Greater Boston Stage Company 2026-27 Season (Plays) - Stoneham, MA EPA (04.16.26) & (04.20.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 16, 2026

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (E)

Break 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

AND

Monday, April 20, 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (E)

Break 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/g... . Once you have scheduled your audition appointment, please email your headshot and resume to: [email protected] . Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.

CONTRACT

NEAT

$704 weekly minimum (Cat. 6, Tier C)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Greater Boston Stage Company's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown). Plays only.

An accompanist will NOT be present at these auditions.

GBSC encourages actors of all races and ethnicities to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare to perform one or more monologues of your choice, read one or more scenes from the season's plays, or a combination of scene(s) and monologue(s) within the confines of the time allotted. A reader will be provided for those who wish to read from scripts. A link to the scripts is in the Breakdown.

LOCATION

Greater Boston Stage Company

395 Main St

Stoneham, MA 02180-3514

Downstairs Rehearsal Space. Please enter through the door marked “Greater Boston Stage Company”, which is two doors to the right of the main Theatre entrance.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Weylin Symes: Producing Artistic Director

Danel Begin: Artistic Associate

Tyler Rosati: Director of MATILDA

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

Musical Auditions will be held 4/20 from 3pm-7pm and 4/21 from 4pm-8pm.

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

Greater Boston Stage Company 2026-27 Season

Link to scripts: https://drive.google.com/open

SHEAR MADNESS

Written by Paul Portner

Directed by Jordan Ahnquist

1st Rehearsal: September 8, 2026

Performances: September 25 - October 11, 2026

SEEKING:

Barbara DeMarco, (female identifying, 30-45) hairstylist who keeps Shear Madness running. She is a wise-cracking, gum-snapping, nail polishing hairdresser cum manicurist. She is likeable, ambitious and street-wise and she can spot a bad dye job at 20 paces.

Mikey Thomas, (male identifying, 23-30) is a preppy-looking, eager-beaver who’s a capable and earnest undercover cop. He is bright, quick, affable, somewhat deferential, and very helpful at the same time being innocent, naive, and impressionable.

Tony Whitcomb, (male identifying, 25-40) is the flamboyant, irrepressible proprietor of the Shear Madness salon. He is interested in everything and everyone. TONY is fun, devilish, interesting, passionate and a real character.

Eddie Lawrence, (male identifying, 30-55) is a well-dressed, nice-looking confidence man who covers a dangerous interior with a smooth, suave, and occasionally charming exterior. Walks a fine line between possessing definite danger and being able to execute the quick-thinking comedy of the piece.

Nick O’Brien, (male identifying, 30-45) is a likeable, approachable, forceful cop. A bright, quick thinking, personable character who can also be an excellent straight man. He is a hardworking “gumshoe” detective who finds himself unexpectedly running the murder investigation.

Mrs. Shubert, (female identifying, 45-75) is an old-money socialite of impeccable breeding and manner. She wears classic clothes, classic jewelry and the famous Shubert Diamond. She can really turn on the charm when needed.

BLACKHOLLOW

Written by Weylin Symes

1st Rehearsal: October 7, 2025

Performances: October 23 – November 8, 2026

SEEKING:

Lucy Cull, (female identifying, 25-30) Long-term nurse at Blackhollow Criminal Lunatic Asylum. Doubles as several other doctors, nurses, etc. British accent required.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

Adapted by Joe Landry

1st Rehearsal: November 3, 2026

Performances: November 27 - December 20, 2026

Note: Character names are the radio personalities, followed by the list of roles they play within the It’s a Wonderful Life story.) All actors will also perform live foley (radio sound effects) and sing 1940’s-style radio commercials and traditional carols.

SEEKING:

Freddie Filmore, (male identifying, 50s-70s) Announcer, Gower, Potter, Billy, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop

Jake Laurents, (male identifying, 20s-30s) George Bailey and Young George

Sally Applewhite, (female identifying, 20s-30s) Mary Hatch and Young Mary

Lana Sherwood, (female identifying, 20s-50s) Violet and Young Violet, Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance

Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood, (male identifying, 20s-50s) Harry and Young Harry, Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Horace the Teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy, Sheriff

WEBSTER'S BITCH

Written by Jacqueline Bircher

1st Rehearsal: February 2, 2027

Performances: February 26 - March 14, 2027

SEEKING:

Gwen, (female identifying, 30s): a lexicographer at Webster's Dictionary. She craves stability and revels in the harmless drudgery of her profession. When she is in her element, debating and defending words and definitions, she is passionate, proactive, and incisive. Her entire identity is hopelessly intertwined with her job.

