
drum and cymbals in the Mission band, . Wise and sweet, he wants nothing but the best for her. Warm
baritone.

[BENNY SOUTHSTREET] late 20s to early 40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Nathan's right-hand man and a
gambler himself. Smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best
interest at heart. Baritenor to G.

[BIG JULE] 30s+, male, any race/ethnicity. A big time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his
own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf.
Baritone/ensemble singer.

[GENERAL MATILDA B. CARTWRIGHT] 30s+, female, any race/ethnicity. The regional director of the
Save-a-Soul mission, Matilda is authoritative through necessity but motivated by charity. And funny.

[LIEUTENANT BRANNIGAN] 30s-50s+, male, any race/ethnicity.

[ENSEMBLE] 20s-40s+, any gender identity, any race/ethnicity - to play a variety of ensemble roles
including Mission Band, Crapshooters, Hot Box Girls, etc. Excellent singers, with athletic dance ability and
strong technique.

TARTUFFE
By Moliere
Translated by Richard Wilbur
Directed by Laura Kepley
First Rehearsal: March 30, 2027
First Preview: April 27, 2027
Opening: April 30, 2027
Closing: May 23, 2027

CASTING NOTE: Tartuffe is a serious comedy. Actors with excellent language skills and experience with
heightened text particularly Shakespeare are encouraged to audition. Actors who are playful,
collaborative, and joyful with a generous spirit, good sense of humor, and proficient physical comedy
skills are also encouraged to audition.

SEEKING:

[MADAME PERNELLE] 60-70, female, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s mother. Demanding and righteous.
Completely under Tartuffe’s spell until the end of the play.

[ORGON] 40s-60s, male, any race/ethnicity. Husband of Elmire, father to Mariane and Damis, and son of
Madame Pernelle. Under the influence of the hypocrite Tartuffe. Once he has committed himself to
something, he tends to go to absurd extremes in both his words and actions.

[ELMIRE] 40s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s second wife. A witty, fashionable, and reasonable
woman. She is virtuous and devoted to her family. A woman of high society, she is also weary of scandal.
The opposite of her husband in every way.

[DAMIS] 20s-30s, male, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s son. Hot-headed and quick tempered. He has no
illusions about Tartuffe and reacts to his deceptions with threats of violence.

[MARIANE] 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s daughter. In love with Valère but is being forced by
her father to marry Tartuffe. Innocent, and dutiful.

[VALÉRE] 20s, male, any race/ethnicity. Betrothed to Mariane. Wealthy and young, he is deeply in love.
Quick to take offense and is often his own worst enemy.

[CLÉANTE] 40s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Orgon’s brother-in-law. A philosopher and serious thinker,
calm and reasonable.

[TARTUFFE] 30s-40s male, any race/ethnicity. A charismatic and clever charlatan. Posing as a religious
ascetic, he convinces Orgon and Madame Pernelle that he is devout and pious, but his hypocrisy is plain
to the audience. An expert at exploiting others’ weaknesses for his own advantage.

[DORINE] 30s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. Mariane’s maid. Though lower in social position, she is far
wiser and wittier than her superiors.

[FLIPOTE] female, any race/ethnicity. Maid to the very domineering Madame Pernelle. Non-speaking
role.

[MONSIEUR LOYAL] 20s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. A bailiff. Threatens with politeness and good
cheer, making him both amusing and terrifying.

[POLICE OFFICER] 20s-50s, any gender, any race/ethnicity. A royal official sent to arrest Tartuffe.

STRUTHERS STUDIO
LORT D

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Susan Stroman, David Thompson, and Scott Ellis
Directed and Choreographed by Dann Dunn
First Rehearsal: September 22, 2026
First Preview: October 20, 2026
Opening: October 23, 2026
Closing: November 22, 2026

SEEKING:

[WOMAN 1] 20s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Tough and strong. Impassioned. She has been hurt. A
bit of a lush and snob. Clumsy. Hopeful. Vocal range: E3-A5.

[WOMAN 2] 20s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Bawdy and brassy, but also reflective and poised. She is
seductive. Vocal range: F3-G5.

[WOMAN 3] 20s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Nostalgic. Adventurous. Hopeful. A lush and snob.
Confident and sexy, but hesitant in regards to love. Vocal range: F3-F5.

[MAN 1] 20s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. A bit of a ham. At times he is lonely, dejected, and shy. Just as
easily emboldened to action. Sincere, loving, and charming. Vocal range: A4-G5.

[MAN 2] 20s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Nostalgic. Handsome. Lonely. Stern and demanding with a
commanding voice. Vocal range: G3-A5.

FUNDRAISER: A PLAY (World Premiere)
By Brent Askari
Directed by Kristen Coury
First Rehearsal: January 4, 2027
First Preview: February 2, 2027
Opening: February 5, 2027
Closing: March 14, 2027

SEEKING:

[PAUL] 30s-early 50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Husband to Robin. A loving husband and father who
wants to make his wife happy despite his complaints. A former car salesman who recently came into
wealth and feels he has an appropriately-sized chip on his shoulder about it. Confident, brash,
unconventional and proud to be so. Strongly comedic.

[ROBIN] 30s-early 50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Wife to Paul. New to both her town and her wealthy
lifestyle, she doesn’t quite feel like she “fits in” with the others in her community. Down to earth and
open-hearted, Robin isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and can hold her own against bigger personalities.
Strongly comedic.

[AMY] 30s-early 50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Wife to Bernard. Amy is sophisticated and intelligent,
which gives her the appearance of fitting in well, but she is privately judgemental and deeply insecure.
She grew up poor and works hard to give her daughter a better life than she had. Strongly comedic.

