Village Theatre | Issaquah, WA
Issaquah, WA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (P)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, February 19, 2026

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (P)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Friday, February 20, 2026

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (P)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

And

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (P)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to: bit.ly/VTGenerals . You only need to

submit/audition ONCE to be considered for the entire season.

CONTRACT

Special Agreement

$970.98 weekly minimum

SEEKING

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

You only need to audition ONCE to be considered for the entire season.

PREPARATION

Please prepare up to two pieces of material. Your entire audition including introduction, time with pianist, and performing your piece(s) should total around 5-minutes. If auditioning for a Musical, please prepare a short song selection(s) no more than one verse/one chorus each. Contemporary or late-20thcentury musical theatre encouraged. Bring printed accompanist music three-hole punched in a binder. Accompanist provided. If auditioning for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, please prepare a monologue(s) from a modern or mid-20th-century play. Keep each piece one minute or less. No Shakespeare or classical works (e.g. Molière, Greek/Roman texts). Contemporary realism or heightened realism is welcome. Bring a physical headshot/resume. These will not be returned.

LOCATION

Hunt Family Theatre

120 Front St N

Issaquah, WA 98027

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Casting Director & Producing Associate: Arika Matoba

Associate Artistic Director: Aislinn Frantz-Nava

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

villagetheatre.org

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

Village Theatre 2026-27 Season

RAGTIME

Book: Terrence McNally

Music: Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens

Genre: Epic musical drama

First Rehearsal: 8/11/26

Tech Begins: 9/5/26

Opening Night: 9/18/26

Closing Night: 11/15/26

Possible Extension: 11/22/26

Setting: Early 20th century America; New Rochelle, Harlem, and Atlantic City

SEEKING:

COALHOUSE WALKER JR: (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. WE ARE STILL ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR AN INTERNAL AND/OR EXTERNAL UNDERSTUDY.) Age 25-35. A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. A4-G2

SARAH: Age 20-25. Washwoman. Sarah is a young Black woman, beautiful and filled with a strong will to live, fueled by an innocent spirit. Falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. G#3 -F#5

MOTHER: Age 30-40. The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open minded. G3-F#5

FATHER: Age 30-45. Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. A2-F4.

YOUNGER BROTHER: Age 20-25. Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings. B2-F#4.

GRANDFATHER: Age 60-80. Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor and easily irritated by nearly everything.

TATEH: 35-45. A Latvian immigrant. He wears the trials and tribulations of his past on his sleeve but remains optimistic that he will be successful. Full of genuine drive and heart. He lives for his little daughter. Bb2-F#4

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON: Age 45-55. Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. D3-Eb4

EMMA GOLDMAN: Age 35-45. Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. B3-D5

EVELYN NESBIT: Age 20s-40s. Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the highprofile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. B3-D5

HARRY HOUDINI: Age 25-35. The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.' E3-G4.

ENSEMBLE: Baseball Fans; Coalhouse Supporters; Firemen; Immigrants To America; New Rochelle Citizens; Reporters; Vacationers. Coalhouse’s Lawyer, Harlem Citizens, Henson.

YOUTH AUDITIONS FOR LITTLE BOY, LITTLE GIRL, and YOUNG COALHOUSE WALKER JRWILL OCCUR AT A LATER TIME. THESE GENERAL AUDITIONS ARE FOR PERFORMERS 18+.

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music & Lyrics: Irene Sankoff & David Hein

Genre: Contemporary musical

First Rehearsal: 10/6/26

Tech Begins: 10/31/26

Opening Night: 11/13/26

Closing Night: 1/24/27

Possible Extension: 1/31/27

Setting: September 2001; Gander, Newfoundland and various international location

Accents: Please use a neutral American base for this initial audition. Newfoundland-inspired accents may be asked during callbacks.

SEEKING:

CLAUDE & OTHERS: Age 40-60. The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie. Top: G4

BONNIE & OTHERS: Age 30-40. A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her. Doubles as Martha. Top: B4

BEULAH & OTHERS: Age 40-60. The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.

