What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imitation of Life - NYC EPA (05.01.26) position at Shed NYC, Inc?
DESCRIPTION
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Friday, May 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
CONTRACT
Special Agreement
$1201 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in IMITATION OF LIFE (See breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short R&B/soul, gospel, or contemporary musical theatre song in the style of John Legend that shows musicality and range. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
The Shed
545 West 30th St
New York, NY 10001
Holding Room is located on the East side of the Tisch Skylights Room.
PERSONNEL
Director: Liesl Tommy
Book: Lynn Nottage
Music and Lyrics: John Legend
Choreographer: Christopher Windom
Music Director: Brandon Michael Nase
Casting: The Telsey Office
Expected to attend:
Casting Directors: Patrick Goodwin and/or Rasahd Naylor of The Telsey Office
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: July 27, 2026
First Preview: September 9, 2026
Opening Night: Sept 24th, 2026
Closing Performance: October 4, 2026
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
IMITATION OF LIFE
SEEKING:
ARCHIE: Male (cis, trans or non-binary). White, 30s. A banker and a businessman. Well mannered, somewhat arrogant and leads with privilege. Has an excellent singing voice and strong acting and movement skills.
DELILAH STANDBY: Female (cis, trans or non-binary). Black, late 20s - 30s. Ambitious, warm, joyful, and a big bright spirit. Has an incredible singing voice and strong acting and dancing skills.
THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPAL ROLES HAVE BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED AND ARE THUS NOT BEING CAST AT THIS TIME:
DELILAH: ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female (cis, trans or non-binary). Black, late 20s - 30s. Ambitious, warm, joyful, and a big bright spirit. Has an incredible singing voice and strong acting and dancing skills.
BEA: ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female. White, late 30s - 40s. No nonsense, vivacious, ambitious, controlling. A life well lived in. Must have an amazing singing voice and strong acting and movement skills.
PEOLA: ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female. Ages from 18 - 20s. Delilah’s daughter. For storytelling purposes, a white-passing young woman who is the child and/or grandchild of black parent and/or grandparent. Has an excellent singing voice and strong acting skills. A strong dancer/mover who is comfortable with partnering.
ELROY: ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Male (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s-40s. Black. Playful, loving, handsome and hopelessly romantic. Excellent dancer and singer who moves very well.
YOUNG PEOLA: ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female (cis, trans or non-binary), 11 years old. Delilah’s daughter. For storytelling purposes, a young, white-passing girl who is the child and/or grandchild of black parent and/or grandparent. Has an excellent singing voice and strong acting skills. Must be comfortable with partnering.
YOUNG JESSIE: ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female (cis, trans or non-binary), 9-11 years old. White. Bea’s daughter. Has an excellent singing voice and strong acting skills. Must be comfortable with partnering.
SALARY
Special Agreement $1201 weekly minimum
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UNION
AEA