Auditions

2022 - 2023 Season

american stage 2023-2024

Casting Statement:

American Stage will endeavor to be a vital and needed arts leader, with an authentic respect for its artists, staff and community. We are an arts organization, with a call to serve the community through powerful, bold and engaging artistry. 

We are committed to creating a healthy and inclusive space for multicultural artists to share their full humanity, during this exciting but challenging time. We choose to build upon our legacy and create a new American Stage that enriches and embodies the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of America and truly reflects the American experience.

Casting and Audition Goals:

  • We will strive to have at least ¼ of the cast composed of BIPOC artists.
  • We will aim to have ¼ to ½ of our cast composed of local artists. 
  • We will support our artists during the rehearsal and production process with cultural consultants, practitioners, technicians and designers of color or allies who are educated on the needs and experiences of artists of color.

SEEKING

American Stage seeks vaccinated Equity actors for a variety of roles for productions for the 2023-2024 mainstage season .

Non-equity performers are permitted to audition, after all Equity members are seen. 

All first round auditions will be held in person, with video submissions being accepted for artists who cannot attend. Callbacks may be held in person at American Stage for local artists and virtually for non local artists. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATIOn

Season Auditions will occur: Sunday, May 7th 12-8PM (break from 4-5PM) and Monday, May 8th 10-6PM (break from 1-2PM)

Address: 163 3rd Street N St. Petersburg, FL 33701

American Stage is located inside of the St. Petersburg College Downtown Center Building. There is street and metered parking around the building. You may also park in the paid lot on 2nd Ave N next to Hops 2.0 or at the Sundial Garage on 2nd St between 1st and 2nd Ave N ($1 for the first 4 hours).  Please use the Third Street entrance into the SPC building and follow signs to the second floor. An American Stage team member will be there to help direct you.

Equity members may schedule an appointment via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=eWUrcr921

American Stage is accepting video submissions for Equity members who are unable to attend auditions in person: https://auditionsmanager.com/submission.php?AU=mGnrbI940

Non Equity members may email to be placed on a waiting list for in person auditions by emailing auditions@americanstage.org 

American Stage operates under an SPT-7 contract (approximately $608 for AEA members, pending approval and approximately $500/week for non union actors) and provides housing and travel for guest artists who do not reside in the Tampa Bay Area (50 mile radius). 

The following individuals may be viewing auditions:

Helen Murray, Producing Artistic Director

Patrick Arthur Jackson, Associate Artistic Producer

Alexa Perez, Artistic Fellow

Marygrace McManus, Arts Administration Fellow

Alexandria Blaha, Company Manager

Ragtime

Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Directed by
Erica Sutherlin

Important Dates
Rehearsals Begin: March 14, 2023
Tech: April 3-9, 2023
Previews: April 14, 2023
Performance Run: April 14 - May 14, 2023

Other Important Information
NOTE: We are casting this production diversely, BIPOC actors will be considered for roles not traditionally cast.

Seeking

American Stage seeks vaccinated Equity actors for a variety of roles in the final three productions for the 22-23 mainstage season titled, THIS IS AMERICA. 

Non-equity performers are permitted to submit, after all Equity members are seen. 

All first round auditions will be held in person, with video submissions being accepted for non local artists. Callbacks may be held in person at American Stage for local artists and virtually for non local artists. 

All roles will be understudied.

Preparations Instructions

WHAT TO PREPARE
Actors who would like to be considered for Ragtime should prepare a monologue and 16 bars of a song that highlights their vocal range and allows the actor to showcase their storytelling ability.

PERSONEL
The following individuals may be viewing auditions:
Helen Murray, Producing Artistic Director
Patrick Arthur Jackson, Associate Artistic Producer
Alexa Perez, Artistic Fellow

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 
Equity members may schedule an appointment via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=yTbpwp806

Non-Equity actors should request a standby appointment by emailing auditions@americanstage.org

Video Submissions for Non-Local Equity and Non-Equity actors who are unable to attend in person auditions can submit video submission and headshot/resume via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/submission.php?AU=sMVA4Y805

Video Submissions will be accepted through November 20th, 2022 at 9PM EST. Video submissions are limited to actors who cannot physically attend in person auditions on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 from 1PM-9PM EST.

SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D  + health and pension approximately $650

American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN

PARTS DENOTED BY * WILL PLAY MULTIPLE ROLES AS NEEDEDENTIRE CAST DOUBLES AS ENSEMBLE AS NEEDED

COALHOUSE WALKER JR.- African-American he/him. 25-35 (range: Ab to G, with a sustained high F#). A proud and talented pianist, confident and stubborn. Sophisticated with a romantic demeanor and a gentle heart. Piano playing is helpful but not essential. PRINCIPAL

MOTHER-Anglo-American she/her/hers. 30+ (lyric soprano; range: low G to high Eb on staff) gentle, compassionate, optimistic PRINCIPAL

TATEH- Eastern European/Jewish Immigrant, he/him/his, 30+. slight accent, (strong tenor; range: Db to high F#) intelligent, passionate, creative. PRINCIPAL

SARAH- African-American, she/her/hers, Late teens-early 20's. Late teens-early 20's (lyric soprano; range: low G# to high F# on staff) PRINCIPAL

FATHER*- Anglo-American, he/him/his, 40+. (strong baritone; range: B to E on staff) cautious; resistant to change PRINCIPAL

YOUNGER BROTHER*- Anglo-American, he/him/his, 20-25+. (tenor/baritone with strong top range: B to high F#) passionate anarchist; intense and high-strung PRINCIPAL

LITTLE BOY- Anglo-American male. 8-12 (juvenile voice; range: E to Db on staff) precocious and curious. PRINCIPAL

LITTLE GIRL- Tateh's daughter: Eastern European/Jewish Immigrant she/her/hers. 8-12 (juvenile voice; range: E to Db on the staff) quiet and shy. PRINCIPAL

EMMA GOLDMAN*- Eastern European/Jewish Immigrant; she/her/hers/ 40+. slight accent. (alto, range: low G# to Db on staff) PRINCIPAL

HARRY HOUDINI*- Hungarian Immigrant, he/him/his, 30+.; Magician/bodybuilder. (tenor; range: mid. C to high G) Familiarity with magic/escape tricks a plus. PRINCIPAL

EVELYN NESBITT*- Anglo-American she/her/hers. Vaudevillian performer. 18-25 (belter/soprano, range: middle C to Db on staff) PRINCIPAL

GRANDFATHER*- Mother's father, Anglo-American he/him/his. 55+ (strong baritone) gruff & outspoken. PRINCIPAL

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON*- African-American he/him/his, distinguished. 45+ (strong baritone) PRINCIPAL

HENRY FORD*- Anglo-American he/him/his. 30-45 Wiry. Resemblance to actual historical figure a plus, (strong tenor/baritone) PRINCIPAL

J.P. MORGAN*- Anglo-American he/him/his, 45+. banking mogul. (strong baritone) Stout. Imposing. Resemblance to actual historical figure a plus, PRINCIPAL

WILLIE CONKLIN*- Anglo-American he/him/his; Tough, crass, working class. 30-45 (strong baritone D to F) PRINCIPAL

SARAH’S FRIEND*- African-American she/her/hers, 20-40. Must have a very strong gospel sound capable of “taking us to church.” 

COALHOUSE’S FRIEND*- African-American he/him/his, 20-40. Strong singer and actor. Capable of playing several different roles.

ENSEMBLE #1*- Any Ethnicity. she/her/hers. 20-40. Strong singer and actor. Capable of playing several different roles.

ENSEMBLE #2*- Any Ethnicity. he/him/his. 20-40. Strong singer and actor. Capable of playing several different roles.

Disgraced

By Ayad Ahktar
Directed by
Sharifa Yasmin

Important Dates
Rehearsals Begin: May 9, 2023
Tech: May 26-28, 2023
Previews: May 30-June 1, 2023
Performance Run: June 2-June 25, 2023

Other Important Information
American Stage operates under an SPT-7 contract and provides individual housing and travel for guest artists who do not reside in the Tampa Bay Area (50 mile radius). EMC points are available for those who qualify.

Seeking

American Stage seeks vaccinated Equity actors for a variety of roles in the final three productions for the 22-23 mainstage season titled, THIS IS AMERICA. 

Non-equity performers are permitted to submit, after all Equity members are seen. 