OZ & OTHERS: Age 30-50. The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist. Top: G4

JANICE & OTHERS: Age 20-30. An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant. Top: E5

BEVERLY/ANNETTE & OTHERS: Age 50-60. Beverly: The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Annette: A schoolteacher at Gander Academy with an active fantasy life. Doubles as Reporter. Top: C#5

DIANE & OTHERS: Age 50-60. A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda. A3-C#5.

NICK/DOUG & OTHERS: Age 50-60. Nick: An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Doug: An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Doubles as Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson. Top E4.

KEVIN T/GARTH & OTHERS: Age 30-50. Kevin T: The head of an environmental energy company in

Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Garth: The head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers. Doubles as President Bush. Top: G4

KEVIN J/ALI & OTHERS: Age 30-50. Kevin J: Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Ali: An Egyptian man traveling to America who experiences isolation and Islamophobia, but who finds a connection to Beulah. Doubles as Dwight. Village Theatre 2026-27 Season - Issaquah, WA EPA/ECC Singers Page 3 of 6

HANNAH & OTHERS: Age 40-60. The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey. Top: E5

BOB & OTHERS: Age 20s-40s. A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

Author: Agatha Christie

Genre: Mystery / Thriller

First Rehearsal: 12/14/26

Tech Begins: 2/18/27

Opening Night: 1/15/27

Closing Night: 3/14/27

Possible Extension: 3/21/27

Setting: 1939; Soldier Island, off the coast of England

Accent: British (RP or appropriate regional at callbacks)

SEEKING:

JUSTICE LAWRENCE WARGRAVE: Age 60s–70s. Male. A retired High Court judge. Highly intelligent, authoritative, and composed, with a sharp moral certainty. Appears rational and calm, even as events become increasingly disturbing.

VERA CLAYTHORNE: Age Late 20s–30s. Female. A former governess. Intelligent, capable, and initially self-possessed, but deeply affected by guilt and fear as the story progresses.

PHILIP LOMBARD: Age 30s–40s. Male. A former soldier of fortune. Charming, pragmatic, and morally ambiguous. Cool under pressure, with a dangerous edge.

DR. EDWARD ARMSTRONG: Age 40s–50s. Male. A respected physician. Rational and analytical, attempting to maintain order as events spiral. His authority erodes as fear takes hold.

EMILY BRENT: Age 50s–70s. Female. Deeply religious and judgmental. Cold, self-righteous, and unyielding in her moral views. A chilling presence who believes herself entirely blameless.

GENERAL JOHN MACARTHUR: Age 60s–70s. Male. A retired military officer. World-weary, introspective, and burdened by the past. Gradually withdraws from the group as the tension escalates.

WILLIAM BLORE: Age 40s–50s. Male. A former police inspector. Blunt, suspicious, and defensive. Used to control and authority but increasingly unnerved as events unfold. Strong physical presence helpful.

THOMAS ROGERS: Age 30s–50s. Male. Middle-aged and competent house-parlor man. Proper, discreet, and quietly anxious. Appears efficient and controlled, but cracks under pressure.

ETHEL ROGERS: Age 30s–50s. Female. The housekeeper. Timid, impressionable, and highly strung. Prone to anxiety and fear from the outset.

ANTHONY MARSTON: Age 20s–30s. Male. A wealthy, reckless young man. Carefree, impulsive, and disturbingly casual about consequences.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Book: Steven Levenson

Music & Lyrics: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Genre: Contemporary musical drama

First Rehearsal: 2/16/27

Tech Begins: 3/13/27

Opening Night: 3/26/27

Closing Night: 6/6/27

Possible Extension: 6/13/27

Setting: Present day; suburban America

SEEKING:

EVAN HANSEN: Age 18-20s. Male. Smart, sincere, and excruciatingly self-conscious, Evan prefers to hover in the background, a supporting player in his own life, too afraid to step forward into the spotlight and risk ridicule or, what might be worse, no one noticing him at all. G2-C5.

