New Jersey Repertory Company
Long Branch, NJ

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, January 25, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

AND

Monday, January 26, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

APPOINTMENTS

For questions or to schedule an audition by appointment only, please email: [email protected] . Phone calls not accepted - except on Monday, January 12th from noon to 4:00 PM 732-229-3166. No walk-ins.

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$623 weekly minimum

Plus pension and health.

Housing provided for out-of-area actors.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles for New Jersey Repertory Company's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

Theater's statement: Age is not as important as the spirit of the actor. We are looking for actors who embody the sense of youth or age needed for each role. Even in the more serious plays, an ability to play comedy is important.

We welcome actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, disabilities and neuro-diversities to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 contemporary andcontrasting monologues (one comedic, one dramatic) totaling no more than 2 1/2 minutes. In addition, each person auditioning should bring 2 pictures with Resumes attached.

LOCATION

West End Arts Center

132 West End Avenue

Long Branch, NJ 07740

Free parking and entrance to the building is through the parking lot off of Sairs Ave. For NJ Transit take the North Jersey Coast Line to Long Branch. Taxis are always there, or, if you prefer, it's a 10-minute walk to the theater.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

SuzAnne Barabas (Artistic Director)

Evan Bergan (Associate Artistic Director)

Joel Stone (Literary Manager)

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.njrep.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

New Jersey Repertory Company 2026 Season

SAMANTHA IN AND OUT

A World Premiere

Written by Marisa Smith

Directed by Theresa Rebeck

First rehearsal: January 27, 2026

First preview: February 19, 2026

Opening night: February 21, 2026

Closing: March 15, 2026

SEEKING:

Samantha: Offer pending. A woman of a certain age.

SINS OF THE MOTHER

A New Jersey Premiere

Written by Israel Horovitz

Directed by Evan Bergman

First rehearsal: March 17, 2026

First preview: April 9, 2026

Opening night: April 11, 2026

Closing: May 3, 2026

SEEKING:

Bobby Maloney: A silver-haired, working-class tough who was born in Gloucester, Mass and will most likely die there.

Douggie Shimmatrarro: A small, baby-faced "kid" who is returning to his hometown after a long absence.

Frankie Verga/Philly Verga: Middle aged, thin, cat-like, dangerous. Philly is a more flashy version of his brother.

Dubbah Morrision: Same age as Frankie, but much smaller and much more affable.

THE VIENNA LESSONS

A World Premiere

Written by Jack Canfora

Directed by Evan Bergman

First rehearsal: May 12, 2026

First preview: June 4, 2026

Opening night: June 6, 2026

Closing: June 28, 2026

SEEKING:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 31 - the genius composer, wild and reckless

Ludwig Van Beethoven: 16 - the genius student, brilliant and inventive

Constanze Mozart: 24 - the genius wife, beautiful and devoted

A CHANGE OF POSITION

A World Premiere

Written by Jeffrey Sweet based on characters created by Michael Kosarowich

Directed by James Glossman

First rehearsal: July 7, 2026

First preview: July 30, 2026

Opening night: August 1, 2026

Closing: August 23, 2026

SEEKING:

Emma - mid to late 30s, though hard living may make her appear older

Sally - Emma's daughter, 17

Trent - 30s

Vic - middle-aged

TBA

First rehearsal: September 8, 2026

First preview: October 1, 2026

Opening night: October 3, 2026

Closing: October 15, 2026

This show's specific information will be posted by January 9th, 2026.

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $623 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA