Purple Rose Theatre | Chelsea, MI
Chelsea, MI

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, April 27, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

And

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)

Break 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/g...

27GeneralsAuditions_Day1 . For assistance with sign up genius. Please email [email protected] .

The Deadline to sign up for an audition appointment is Sunday, April 26, 2026, by 8:00 p.m. ET. If you cannot attend in person auditions, you may submit a video submission. See breakdown for video submission instructions.

CONTRACT

SPT

$784 weekly minimum (SPT 8 modified) - until Jan 2, 2027

$807 weekly minimum (SPT 8 modified) - after Jan 3, 2027

SEEKING

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

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting monologues that are each 1-minute in length each. Bring one Headshot and one Resume with you to the audition.

LOCATION
Purple Rose Theatre
137 Park St
Chelsea, MI 48118-1038

Please enter through the lobby entrance off of Park Street. Free Parking is available on the street and at two
municipal lots near the theatre.

PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Jeff Daniels
Managing Director: Katie Hubbard
Artistic Associates: Lucas Daniels; Rhiannon Ragland
Company Manager: Amy Klain

Expected to attend:
Casting Director (Artistic Associate): Rhiannon Ragland
Artistic Associate: Lucas Daniels

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

Rehearsals are held minimum five days a week, 5-8 hour days, maximum 38 hours a week, in Chelsea, MI.
Day, evening & weekend rehearsals may be scheduled depending on actor’s and director's schedule.

Performance Schedule: Wednesday: 3:00pm, Thursday: 3:00pm & 7:30pm, Friday: 8:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm &
8:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm

OTHER

purplerosetheatre.org

Please check website at purplerosetheatre.org for future audition announcements if you cannot attend in person PRTC utilizes the option of a bi-weekly pay schedule. PRTC may utilize an 8 out of 10 rehearsal schedule.

Please see the link for the PRTC Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy:

https://www.purplerosetheatre....

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

Purple Rose Theatre 2026-27 Season

Video Submissions Instructions:

Please email your headshot, resume along with your video submission to: [email protected],
subject line ATTN: Auditions.

Self-tape two contrasting monologues no more than 1-minute in length each. Please also include a full
body slate with professional and/or legal name, preferred pronouns, union status, and any
representation.

Video submissions may be submitted from Tuesday, April 8, 2026 to Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00
p.m.

Principals and Understudies for:

BASTARD
Written by Devin Scillian
First Rehearsal: Monday, August 24, 2026
First Performance - Preview: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Press Opening Night: Friday, October 2, 2026
Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026

SEEKING:

JAKE LAMBERT: Aging country rock star, handsome if weathered, 50s, Male

BEAU LAMBERT: Jake’s younger brother. Texas businessman on the preppy side, 40s, Male

SPARROW: Jake’s much younger girlfriend. A lovely free spirit, 24, Female

MARY BETH LAMBERT: Married to Beau. A lovely Texas woman. 40s, Female

CAMERON LAMBERT/DELIVERY MAN: (CAMERON) Son to MARY BETH & BEAU, handsome, Athletic
and a capable singer & guitar player. 17. (DELIVERY MAN) Working Class Texan. Male

SHINER: Jake’s Manager. With an aging rocker vibe. 50s, Male.

MILDRED WHISKEY
Written by David MacGregor
First Rehearsal: Monday, December 28, 2026
First Performance - Preview: Thursday, January 21, 2027
Press Opening Night: Friday, January 29, 2027
Closing: Sunday, February 28, 2027

SEEKING:

SUE: Bar owner in her late 30s-40s. Female.

BREE: Bar employee in their 20s. Female Identifying, Trans actors are encouraged to audition.

MIKE: Bar employee in his 20s. Male.

JIMMY: Customer in his late 40s-50s. Male.

KING OF VINYL
Written by Jeffry Chastang
First Rehearsal: Monday, February 22, 2027
First Performance - Preview: Thursday, March 25, 2027
Press Opening Night: Friday, April 2, 2027
Closing: Sunday, May 23, 2027

SEEKING:

ANDREW “DREW” DYE: Black, 40s-50s, Male.

ALVIN “POPS” DYE: Black, 70s, Male.

KENNETH “KENNY” DYE: Black, 40s-50s, Male.

