Phoenix Theatre | Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, April 18, 2026

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1114 weekly minimum (LORT C)

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity chorus actors for Phoenix Theatre's 2026-27

Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

To be considered for the full season (all musicals or musicals & plays), prepare 16-bars of an up-tempo song, 16-bars of a ballad, and a 1-minute monologue. To be considered for straight plays only, prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no more than 1 minute each.

LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507

Holding room - Studio 16L

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Michael Barnard: Producing Artistic Director
Chelsea Anderson: Casting Director
Alan Plado: Music Director

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. A waiting room is available on site.

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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

Phoenix Theatre 2026-27 Season

MURDER FOR TWO
(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre
Rehearsal begins August 4, 2026
Performances August 28-September 20, 2026
Phoenix Theatre 2026-27 Season - NYC ECC Dancers (Morning - All


SEEKING:

MARCUS: any gender identity; any ethnicity; 25-45; Marcus Moscowicz, The Chief, and Vanessa. Comedic who sings.

THE SUSPECTS: any gender identity; any ethnicity; 25-45; The Suspects (Dahlia Whitney, Murray & Barb Flandon, Steph Whitney, Barette Lewis, Dr. Griff, Timmy, Tonkers, & Skid, Henry Vivaldi). Comedic who sings.

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

SUFFS

(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre

Rehearsal begins September 22, 2026

Performances October 16-November 29, 2026

SEEKING:

ALICE PAUL: white-identifying; 20-35; fervent young Suffragist and unconventional leader. Versatile vocalist.

CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT: white-identifying; 40-55; A respected, longtime leader in the Suffragist movement. Educated and passionate. Masks her ambition and dedication through charm and good graces. Mix/belt up to Eb5.

IDA B. WELLS: Black-identifying; 35-55; An activist and journalist, prominent among the Suffragists. Outspoken and seen as radical, intellectually speaks truth to power. Versatile vocalist.

INEZ MILHOLLAND: any AAPI, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multi-racial, white, or Native ethnicity; 20-35. Educated, lawyer, socialite. Glamorous and well-connected. Effortlessly charismatic. mix/belt up to Eb5.

RUZA WENCLAWSKA: any AAPI, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, or Native ethnicity. Polish immigrant who moved to America at age 7. Speaks with a Polish accent. Labor and immigrant rights activist and former factory worker. Spirited, resourceful, blunt, and unapologetic. Versatile vocalist.

LUCY BURNS: any AAPI, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multi-racial, white, or Native ethnicity; 20-35; Alice’s best friend an activist. Supportive, thoughtful, kind, and warm. Witty and a good diffuser of tense situations. The ultimate team player. Versatile vocalist.

DORIS STEVENS: any ethnicity; 18-30. Intelligent and a bright light among the Suffragists. Brainy and a tirelessly dedicated Suff. Optimistic, sweet, kind, and audacious. Versatile vocalist.

MARY CHURCH TERRELL: Black-identifying; 30-50; Longtime Suffragist, leader, and educator. Willing to work within prejudiced circles to get her message out. Versatile vocalist.

PHYLLIS TERRELL/ROBIN: Black-identifying; 18-30. Dual role. Phyllis is Mary’s daughter and a young Suffragist. Robin is a second-wave feminist in college in the 1970s. Idealistic, raging against the status quo. Versatile vocalist.

WOODROW WILSON: any ethnicity; 30-50; President of the United States. Entitled, in charge, and a brazen showman. Strong comedian. Versatile vocalist. (Traditionally played by a non-male-identifying actor)

DUDLEY MALONE: any ethnicity; 20-35; Wilson’s protégé and Chief of Staff. Nerdy, quirky, genuine. Intelligent with a heart of gold. Matures into a Suff throughout. Versatile vocalist. (Traditionally played by a non-male-identifying actor)

MOLLIE HAY: any ethnicity; 40-60. Carrie Chapman Catt’s romantic partner and professional associate. Intelligent, warm, patient, deeply passionate and a fierce advocate for her beliefs and ideals. Versatile vocalist.

ALVA BELMONT/PHOEBE BURN: white-identifying. 40-60. Dual role. Alva Belmont is a wealthy divorcee and socialite. A strong presence with a frank mouth. Larger than life and a keen sense of humor. Phoebe Burn is a wealthy Southern widow and mother to Senator Harry Burn. Kind, thoughtful, pragmatic, modest. Versatile vocalist.

