Actors Playhouse 2026-27 Season - Coral Gables, FL EPA (05.26.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

No Appointments. This call will be run on a 1st come, 1st served basis. The Doors will open at 9:30am.

CONTRACT

LOA

$890 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025-26 rate

SEEKING

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

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting selections, bringing sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided. No acapella singing or singing to playback. If not singing: 2 contrasting 1-minute monologues OR one 2-minute monologue. All actors please bring a copy of your headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Actors' Playhouse Miracle Theatre

280 Miracle Mile

Coral Gables, FL 33134-5908

Parking: Garages or street parking, theatre does not validate. Lobby will be used as the Holding room.

PERSONNEL

Founding Executive Producing Director - Barbara S. Stein

Expected to attend:

Artistic Director - David Arisco

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.actorsplayhouse.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

Actors Playhouse 2026-27 Season

JEKYLL & HYDE

Conceived for the Stage by Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden

Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

Music by Frank Wildhorn

Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson

Rehearsals Start: September 15, 2026

Runs: October 7 – November 1, 2026

SEEKING:

HENRY JEKYLL / EDWARD HYDE (Male 30-50: Bb2-A4) Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and Emma's fiancée. After he uses an experimental formula on himself, his evil side - Edward Hyde - takes control. As Hyde, he is violent, commanding, and a sexual deviant attracted to Lucy.

EMMA CAREW (Female 20-35, A3-C6) The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved fiancée who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men. She is a graceful, elegant young woman, with spirit and a joy of life. She makes Jekyll smile and makes him feel wanted, loved, respected and knows she will support him in everything.

LUCY HARRIS (Female 20-35, G#3-F#5) The gorgeous 'main attraction' at The Red Rat. At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde's obsession. Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware. To Lucy, Jekyll is an ideal, something she will never have. Hyde is all she believes she deserves. She is massively attracted to the part of Hyde that is Jekyll, but this confuses her as she also knows Hyde to be cruel and brutal, both mentally and physically toward her.

GABRIEL JOHN UTTERSON (Male 30-50, B2-F#4) Serves as Jekyll's lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.

SIR DANVERS CAREW (Male 60-70, C3-F#4) Emma's loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man. He is sad to be letting go of his only daughter, who has been there for him since her mother died.

SIMON STRIDE (Male 30-50, A2-G4) The secretary of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Hospital and Jekyll's rival for Emma's affections. He is bitter and believes himself to be the only logical choice as a husband for Emma.

LADY BEACONSFIELD (Female) A member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Hospital. She views most of society with contempt and frequently mocks those she believes to be inferior. She is often in the company of fellow Board members Lord Savage and Sir Archibald Proops.

BISHOP OF BASINGSTOKE (Male 40-60, C#3-G4) A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Hospital. He is a self-indulgent predator with a fondness for God and young ladies.

LORD SAVAGE (Male) A member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude's Hospital. He considers his position on the Board an irritation and spends most of his time making snide observations with Lady Beaconsfield.

GENERAL LORD GLOSSOP (Male 50-60, G#3-C4) A pompous retired Army General with dated ideas on discipline. He was injured in the line of duty and is one of the board members at St Jude's Hospital.

SIR ARCHIBALD PROOPS (Male) A lawyer on the Board of Governors at St. Jude's Hospital. A busy man, “quick and methodical,” he equates everything to its relevance to the law.

NELLIE (Ensemble) A sex worker and employee at The Red Rat. She is flirty, and street smart, but she also knows the full harshness and struggles of life for women in her position.

SPIDER (Ensemble) The proprietor, pimp, and manager of The Red Rat. He is a nasty and vindictive man who traps his victims in his web; The girls he uses to “service” his establishment and himself as well.

POOLE (Ensemble) Dr. Henry Jekyll’s loyal, long-serving butler and manservant for the past 20 years. Distraught by his master's erratic behavior, Poole enlists Gabriel Utterson's help to investigate the strange happenings at the laboratory.

BISSET (Ensemble) An apothecary from whom Dr. Jekyll secretly purchases chemicals.

ENSEMBLE: Aristocrats; Citizens; Servants; Party Guests; Sex workers; Policemen.

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Director: David Arisco

Music Director: TBD

Choreographer: Sarah Crane

Rehearsals start: January 5, 2027

Runs: January 27 – February 21, 2027

SEEKING:

CLAUDE & OTHERS (Male, 40-60, Top G4) 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.

BONNIE & OTHERS (Female, 30-40, top B4) 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 lashes out at those around her. Doubles as Martha.

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

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

JANICE & OTHERS (Female, 20-30, Top E5) 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.

BEVERLY/ANNETTE & OTHERS (Female, 50-60, Top C#5) 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.

DIANE & OTHERS (Female, 50-60, A3-C#5) 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.

NICK/DOUG & OTHERS (Male, 50-60, top E4) 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.

KEVIN T (Male, 30-50, top G4) 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.

KEVIN J/ALI & OTHERS (Male, 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.

HANNAH & OTHERS (Female, 40 to 60, top E5) The mother of a fire fighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey.

BOB & OTHERS (Male, 20 to 40) 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.

ROCK OF AGES

Book by Chris D’Arienzo

Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp

Director: Dom Scott

Music Director: TBD

Choreographer: TBD

Rehearsals start: February 23, 2027

Runs: March 17 – April 11, 2027

SEEKING:

DREW: Male, appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability, and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5)

SHERRIE: Female, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. (Vocal Range: G3-F5)

LONNY: Male, narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals. (Vocal Range: D3-D5)

DENNIS DUPREE: Male, classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laidback, easy-going, real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals. (Vocal Range: D3-G4)

STACEE JAXX: Male sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self-important, confident intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5)

FRANZ KLINEMANN: Male, Hertz’s son, young German male. Works for his father but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy and gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. (Vocal Range: Db3-E5)

REGINA: Female, fun, hippie girl who fights against the attempted takeover of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals. (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5)

JUSTICE: African American female with a strong presence, an easy sensuality about her, once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. (Vocal Range: G3-Db5)

HERTZ KLINEMANN: Male, Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. (Vocal Range: F3- G#4)

MALE ENSEMBLE: Strong character actors with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. (Vocal Range: D3-B4)

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers proficient in jazz and modern, comedic ability and strong rock vocals.

LUNAR ELIPSE

By Donald Margulies

Director: David Arisco

Rehearsals start: April 20, 2027

Runs: May 12 – June 6, 2027

SEEKING:

GEORGE: A contemplative Kentucky farmer in his 60s/early 70s.

EM: A Kentucky woman in her 60s/early 70s

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro

Music by Jimmy Roberts

Director: David Arisco

Music Director: TBD

Rehearsals start: June 22, 2027

Runs: July 14 – August 8, 2027

SEEKING:

WOMAN 1: HIGH NOTE: A♯5/B♭5, LOW NOTE: A3

MAN 1: Tenor/Baritone, HIGH NOTE: G#4/Ab4, LOW NOTE: C3

WOMAN 2: Alto, HIGH NOTE: C#5/Db5, LOW NOTE: F#3/Gb3

MAN 2: Baritone, HIGH NOTE: F#4/Gb4, LOW NOTE: C#3/Db3

SALARY

LOA $890 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025-26 rate

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