Pioneer Theatre Company
Salt Lake City, UT

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, April 10, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)

Lunch 12:30 PM -1:30 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Pioneer Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this season.

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare either two brief contrasting monologues or a short cut of a song in the style of our season. For both plays and musicals consideration, please prepare 1 brief monologue and a brief musical selection that shows range. You are welcome to sing from one of the shows. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music properly marked and in the correct key. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles

5636 Tujunga Ave

North Hollywood, CA 91601

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Karen Azenberg

Associate Artistic Director: Eric Jackson

Expected to attend:

Associate Artistic Director / Casting Rep: Eric Jackson

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

pioneertheatre.org

Rehearsals and performances will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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

Pioneer Theatre Company 2026-27 Season

In reference to the character descriptions below- most characters we encounter currently are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. However, limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN (LORT B)

Written by Kimberly Belflower

Director: TBD

1st Rehearsal: 8/17/26

Opening: 9/11/26

Closing: 9/26/26

SEEKING:

CARTER SMITH: (Male Identifying, mid-30s, White) A former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones. now he’s a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.

SHELBY HOLCOMB: (Female Identifying, 18+ to portray 16, Any race) A student whose brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast. People have always underestimated her.

BETH POWELL: (Female Identifying, 18+ to portray 17, Any race) A student - nervous and ambitious and enthusiastic. Kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.

NELL SHAW: (Female Identifying, 18+ to portray 16, Black) A student from Atlanta - grounded, sincere, and genuinely curious about things. A good judge of character, and a quick study.

IVY WATKINS: (Female Identifying, 18+ to portray 17, Any race) A student - fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. From old Southern money - resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.

RAELYNN NIX: (Female Identifying, 18+ to portray 16, Any race) A student - cheerleader type who’s always lived her life by other peoples’ standards. She was paying careful attention and keeping score the whole time.

MASON ADAMS: (Male Identifying, 18+ to portray 17, Person of color) A student. He’s never really tried before, and he’s surprised by how good it feels - earnest and affable.

LEE TURNER: (Male Identifying, 18+ to portray 16, White) A student and Carhartt-wearing good ol’ boy - deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it. He’s always been good at getting what he wants.

BAILEY GALLAGHER: (Female Identifying, 24, Any race) A counselor - sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be. This is her first real job out of college. She’s trying her best.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (LORT B)

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Music by Alan Menken

Director: TBD

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: TBD

A co-production with Arizona Theatre Company

Pioneer Theatre Company dates:

1st Rehearsal: 9/28/26

Opening: 10/23/26

Closing: 11/7/26

Arizona Theatre Company dates:

1st Rehearsal: 11/23/26

TUCSON:

Opening:11/28/26

Closing: 12/20/26

TEMPE:

Opening: 1/9/27

Closing: 1/24/27

SEEKING:

SEYMOUR KRELBORN: (Male Identifying, 25 - 35) An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Vocal range top: G4 and bottom: A2.

AUDREY: (Female Identifying, 25 - 35) Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Vocal range top: D5 and bottom: G#3.

MR. MUSHNIK: (Male Identifying, 55-65) The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Vocal range top: F4 and bottom: G2.

ORIN SCRIVELLO: (Male Identifying, 30 - 40) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Vocal range top: G4 and bottom: G2.

AUDREY II, THE PLANT: (Male Identifying, 22-50) A vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Vocal range top: G4 and bottom: G2.

CRYSTAL: (Female Identifying, 20 - 35) Black street urchin, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal range top: F5 and bottom: Ab3.

RONNETTE: (Female Identifying, 20 - 35) Black street urchin, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal range top: F5 and bottom: Ab3.

CHIFFON: (Female Identifying, 20 - 35) Black street urchin, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal range top: F5 and bottom: Ab3.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (LORT D)

Written By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman

Director: TBD

1st Rehearsal: 11/9/26

Opening: 12/4/26

Closing: 12/19/26

Additional doubling is possible.

SEEKING:

SHERIDAN WHITESIDE: (Male identifying, 40s—60s) Acerbic, high-energy and high maintenance radio personality who comes to dominate the Stanley household- Inspired by real-life drama critic Alexander Wollcott. He says and does whatever he wants regardless of the consequences. Despite his bombastic demeanor, he does have his charms---keeping us all wondering what he will do next.

MAGGIE CUTLER: (Female identifying, 30s—40s) Efficient, smart assistant to Sheridan. She’s all business and has no time for Sheridan’s narcissistic nonsense. She dispatches the details of his life with military efficiency and has developed a playful working relationship with Sheridan---making him seem more human. She’s restless though---eager for a little romance and to be out from under Sheridan’s shadow. When needed, she can defend herself and those she cares about.