ENSEMBLE: any ethnicity; all abilities; 20s-40s; includes Suffs, Doctor White, Major Sylvester, Senator Harry Burn, Speaker of the House, Mailman, Mrs. Herndon

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

MARY POPPINS

(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre

Rehearsal begins October 27, 2026

Performances November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027

SEEKING:

MARY POPPINS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-40; Jane and Michael Banks’ new nanny. Extraordinary, particular, tidy, exciting and perhaps a bit frightening (in the best way). Confident mover. RP British dialect. Gb3-C6.

BERT: male-identifying; any ethnicity. 30-45. Narrator and a good friend to Mary. Multiple occupations including sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. Keeps an eye on Cherry Tree Lane. Charming song-anddance man with a Cockney dialect. B2-F#4.

GEORGE BANKS: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 35-55. Jane and Michael’s father. A banker through and through. Lives by precision and order in all things, including his household. Not particularly warm to his children. RP British dialect. Bb2-Eb4.

WINIFRED BANKS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Jane and Michael’s mother. Works hard to be the model wife and mother. Beautiful warmth and simplicity to her approach to life and her children. RP British dialect. A3-D5.

JANE BANKS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 8-12. Spirited daughter to George and Winnifred. Precocious and inclined to snobbishness. RP British dialect. A3-F#5.

MICHAEL BANKS: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 8-12. Cute but cheeky son of George and Winnifred. Misbehaves to get his parents’ attention. Excitable but a troublemaker. RP British dialect. A3-E5.

MRS. BRILL: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 40-60. Housekeeper and cook for the Banks. Overworked, harried, and a complainer. Her rough exterior hides a warm heart. Does not need to be a strong singer. RP British dialect. F#3-D#5.

ROBERSTON AY: male-identifying; any ethnicity. 20-35. Houseboy for the Banks. Grumbling, a bit lazy, believes himself to be useless and usually wrong. British dialect. F3-G#4.

ENESMBLE: dancers and singers, includes featured roles (Miss Andrew, Mrs. Corry, Bird Woman, John Northbrook, Von Hussler, Miss Smythe, Bank Chairman, Queen Victoria, Neleus, Park Keeper, Admiral Bloom, Miss Lark, Policeman, Katie Nanna)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

CHURCHILL & ROOSEVELT

(LORT D) - Hardes Theatre

Rehearsal begins December 15, 2026

Performances January 8-May 30, 2027

SEEKING:

WINSTON CHURCHILL: white-identifying. 40-60. British Prime Minister during World War II. A formidable and intelligent man.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT: white-identifying. 40-60. President of the United States during World War II. Fierce yet amiable intellect.

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

UNLOCK'D

(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre

Rehearsal begins December 28, 202

Performances January 29-February 21, 2027

SEEKING:

BELINDA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-28. Vain and beautiful, not the brightest bulb in the box. Strong vocalist.

CLARISSA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-28. Brainy and curious, always in Belinda’s shadow. Strong vocalist.

BARON: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-30. Vain and attractive. A typical princely type. Strong vocalist.

EDWIN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-30. Bookish and shy. Antithesis to Baron. Strong vocalist.

ENSEMBLE: strong vocalists and dancers including featured roles (Sylphs: Avia, Ariella, Esther; Gnomes: Umbriel, Caleb, Barney; courtiers)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

SPAMALOT

(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre

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Rehearsal begins January 26, 2027

Performances February 19-May 16, 2027

Possible extension through May 23, 2027

SEEKING:

KING ARTHUR: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 35-55; King of England on a quest to find the Holy Grail with the newly formed Knights of the Roundtable. Strong comedian and vocalist.

SIR ROBIN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45; cowardly Knight of the Roundtable ironically sporting a pet name of Sir Robin the Brave. Loves dancing and singing with the Knights. Doubles as Guard 1 and Brother Maynard, a pedantic monk. Strong dancer and vocalist.

SIR LANCELOT: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45; Fearless to a fault but happens upon his softer side. Doubles as The French Taunter, Knight of Ni, and Tim the Enchanter. Strong vocalist.

PATSY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45. King Arthur’s horse and servant. Desperate for the King’s approval. Doubles as Mayor and Guard 2. Dances and sings.

SIR GALAHAD: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45. A low-class, mud-gatherer to start, Dennis becomes the dashing Sir Galahad after he is knighted. Doubles as Prince Herbert’s Father & The Black Knight. Strong vocalist.

SIR BEDEVERE: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45. An inept Knight of the Roundtable. Doubles as Dennis Galahad’s Mother and Concorde. Ensemble vocalist.

THE LADY OF THE LAKE: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-40. A strong, beautiful, mystical diva. Strong comedian and vocalist.

HISTORIAN/ET AL: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45. Doubles as Not Dead Fred, French Guard, Minstrel, Prince Herbert. Excellent mover and vocalist.

ENSEMBLE: dancers and singers, 25-45, any ethnicity, all abilities, includes featured roles (Sir Not Appearing, The Dancing Monk, The Dancing Nun, the Voice of God, Two French Guards, Robin’s Minstrels, Sir Bors, Laker Girls)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

SWEENEY TODD

(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre

Rehearsal begins February 23, 2027

Performances March 19-April 18, 2027

SEEKING:

SWEENEY TODD: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 35-55. A tormented protagonist, wrongfully imprisoned and after revenge. Johanna’s father. F2-Gb4.

MRS. LOVETT: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Entrepreneur in love with Sweeney. Having a loose relationship with morals, she turns Sweeney’s need for revenge into a profitable business. G3-E5.

ANTHONY HOPE: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-30. Young and naive sailor who helps Sweeney return to London. Falls in love with Johanna. Bb2-F4.

JOHANNA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-25. Young, innocent but troubled girl. Sweeney’s longlost daughter and Turpin’s ward. Bb3-A5.

TOBIAS RAGG: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 15-25. Pirelli’s apprentice, later helping Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett. Protective of what he loves. Bb2-Ab4.

JUDGE TURPIN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 50-70. A public official with a lecherous bent. Sanctimonious and authoritarian. Responsible for Sweeney’s wrongful imprisonment. E2-Gb4.

THE BEADLE: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 40-60. A public official deeply loyal to Judge Turpin. D3-D5.

BEGGAR WOMAN: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Schizophrenic and deranged woman with a dark secret. Ab3-F5.

ADOLFO PIRELLI: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Flamboyant Italian barber and a charlatan. B2-C5.

ENSEMBLE: strong singers, 30-50, includes featured roles (Jonas Fogg, townspeople, policemen, lunatics)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

STAGE MOTHER

(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre

Rehearsal begins April 20, 2027

Performances May 21-June 20, 2027

Possible extension through June 27, 2027

SEEKING:

MAYBELLINE: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 50-65. Bible Belt rural Texas church choir director. Still attractive and sassy, but wistful for a life that might have been.

RICKY LICIOUS: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-40. Maybelline's estranged, theatrical drag queen son who owned Pandora's Box nightclub. More is more with Ricky. More booze, more sex, more drugs, more love and more mascara.

NATHAN: male-identifying; Black-identifying; 38-48. Ricky's handsome African American partner who manages Pandora's Box. Tightly wound. A brooder who hides a tender heart.

SIENNA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 38-48. Ricky's best friend. Bleach blonde single mom. Funny, bawdy and chatty. Tells it like it is, but is a bit of a big, hot mess.

JOAN OF ARKANSAS: any ethnicity; 28-38; Avant-garde drag queen performer at Pandora's Box. Sensitive, but a big partier with a drug habit.

CHERRY POPPINS: Transgender; Black-identifying; 38-48. African American performer at Pandora's Box. Refined and smart. Aspires to a quieter life in Academia.

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD: Hispanic; 18-30. Drag performer at Pandora's Box. Earnest and sweet. Wears his heart on his sleeve. The baby of the club.

DUSTY MUFFIN: any ethnicity; 50-60. A mature, overweight drag queen with a maternal streak and a
small chip on her shoulder about her age.

JEB: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 55-70. Maybelline's handsome but prickly husband. Conservative with a capital C.

AUGUST: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 55-70. Dignified hotel concierge. Old-movie debonair.

BEVETTE: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 55-70. Maybelline's gossipy sister who's a tad drag queenesque. Big hair, lots of makeup. And the type of woman that you just know wears too much perfume.

GRAYSON: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-45. Sienna's rugged, scruffy suitor.

LITTLE RICKY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 8-12 year old Ricky.