All first round auditions will be held in person, with video submissions being accepted for non local artists. Callbacks may be held in person at American Stage for local artists and virtually for non local artists. 

All roles will be understudied.

Preparations Instructions

WHAT TO PREPARE
Actors who would like to be considered for Disgraced or La Gringa, should prepare two contrasting monologues.

PERSONEL
The following individuals may be viewing auditions:
Helen Murray, Producing Artistic Director
Patrick Arthur Jackson, Associate Artistic Producer
Alexa Perez, Artistic Fellow

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 
Equity members may schedule an appointment via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=yTbpwp806

Non-Equity actors should request a standby appointment by emailing auditions@americanstage.org

Video Submissions for Non-Local Equity and Non-Equity actors who are unable to attend in person auditions can submit video submission and headshot/resume via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/submission.php?AU=sMVA4Y805

Video Submissions will be accepted through November 20th, 2022 at 9PM EST. Video submissions are limited to actors who cannot physically attend in person auditions on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 from 1PM-9PM EST.

SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D  + health and pension approximately $650

American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.

SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D  + health and pension approximately $650

American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.
SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D  + health and pension approximately $650

American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN

AMIR: 30’s, Pakistani-American, he/him/his. He is Emily’s husband and Abe’s uncle. Amir is a brilliant, ambitious, and successful lawyer. He is so sharply dressed and sophisticated it nearly masks his deep self-consciousness and insecurity. He is very “liberal” in his view of religion and a critic of Islam. He feels he is on the verge of a career breakthrough but is insecure about his standing at the firm. Role will be cast with a South Asian actor.

EMILY: 30’s, White, she/her/hers.  Amir’s wife is warm, articulate, and compassionate, a complement and contrast with Amir.  She is a talented painter on the cusp of significant success.  She developed an interested in the art of Islam as a way to understand her husband’s culture and has worked hard to educate herself and broaden her personal and world views. 

ABE: early 20s, Pakistani-American, she/her/hers. Amir’s nephew is “As American as American gets,” vibrant and endearing in his hoodie, skinny jeans, and high-tops.  He is strong, quiet, and a thoughtful, passionate young man of conviction.  He is smart and engaging with an awakening sense of social and personal justice. 

ISAAC: 30’s, White, he/him/his.  Isaac is a curator at the Whitney Museum, a man with immense power in the art world, which he knows but doesn’t often flaunt.  As part of the intellectual elite in New York City he is quick with a quip and a sharp critical eye and tongue.  He would be irritatingly snobbish if he weren’t also charming.  He is not political by nature but he is a committed Jewish liberal.

JORY: mid to late-30s, African-American, she/her/hers.  Jory, Isaac’s wife, is an ambitious and savvy lawyer, intelligent, commanding, forthright.  She is confident and self-assured having wrestled her way to the top of the law firm where she and Amir work.  She is not afraid to fight for what she wants and get her hands dirty if necessary.

InDecent

By Paula Vogel
Directed by Helen R. Murray 

Important Dates
Rehearsals Begin: September 12, 2023
Tech: Sept 27-Oct1st
Previews: October 4-5
Opens: October 6, 2023
Closes: October 29, 2023

SYNOPSIS

Inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s The God of Vengeance—a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture, and by others as an act of traitorous libel—Indecent charts the history of an incendiary drama and the path of the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN

NOTE: The Troupe plays everyone. Actors who play instruments are encouraged to audition.

LEMML - 35 to 45, he/him/his -   A country tailor who becomes leader of the Yiddish Art Theatre of Lodz troupe Naive in his youth, over time as Asch’s company manager, he experiences the good and the terrible that the world has to offer, but he is never consumed by cynicism. Holds fast to his belief in the transformative power of performance, even in the Nazi-controlled ghetto where his troupe performs.


THE INGENUE (CHANA) - 22 to 33, she/her/hers - Passionate and adventurous and smart.


THE INGENUE (AVRAM) - 23 to 35, he/him/his - Rebellious, ambitious, and passionate


THE MIDDLE (HALINA) - 30 to 40, she/her/hers - Sophisticated, unconcerned with politics, and frank


THE MIDDLE (MENDEL) - 40 to 49, he/him/his - Traditional and conservative, outraged by “The God of Vengeance” 


THE ELDER (VERA) -  50 - 65, she/her/hers - Boisterous, disappointed, and apologetic.


