PlayMakers Repertory Company | Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Updated Salary.

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Pays $875

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in PlayMakers

Repertory Company's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

No roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue, one minute in length. Also, 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: Vivienne Benesch
Casting Directors: McCorkle Casting, LTD
Expected to attend:
Rebecca Weiss: Casting Director
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

https://playmakersrep.org/seas...

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

Playmakers Repertory Co 2025-26 Season

The roles listed are the only available roles in the productions.

THE ROYALE
Written by Marco Ramirez
Director: Vivienne Benesch
Reh: 8/12/25
Run: 9/13/25-9/28/25

SEEKING:

JAY “THE SPORT” JACKSON – (Male-identifying character, late 30s/early 40s, Black) An ambitious,
charismatic, and outspoken African-American boxer who wants to become Heavyweight Champion of
the World.

WYNTON – (Male-identifying character, 50s, Black) Jay’s trainer and mentor, who has a deep
understanding of the racial and social implications of Jay's rise in the sport.

FISH – (Male-identifying character, 18-early 20s, Black) A young, talented boxer who spars with Jay
and later joins his team. Looks up to Jay.

THE WOLVES
Written by Sarah DeLappe
Director: Aubrey Snowden
Reh: 9/9/25
Run: 10/11/25-10/26/25

SEEKING:

SOCCER MOM – (Female-identifying character, 40s, any/all ethnicities) Shows up at practice at the
end of the play, bringing with her a bag of orange slices and grief.

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Director: Patrick Torres
Reh: 10/21/25
Run: 11/22/25-2/16/26

This production will take a multicultural lens on the Sycamore family and its entourage.

SEEKING:

PAUL – (Male-identifying character, early 50s, any ethnicity) A good-natured, carefree, and supportive
father, he spends most of his time tinkering in the basement making fireworks.

MARTIN – (Male-identifying character, 70s, any ethnicity) The patriarch of the Sycamore family; Witty,
eccentric, and beloved, he collects snakes and stopped paying his income tax, because... you can’t
take it with you.

DONALD – (Male-identifying character, 30s, any ethnicity) The easygoing, loyal, cheerful boyfriend to
Rheba who is fully embraced as part of the Sycamore household.

MR. KIRBY – (Male-identifying character, 50s/60s, any ethnicity) A wealthy and successful
businessman who has high expectations for his son, Tony. Possesses a rigid worldview that values
societal convention and status.

PRIMARY TRUST
Written by Eboni Booth
Director: Christopher Windom
Reh: 12/30/25
Run: 1/31/26-2/15/26

SEEKING:

BERT – (Male-identifying character, late 30s, Black) Caretaker, companion, and best friend to
Kenneth, offers him limitless support and advice.

CLAY, and others – (Male-identifying character, 50-60s, white) Hires Kenneth at Primary Trust after
he loses his job.

MACBETH
Written by William Shakespeare
Director: Tracy Bersley
Reh: 2/3/26
Run: 3/7/26-3/22/26

SEEKING:

MACDUFF – (Male-identifying character, 40s, any ethnicity) A courageous and seasoned warrior who
is deeply committed to King Duncan. He has a strong sense of duty, justice, and morality.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Written by Robert Harling
Director: Lisa Rothe
Reh: 3/10/26
Run: 4/11/26-4/26/26

SEEKING:

CLAIREE – (Female-identifying character, 50s/60s, white) Known for her smart mouth and sweet
tooth, she is the sophisticated and classy owner of the local radio station. Widow to the Mayor.

SALARY

$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Pays $875

UNION

AEA