TheatreSquared
Fayetteville, AR

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, May 1, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

AND

Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to: https://app.youform.com/forms/... . Appointments must be requested by Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at 10am CDT. TheatreSquared will not be accepting video submissions.

CONTRACT

LOA

$889 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)

Travel and housing provided

SEEKING

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

TheatreSquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting pieces. Audition material not to exceed 3-minutes total.

LOCATION

TheatreSquared

477 W Spring

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Walker Rehearsal Room. Check in on the Third Floor.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Artistic Director: Robert Ford

Associate Artistic Director: Amy Herzberg

Artistic Producer: Rebecca Rivas

Director of New Play Development: Dexter Singleton

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

For questions and/or more information, please contact our casting team, by phone at (479) 777-9802 or via email at [email protected].

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

TheatreSquared 2026-27 Season

AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES

By: August Wilson

Rehearsals Begin: August 18, 2026

Performances: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Possible Extension through Sunday, October 4, 2026

SYNOPSIS: The play centers on Troy Maxson, a 53-year-old sanitation worker and former talented baseball player. In his youth, Troy dreamed of becoming a professional athlete, but because of racial discrimination in Major League Baseball at the time, he never got the chance. Troy lives with his loyal wife Rose and their teenage son Cory. Cory hopes to earn a college football scholarship, but Troy refuses to support the idea because he believes the same racial barriers that stopped him will stop Cory too. Troy also maintains friendships with his coworker Jim Bono and his brother Gabriel, a war veteran whose injury compensation helped Troy buy the family house. As the story progresses, Troy’s flaws become clearer. He has an affair with a woman named Alberta, which leads to a child. When Alberta dies during childbirth, Troy asks Rose to help raise the baby, Raynell. Rose agrees to raise the child but emotionally separates herself from Troy. The conflict with Cory escalates until Troy forces Cory to leave home after a violent argument. Troy eventually finishes building the fence around the yard—a symbol of both protection and emotional barriers within the family. Years later, after Troy’s death, the family reunites for his funeral. Cory returns home still angry at his father but eventually decides to attend the funeral after Rose reminds him that Troy was a complicated man shaped by hardship. The play ends with a moment of reconciliation and reflection about Troy’s legacy.

SEEKING:

Troy Maxson: 50s, Male, Black. A former baseball player now a garbage collector. He grapples with his past, racial discrimination, and his responsibilities as a father and husband.

Rose Maxson: 40s, Female, Black. Troy's devoted wife, patient, resilient, and compassionate, serving as the emotional center of the home. She strives to support her family and Troy, despite his flaws.

Cory Maxson: Late teens-early 20s, Male, Black. The teenage son of Troy and Rose, a promising high school football player seeking his father's approval.

Lyons Maxson: 30s, Male, Black. Troy’s 34-year-old son from a previous marriage. A talented jazz musician who struggles financially.

Gabriel Maxson: 40s, Male, Black. Troy’s brother, who suffered a head injury in World War II. He believes he is a messenger from God.

Jim Bono: 40s-50s, Male, Black. Troy’s loyal best friend and fellow garbage collector. He admires Troy and serves as a moral compass.

Raynell Maxson: 7-10 years old, Female, Black. Troy’s seven-year-old daughter with his mistress, Alberta. She represents innocence and new beginnings.

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN

By: Lauren Gunderson

Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

Rehearsals Begin: October 27, 2026

Performances: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - Sunday, December 13, 2026

Possible Extension through Thursday, December 24, 2026

SYNOPSIS: Little Women is a stage adaptation by Lauren Gunderson based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. The play follows the lives of the four March sisters as they grow up during the American Civil War and learn about family, independence, and finding their own paths. The story takes place in Concord, Massachusetts, where the March family lives while their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War. The four sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March—each have different personalities and dreams. Throughout the play, the sisters experience joys and hardships: financial struggles, friendships with their wealthy neighbor Laurie, and the absence of their father during the war. Jo forms a close friendship with Laurie but ultimately chooses to pursue her writing career rather than romance with him. A turning point occurs when Beth dies, bringing the family together in grief and reflection. The sisters continue growing into adulthood: Meg builds a family life, Amy develops as an artist, and Jo continues writing and searching for her place in the world. By the end of the play, Jo embraces both her independence and the importance of family. She commits to telling stories inspired by her life with her sisters, celebrating their bond and the lessons they shared growing up.

SEEKING:

Louisa/Jo: independent, ambitious, and fiercely determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Jo is tomboyish, outspoken, and adventurous, with a strong sense of justice and loyalty, but also self-critical and quick tempered. Teens-20s

Meg: the eldest March sister, responsible, nurturing, and traditional but vibrant and full of romantic dreams. Meg is thoughtful, compassionate, and devoted but also sometimes vain and longing for the ease of wealth that she never had. 20s.