THE ELDER (OTTO) - 50 to 65, he/him/his - Cultured, educated, traditional, and cynical.

acts of faith


By David Yee

Directed by Patrick Arthur Jackson


Important Dates

First Rehearsal: November 7, 2023

Tech: Nov. 15-19, 2023

Previews: November 21-22

Opens: November 24

Closes: December 17


SYNOPSIS


From the African Copperbelt to the backwoods of Muskoka, acts of faith tells a story about the power of belief, the disillusionment of youth and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The story follows Faith, a young woman who gets mistaken for a prophet. When a revered religious leader attempts to take advantage of her plight, she begins using her ‘gift’ to right wrongs and punish the wicked. Far from home, Faith will come up against the ultimate test of her convictions in a final confrontation between sin and sainthood, morality and godliness.


AUDITION BREAKDOWN

FAITH - Late 20’s to Mid 30’s, she/he/hers - A woman who is well-versed in the bible and understands how to use it against the evil in man’s hearts. She is logical and courageous with the confidence of any priest before his congregation.

The Chinese Lady


By Lloyd Suh
Directed by
Gregory Keng Strasser

Important Dates

First Rehearsal: January 9, 2024

Previews: January 31-Feb 1

Tech: Jan 24-28, 2024

Opens: February 2, 2024

Closes: February 25, 2024

SYNOPSIS

Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically-acclaimed play, THE CHINESE LADY, is a tale of dark poetic whimsy and a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of a young Chinese girl. In 1834, 16-year-old Afong Moy sailed into New York Harbor and was immediately put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her exotic ways and horrified by her tiny bound feet. As audiences follow Moy’s travels through America as a living exhibit for decades, THE CHINESE LADY shares her impressions of a young country struggling with how to define itself.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN

NOTE: For this production we are seeking Asian-American performers

AFONG MOY - from 14 years old to advance age, she/her/hers. - She is newly arrived in America as a cultural exhibition. She is proud, but optimistically naive of what it means to be the first Chinese woman in America.  *Asian-American performers with physical or mobile disabilities are encouraged to audition for this role.* 


ATUNG - older than Afong Moy, he/him/his. - He is Afong’s translator and caretaker. He is respectful of his responsibilities/duties but he yearns for things he cannot have.

Beauty and the Beast


Book by Linda Woolverton
Music by
Alan Menken
Lyrics by
Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Directed by
Kenny Moten


Important Dates

First Rehearsal: March 12, 2024

Tech: March 26-31, 2024

Preview:  April 3-4, 2024

Opening Night:  April 5, 2024

Closes:  May 5, 2024

*This production occurs offsite/outdoors in Demens Landing Park.


SYNOPSIS


Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. 

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.


AUDITION BREAKDOWN

NOTE: We are casting this production diversely.


BELLE - 20-25, any ethnicity, she/her. A smart, plucky young woman from a provincial town. 


THE BEAST - 30-40, any ethnicity, he/him. Master of the castle who used to be a prince.


MAURICE - 55-65, any ethnicity, he/him. An inventor and Belle’s father.


GASTON - 30-40, any ethnicity, he/him. A pompous and dim-witted “ladies man”.


LEFOU/CHORUS - 25-40, any ethnicity, he/him. A dim-witted lackey to Gaston.


COGSWORTH/CHORUS - 40-55, any ethnicity, he/him. An English major-domo of the castle who is becoming a mantle clock. 


LUMIERE/CHORUS - 35-45, any ethnicity, he/him. A French mâitre d’ who is becoming a candelabra. 


MRS. POTTS/CHORUS - 45-55, any ethnicity, she/her. A cook who is becoming a teapot.


CHIP/CHORUS - 7-10, he/him. any ethnicity, Mrs. Pott’s son, who is becoming a teacup. Role will be double cast. 


BABETTE/CHORUS - 25-35, any ethnicity, she/her. A maid who is becoming a feather duster.


MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE/CHORUS - 40-55, any ethnicity, she/her. An opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe.


MONSIEUR D’ARQUE/CHORUS - 35-55, any ethnicity, he/him. Proprietor of the lunatic asylum.


CHORUS/ENSEMBLE - 20-65, any ethnicity, any gender. Actors will play a variety parts like: The Narrator, Villagers, Castle Staff, Old Beggar Woman, Wolves and Young Prince.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch


Book by John Cameron Mitchell
Music and Lyrics by
Steven Trask
Directed by
Kirsten Kelly


Important Dates

First Rehearsal: April 23, 2024

Tech: May 1-5, 2024

Previews: May 15-16, 2024

Opens: May 17, 2024

Closes: June 16, 2024

*June 12- 16 will be performed at Jannus Live


SYNOPSIS


“Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt is an East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation. This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by Yitzhak and the hard-rock band “The Angry Inch.” With a pulsing score and electrifying performances, Hedwig is a funny, powerful, and inspiring story for anyone who has felt life only gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.


AUDITION BREAKDOWN


HEDWIG/TOMMY GNOSIS - 18+, any ethnicity, any/any. The lead singer and musical genius of the punk rock band “The Angry Inch”, on a revenge tour across the nation. Equal parts rock goddess, stand-up comedian, and vulnerable human being. Must be able to transform in and out of many roles throughout the show while remaining grounded in a strong base character.


YITZHAK - 18+, any ethnicity, any/any. Hedwig’s husband and roadie/back-up singer. Is bound by the constraints of traditional masculinity but longs to explore a more feminine side. Has a killer voice but must always be hidden behind Hedwig. 

The Figs


By Doug Robinson
Directed by
Helen R. Murray

First Rehearsal: June 18, 2024

Tech: July 3-7, 2024

Previews: July 10-11, 2024

Opens: July 12, 2024

Closes: August 4, 2024

SYNOPSIS


How much would you sacrifice for love? The Figs is a fairytale-like play about what-ifs, desires, and obsession. Follow a mad king obsessed with figs, a star-crossed princess infatuated with an inn-keeper, a young hero whose only friend is a swan, and a wiley storyteller. The Figs pushes for audiences to remember the wonder held inside a good story.


AUDITION BREAKDOWN

NOTE: Cast is ensemble based and global majority driven, where anyone can play anything. Actors who play instruments are encouraged to audition.


ACTOR 1 Storyteller

ACTOR 2  King/Ensemble

ACTOR 3 Lorna/Ensemble

ACTOR 4 Princess/Sandra

ACTOR 5 Jin/Ensemble

ACTOR 6 Jod/Ensemble

ACTOR 7 June/Ensemble 

CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS

About the Show
What will happen to Cinderella at the ball … game? That's the surprising climactic question in this contemporary Latin-American Cinderella musical, which delightfully turns the classic fairy tale on its head, telling the story from both Cinderella and the "stepsister's" perspective. Cinderella, a newcomer from Puerto Rico, comes to visit her "stepsister," Rosa, in the United States. The catch … Cinderella only speaks Spanish and Rosa only speaks English. Will these two girls be able to reach an understanding at the (basket) ball game?


Rehearsal:
September 19- October 9th (ideal Reh Schedule will be M-F 12-5pm/But this may fluctuate depending on actor/artistic team schedule)
Tour Begins/Ends: October 10-December 6- 9 depending of bookings (excluding the entire Thanksgiving week) Typical touring day starting as early as 7AM and ending as late as 4PM.
Performances at American Stage: December 3 & 4
Performances at Tampa Theatre: December 5 & 6

Rate: $500/week

Creative Team
Producing Artistic Director: Helen Murray
Associate Artistic Producer: Patrick Arthur Jackson
Director and Director of Education: Jose Aviles
Music Director: Juan Rodriguez

Other Important Information
Actors should be available for the entire tour run, September 26th - December 4th, 2022. Touring performances will be Monday-Fridays between 7AM and 3PM. There will be two performances on stage at American Stage on December 3rd and 4th.Rate: $500/week

Seeking

American Stage is seeking BIPOC local Non-Equity performers for the 22-23 American Stage Education School Tour CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS.

Preparations Instructions

Audition Dates & Details
Friday August 19, 2022
6PM-9PM

Saturday August 20, 2022
10AM-1PM

American Stage
163 3rd Street N. 
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

What to prepare: A 90 second monologue and 16 bars of a song that showcases your vocal ability

AUDITION BREAKDOWN

Actors who identify as Latine, Latinx, Hispanic, and/or Afro-Latinx, Black, African-American, are strongly encouraged to submit. In addition to cisgendered artists, non-binary and trans artists are encouraged to submit. Seeking actors who are strong movers, comfortable with singing and rapping.

Characters

Cinderella (also known as Cenicienta)

A sixth grader from Puerto Rico visiting the United States to learn English. Female identifying. Actors should be fluent or comfortable speaking Spanish.

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Perusal Script

First Mondays

This series, presented in partnership with American Stage and Creative Pinellas, will take place on the first Monday of each month at Creative Pinellas, located at 12211 Walsingham Road in Largo, FL. “First Mondays” will feature stage readings of short plays, followed by a discussion around themes within the play facilitated by Director of Community Engagement, Erica Sutherlin and Associate Artistic Producer, Patrick Arthur Jackson.

Rate: $125

*Interested in directing a reading? Email your resume to artistic@americanstage.org

Submission Instructions
Actors should submit their headshot/resume via the Auditions Manager button below and specify which characters/plays they would like to be considered for.

Video link of work sample is not required, but suggested.

Seeking

American Stage is seeking local non-union submissions for roles for FIRST MONDAYS play reading series.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN

May - if all that You take from this is courage, then i’ve no regrets by Nicholas Pilapil
After a brush with danger, a strong-willed matriarch reminisces with her grandson on all the things their histories have taught them. This play explores Filipino American identity, intergenerational disconnect, and weighing your wars to make sure you're not fighting for nothing.

LYDIA - 60’s/70’s - Strong willed and feisty. Not a stereotypical frail old lady kind of grandmother. Fluent in English despite her Filipino accent. Female identifying. Actor must be comfortable speaking/reading Tagalog.

ALEX - 20’s/30 - Lydia’s grandson. Giselle’s son. Whether or not it’s true, he’s one of those people that says “my grandma is my best friend” Male identifying. Actor must be comfortable speaking/reading Tagalog.

GISELLE - 50’s - Alex’s mom. Lydia’s daughter. Female identifying. Also plays News Reporter and Stage Directions.June - The Disney Princess of Dot Ave by Kevin Cirone A costumed princess at the end of her shift at a children's birthday party is interrupted by the birthday girl.


June - The Disney Princess of Dot Ave by Kevin Cirone
A costumed princess at the end of her shift at a children's birthday party is interrupted by the birthday girl.

MAYA - 20s-30s. A Disney princess persona that masks a down-to-earth, Dorchester broad. Female identifying.

HALEY - 8. The birthday girl, an inquisitive, introspective sort. Role will be played by an adult actor. Non binary.

July -  Validation by Daphne Macy 
Gracie has been absent from work for an entire week, since returning from a work trip. Her boss, Sheryl, thinks she knows why. Can a c-suite exec who didn’t grow up in the era of #MeToo and an introverted Millennial have an open, unapologetic conversation about appropriate workplace behavior?

SHERYL - 47 - A c-suite executive who has been surrounded by men her whole professional life and has worked hard to rise to the top. Confident, intelligent, authoritative, seemingly strict. Female identifying.

GRACIE - 29 - An early career manager working in Sheryl's office. Introverted, apologetic, non-confrontational. Female identifying.

MARTY - 37 - A manager at Sheryl's office. Overly confident, argumentative, the ultimate mansplainer. We only hear his voice and do not see him on stage.

August - Destiny is a Careless Waiter by Julie Zaffarano
Sean invites Emily to dinner to propose marriage. He brings his grandmother’s engagement ring to the restaurant and instructs the server to place the ring in Emily’s dessert. Justin invites Bria to the same restaurant at the same time, planning to break up with her. When the engagement ring intended for Emily ends up in Bria’s dessert, the chaos begins.

BRIA -  Female identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity. 

EMILY -  Female identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity. 

SEAN -  Male identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity. 

JUSTIN -  Male identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity. 

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AUDITION BREAKDOWN

Note from Director: This is a punk rock opera, so don’t hold back in your auditions. We want to see strong emotions - show us your rage, your fear, your joy, your grief, all of your passion!

