Shakespeare Theatre Company 2026-27 Season - NYC EPA (05.12.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1320 weekly minimum (LORT B ) - Sidney Harman Hall

$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Michael R. Klein Theatre

SEEKING

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

STC is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the national artistic landscape and communities that we serve. We encourage people of all communities to audition for all roles available.

Roles will be understudied in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and ROMEO AND JULIET.

PREPARATION

Please prepare: one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare, and one (1) contemporary monologue of your choosing. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Simon Godwin: Artistic Director

Angela Gieras: Executive Director

Danica Rodriguez: Casting Director

Expected to attend:

Casting Director: Danica Rodriguez

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

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

Shakespeare Theatre Company 2026-27 Season

Actors who sign up for an appointment will receive a confirmation email before the day of their audition. To cancel their appointment during the sign-up period, you must delete your appointment in the sign-up sheet. To cancel your appointment after the sign-up period, please email: [email protected]

If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a hardcopy of your headshot and resume for consideration at:

Shakespeare Theatre Company – Casting

516 8th Street Southeast

Washington, DC 20003

THE SCORE

Written by Oliver Cotton

Directed by Trevor Nunn

Performs at Sidney Harman Hall

1st Tech: Tuesday, 9/8/2026

1st Preview: Friday, 9/11/2026

Opening: Wednesday, 9/16/2026

Closing: Sunday, 10/18/2026

Extension Closing: Sunday, 10/25/2026

NO AVAILABLE ROLES, ARRIVING AS FULL COMPANY.

FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT

Written and Performed by Vanessa Severo

Directed by Joanie Schultz

Performs at The Klein Theatre

1st Tech: Tuesday, 10/6/2026

1st Preview: Thursday, 10/8/2026

Opening: Tuesday, 10/13/2026

Closing: Sunday, 11/8/2026

Extension Closing: Sunday, 11/15/2026

NO ROLES AVAILABLE, ARRIVING AS FULL COMPANY.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Simon Godwin

Performs at Sidney Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: Monday, 10/19/2026

1st Tech: Tuesday, 11/24/2026

1st Preview: Friday, 12/4/2026

Opening: Friday, 12/11/2026

Closing: Sunday, 1/10/2027

Extension Closing: Sunday, 1/17/2027

SEEKING:

OBERON/THESEUS (he/him) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

TITANIA/HYPPOLITA (she/her) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

PHILOSTRATE/PUPPETEER (any gender) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

EGEUS/PUPPETEER (he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s .

HERMIA (she/her) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

LYSANDER (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20-30s.

HELENA (she/her) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

PUCK (any gender) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

NICK BOTTOM (he/him) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

PETER QUINCE (he/him) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

FRANCIS FLUTE (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

ROBIN STARVELING (any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

TOM SNOUT (any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

SNUG (any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

ENSEMBLE/PUPPETEER (any gender). 20s-30s.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Produced in Association with Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Written By Lorraine Hansberry

Directed by Tim Bond

Performs at The Klein Theatre

1st Rehearsal (partial): Friday, 1/8/2027

1st Rehearsal (full): Tuesday, 1/12/2027

1st Tech: Tuesday, 1/19/2027

1st Preview: Saturday, 1/23/2027

Opening: Wednesday, 1/27/2027

Closing: Sunday, 2/28/2027

Extension Closing: Sunday, 3/7/2027

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Dates

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 1/13/2026

1st Tech: Saturday, 2/14/2026

Opening: Sunday, 3/22/2026

Closing: Sunday, 7/19/2026

SEEKING:

MOVING MAN/ENSEMBLE (he/him). 20s-50s .

ROMEO AND JULIET

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by TBD

Performs at The Klein Theatre

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 3/9/2027

1st Tech: Tuesday, 4/6/2027

1st Preview: Tuesday, 4/13/2027

Opening: Friday, 4/16/2027

Closing: Sunday, 5/16/2027

Extension Closing: Sunday, 5/23/2027

SEEKING:

ROMEO (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

JULIET (she/her) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

FRIAR LAWRENCE (he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s .

MERCUTIO (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

THE NURSE (she/her) Any ethnicity. 50s .

TYBALT (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

BENVOLIO (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

LORD CAPULET (he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s .

LADY CAPULET (she/her) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

LORD MONTAGUE (he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s .

LADY MONTAGUE (she/her) Any ethnicity. 50s .

PARIS (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

PRINCE ESCALUS (any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

FRIAR JOHN (he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s .

BALTHASAR/ENSEMBLE (any gender) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

SAMPSON/ENSEMBLE (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

GREGORY/ENSEMBLE (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B ) - Sidney Harman Hall; $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Michael R. Klein Theatre

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