Actor Casting Call for Theater Festival Short Play

Job Description
A production team is casting performers for a short play titled Safe Places: An Odyssey of Therapy as part of the New York Theater Festival Summer Fest. This non-union production will feature a 30-minute absurdist comedy exploring the complexities of family life, therapy, and personal growth. Selected actors will participate in rehearsals and live performances as part of the theater festival, with opportunities to be seen by scouts and industry professionals attending the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a live theatrical production as part of the New York Theater Festival Summer Fest.

• Rehearse with the production team to prepare for scheduled performances.

• Interpret and perform comedic and character-driven material in a stage environment.

• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring the script and characters to life.

• Deliver engaging performances in front of live festival audiences.

Role Available

• Dr. Kolt / Luna – Ages 30–50. A slow-speaking, unnervingly calm therapist whose behavior blurs the line between deep spiritual awareness and uncomfortable impropriety. The character communicates heavily through physical proximity and subtle physical actions. Requires strong physical comedy skills and the ability to portray contrasting emotional states, including calm stillness and sudden hysteria. The role also doubles as Luna, David’s young daughter.

Requirements

• Actors aged 30–50.

• Strong comedic timing and physical performance ability.

• Comfortable performing in a stage production environment.

• Ability to portray multiple emotional tones and physical performance styles.

• Availability for rehearsals and performances during the festival schedule.

Compensation

• Non-union production.

• No monetary compensation.

• Actor profile will be placed in the New York Theater Festival database for scouts and industry professionals.

• Opportunity to perform in front of audiences and industry attendees.