Characters

Johnny - the guy who goes to the city; the Jesus of Suburbia

The self-proclaimed "Jesus of Suburbia." Bored of his do-nothing, go-nowhere existence, he takes off for the city to get a new lease on life. He wages an inner war between a budding love for Whatsername and growing dependency on St. Jimmy and drugs. Guitar skills are a plus. Vocal range B4/B2

Tunny - the guy who goes to the city and the Middle East

Johnny's friend who follows him to the city and eventually enlists in the army. He travels to the Middle East. A lost dreamer who is easily swayed, first by Johnny's ideas and then by patriotism and the American Dream. Vocal Range B4/D3

Will -  the guy that stays home in suburbia

Johnny's friend. He ends up staying in Suburbia with his pregnant girlfriend Heather. The more he stays on the couch, the more he becomes slowly disconnected from the world and his own relationships. Guitar skills a plus. Vocal Range  A4/C#3

St. Jimmy - a city badass. Johnny’s alter ego (androgynous/non-binary)

Johnny's alter ego. Known as the "city badass." An enigmatic and charismatic enabler who gets Johnny addicted to drugs and grows jealous of his relationship with Whatsername. Vocal Range B4/C3

Heather - a girl in suburbia. Will’s girlfriend

She discovers she is pregnant but has difficulty telling her boyfriend of the news. Once she settles down with him, she struggles to maintain their relationship with his despondency and eventually leaves him. Vocal Range E5/A3

Whatsername -  a girl in the city

A rebel activist--fierce, strong, and capable--who falls for Johnny. She fights to have him embrace their authentic relationship rather than pursue his addiction.Vocal Range D#5/F#3

Extraordinary Girl - a girl in the Middle East

Haunting, folk noir voice. A girl in the Middle East who appears as a hallucination to injured Tunny. Attractive and mysterious, she later appears as his nurse and accompanies him home after the war. Vocal Range E5/A#3

Ensemble - 5-7 people

A collection of men, women, non-binary individuals to play a variety of characters.

Frequently asked questions

Does American Stage hire non-equity actors?

Yes. We work with both Equity and Non-Equity professional actors.

What is your AEA contract?

American Stage operates under the SPT Tier 7 contract on our Mainstage and under an LOA Agreement at American Stage in the Park.

When/where do you hold auditions?

Our mainstage season auditions are held in June each year, with musical auditions (for American Stage in the Park and any mainstage musicals) held in December. We may hold supplemental auditions & callbacks throughout the year as needed. Additionally, American Stage attends the Florida Professional Theatre Association (FPTA) and Tampa Bay Unified annual season auditions. We have no current plans to hold auditions in NYC.

I just auditioned for you. When will I hear back?

It depends on a lot of factors. Our goal is to cast shows at least three months in advance of first rehearsal, though we may not always achieve it. After a general season audition, we’ll bring people in at various times for individual show callbacks. After a show-specific audition or callback, we may cast the piece right away, or may still be looking to see other actors, depending on what we still need. Casting is a puzzle. We need to balance our AEA/Non-AEA ratio, locals vs. out-of-town actors, and 100 other factors to get just the right group of people to help us tell powerful stories. Once final casting decisions have been made, we’ll put a post up on this page.

I’m an out of town actor who is visiting St. Petersburg. I’d love to audition – is that possible?

The answer will most often be no, since a drop-in audition requires the availability of multiple people and scheduling of rooms, but you can always ask! Send an email to auditions@americanstage.org. DO plan to at least stop by the theatre and take a look at our space.

I missed your season call – can I still be considered?

Possibly. Please fill out the audition form below and tell us specifically what you’d like to be considered for, and submit a video audition by following the guidelines below.

Audition Form

I am a local actor with a day job. Can I still be considered?

American Stage makes a purposeful effort to hire local actors and artists, in order to support our community and its overall artistic presence. As a professional theatre, however, we do rehearse during the day, and only rarely are we able to work around another schedule.

What is your rehearsal schedule?

Typically, for the first two weeks of any given show, we rehearse during the day (10am-6pm). After that, we’ll normally transition into afternoon & evening rehearsals (2pm-10pm), followed by a full week of tech, where hours can vary between just evenings to full 10-out-of-12 days. During opening week, there will be rehearsals in the afternoon prior to evening showtimes, and there will always be at least one brush-up rehearsal the Wednesday after opening.

Do you provide housing for out-of-town actors?

Yes. American Stage has a limited number of housing spots available to out-of-town artists.