Two River Theater Company
Red Bank, NJ

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 16, 2026

FEMALE CHARACTERS:

10:00 AM (E)

MALE CHARACTERS:

2:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

Performers will be seen on a first-come first-served basis.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers (Female & Male characters) for roles in LOCH NESS (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music organized. Bring picture and resume stapled or glued together.

LOCATION

Two River Theater

21 Bridge Ave

Red Bank, NJ 07701-1105

On-site parking available.

PERSONNEL

Music by Marshall Pailet

Lyrics by A.D. Penedo

Book by Sandy Rustin

Choreography by Misha Shields

Directed by Marshall Pailet

The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater

Expected to attend:

Associate Producer, Dennis Chambers

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: January 5, 2027

First Preview: March 2, 2027

Opening: March 12, 2027

Closing: March 28, 2026

Two River has committed to five-day rehearsal weeks and no 10/12 tech days.

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

LOCH NESS (WORLD PREMEIRE)

SYNOPSIS: Awaken the myth of Loch Ness, a spellbinding World Premiere musical that weaves adventure and fantasy into an unforgettable journey that will take your breath away. Follow Haley, a spirited Scottish girl as she dives into the misty waters searching for truth and connection. Dazzling visuals swirl and a vibrant score soars, when the legend comes alive!

SEEKING:

HALEY ABERNATHY/AS CAST - Any ethnicity, to play 15, Scottish. Wild spirited, sweet hearted, angsty, impatient, and determined. Scottish accent. Excellent mover. Will perform aerial acrobatics, though no prior experience with aerial is necessary. Soprano with belt.

ANNABEL ABERNATHY/ THE KELPIE/AS CAST - Any ethnicity, 30s - 40s. As Annabel: Haley’s mother. Scottish. Whimsical and loving. As The Kelpie: Ethereal. A gentle, resourceful, Scottish Sea Monster who also appears as a human, salty FISHERWOMAN. Scottish accent. Excellent mover, will perform aerial acrobatics, though no prior experience with aerial is necessary. Mezzo with belt.

THOMAS WESTERBROOK/AS CAST - Any ethnicity, late 30s - 50s. Haley's biological father. English. A dreamer, despite his pragmatism. Baritenor. English accent. Will perform aerial acrobatics, though no prior experience with aerial is necessary.

CAPTAIN CJ/ENSEMBLE - Any ethnicity, 30s-50s. A seasoned, spicy Scottish boat captain. Scottish accent. Tenor or Baritone.

THE OILER/ENSEMBLE - Any ethnicity, to play 75 or older. A lifelong Scottish ship mechanic with a deep respect for his Captain and the waters of Loch Ness. Scottish accent. Tenor or Baritone.

THE EGG/ENSEMBLE - A cellist. Also to play Ensemble. Any ethnicity.

ENSEMBLE - People of all ages to make up the townspeople of Inverness, British Museum scientists, Captain CJ's crew, et al. Seeking dancers, puppeteers and aerial artists.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

UNION

AEA