Beth: quiet, gentle, and musical. She is shy, selfless, and deeply empathetic. She does not dream of a life outside of her home and family, and inward girl, never a woman. Teens.

Amy: the youngest sister who is impatient, artistic, vivacious, charming. Often self-centered and vengeful, but also spirited, creative, determined, and loving. Teens-20.

Marmee: The mother of the March sisters is wise, nurturing, and compassionate, resilient, and patient. She guides her daughters toward selflessness and level-headedness, but also shares their verve, delight for life, family and independence. 40s-50s

Aunt March: fussy, rich, judgmental, 70 (may be double cast with Marmee)

Laurie: wealthy, charming neighbor and close friend of the March sisters. He is adventurous, mischievous, and impulsive, with a playful spirit and a love for music and literature. Despite his privileged upbringing, Laurie is kind-hearted, loyal, and deeply devoted to the March family, especially Jo. Teens20s.

John: Laurie’s tutor, and later Meg’s husband. He is intelligent, earnest, hardworking, and respectful, with a strong sense of duty and integrity. Late 20s.

Mr. Laurence and Mr. March: Laurie’s prickly grandfather, Jo’s father. (may be double cast with John)

Friedrich: Professor Friedrich Bhaer is a sunny, generous German immigrant and intellectual. He is cultured, cheerful, and kind-hearted, with a love for literature and philosophy. He embodies principles of intellect, integrity, and genuine affection. 40. (may be double cast with John)

COWBOYS AND EAST INDIANS

By: Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler

Rehearsals Begin: January 12, 2027

Performances: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 - Sunday, February 28, 2027

Possible Extension through Sunday, March 7, 2027

SYNOPSIS: Adapted from Nina McConigley’s award-winning collection of short stories, Cowboys and East Indians follows the Sen family as they grapple with expectations and cultural collisions moving from India to Wyoming. Lakshmi “Lucky” Sen’s dad calls her a prairie dog — hesitant and scared on the side of the road. Now on a mission to fulfill her mom’s final wish, Lucky has to figure out saris, how to stop burning the spices, and the many other things she didn’t pay attention to while she was busy trying to fit in. But on the eve of her sister’s wedding, a family secret resurfaces, and Lucky realizes there might be a lot more about her mom and being a “good Indian daughter” that she doesn’t know. A rare exploration of rural immigrant experiences in the American West, Cowboys and East Indians examines the question of how one understands their identity when they don’t see a reflection of it in their community.

SEEKING:

LAKSHMI “LUCKY” SEN: 22, Indian-American. Wyoming girl trying to be a good Indian daughter.

RAJAH SEN: 30/54, Indian man, striving to be a model family man and breadwinner.

CHITRA SEN: 28/52, Indian woman, engineer by training, and housewife.

RICHARD LARSON: 42/66, businessman and Wyoming cowboy.

NANCY LARSON: 42/66, epitome of 1980s fashion, friendly.

THE 39 STEPS

By Patrick Barlow

Rehearsals Begin: March 16, 2027

Performances: Wednesday, April 7, 2027 - Sunday, April 25, 2027

SYNOPSIS: The story follows Richard Hannay, a bored man living in London who is looking for excitement. One evening he meets a mysterious woman named Annabella Schmidt, who claims to be a spy and says she is being chased by dangerous agents. She tells Hannay about a secret organization and a mysterious plan known as “The 39 Steps.” Soon after, Annabella is murdered in Hannay’s apartment, and before she dies she gives him clues about the spy plot. When the police arrive, Hannay realizes he will be blamed for the crime. To clear his name and stop the spies, he escapes from London and travels to Scotland. During his journey, Hannay is chased by both the police and the secret agents. Along the way he meets several characters, including Pamela, a woman who initially thinks Hannay is guilty and reports him to the authorities. Eventually she begins to believe his story and helps him. Hannay discovers that the spy ring is trying to steal important government secrets. The key clue leads him to a man with a missing finger who is connected to the spy network. After many comic chases, disguises, and mistaken identities, Hannay finally uncovers the secret behind “The 39 Steps.” The story ends back in London, where Hannay exposes the real criminal and proves his innocence. The spy plot is stopped, and Hannay’s ordinary life has been transformed by his thrilling adventure.

SEEKING:

Richard Hannay: 20s - 50s. Male presenting. Any race or ethnicity. Recently returned to England after three months abroad, feeling out of place and bored with his life. Embodies a mix of charm and ennui, intelligent and resourceful. A strong British dialect, physical comedy.

Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret: 20s - 50s. Female presenting. Any race or ethnicity. Three unique characters ranging from innocent ingenue to strong willed and determined spy. Require proficiency in English, Russian and Scottish accents/dialects. A strong physical comic able to craft three distinct yet grounded characters.