THERE’S NO BAD RAVIOLI
Written by Paul Stroili
First Rehearsal: Monday, May 17, 2027
First Performance - Preview: Thursday, June 17, 2027
Press Opening Night: Friday, June 25, 2027
Closing: Sunday, August 29, 2027

SEEKING:

PIETRO (PETEY) NOVARA: 50s-60s, of Italian origin (third or fourth generation, Midwesterner).
Chef/Owner Novara’s Restaurant.

DEMETRA PAPPAS: 50s-60s, of Greek/Italian origin (third or fourth generation, Midwesterner). PIETRO’S
ex-wife. General Manager of the restaurant.

LILIANA NOVARA: Late 20s-early 30s, PIETRO & DEMETRA’S niece. A Sous Chef, even though PIETRO
would never use that term.

BILLY FRANKLIN: 20s-40s, Any ethnicity (except Italian or Greek) A bartender/actor/stand-up comic.

CONTENT DISCLOSURES:

BASTARD by Devin Scillian

OVERVIEW:

ALL ROLES:
Adult Themes: The dialogue explores adult themes, including extramarital sex
Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involve heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong
reactions related to personal experiences of loss, conflict, or trauma.
Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that
could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.
Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering
for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.
Emotional Vulnerability: portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions
related to loss and personal trauma.
Conflict and Aggression: engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense
arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

MILDRED WHISKEY by David MacGregor
OVERVIEW:
Setting is a rundown bar, service industry behaviors; serving and imbibing alcohol,
Alcohol marketing paraphernalia, light custodial duties, etc. alcohol marketing paraphernalia, light
custodial duties, etc.
Adult content language, profanity and expletives
Sexism and harassment undertones, unsolicited body comments
Privacy intrusion and stalking behaviors
Bigfoot denier
Ghostwriting and pseudonym usage due to established Patriarchy
Anthropological based stereotypes of gender identity
Conspiracy based paranoia
Judgmental connotations regarding flat earthers
Vasovagal syncope and orthostatic hypotension symptom re-enactments
High risk behaviors; violence, alcoholism, drug use disorder, sexual behaviors, dietary habits, failure to
engage medical advice, etc.
Stroke and apraxia references
Language implying threats of suicidal and end of life planning
Self-diagnosis of clinical determinations, ie; sociopath
Socio economic oppression and culture war references
AI technology and virtual intimacy fantasies
Confessions and accusations of spousal cheating and divorce excommunication from children
Questioning of mental health habits, routines and social anxiety
Physical and emotional exertion related to a medical emergency response to a health episode (passing
out from standing)
Demonstrations of grief related to death of a parent
Masculinity ideology
Accusations and confessions of murder related to wartime actionsPTSD
Parental abandonment and bullying due to gender fluid identity and gender affirming care.
Fatalistic expressions concerning ageism and end of life care

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
SUE
Setting is a rundown bar, service industry behaviors; serving and imbibing alcohol,
Alcohol marketing paraphernalia, light custodial duties, etc.
Adult content language, profanity and expletives Sexism and harassment undertones, unsolicited body comments Bigfoot denier
High risk behaviors; violence, alcoholism, drug use disorder, sexual behaviors, dietary habits, failure to
engage medical advice, etc.
Confessions and accusations of spousal cheating and divorce excommunication from children
Questioning of mental health habits, routines and social anxiety
Physical and emotional exertion related to a medical emergency response to a health episode (passing
out from standing)

BREE
Setting is a rundown bar, service industry behaviors; serving and imbibing alcohol,
Alcohol marketing paraphernalia, light custodial duties, etc.
Adult content language, profanity and expletives
Sexism and harassment undertones, unsolicited body comments
Privacy intrusion and stalking behaviors
Ghostwriting and pseudonym usage due to established Patriarchy
Socio economic oppression and culture war references
AI technology and virtual intimacy fantasies
Physical and emotional exertion related to a medical emergency response to a health episode (passing out from standing)
PTSD
Parental abandonment and bullying due to gender fluid identity and gender affirming care
Fatalistic expressions concerning ageism and end of life care

MIKE
Setting is a rundown bar, service industry behaviors; serving and imbibing alcohol,
Alcohol marketing paraphernalia, light custodial duties, etc.
Adult content language, profanity and expletives Sexism and harassment undertones, unsolicited body comments Privacy intrusion and stalking behaviors Anthropological based stereotypes of gender identity Socio economic oppression and culture war references AI technology and virtual intimacy fantasies Physical and emotional exertion related to a medical emergency response to a health episode (passing out from standing) Demonstrations of grief related to death of a parent Masculinity ideology Accusations and confessions of murder related to wartime actions

PTSD
JIMMY
Adult content language, profanity and expletives
Sexism and harassment undertones, unsolicited body comments
Privacy intrusion and stalking behaviors
Bigfoot denier
Ghostwriting and pseudonym usage due to established Patriarchy Anthropological based stereotypes of gender identity
Conspiracy based paranoia Judgmental connotations regarding flat earthers Vasovagal syncope and orthostatic hypotension symptom re-enactments High risk behaviors; violence, alcoholism, drug use disorder, sexual behaviors, dietary habits, failure to
engage medical advice, etc.
Stroke and apraxia references Language implying threats of suicidal and end of life planning Self-diagnosis of clinical determinations, i.e.; sociopath Socio economic oppression and culture war references AI technology and virtual intimacy fantasies
Questioning of mental health habits, routines and social anxiety Physical and emotional exertion related to a medical emergency response to a health episode (passing out from standing) Fatalistic expressions concerning ageism and end of life care

KING OF VINYL by Jeffry Chastang
OVERVIEW:
Impact of dementia affecting their quality of life
Impact of financial insecurity and uncertainty
Impact on the family of being exploited by the music industry
Uses mild profanity
Involved in a complex sibling rivalry
Effect of conflict with former significant other over having a child born out of wedlock
Emotional impact of being born out of wedlock
Impact of uncertainty of parentage

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
ANDREW “DREW” DYE
Impact of dementia affecting their quality of life
Impact of financial insecurity and uncertainty
Impact on the family being exploited by the music industry
Uses mild profanity
Involved in a complex sibling rivalry
Impact of uncertainty of parentage
ALVIN “POPS” DYE
Impact of dementia affecting their quality of life
Impact of financial insecurity and uncertainty
Impact on the family of being exploited by the music industry
Effect of conflict with former significant other over having a child born out of wedlock
Uses mild profanity

KENNETH “KENNY” DYE
Impact of dementia affecting their quality of life
Impact of financial insecurity and uncertainty
Impact on the family of being exploited by the music industry
Uses mild profanity
Involved in a complex sibling rivalry
Effect of conflict with former significant other over having a child born out of wedlock
Emotional impact of being born out of wedlock

THERE’S NO BAD RAVIOLI by Paul Stroili
OVERVIEW:
Fear about job security
Fears about financial insecurity
Conflict about legacy and inheritance
Conflicts over differing management styles in the food and beverage industry
Impact of the COVID pandemic’s long-term effect on health, specifically Anosmia
Effects of being a “workaholic”, impact on marriage and family
Fears of a cultural values being lost
Stress of transitioning leadership of the business to the next generation
Uses occasional profanity
Stress from prior marital relationship
Occasional references to cultural stereotypes

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
PIETRO (PETEY) NOVARA
Fears about financial insecurity
Conflict about legacy and inheritance
Conflicts over differing management styles in the food and beverage industry
Impact of the COVID pandemic’s long-term effect on health, specifically Anosmia
Effects of being a “workaholic”, impact on marriage and family
Fears of a cultural values being lost
Stress of transitioning leadership of the business to the next generation
Uses occasional profanity
Stress from prior marital relationship
Occasional references to cultural stereotype

DEMETRA PAPPAS
Fear about job security
Fears about financial insecurity
Conflict about legacy and inheritance
Conflicts over differing management styles in the food and beverage industry
Impact of the COVID pandemic’s long-term effect on health, specifically Anosmia
Effects of being a “workaholic”, impact on marriage and family
Fears of a cultural values being lost
Stress of transitioning leadership of the business to the next generation
Uses occasional profanity
Stress from prior marital relationship
Occasional references to cultural stereotypes

LILIANA NOVARA
Fear about job security
Fears about financial insecurity
Conflict about legacy and inheritance
Conflicts over differing management styles in the food and beverage industry
Impact of the COVID pandemic’s long-term effect on health, specifically Anosmia
Fears of a cultural values being lost
Stress of transitioning leadership of the business to the next generation
Occasional references to cultural stereotypes

BILLY FRANKLIN
Fear about job security
Fears about financial insecurity
Conflicts over differing management styles in the food and beverage industry
Impact of the COVID pandemic’s long-term effect on health, specifically Anosmia
Stress of transitioning leadership of the business to the next generation

SALARY

SPT $784 weekly minimum (SPT 8 modified) - until Jan 2, 2027 $807 weekly minimum (SPT 8 modified) - after Jan 3, 2027

• NON-UNION