New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Submission

CONTRACT

Single Engagement Agreement

$757 weekly minimum (Cat. 2 - Tier C)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in PRIMARY TRUST.

SEEKING:

Kenneth - Male, Black, late 30s. Has lived in Cranberry his whole life. He worked at Yellowed Pages bookstore for 15 years until its closure. He spends most of his free time at Wally’s Tiki Bar.

Bert - Male, Black, late 30s – 40s. Kenneth’s best friend. He joins him at Wally’s and offers Kenneth advice and support however he can.

Corrina/Others - Wally’s Waiter/Bank Customers - Female, Black, 30s – 40s. A new waitress at Wally’s and a new presence in Kenneth’s small circle of friends. Doubles as Wally’s Waiter and Bank Customers.

Sam/Clay/Le Pousselet Bartender - Male, any race, 50s – 60. Sam is the owner of Yellowed Pages and has been Kenneth’s employer for the last 15 years. Clay works at Primary Trust and hires Kenneth after Yellowed Pages closes.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration. Please put the name of the character and your location in the subject line. Actors may also submit a link to video of up to two contrasting monologues no longer that 3- minutes total.

Deadline: 11/20/2025

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

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PERSONNEL

Written by Eboni Booth

Artistic Director - Francine Thomas Reynolds

Director - Sharon Miles

OTHER DATES

Potential audition date: 11/24/25

Rehearsals: January 27, 2026

Opens: February 17, 2026

Closes: March 1, 2026

OTHER

www.newstagetheatre.com

Performs in Jackson, MS.

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 submit.

SALARY

Single Engagement Agreement $757 weekly minimum (Cat. 2 - Tier C)

UNION

AEA