Clowns 1 & 2: Any age. Any gender, race, or ethnicity. Strong comedic timing and skilled physical comedy chops are required. Must possess the ability to transform vocally and physically into many different characters. These versatile performers will bring a whirlwind of energy and laughter to the stage, effortlessly switching between personas to keep the audience engaged and entertained.

EUREKA DAY

By: Jonathan Spector

Rehearsals Begin: May 11, 2027

Performances: Wednesday, June 2, 2027 - Sunday, June 20, 2027

Possible Extension through Sunday, June 27, 2027

SYNOPSIS: The story takes place at Eureka Day School, a private elementary school in Berkeley, California known for its progressive values and commitment to consensus-based decision making. The school’s board members believe strongly in inclusivity, open discussion, and respecting every viewpoint. The main characters are members of the school’s board, including Don, the thoughtful chair; Suzanne, the passionate founder; Carina, a newer and more practical member; Meiko, a parent who questions some of the school’s traditions; and Eli, a laid-back teacher representative. The board works hard to make every decision by complete agreement rather than voting. However, their ideals are tested when a mumps outbreak occurs at the school. Soon it becomes clear that some students have not been vaccinated, which may be allowing the disease to spread. This situation creates intense debate among the board members and the parent community. Some members argue that vaccination should be required to protect public health, while others believe parents should have the freedom to choose whether their children are vaccinated. The conflict grows even more chaotic during a virtual town hall meeting, where parents share emotional opinions, misinformation, and accusations in an online discussion. The meeting quickly spirals out of control, showing how difficult consensus and civil conversation can be when people strongly disagree. Eventually, the crisis forces the board to confront the limits of their idealistic approach. They realize that trying to please everyone may not always work when important health and safety decisions must be made.

SEEKING:

Don: Early 60s. White. Head of school. A serene presence, but with real gravitas. He’s very good at his job and his equivocating language is an intentional way to make everyone feel comfortable and never appear to be pushing things in any one direction, even while gently guiding them. He has worked hard to become the man he is. From New England, moved to Berkeley in the mid-80s chasing the last gasp of hippie-dom. Started in education as a music teacher, and on difficult days fantasizes about going back to it. Has lived with his partner in the same rented in-law unit for twenty-five years. She makes pottery. They do silent meditation retreats at Esalen three times a year. No kids.

Suzanne: Mid-50s. White. Warm and gracious. Moved to Berkeley after college when her then-boyfriend now-husband started graduate school at UC Berkeley. Raising her family and nurturing the school are her life’s work and fully entwined. Once her youngest was in school, she started working part-time as a life coach after being encouraged to it by so many friends who she’d helped through difficult times. Has a home worth four million dollars (though she’ll tell you it was much much much cheaper when they bought it) but thinks of herself as “comfortable” rather than “wealthy”. Mother of Sebastian, Arlo, Izzy, Juniper, Tompkins, and Walden.

Carina: Early 40s, Black or biracial. A joiner. Her parents were in the Foreign Service. She grew up overseas and had gone to eight different schools by the time she graduated from high school. This made her skilled at landing in a new environment, figuring out the rules, and putting other people at ease. Her wife is from Berkeley and always wanted to come back, so they moved nine months ago from the East Coast. Isn’t sure how much she loves living here, but is working hard to convince herself she does, because her wife never wants to leave. She’s worked for nonprofits her whole professional life, so has spent A LOT of time in board meetings. And dealing with well-intentioned white people. Mother of Victor.

Meiko: Mid-30s, Biracial Japanese/White (describes herself as Hapa) Berkeley native. Wry sense of humor. Went to UC Berkeley and has never lived anywhere else, or wanted to. A landscape architect, which she’s good at but a little bored by. A year after the end of a tortured on-again off-again eight-year relationship, became a single mother by choice, of Olivia. When her daughter was young, Meiko’s mother was effectively a co-parent, but less so now. Would like to have another child, but feels she’s too old to think about doing it alone, again.

Eli: Mid-30s, White. Jewish or half-Jewish. Oblivious but well-meaning. From Southern California, went to Stanford and then straight into working at a tech start-up. Cashed out three years ago, and has been in search of how to occupy his time and exercise his mind. An expert pickler, competitive rock climber, manager of family wealth. Went through an intense Ayn Rand phase in college, which now fills him with shame, but which he has also never fully shaken. When he and his wife first decided to open up their marriage, they spent many hours in therapy making sure they were approaching it in a thoughtful and intentional way. But that was a long time ago. Father of Tobias.

Winter: 30s-50s, a parent.

SALARY

LOA $889 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT); Travel and housing provided

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