New York Theatre Workshop | New York, NY
New York, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

Off Broadway

$1229 weekly minimum (Cat. CC)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MY JOY IS HEAVY

(See breakdown).

All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song of your choice that shows off your voice. A piano accompanist will be provided, but we welcome self-accompanied selections. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

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

PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Patricia McGregor
Producer: Audra Labrosse
Casting Director in Residence: Claire Yenson, CSA
Director: Rachel Chavkin
Created and performed by the Bengsons
Choreography by Steph Paul
Expected to attend:
Casting Director in Residence: Claire Yenson, CSA

OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: 1/26/26
First Performance: 2/25/26
Latest Closing: 4/12/26

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 an encourages all its employers to engage in 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

MY JOY IS HEAVY

SYNOPSIS: My Joy is Heavy is a deeply personal portrait of a young family yearning for connection amidst the loss of a pregnancy in rural Vermont. Surrounded by snow and wrapped in loneliness, they
uncover the unexpected joys and humor that can emerge in the wake of loss.

SEEKING:
ABIGAIL: CAST. She/her. Singer/songwriter/theater maker. Married to Shaun.

SHAUN: CAST. He/him. singer/songwriter/theater maker. Married to Abigail.

MUSICIAN ONE: A strong singer who plays keyboard and accordion at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN TWO: A strong singer who plays guitar and bass at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN THREE: A strong singer who plays the drums at a high level and has experience with live looping. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN FOUR: A strong singer who plays the trumpet at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN FIVE: A strong singer who plays the tuba and trombone at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

MUSICIAN SIX: A strong singer who plays tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, flute, and clarinet at a high level. Present, compassionate, enthusiastic.

SALARY

Off Broadway $1229 weekly minimum (Cat. CC)

UNION

AEA