Phantasmagoria LLC | White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, March 28, 2026

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please EITHER call Michael Murnin @ 718-614-6532 on (Th) March 26th or (F) March 27, between Noon to 5PM for an appointment OR send an email to: [email protected] .

CONTRACT

Staged Reading Code

Reimbursement for basic travel expenses as submitted by the Equity Member plus a $100 stipend.

SEEKING

Equity actors for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - A MUSICAL RESURGENCE (See breakdown).

A 29-hour Reading - Industry Staged Reading

We encourage participation by all races and ethnicities.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief pop/rock song, plus a brief comic monologue or a joke (as time allows). Bring your headshot and resume stapled together and sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (520)

520 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6507

Photo ID required at main floor front desk. Audition on

the 16th floor. Studio 16N

PERSONNEL

Michael J. Murnin - Director

Rob Nahass - Musical Director

Clare Higgins - Book and Lyrics

Steve Windstead - Music

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: April 15, 2026

There will be two readings - April 27th, 2026 at 2:30 PM, and April 28th, 2026 at 4:00

OTHER

http://www.nightofthelivingdea...

Venue: Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab in the Library for the Performing Arts - Lincoln Center

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

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - A MUSICAL RESEURGENCE

NOTE: All Principals will double to sing as Zombies and the Posse members.

SEEKING:

BARBRA. White - early 30s. Visiting her father’s grave, she is traumatized by a zombie attack and grows increasingly withdrawn and fearful as the night progresses.

BEN. Hispanic - 35 to 50 years old. His full name is Benedicto, nick name Benito. Strong, determined and resourceful, takes charge of the farmhouse defense against the zombie invasion.

TOM. White - 18 years old. A gay teenage boy that has not come out to anyone but realizes it's time to level with his friend.

JUDY. White - 17 or 18 years old. TOM’s loyal and caring friend, she longs to be his girlfriend.

HARRY COOPER. White - Early 40s. Hot-headed, stubborn, reacts contentiously to BEN’s take-charge stance.

HELEN COOPER. White - Early 40s. HARRY’s long-suffering wife, who decides to end their unhappy marriage.

TV ANCHOR (Tracy). Any race. Articulate, well-spoken, professional appearance, maintains composure while delivering frightening news broadcasts.

POLICE CHIEF COLIN MCCLELLAN. White - mid 40s+. A bigoted redneck with a folksy veneer but with contempt for any outsider he thinks is invading his territory.

SALARY

Staged Reading Code Reimbursement for basic travel expenses as submitted by the Equity Member plus a $100 stipend.

UNION

AEA