Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Berkeley, CA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 2, 2026

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

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE INTERESTINGS (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song, in the pop/rock/folk style. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Produced by Berkeley Repertory Theater and Matt Ross

Based on the novel by Meg Wolitzer

Book by Meg Wolitzer and Sarah Ruhl

Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles

Directed by Michael Arden

Music Supervisor: Nadia DiGiallonardo

Expected to attend:

Tessa Lee: Casting Director

OTHER DATES

Please note we anticipate the following developmental dates:

April 27-29, 2026 - Table read

June 22- July 2, 2026 - Table read

July 24- Aug 8, 2026 - Staged Workshop

1st Rehearsal In NYC: Monday, December 14, 2026

December Hiatus: December 21-26, 2026 (Subject to Change)

Rehearsal in California: Tuesday, December 29, 2026

First Tech: Sunday, January 17, 2027

First Preview: Sunday, January 31, 2027

Opening: Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Contract End Date: Sunday, April 11, 2027

OTHER

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

THE INTERESTINGS

SEEKING: (The Roles below plus understudies)

ETHAN/ AS CAST: He/him. 35-50. A strong singer. A brilliant, creative genius. He is confident, funny and deeply beloved among friends, though he relates to the feeling of being an outsider. He has a strong moral compass and a limitless imagination. He's open-hearted, can be slightly awkward at times but has a lot of charm. Vocal type - think Ben Folds or Billy Joel. Tenor range, Pop-Rock styling.

JULES/ AS CAST: She/her. 35-50. An incredibly strong singer. Can be desperate to belong. Full of big feelings and dreams. Has a vision for how her life is supposed to go which doesn’t always match reality. Possesses great strength. Naturally very funny. One of her great gifts is to find humor in her world. Vocal Type - Very strong singer with big range, Mezzo-Soprano, natural pop/rock/folk style

DENNIS/ AS CAST: He/him. 35-50. A strong singer. Radiates warmth and goodness. Down to earth. Access to real vulnerability. Struggles with depression. Vocal Type - Pop/Rock BariTenor

ASH/ AS CAST: She/her. 35-50. A strong singer. The person everyone loves and wants to be friends with, but she can be impenetrable. On the outside, she always seems to have it all. Can be mysterious. Vocal Type - Strong Pop/rock Mezzo-Soprano

JONAH/ AS CAST: He/him. 35-50. A strong singer and plays guitar with confidence. Sensitive but can come off as aloof. Has secrets but is a really good friend. He is a talented songwriter. Vocal Type - Strong, soulful pop/rock Tenor

GOODMAN/ AS CAST: He/him. 35-50. A strong singer. Arrogant and charismatic. Magnetic. There is real danger in his depths. A bit of a misunderstood and troubled soul. Vocal Type - Pop/Rock BariTenor

CATHY/ AS CAST: She/her. 35-50. A strong singer. In their body and comfortable with movement and dance. When we first meet her, she is vibrant. Always a little bit on the outside. Forced to grow up quickly. Vocal Type - Excellent singer with strong pop/rock belt; Soprano

EDIE WUNDERLICH/ AS CAST: She/her. 60s-70s. An aging bohemian who co-runs an arts camp with her husband. Funny. Full of life. Invested in the artistic life. Vocal Type - Alto, though singing is not the priority for this role

MANNY WUNDERLICH/ AS CAST: He/him. 60s-70s. An aging bohemian who co-runs an arts camp with his wife. Funny. Full of life. Invested in the artistic life. Vocal Type - Baritone, though singing is not the priority for this role

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

UNION

AEA