26/27 Season Audition Information:
Equity Principal Auditions
26/27 Season Information
SISTERS
Written by Matthew Libby
Directed by Jessica Thebus
Dates:
- 1st Rehearsal – week of July 20, 2026
- Tech Begins – Friday, August 7, 2026
- Final Dress – Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Opening – Friday, August 21, 2026
- Closing – Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Extension possible
Available roles: **Seeking Understudies**
- Matilda - A woman with an AI companion from the age of 6, trying to work through life as a human with other humans. We see Matilda through Greta's perspective, so her age and stage are reflective of what Greta wants/needs.
- Greta - The AI computer built by Matilda's father to be her female family member. An off-stage voice, performed live.
The Royale
Written by Marco Ramirez
Directed by Tyrone Phillips
Dates:
- 1st Rehearsal – week of September 14, 2026
- Tech Begins – Wednesday, October 15, 2026
- Final Dress – Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Opening – Friday, October 30, 2026
- Closing – Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Extension possible
Available roles: **Seeking Understudies**
- Fish: Male, African American, 18-20. Amateur boxer hoping to make a name for himself. Fit. Full of grit, hope and determination. He’s scrappy and smart -- yet with a blissful winning naiveté about him. He could be the future. Actors with boxing experience a plus.
- Jay: Male, African American, late 20s - 30s. The Negro Heavyweight Champion. Charismatic and full of swagger. Extremely physically fit; we have to believe he’s a heavyweight boxer. Unwavering and determined. Battles his fierce inner confidence to overcome not only his personal and familial obstacles, but also the intense social prejudices of his time. Actors with boxing experience a plus.
- Max: Male, white, 40s – 50s. A fast talkin’ deal makin’ fight promoter and referee. A bit scrappy and salesman-y, but not in a slick way. While he cares for JAY (more than JAY really realizes), he cares equally about his pocketbook and a profit. Especially seeking actors with a good sense of rhythm as it relates to both text and physical movement.
- Nina: Female, African American, 30s. JAY’s older sister. Fierce. Grounded, level headed and practical – she is not naïve to the world around. Cares deeply about those she loves, but never afraid to give a good dose of tough love – especially to keep them safe. Especially seeking actors with a good sense of rhythm as it relates to both text and physical movement.
- Wynton: Male, African American, 50s. JAY’s trainer. Salt of the earth. Someone who, himself, was formally fit and a boxer. Wise and full of wisdom – wants to see JAY win, but knows the costs that will come with it.
Brief Encounter
Adapted for the stage by Emma Rice
Adapted from the play Still Life and the screenplay Brief Encounter, both by Noël Coward
Directed by Shana Cooper
Music Direction by Matt Deitchman
Choreography by William Carlos Angulo
Dates:
- 1st Rehearsal – week of January 4, 2027
- Tech Begins – Thursday, February 3, 2027
- Final Dress – Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Opening – Friday, February 19, 2027
- Closing – Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Extension possible
Available roles:
All roles involve singing, actors must have experience with Musical Theatre - Movement experience a plus.
- Laura Jesson: Seeking Understudy only. 30s, Pleasant, married woman and mother
- Alec Harvey: Seeking Understudy only. 35, Charming, Idealistic, Married Doctor and father
- Fred Jesson/Albert Godby/Stephen Lynn: 40s, Laura's husband/Ticket inspector/ Alec’s friend and Business partner
- Beryl/Waitress/Hermione/Dolly Messiter: Waitress at the junction cafe/friend of Laura's/Laura's fussy friend
- Myrtle/Margaret/Mary: 40s, Manager at the junction cafe/ Fred and laura's daughter/ Friend of Laura's
- Stanley/Johnnie: Cake seller in the junction/ Soldier
- Bobbie/Bill/Musician: Fred and Laura's son / Soldier - Actor Muso
CREDITORS
Written by August Strindberg
Adapted by Jen Silverman
Directed by Braden Abraham
Dates:
- 1st Rehearsal – Tuesday, March 16, 2027
- Tech Begins – Friday, April 2, 2027
- Final Dress – Wednesday, April 7, 2027
- Opening – Friday, April 16, 2027
- Closing – Sunday, July 3, 2027
- Extension possible
Available roles:
- Gustav: male, 40s-60s; A thinker. Charismatic, drily witty, ruthless.
- Adi: male, 30s; An artist. Vulnerable, charming.
- Tekla: female, 40s; A famous writer. Relentless but in a way that makes you love her. Always in motion. Never settling.
Please Note
- For questions about our casting process, please visit https://www.writerstheatre.org/auditions.
- Please review our Casting FAQs at https://bit.ly/WTCastingFAQs.
- The doors on all audition days will not be open before 8am. Please prioritize your health and safety and arrive when you are able or send a video submission.
- Walk-ins may need to wait for a significant period of time before being seen. When you arrive, you’ll add your name to a wait list with the monitor and will be seen in between scheduled auditions as we’re able. Only one name can be added to the waitlist at a time – you are not able to sign up anyone but yourself.
- The WT casting team will see as many actors in person as we are able to and will review all self-tapes with equal consideration
- Actors of all gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to audition.
Information on the Casting Team:
Katie Galetti, CSA, Artistic Producer & Casting Director
Victor Lopez, Company Manager & Casting Assistant