LUANN: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 50-60. LuAnn is a minxy Texas church lady.

SARABETH: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 45-60. An accommodating Texas church lady.

ENSEMBLE: 30-50, any ethnicity; strong singers and dancers including featured roles (Concierge, Tech Bro, Two Alt-Right Protesters, Two Shirtless Bartenders, Three Church Choir Singers, The Harmonnettes,

Hotel Businessman, Hotel Guests, Barber, Pandora's Box Patrons, Jazz Ensemble Singer, Jazz Club Dancing Couples)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre

Rehearsal begins May 25, 2027

Performances June 18-July 18, 2027

SEEKING:

KIMBERLY: female-identifying; any ethnicity; appears 60-80 but is a 16-year-old teenager. Struggles with an aging disease, has difficulty finding happiness in a family that does not understand her. Comedian and strong vocalist.

BUDDY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-45; Kimberly’s blue-collar father who is frequently a screw up. Strong comedian and vocalist.

PATTIE: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-45; Kimberly’s hypochondriac and troublesome mother. Strong comedian and vocalist.

DEBRA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-45; Pattie’s sister. A daring con artist with a brassy personality. Strong comedian and vocalist.

SETH: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 18+ to play high school student. Endearingly loveably and quirky. A warm and loveable nerd. Strong comedian and vocalist.

AARON: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 18+ to play high school student. Deeply wants to be included but struggles to find his place with a morose sense of humor. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist.

MARTIN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 18+ to play high school student. Bright and funny, sly and creative. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist.

DELIA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18+ to play high school student. An overachieving Type-A student. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist.

TERESA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18+ to play high school student. Overly nice student who catches on late. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist.

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

LEGALLY BLONDE

(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre

Rehearsal begins June 22, 2027

Performances July 16-August 22, 2027

SEEKING:

ELLE WOODS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-25. A bubbly, determined sorority sister who discovers she has more to give after following her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School. Strong dancer and vocalist. F#3-F5.

EMMETT FORREST: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-25. Intelligent and kind law student who mentors (and falls for) Elle. Charming, wry, and loveable. Strong vocalist. A2-A4.

PAULETTE: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-45. Optimistic, brash hair stylist. Befriends Elle and longs for a man of her own. Strong vocalist. G3-A5.

PROFESSOR CALLAHAN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 40-60. A sleezy, pompous, entitled law professor at Harvard who runs a highly successful if immoral law firm. Strong vocalist. A2-F#4.

WARNER HUNTINGTON III: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-25. A shallow and pompous rich kid who breaks Elle’s heart. A2-G#4.

VIVIENNE KENSINGTON: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-25. Savvy, uptight law student and Warner’s fiancee who later befriends Elle. Strong vocalist. A3-Ab5.

BROOKE WYNDAM: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-35. Fitness mogul and former sorority girl. Energetic, charismatic, on trial for murder. Strong athlete and vocalist. A3-G5.

ENSEMBLE: strong dancers and singers, 20-35, including featured roles (Greek Chorus, students, Delta Nu Members)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

THE FANTASTICKS

(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre

Rehearsal begins July 20, 2027

Performances August 13-September 19, 2027

SEEKING:

THE NARRATOR: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Sophisticated, gallant, rakish, and handsome. Warm & inviting but with a dark secret. Strong vocalist. Ab2-G4.

LUISA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 15-25. A romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. Honest and tender, if naive. Strong vocalist. B3-B5.

MATT: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-25. A young man searching for adventure and love. Innocent and bright, he can be naive and foolish with a false bravado. Strong vocalist. A2-G4.

HUCKLEBEE: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 40-60. Matt’s father. Incites a fight with Bellomy in an effort to help the kids fall in love. Boisterous and a former Navy man. Strong vocalist. A2-F#4.

BELLOMY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 40-60. Luisa’s father. Fakes a fight with Hucklebee to help the kids fall in love. Fastidious and picky. Strong vocalist. A2-F#4.

HENRY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 50-70. Over-the-top thespian and Shakespearean actor. An aging clown.

MORTIMER: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Henry’s silly sidekick and former actor who specializes in stage deaths.

THE MUTE: any gender identity; any ethnicity; 25-45. A speechless presence who portrays the wall and behaves as a stage assistant.

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1114 weekly minimum (LORT C)

UNION

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