Lanes Coven Theater Co
Gloucester, MA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, January 24, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

AND

Sunday, January 25, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please email: [email protected] . Include which day you want to come in and what time. Audition venue will open at 9am on the day of the audition.

CONTRACT

SPT

$457 weekly minimum (SPT 3)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Lanes Coven Theater Company's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

Local Gloucester, MA area actors are encouraged to audition.

Performers of all ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

For CHURCH, please prepare any monologue from the play that you resonate with, we do not want to see just any contemporary monologue. For AS YOU LIKE IT, please decide on ONE Side from the posting, or come in with a comedic Shakespeare monologue. We may have time to see more than one character, but no guarantees. All Sides will be available mid-January on lanescoven.org/auditions . No Video Submissions.

LOCATION

American Legion Hall

8 Washington Street

Gloucester, MA 01930

Second Floor. THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.

PERSONNEL

Callback (movement/dance): January 25th after 6pm.

CHURCH

Written by Young Jean Lee

Directed by Justin Genna

AS YOU LIKE IT

Written by William Shakespeare, adapted by M. Graham Smith

Directed by M. Graham Smith

Expected to attend:

Lily Narbonne: Co-Artistic Director

Justin Genna: Co-Artistic Director / Director of CHURCH

M. Graham Smith: Director of AS YOU LIKE IT

OTHER DATES

CHURCH

First Rehearsal: April 7th

Tech: April 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd

First Performance: April 24th

Final Performance: May 10th

AS YOU LIKE IT

First Rehearsal: June 23rd

Tech: July 7th, 8th, 9th

First Performance/Previews: July 10th, 11th, 12th

Final Performance: August 2nd

OTHER

Lanescoven.org

CHURCH

Venue: Indoors, American Legion Hall, Gloucester, MA.

AS YOU LIKE IT

Venue: Windhover Performing Arts Center in Rockport, MA. Outdoors under-the-tent.

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

Lanes Coven Theatre Company 2026 Season

CHURCH

Note: All actors should demonstrate that they can vocally and physically fill a large indoor hall and be comfortable with direct address and eye contact with the audience.

All reverends besides Jose will be named for the actor playing the role, but Reverend Jose is always Reverend Jose. Please note though, we are seeking all genders for all roles, including Reverend Jose.

SEEKING:

REVEREND JOSE: The lead Reverend, speaks the majority of the piece. Must have effortless ability to command a room and also humor.

REVEREND WEENA: Must move and Sing/harmonize back-up

REVEREND KARINNE: THIS ROLE IS PRE-CAST. Must move and sing lead acapella

REVEREND KATIE: Must move and sing lead acapella

AS YOU LIKE IT

Note: All actors must demonstrate that they can vocally and physically fill a large outdoor stage.

SEEKING:

DUKE SENIOR: The “good” duke in banishment. Doubles with DUKE FREDERICK, his brother and usurper

ORLANDO: Younger son of Sir Rowland de Boys. Sings. Playing guitar/mandolin/ukulele etc. is a plus.

OLIVER: Eldest son of Sir Rowland de Boys

CHARLES: A wrestler at the court (please note, we make no size requirement…)

CELIA: Daughter of Duke Frederick

ROSALIND: Daughter of Duke Senior, cousin to Celia

TOUCHSTONE: A Clown in service to Rosalind & Celia

AMIENS: A lord attending Duke Senior

JAQUES: A lord attending on Duke Senior. Must have effortlessness and wisdom with language and verse.

PHOEBE: A Shephardess

AUDREY: A Country Wench

SILVIUS: A Shephard

SALARY

SPT $457 weekly minimum (SPT 3)

UNION

AEA