Rhinoceros - NYC EPA (11.16.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, November 16, 2026

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

BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$2244 weekly minimum (LORT A )

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in RHINOCEROS (see breakdown).

While Actors are permitted to audition for any role, RTC intends to hire only Actors local to NYC for the available roles in this production and does not provide or subsidize housing for local Actors.

PREPARATION

Call will consist of sides. Please choose one of the sides provided, and bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding Room: 401; Audition Room: 412

PERSONNEL

Producer: Roundabout Theatre Company

Artistic Director: Christopher Ashley

Director: Diane Paulus

Writer: Eugène Ionesco

Adaptation: American Repertory Theater

Venue: Todd Haimes Theatre

One of the following will be in attendance:

Casting Director: Carrie Gardner, Stephen Kopel, Jillian Cimini

Casting Associate: Neal Buckley, Sujotta Pace

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: 3/16/27

Previews Begin: 4/7/27

Opening Night: 4/25/27

Initial On Sale: 6/13/27

Max Run: 6/27/27

OTHER

https://www.roundabouttheatre....

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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

BERENGER (Cast: John Turturro) Male-presenting, 50s–70s. An unassuming, disheveled everyman who struggles to find his place in the world. Anxious, self-doubting, and often overwhelmed by life, but possessing an underlying decency and humanity. An unlikely hero who finds himself standing alone against the crowd. Possesses emotional depth, vulnerability, and strong comic instincts.

JEAN (Cast: Tony Shalhoub) Male-presenting, 50s–70s. Self-assured, disciplined, and fiercely opinionated. Takes great pride in his intelligence, appearance, and convictions, with little patience for those who don't meet his standards. Beneath his polished exterior lies an increasingly volatile nature. Possesses commanding presence, sharp comic timing, and strong physicality.

DAISY (Cast: Tatiana Maslany) Female-presenting, late 30s–40s. Independent, spirited, and strong-willed, with a fierce energy and an instinctive physicality. Compassionate and passionate, though her desire for connection and security ultimately tests her convictions. Possesses a bold physical presence and emotional range.

BOTARD (THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER) – Male-presenting, late 30s–40s. An outspoken, argumentative know-it-all who fconsiders himself the smartest person in the room. Suspicious of others, quick to challenge authority, and rarely willing to admit he's wrong. A colorful personality with strong comic potential.

DUDARD (THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER) – Male-presenting, late 20s–40s. An intelligent, ambitious young professional with a promising future. Diplomatic and seemingly reasonable, but eager to fit in and inclined to follow the prevailing opinion rather than challenge it.

PAPILLON / GROCER (THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER) – Male-presenting, 50s–60s

PAPILLON: The pompous, officious head of the office. Demanding, self-important, and determined to maintain authority even as chaos unfolds.

GROCER: A practical, somewhat anxious shopkeeper concerned with the everyday business of running his store. Possesses strong comic instincts.

MRS. BOEUF / GROCER'S WIFE (THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER) – Female-presenting, 50s–60s

MRS. BOEUF: A larger-than-life woman, passionate, uninhibited, and fiercely devoted to her husband. Emotionally expressive with a strong physical presence.

GROCER'S WIFE: A sharp-tongued, no-nonsense shopkeeper who is outspoken and firmly rooted in everyday life. Possesses strong comedic and physical skills.

HOUSEWIFE (THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER) – Female-presenting, 30s–50s. A well-to-do, rather entitled woman who considers herself above the local townspeople. Vain, particular, and accustomed to getting her way, often using her charm and appearance to her advantage. Strong comic and physical abilities.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $2244 weekly minimum (LORT A )

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