HEIDI HANSEN: Age 40s-50s. Female. Evan’s mother. Overworked and stretched too thin, Heidi loves her son fiercely but fears they have begun to grow apart. She is prepared to do anything to repair the damage. F3-Eb5.

ZOE MURPHY: Age 18-20s. Female. Sensitive and sophisticated, with a sharp sense of humor, Zoe could care less about the status games and popularity rites of high school. She feels a terrible ambivalence over her brother’s death. F3-E5.

CONNOR MURPHY: Age 18-20s. Male. An angry, disaffected loner, Connor has been a troubled kid for as long as anyone can remember, an enigma and a source of endless consternation to his longsuffering parents. C3-G#4.

CYNTHIA MURPHY: Age 40s-50s. Female. Connor and Zoe’s mother. To Evan, she seems to be the perfect mother, nurturing, available, and willing to talk about anything. To her own children, it’s a bit more complicated. F3-E5.

LARRY MURPHY: Age 40s-50s. Male. Connor and Zoe’s father. Though often tense and taciturn, Larry shows a different face to the world, representing for Evan the dad he always wished for: strong, confident, and more than anything, reliable, someone to be counted on. Bb2-G4.

JARED KLEINMAN: Age 18-20s. Male. Droll and sarcastic, Jared covers his own insecurities with a well-practiced swagger and a know-it-all arrogance. D3-B4.

ALANA BECK: Age 18-20s. Female. Earnest to a fault, prone to melodrama, Alana hides a deeper loneliness beneath an ever-present smile and an almost aggressive friendliness. F3-E5.

ENSEMBLE: Any age. Any gender. Any race. Strong singers to make up the 'Digital World'.

LOVE IS DEAD

Book & Music: Brett Ryback

Book & Lyrics: Jeff Luppino-Esposito

First Rehearsal: 4/27/27

Tech Begins: 5/22/27

Opening Night: 6/4/27

Closing Night: 8/1/27

SYNOPSIS: A new musical comedy to die for. On Halloween weekend, recently-single solo getaway to write the article that could change her life. When she finds her guest house has an unexpected roommate—a devastatingly sexy ghost who lives to torment short-term renters—sparks fly, hearts break (again), and things get delightfully weird. Written by rising-star writers Brett Ryback and Jeff Luppino-Esposito. Love Is Dead is wildly irreverent, screamingly funny, and bursting with spirited, popinfused songs. Don’t miss this brand-new musical making its world premiere right here at Village—because sometimes the only way to feel alive again is to fall for someone who isn’t.

SEEKING:

TRACK 1 (Jordan): Age 20s-30s. Female. A smart, anxious, funny copywriter recovering from a breakup and desperate to reinvent herself as a serious essayist. Neurotic, ambitious, emotionally exposed, and deeply relatable. Carries the show. Strong comedic timing, emotional vulnerability, andsignificant vocal stamina. Vocal range: Mezzo / strong contemporary belt.

TRACK 2 (Cody / Ted / UPS Guy): Cody: Age 20s-30s. Male. A charming, mischievous ghost stuck in the house where he died in 1994. Starts playful and antagonistic, gradually revealing emotional. depth, regret, and romantic sincerity. Balances comedy, menace, and genuine heart. Strong singer with ease and charisma. Vocal range: Tenor / pop-rock sensibility. Ted: Jordan’s ex. Confident, emotionally oblivious, casually cruel. UPS Guy: Brief comic appearance.

TRACK 3 (Blake / Father Mike / Steve / Deb / Zeke / Peculiar Woman / Waiter / Jake / Emily Winters): A high-energy character track requiring rapid shifts in voice, physicality, and point of view. Must handle broad comedy, grounded humanity, and heightened theatricality. Age 30s–60s. Any gender. Blake: Jordan’s best friend; witty, supportive, goth-leaning humor. Father Mike: Genial, evasive priest/landlord. Steve: Chipper, clueless barista. Deb: Blunt, comic mortuary cosmetologist (Long Island flavor). Zeke: Intense, unsettling antique dealer / hunter type. Emily Winters: Celebrated literary icon; confident, intimidating presence.

SALARY

Special Agreement $970.98 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA