Two River Theater Co. 2026-27 Season - Red Bank, NJ EPA (04.15.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

Performers will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. Doors will open at 9:30AM to begin sign-ups.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Two River Theater Co.'s 2026-27 Season (see breakdown).

Actors of all Ethnicities, Gender Identities, and Physical Abilities are encouraged to audition.

No roles will be understudied.

Two River Theater is committed to inclusive casting processes and strongly encourages actors to audition regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

PREPARATION

For PLAYS please prepare (2) one-min contrasting monologues. For MUSICALS please prepare (1) one monologue and a brief cut of a contemporary musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music organized. Bring picture and resume stapled or glued together.

LOCATION

Two River Theater

21 Bridge Ave

Red Bank, NJ 07701-1105

On-site parking available.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Associate Artistic Director, Dennis Chambers

Literary Manager, Fiona Kyle

Artistic Assistant, Camille Pugliese

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

Two River has committed to five-day rehearsal weeks and no 10/12 tech days.

OTHER

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

TWO RIVER THEATRE COMPANY 2026-2027 SEASON

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

By August Wilson

Directed by Francois Battiste

The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater

First Rehearsal: August 11, 2026

First Preview: September 12, 2026

Opening Night: September 18, 2026

Closing: October 4, 2026

SYNOPSIS: August Wilson’s epic The Piano Lesson pits brother against sister as the Charles family fights over the fate of their prized heirloom—a hand-carved piano. One wants to get rich off its sale, the other will do anything to keep it in the family. In this Pulitzer Prize-winner, the ghosts of the past battle against the promise of the future.

SEEKING:

Doaker Charles (M)

Boy Willie (M)

Lymon (M)

Berniece (F)

Maretha (F)

Avery Brown (M)

Wining Boy (M)

Grace (F)

Stir

By Melinda Lopez & Joel Perez

Directed by Eddie Torres

The Marion Huber Theater

First Rehearsal: October 6, 2026

First Preview: October 31, 2026

Opening: November 6, 2026

Closing: November 22, 2026

SYNOPSIS: Join us in the kitchen as two siblings piece together their mother’s beloved black bean recipe. Secrets simmer and memories are on the menu as they reconnect from across the country. Stir is a fork-tender comedy that will excite your taste buds and leave you hungry for more.

NOTE: All characters code switch and converse in Spanish—fluency or a high comfort level with Spanish language will be useful.

SEEKING:

Mariana - 47 years old. Type A accountant. She is going through a divorce and the pandemic has manifested some agoraphobic behavior in her.

Henry AKA Enrique Jr. - 37 years old. A serial monogamist and out of work graphic designer. Reluctantly stuck in Orlando after his mother fell ill and COVID shut the world down. Longs to get back to his fabulous life in New York City.

Papi AKA Enrique - Late 60s. A recently widowed former car salesman. Happy to live out his retirement in the tropical Florida weather and adjusting to life without his wife.

Loch Ness: A New Musical (World Premiere)

Music by Marshall Pailet

Lyrics by A.D. Penedo

Book by Sandy Rustin

Choreography by Misha Shields

Directed by Marshall Pailet

The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater

First Rehearsal: January 5, 2027

First Preview: March 2, 2027

Opening: March 12, 2027

Closing: March 28, 2026

SYNOPSIS: Awaken the myth of Loch Ness, a spellbinding World Premiere musical that weaves adventure and fantasy into an unforgettable journey that will take your breath away. Follow Haley, a spirited Scottish girl as she dives into the misty waters searching for truth and connection. Dazzling visuals swirl and a vibrant score soars, when the legend comes alive!

SEEKING:

HALEY ABERNATHY/AS CAST - Any ethnicity, to play 15, Scottish. Wild spirited, sweet hearted, angsty, impatient, and determined. Scottish accent. Excellent mover. Will perform aerial acrobatics, though no prior experience with aerial is necessary. Soprano with belt.

ANNABEL ABERNATHY/ THE KELPIE/AS CAST - Any ethnicity, 30s - 40s. As Annabel: Haley’s mother. Scottish. Whimsical and loving. As The Kelpie: Ethereal. A gentle, resourceful, Scottish Sea Monster who also appears as a human, salty FISHERWOMAN. Scottish accent. Excellent mover, will perform aerial acrobatics, though no prior experience with aerial is necessary. Mezzo with belt.

THOMAS WESTERBROOK/AS CAST - Any ethnicity, late 30s - 50s. Haley's biological father. English. A dreamer, despite his pragmatism. Baritenor. English accent. Will perform aerial acrobatics, though no prior experience with aerial is necessary.

CAPTAIN CJ/ENSEMBLE - Any ethnicity, 30s-50s. A seasoned, spicy Scottish boat captain. Scottish accent. Tenor or Baritone.

THE OILER/ENSEMBLE - Any ethnicity, to play 75 or older. A lifelong Scottish ship mechanic with a deep respect for his Captain and the waters of Loch Ness. Scottish accent. Tenor or Baritone.

THE EGG/ENSEMBLE - A cellist. Also to play Ensemble. Any ethnicity.

ENSEMBLE - People of all ages to make up the townspeople of Inverness, British Museum scientists, Captain CJ's crew, et al. Seeking dancers, puppeteers and aerial artists.

Trip Around the Sun (World Premiere)

By Jake Brasch

Directed by Shelley Butler

The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater

First rehearsal: May 11, 2027

First Preview: June 5, 2027

Opening: June 11, 2027

Closing: June 27, 2027

SYNOPSIS: Life is good for Phil and Suze in their Florida retirement community. They fill their days with virgin margaritas and Jimmy Buffett karaoke. But the night before Suze’s big birthday cruise, Phil decides to shake things up one last time. Trip Around the Sun is a hilarious and bittersweet World Premiere by one of America’s most promising playwrights.

SEEKING:

Suze Acker - Early 70s. She's into quilting and lives in Florida and therefore lives the life of an octogenarian. A retired quilt shop owner. A margarita-sipping Parrothead. The type who loves to shop at Michael's.

Phil Acker - Actually an octogenarian, but just barely; he’s 80. He's physically spry and an anxious mess (especially tonight). He’s a retired Jewish orthodontist originally from Brooklyn. Also a margarita-sipping Parrothead.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $889 weekly minimum (LORT D)

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