Cranberry Productions, Inc.
Latham, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

Roberto Samayoa. email: [email protected]

CONTRACT

Special Agreement / Cabaret

Company #1

$1,138 weekly minimum through February 8, 2026

$1,172 weekly minimum starting February 9, 2026

Company #2

$1,172 weekly minimum for rehearsals

Performances will be prorated based on the weekly minimum above

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in two companies of SHEAR MADNESS (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

A two-minute contemporary comedic monologue preferably with no accent.

LOCATION

Kennedy Center

2700 F St NW

Washington, DC 20566-0002

Theatre Lab

PERSONNEL

Written by Paul Portner

Producer/Director – Bruce Jordan

Expected to attend:

Bob Lohrmann, Director

Roberto Samayoa, Company & General Manager

Lili Paez, Assistant

OTHER DATES

Callbacks planned for 10:15 am-5:15 pm on November 20, 2025.

Company #1

First rehearsal: January 20, 2026

First performance: February 3, 2026

Final performance: June 7, 2026

Company #2

First rehearsal: February 10, 2026

First performance: February 23, 2026

Final performance: June 4, 2026

OTHER

www.shearmadness.com

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

BARBARA: (Age range 23-39.) A wise-cracking, gum-snapping, nail polishing hairdresser. Very dishy and put together, though on the cheap side.

MIKEY: (Age range 23-30.) A preppy-looking, eager-beaver who’s a capable and earnest undercover cop. Gets his hair washed and blown dry at every performance. It may need to be cut by a professional to an appropriate length.

TONY: (Age range 25-40.) The irrepressible proprietor of the Shear Madness salon. He is fun, devilish, interesting, passionate and a real character. Not be jaded in any way. His “shoot from the hip” comedy endears him to all. Able to do the physical comedy easily and with great flair. Loves “playing for an audience”. Loves creating and executing merriment, and mirth.

EDDIE: (Age range: 30-45). A well-dressed, nice-looking confidence man who covers a dangerous interior with a smooth, suave, and occasionally charming exterior.

TOM O’BRIEN (Age range: 30-40). A hardworking undercover cop requiring a bright, quick thinking, personable character who can also be an excellent straight man. Not intimidated by a boisterous audience. Good looking, masculine, with a solid voice and solid skills who can learn the dynamics that will keep the investigation on track.

MRS. SHUBERT (Age range: 45-70) An old-money Washington socialite of impeccable breeding and manner. Speaks with natural— not artificial— cultured tones. She can really turn on the charm when needed. At her finest she’s a real class act.

SALARY

Special Agreement / Cabaret; Company #1 $1,138 weekly minimum through February 8, 2026, $1,172 weekly minimum starting February 9, 2026; Company #2 $1,172 weekly minimum for rehearsals; Performances will be prorated based on the weekly minimum above

UNION

AEA