LORRAINE SHELDON/MRS. DEXTER: (Female identifying, 30s—50s) Lorraine is a glamorous, over-the-top stage actress who will do anything for a part. She’s convinced she’s right for every role and every man, and she will travel the world to land a part…or the man of her dreams. Mrs. Dexter is Mrs. McCutcheon’s friend and sidekick, who is also eager to meet and share her small-town hospitality with the Ohio’s most famous guest.

BERT JEFFERSON: (Male identifying, late 20s—early 40s) Earnest, ambitious local reporter, who is eager to interview Sheridan. He is warm and charming and clearly bright. But he’s no match for the schemes of Sheridan and Lorraine. He’s much better suited for the loyal and hard-working Maggie.

MRS. DAISY STANLEY: (Female identifying, 50s) Traditional, socially-ambitious, upper-class housewife of late 1930s. At first, she is delighted to have Sheridan to dinner at her house, but as his rule of terror unfolds, she finds herself juggling an impatient husband, children eager to pursue their dreams, and a penguin or two.

MR. EARNEST W. STANLEY: (Male identifying, 50s) The foil to Sheridan. Mr. Stanley is a conservative, proper businessman and father. He is used to order in his upscale, Ohio home. He tolerates Sheridan’s chaos at first to appease his wife, but his patience wears thin.

RICHARD STANLEY: (Male identifying, 20s) Son of the Stanleys. He’s earnest, hard-working, and well-intentioned. He respects his parents but finds himself ready to set out on his own and pursue his dream of becoming a photographer. At first intimidated by Sheridan, he grows to admire Sheridan’s zest for life.

JUNE STANLEY: (Female identifying, 20s) Spirited and charming daughter of the Stanley’s. She, like her brother, loves her parents, but is ready to be set free. She has a secret romance with Sandy, a man who does not meet the approval of her father.

HARRIET STANLEY: (Female identifying, 50s—60s) The elusive and mysterious sister of Mr. Earnest Stanley, who is “not quite of this world.” She seems to appear from nowhere and has an odd and elusive connection to Sheridan.

MISS PREEN: (Female identifying, age flexible) No nonsense nurse, whose face tells it all. Her deadpan delivery and matter-of-fact manner contrast sharply to Sheridan’s verbal calisthenics. She takes it for just so long, and then…

BEVERLY CARLTON: (Male identifying, 40s—60s) Confident, British playwright and actor, who dominates a room when he enters. He has a rich voice and is able to sing. He sees what Sheridan and Lorraine are up to and is ready to make mischief of his own when the occasion calls.

BANJO/PROF. METZ: (Male identifying, 30s—50s) Banjo is an act three dynamo who bursts onto the scene. He’s a Hollywood comedian who is a long-time friend of Sheridan - energetic, funny, crazy actor---up for anything. He decides to leave the whirlwind of Hollywood to spend Christmas with Sheridan. Prof. Metz is the world’s greatest authority on insect life. Crazy hair and the mad scientist demeanor radiate from this academic character.

DR. BRADLEY: (Male identifying, 50—60s) The benign, somewhat daft local doctor, who gets a little confused by the details of medicine. He is desperate to have his memoirs published.

JOHN: (Male identifying, age flexible) The head butler of the Stanley household. He runs a tight ship, but early on develops an affinity for Sheridan’s chaotic and colorful life.

SARAH: (Female identifying, age flexible) The chef of the house. She’s exacting and diligent, eager to please. She’s quite taken by Sheridan, especially when he praises her soufflé and then offers her the chance to work for him in New York.

SANDY: (Male identifying, 20s—early 30s) Boyfriend of June, working-class union leader who is trying to organize the men in Mr. Stanley’s plant. He loves June but has disdain for Mr. Stanley and his conservative politics.

MRS. MCCUTCHEON: (Female identifying, 40s—60s) The nosey neighbor who is out of her mind that “the” Sheridan Whiteside has arrived in town. She’s a little pushy and all too eager to mix with the rich and famous.

MEAN GIRLS (LORT B)

Book by TINA FEY

Music by JEFF RICHMOND

Lyrics by NELL BENJAMIN

Director: TBD

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: TBD

1st Rehearsal: 1/4/27

Opening: 1/29/27

Closing: 2/13/27

SEEKING:

CADY: (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17) A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Is the emotional heart of our story. Vocal range top: Gb5 and bottom: G3.

REGINA: (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17) Regina is the Queen Bee of the Plastics. When she shines her light on you, you feel like the most important person in the world. When that light goes cold, you want to die. She is regal, still, and “hot”, but at her most vulnerable moments, she is just a kid in over her head. Vocal range top: Gb5 and bottom: F#3.

JANIS: (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17) An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade. Vocal range top: F5 and bottom: Ab3.

