Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL
Naples, FL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 9, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment by Friday, March 6 at 1:00PM ET, please go to:

https://docs.google.com/forms/... . If you are unable to attend these auditions, feel free to send a picture/resume to [email protected] for consideration.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Moran Mainstage

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Struthers Studio Plus - health/ pension/ travel/ lodging.

SEEKING

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

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one brief song and/or one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center

100 Goodlette Frank Rd. S.

Naples, FL 34102

For directions and parking information: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse...

PERSONNEL

Producing Artistic Director: Kristen Coury

Managing Director: Joel Markus

Season Casting: Michael Cassara, CSA

Expected to attend:

Kristen Coury, Producing Artistic Director

Dann Dunn, Associate Artistic Director

Audrey Zielenbach, Line Producer

Hannah Schumacher, Audition Monitor

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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

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.

[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

Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-27 Season - Naples, FL EPA Page 7 of 8

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.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Moran Mainstage $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Struthers Studio Plus - health/ pension/ travel/ lodging.

UNION

AEA