[BERNARD] 30s-early 50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Husband to Amy. A college professor and Awardwinning
novelist. High-strung, erudite, and quick to defend himself (and his daughter) against any
perceived criticism. Strongly comedic.


JOB
By Max Wolf Friedlich
Directed by Neel Keller
First Rehearsal: March 9, 2027
First Preview: April 6, 2027
Opening: April 9, 2027
Closing: May 16, 2027

SEEKING:

[JANE] 20s-30s, female, white. Young professional living in the Bay Area, knows how to dress to fit in,
“self-aware” to a fault, wouldn’t be out of place at SoulCycle.

[LOYD] 50s-60s, male, white. Bay Area native. Rocks a hippie-adjacent sort of look, has a high opinion of
himself, wouldn’t be out of place at a Grateful Dead show.
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WESTON THEATER COMPANY
LORT D
PLEASE NOTE/FOR ALL SHOWS: Many of the characters are defined in binary terms - we encourage
performers of all gender identities to submit materials for any role(s) they'd like to.

RING OF FIRE
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Conceived by Bill Meade
Director: Susanna Gellert
Choreographer: Tuan Malinowski
Music Director: Seth Eliser
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: May 19, 2026
First Preview: June 10, 2026
Opening: June 12, 2026
Closing: July 12, 2026

SYNOPSIS: From Johnny Cash’s iconic songbook comes a unique musical journey through love and faith,
struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. Told
through over two dozen of his greatest hits—including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom
Prison Blues,” and the title song “Ring of Fire”—performed by a multi-talented cast that paints a musical
portrait of The Man in Black in a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to the musical legend.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the exact track for each actor will be determined by the makeup of the company.
We are very interested in performers with advanced proficiency on two or more of the following: upright
bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, banjo, accordion, fiddle, horns, harmonica, and percussion.

SEEKING:


Track 1 - Female vocalist playing Rhythm Guitar and/or, Piano, and others

Track 2 - Female vocalist playing Upright Bass and/or Percussion, and others

Track 3 - Female vocalist playing Fiddle, Electric Guitar, and/or Accordion, and others

Track 4 - Male vocalist playing Fiddle and/or Piano, and others

Track 5 - Male vocalist playing lead guitar.

Track 6 - THIS ROLE IS CAST. Male vocalist playing lead guitar

RENT
Book/Music/Lyrics: Jonathan Larson
Director/Choreographer: Michael Berresse
Music Director: Larry Pressgrove
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: June 30, 2026
First Preview July 22, 2026
Opening: July 24, 2026
Closing: August 16, 2026

SEEKING:

[ROGER DAVIS] Male, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: F2–A4. A struggling musician and former
drug addict, reminiscent of Kurt Cobain. Roommates with Mark in the loft. Battles with being HIVpositive.
Brooding, intense, and emotionally guarded.

[MARK COHEN] Male, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: A2–G4. Filmmaker and video artist. Kneedeep
in his own soul-searching, Mark is the quintessential young artist. Roommates with Roger in the
loft. Intelligent, observant, and a bit of a nerd.

[TOM COLLINS] Male, late 20s to mid-30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: F#2–A4. A computer genius
and liberal professor. A nurturer with a smooth, relaxed disposition. Former loft roommate and HIVpositive.
Warm, compassionate, and idealistic.

[BENJAMIN COFFIN III (BENNY)] Male, late 20s to mid-30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: Bb2–F#4.
Landlord of Mark and Roger’s building. A former loft roommate who traded his personal morals for
power and wealth. Polished, confident, and pragmatic.

[JOANNE JEFFERSON] Female, late 20s to late 30s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: G3–E5. A public
interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. Intelligent, driven, and purposeful in her decisions. In a
tumultuous relationship with Maureen. Strong-willed with a commanding presence.

[ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD] Male (Drag Queen), 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: C3–A4. An
eccentric, HIV-positive street drummer and drag queen with an incredible gift for dance and a magnetic
personality. Becomes Collins’ lover. Joyful, generous, and radiant.

[MIMI MARQUEZ] Female, early 20s, Latina/Latine. Vocal Range: Eb3–E5. An HIV-positive dancer
struggling with addiction. Slender and sickly, she conceals her illness while working at a local strip club.
Lives in the same building as the loft. Sensual, impulsive, and vulnerable.

[MAUREEN JOHNSON] Female, 20s, any race/ethnicity. Vocal Range: C4–F5. An unpredictably zany
performance artist. Oozes sexuality and charisma. Former loft resident who recently left Mark for Joanne.
Bold, theatrical, and unapologetically provocative.

PRIMARY TRUST
Playwright: Eboni Booth
Director: Bobbin Ramsey
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: August 4, 2026
First Preview August 26, 2026
Opening: August 28, 2026
Closing: September 6, 2026

SEEKING:

[KENNETH] Male, Black, late 30s. Sensitive, kind, introverted. Struggling with a past trauma.
[BERT] Male, Black, late 30s-40s. Charismatic, great friend. Easygoing until he isn't.

[CORRINA / WALLY’S WAITER / BANK CUSTOMERS] Female, Black, 30s-40s. Outgoing, honest.
Multiple characters.

[CLAY / SAM / LE POUSSELET BARTENDER] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Male, any race, 50s-60s.
Straightforward but understanding. Multiple characters.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep Gulfshore Playhouse: $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging Weston Theater Company: $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - until 6/29/26 $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - after 6/30/26 Plus: health / pension / travel / lodging

UNION

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