DAMIAN: (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17) Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis and they have the close rapport of a comedy team. Vocal range top: A4 and bottom: F2.

GRETCHEN: (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17) One of the Plastics. Desperate to please Regina and to maintain her position in the Plastics, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. She is a “banker” meaning she befriends people to “bank” their secrets so she can trade them later for her own benefit. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking. Vocal range top: D5 and bottom: G3.

KAREN: (Female identifying, 18+ to portray 17) One of the Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had a chance to develop, Karen is essentially kind, relaxed, and a generous laugher. Vocal range top: Gb5 and bottom: G3.

AARON: (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17) A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either. Broadway and pop tenor. Vocal range top: Bb4 and bottom: B2.

MRS. HERON/MRS. GEORGE/MS. NORBURY: (Female identifying, 30 - 50) Mrs. Heron is Cady’s intellectual mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes. Ms. Norbury is Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher who pushes Cady to be her smartest self. Mrs. George is Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes. Great singer. Distinctly defines these three characters. Eclectic Broadway vocal mix. Vocal range top: Eb5 and bottom: G3.

MR. DUVALL: (Male identifying, 30 - 50) The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers at Joliet penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls. Funny and a strong singer.

KEVIN G.: (Male identifying, 18+ to portray 17) Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and a decent rapper.

FEATURED ENSEMBLE: A diverse multitalented ensemble to portray the student body of North Shore High School and its adults.

EUREKA DAY (LORT D)

Written by Jonathan Spector

Director: TBD

1st Rehearsal: 2/15/27

Opening: 3/12/27

Closing: 3/27/27

SEEKING:

DON: (Male identifying, early 60s, White) Head of school. A serene presence, but with real gravitas. He’s very good at his job and his equivocating language is an intentional way to make everyone feel comfortable and never appear to be pushing things in any one direction, even while gently guiding them. He has worked hard to become the man he is. From New England, moved to Berkeley in the mid-80s chasing the last gasp of hippie-dom. Started in education as a music teacher, and on difficult days fantasizes about going back to it. Has lived with his partner in the same rented in-law unit for twenty-five years. She makes pottery. They do silent meditation retreats at Esalen three times a year. No kids.

SUZANNE: (Female identifying, mid-50s, White) Warm and gracious. Moved to Berkeley after college when her then-boyfriend now-husband started graduate school at UC Berkeley. Raising her family and nurturing the school are her life’s work and fully entwined. Once her youngest was in school, she started working part-time as a life coach after being encouraged to it by so many friends who she’d helped through difficult times. Has a home worth four million dollars (though she’ll tell you it was much much much cheaper when they bought it), but thinks of herself as “comfortable” rather than “wealthy.” Mother of Sebastian, Arlo, Izzy, Juniper, Tompkins and Walden.

CARINA: (Female identifying, early 40s, Black or biracial) A joiner. Her parents were in the Foreign Service. She grew up overseas and had gone to eight different schools by the time she graduated from high school. This made her skilled at landing in a new environment, figuring out the rules, and putting other people at ease. Her wife is from Berkeley and always wanted to come back, so they moved nine months ago from the East Coast. Isn’t sure how much she loves living here, but is working hard to convince herself she does, because her wife never wants to leave. She’s worked for nonprofits her whole professional life, so has spent A LOT of time in board meetings. And dealing with well-intentioned white people. Mother of Victor.

MEIKO: (Female identifying, mid-30s, Biracial Japanese/White- describes herself as Hapa) Berkeley native. Wry sense of humor. Went to UC Berkeley and has never lived anywhere else, or wanted to. A landscape architect, which she’s good at but a little bored by. A year after the end of a tortured on-again off-again eight-year relationship, she became a single mother by choice, of Olivia. When her daughter was young, Meiko’s mother was effectively a co-parent, but less so now. Would like to have another child but feels like she’s too old to think about doing it alone, again.

ELI: (Male identifying, mid-30s, White. Jewish or half-Jewish) Oblivious but well-meaning. From Southern California, went to Stanford and then straight into working at a tech start-up. Cashed out three years ago, and has been in search of how to occupy his time and exercise his mind. An expert pickler, competitive rock climber, manager of family wealth. Went through an intense Ayn Rand phase in college, which now fills him with shame, but which he has also never fully shaken. When he and his wife first decided to open up their marriage, they spent many hours in therapy making sure they were approaching it in a thoughtful and intentional way. But that was a long time ago. Father of Tobias.

WINTER: (30 - 50s) A parent.

“TBA” (LORT B)

Musical title to be announced September 2026

Director: TBD

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: TBD

1st Rehearsal: 4/1/27

Opening: 4/30/27

Closing: 5/15/27

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B); $889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

UNION

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