Imagination Stage
Bethesda, MD

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (E)

NO BREAK.

APPOINTMENTS

To set up a time slot for our auditions, please contact [email protected].

CONTRACT

TYA

$675 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Imagination Stage's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

Local Washington DC/DMV actors are encouraged to audition.

Imagination Stage looks to fill all roles with adult actors who are 18+.

All the roles will be understudied.

Imagination Stage operates under a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to build a representative theatrical community, culture, and industry that exemplifies diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. We commit to policies promoting the elimination of discrimination in theatre. Unless otherwise textually or contextually indicated, all parts/roles/positions shall be open to all Actors without bias based on race or ethnicity, hair texture, sex, gender/gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or political persuasion or beliefs.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a 90 second monologue and a brief selection from an up-tempo song. If you plan on singing, please bring sheet music in the appropriate key as an accompanist will be provided. Please note that although we are a Theater for Young Audiences, your material does NOT need to be from a children's show.

LOCATION

Imagination Stage

4908 Auburn Ave

Bethesda, MD 20814-2629

Auditioners should follow signs in our Main Gallery to our check in table.

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Kathryn Chase Bryer, Director of Theatre of Imagination Stage.

Randy Snight, Casting Director & Assistant Producer of Imagination Stage.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.imaginationstage.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

IMAGINATION STAGE 2026 - 2027 SEASON

DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

First Rehearsal: Late Oct. / Early Nov. 2026

First Preview: Late Nov. / Early Dec. 2026

Opening: Late Nov./ Early Dec. 2026

Closing: Jan. 2027


SEEKING:

The Grinch (M)

Our main protagonist. He has spent years living in seclusion. He is fed-up with Christmas and ingeniously decides to steal it. A beastly, charming, often silly curmudgeon. He is hilariously scary but with a softy’s heart underneath — think more Wile E. Coyote than Voldemort. He fancies himself a Vaudeville superstar with “champion-stock” DNA and has a personality that outsizes everybody else in Whoville.

Old Max (M)

Our storyteller who unexpectedly has a final memory that inspires him to celebrate the night of the Grinch’s transformation with the audience. A wise and somewhat weary old soul on the last legs of a spectacular life. He is trustworthy and charming and can “spin a yarn” like the best of them.

Young Max (M)

Misery loves company, but this peppy new pup refuses to succumb to the Grinch’s negativity and pessimism. He is lovable, charming, and always eager to please. He is indefatigably positive and fun. Everything the Grinch tries to destroy, Max catches before it breaks, never tiring of the Grinch’s antics.

Cindy Lou Who (F)

She is the youngest child of the central Who family. She is the one person with a genuine heart of gold that can find and express love to the Grinch. She is still young enough to be guided by her sense of wonder and empathy and believes in the possibility for goodness in the Grinch.

Papa Who (M)

The Father of the central Who Family. He is the calm eye of the storm, goodness and confidence pours out of him. He accidentally indoctrinates the children of Whoville with the story of the boogeyman Grinch. May double as a Child of Whoville

Mama Who (F)

The Mother of the central Who Family. She is overwhelmed by the Christmas hysteria, and she is unsuccessfully struggling to maintain control of both her children and Grandpa and Grandma Who. Adorably annoying, funny, and a loving mother. May double as a Child of Whoville

Grandpa Who (M)

The eldest of the central Who family. He is gruff, comically grumpy, and enjoys antagonizing Mama Who and trying to scare the children with ghost stories. He loves Christmas and his grandchildren but is driven batty by both. May double as a Child of Whoville

Grandma Who (F)

The matriarch of the central Who family who can solve any problem, a peacemaker. She is loving and warm. The children respect and listen to her, and she has the patience to calm both them and Mama Who. May double as a Child of Whoville

Auntie Who (F)

An additional member of the central Who family. May double as a Child of Whoville

PANDORA’S BOX

First Rehearsal: Late Jan. / Early February 2027

First Preview: Feb. 2027

Opening: Feb. 2027

Closing: Mid to Late April 2027

SEEKING:

PANDORA, a 10 year old girl (Female)

ZEUS/SORROW/PROMETHEUS/EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM (Male)

GOD #2/APOLLO/SELFISHNESS/ELEOS/HERMES (Male)

ATHENA/GOD #1/WORRY (Female)

GOD #3/ATTENDANT/MEANNESS/EURYDICE (Female)

TBA SUMMER MUSICAL

First Rehearsal: May 2027

First Preview: Jun. 2027

Opening: Jun. 2027

Closing: Aug. 2027

ENSEMBLE: Five to seven performers. Character breakdown depending on title.

SALARY

TYA $675 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA