Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane | New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, January 30, 2026

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment between 5pm-8pm please go to:

https://www.signupgenius.com/g... . If you would like to schedule an audition appointment between 1pm-5pm please email: [email protected] . There is an audition form attached to the signupgenius page.

Please fill it out and bring it with you to the audition.

CONTRACT

LOA

$406 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rates

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Summer Lyric

Theatre at Tulane's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a safe space for its company members. No one will be discriminated against based on their race, sexuality, sex, gender expression, or physical challenge.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song. You may be asked for a 2nd contrasting piece. It should show your vocal range and acting ability and should be in the style of shows in our season. Also, please bring your headshot/resume and sheet music in the proper key. Music should be in a book or a 3-ring binder. Cuts should be clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. Please arrive 30-minutes before your audition time slot.

LOCATION

Dixon Hall

Tulane University

104 Dixon Hall

New Orleans, LA 70118

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Charlie Hayes (Business Manager -

Department of Music - Tulane University)

Leonard Raybon (Artistic Director)

Diane Lala (Director/Choreographer - LA CAGE AUX FOLLES)

Jaune Buisson (Director/Choreographer - CHICAGO)

Ricky Graham (Director - A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC)

OTHER DATES

Callbacks (as needed): February 1st, 2026

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

Summer Lyric Theatre will adhere to all Health & Safety Protocols set forth by Actors' Equity Association, Tulane University, the City of New Orleans, and the State of Louisiana.

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

Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane 2026 Season

Scheduling Note: Juneteenth and July 4th are rehearsal dates for Summer Lyric. Even though they are holidays, we cannot afford the rehearsal time when faced with mounting these shows in such a

short period.

CHICAGO

Directed and Choreographed by Jauné Buisson

Rehearsals begin: May 27

Equity Rehearsals begin: June 1

Runs: June 18-21

SEEKING:

VELMA KELLY – CAST. Mezzo-Soprano (E3-D5) Vaudeville performer accused of murdering her sister and husband. Hardened by fame, she cares for no one but herself and her attempt to get away with murder.

ROXIE HART – Mezzo-Soprano (F3-B4) Reads and keeps up with murder trials in Chicago, and follows suit by murdering her lover, Fred Casely. She stops at nothing to render a media storm with one goal: to get away with it.

FRED CASELY – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Roxie’s short-lived lover. Murdered for trying to leave Roxie.

SERGEANT FOGARTY – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Assigned to Roxie’s case. After asking the right questions, he manages to get Roxie to confess.

AMOS HART – Baritone (C3-F#4) Roxie’s faithful husband. Lies for her and tries to take the blame until he realizes that he has been two-timed by Roxie. Still in love with her, or misguided, he believes anything she says in her pursuit to get out of jail.

LIZ – Ensemble (A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. She is imprisoned after shooting two warning

shots into her husband’s head.

ANNIE – Ensemble (A3-C#5) Prisoner at the Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after finding out he already has six wives.

JUNE – Ensemble (A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. After her husband accuses her of screwing the milk man, he mysteriously runs into her knife ten times.

HUNYAK – Non-Singing Role. Hungarian Prisoner at Cook County Jail. The only English she speaks is the phrase, ‘Not Guilty.’ Which follows her to her grave.

MONA – Ensemble (A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after he has a round of affairs with other women, and an occasional man.

MARTIN HARRISON – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Ensemble member who doubles as the Master of Ceremonies at times.

MATRON 'MAMA' MORTON – Alto (F#3-Bb4) Leader of the prisoners of Cook County Jail. The total essence of corruption. Accepts bribes for favors.

BILLY FLYNN – Baritone (Bb2-G4) Established lawyer who hasn’t lost a woman’s case yet. Master of media manipulation.

MARY SUNSHINE – Soprano (Bb3-Bb5) Sob sister reporter from the Evening Star. Believes there is a little bit of good in everyone.

GO-TO-HELL-KITTY – Ensemble (A3-C#5) Steals the spotlight when she murders her husband along with three other women.

HARRY – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Murdered by Go-To-Hell Kitty for sleeping around.

AARON – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Court appointed lawyer for Hunyak. He tries to get her to confess.

JUDGE – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Judge overseeing Roxie’s Trial.

COURT CLERK – Ensemble/Part Flexible. Swears people in with their hand on the bible.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Directed and Choreographed by Diane Lala

Rehearsals begin: June 22

Runs: July 9-12

SEEKING:

ALBIN – CAST. Baritone (G2-G4) Star performer at La Cage aux Folles and Georges’ partner. Warm, dramatic, and flamboyant with great comic timing.

GEORGES – CAST. Baritone (G2-G4) Owner of La Cage aux Folles. Sophisticated, charming, and deeply in love with Albin.

JEAN-MICHEL – CAST. Tenor (C3-G4) Georges’ son. Idealistic and headstrong, he seeks approval for his engagement.

ANNE – CAST. Soprano (A3-F5) Jean-Michel’s fiancée. Sweet, loving, and supportive.

EDOUARD DINDON – CAST. Baritone (G2-E4) Anne’s father. Conservative, pompous, and opposed to Jean-Michel’s family.

MARIE DINDON – CAST. Mezzo-Soprano (A3-F5) Anne’s mother. More understanding than her husband, but still traditional.

JACOB – 20-35, Tenor (Top Ab) Sometimes the butler, sometimes the maid. This is a role of great comic timing, personality and zest. Must move well in heels.

JACQUELINE – 40+, Alto Mature female friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; attractive, charming; VERY theatrical.

RENAUD – 40-60, Baritone Friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small seaside cafe; good mover and singer.

MME RENAUD – 40-60, Mezzo Wife of Renaud. Good mover and singer.

FRANCIS – 20-40 Fussy male stage manager in Georges' club; good comic timing; strong actor/dancer.

TABARRO – 25-50 A fisherman; also plays the Waiter in ‘The Best of Times’.

TOWNSPEOPLE – Various Patrons, fishermen, etc.

LES CAGELLES – 8 Fabulous showgirls at La Cage aux Folles. They are the most accomplishe female impersonators in France. Must sing and dance – IN HEELS! They include:

CHANTAL: of Avignon Stunning soprano voice; MUST be able to sing falsetto! She’s a bit of a diva!

HANNA: from Hamburg A leather-wearing dominatrix; brandishes a whip and an attitude!

PHAEDRA: the Enigma Not the brightest Cagelle.

MERCEDES: She thinks SHE should be the star; and lets everyone know it.

DERMAH: Wistful and innocent.

CLO-CLO: Exotic and mysterious.

MONIQUE: A Cagelle.

ANGELIQUE: A Cagelle.

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Directed by Ricky Graham

Rehearsals begin: July 13

Runs: July 30- August 2

SEEKING:

DESIREE ARMFELDT – CAST. Mezzo-Soprano (F#3-Ab5) A self-absorbed, once-successful actress now touring the countryside. She becomes entangled in a love triangle with the Count and Fredrick.

FREDRIKA ARMFELDT – 12-15, Soprano (C4-Eb5) Desiree's witty daughter who is very selfcontained and formal with precise diction.

MADAME ARMFELDT – 70-85, Alto (C3-F#4) Desiree's elderly mother; brutally honest and a veteran of discreet encounters.

HENRIK EGERMAN – 18-21, Tenor (G3-B4) Fredrick's gloomy son. He is serious but confused, as he studies for the Lutheran priesthood.

ANNE EGERMAN – 18-21, Soprano (G#3-Ab5) Giddy and virginal; naive at times. A breathtakingly gorgeous child bride and Fredrick's new wife.

FREDRICK EGERMAN – 35-45, Baritone (A2-E4) Middle-aged lawyer who is married to his second wife, Anne, and has a son, Henrik, from his first marriage.

PETRA – 20-30, Mezzo-Soprano (F#3-F5) Anne's earthy maid and closest confidante. She seizes every moment to rustle in the hay.

COUNT CARL-MAGNUS MALCOLM – 30-45, Baritone (G3-F#4) Vain, arrogant, and splendidly proportioned but ferociously jealous. He is Desiree's newest lover.

COUNTESS CHARLOTTE MALCOLM – 30-40, Mezzo-Soprano (G3-F5) The Count's manic depressive, mistreated and downtrodden wife.

ENSEMBLE - The Liebeslieder Singers, Servants, Helpers

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SALARY

LOA $406 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rates

UNION

AEA