Ellie, (female identifying, 20s): Gwen's younger sister. An energetic, tenacious, bleeding-heart Zillennial who has never quite figured out when or how to keep her mouth shut. Even in a room full of dictionary writers, Ellie is just as smart as anyone else, and would never let you assume otherwise.

Nick, (male identifying, 30s): an accomplished lexicographer with an academic background. He is the quiet, benevolent office gossip, though he’d deny ever holding that role and hates to be at the center of the drama.

Joyce, (female identifying, 50s/60s): the Senior Editor and Frank’s right-hand woman. Academic, discerning, and somewhat socially awkward, she expects excellence from herself and everyone around her. Joyce is a giant in her field, teaching high-level graduate linguistics and writing scholarly papers.

Frank, (male identifying, 50s/60s): the Editor-in-Chief. Charismatic and buoyant, the kind of man who can charm the paper off the walls. An ambitious, forward-thinking, and sometimes manipulative company man, he has dedicated his life to the institution and understands his place in its legacy.

Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig

1st Rehearsal: March 16, 2027

Performances: April 9-25, 2027

SEEKING:

Hercule Poirot, (male identifying, 40-60): The world-renowned Belgian detective. Authoritative, witty, charismatic, and slightly pompous, yet deeply observant and driven by a strong moral sense.

Monsieur Bouc, (male identifying, 30-60): A Belgian gentleman, director of the train line and old friend to Poirot. He is cheerful, proud, energetic, and serves as a comedic foil.

Mary Debenham, (female identifying, 20-35): An English governess, calm but anxious, possessing a steely resolve. She is romantic, charming, and harboring secrets, notes StageAgent.

Hector MacQueen, (male identifying, 20-55): Ratchett's nervous, high-strung American secretary, who seems constantly on the verge of cracking.

Michel the Conductor, (male identifying, 20-55): A good-looking, polite Frenchman with a grave sense of humor. He is the loyal, quiet conductor of the train. Doubles as Head Waiter/Marcel.

Princess Dragomiroff, (female identifying, 40-75): An elderly, intimidating Russian royalty. She is imperious, formal, and immensely intelligent.

Greta Ohlsson, (female identifying, 20-65): A nervous, devout Swedish missionary with a sheep-like quality. A highly comedic role.

Countess Andrenyi, (female identifying, 20-40): A young Hungarian aristocrat. Bright, charming, and protective of her husband.

Helen Hubbard, (female identifying, 35-60): A loud, nosy, and talkative American widow from the Midwest. She is a comedic powerhouse.

Colonel Arbuthnot, (male identifying, 30-50): A Scottish military man, handsome, stolid, and straightforward. He is deeply in love with Mary Debenham.

Samuel Ratchett, (male identifying, 40-60): A brusque, bullying, and sinister American businessman. He is despised by all.

Head Waiter/Marcel, A snooty, efficient Turkish waiter (played by the same actor as Michel)

Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Directed by Tyler Rosati

Music Director: TBA

1st Rehearsal: March 11, 2027

Performances: June 4-27, 2027

Casting Note: We are looking for performers ages 8-13 for named Youth roles. We are also looking for performers ages 13-18 for Michael Wormwood and teen ensemble. If you are a youth performer interested in auditioning for Matilda, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/u9SKc76zPKnQ...

Some roles will double.

SEEKING:

Matilda Wormwood, (female identifying, 6-10) An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

Miss Agatha Trunchbull, (any gender, 35-55) The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.

Miss Honey, (female identifying, 25-40) Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Mr. Wormwood, (male identifying, 35-45) Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

Mrs. Wormwood, (female identifying, 35-45) Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.

Michael Wormwood, (male identifying, 10-15) Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.

Bruce, (male identifying, 7-14) Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.

Lavender, (female identifying, 7-10) Matilda's classmate and friend.

Mrs. Phelps, (female identifying, 25-45) A nice librarian.

The Escapologist, (male identifying) A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.

The Acrobat, (female identifying) A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.

Rudolpho, (male identifying, 25-45) Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.

Doctor, (male identifying, 35-55) Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.

Children’s Entertainer, (male identifying, 25-55) A party entertainer at the start of the show.

Ensemble, Various other ensemble roles for adults and children ages 7-16.

SALARY

NEAT $704 weekly minimum (Cat. 6, Tier C)

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