Paid & Union Roles – Auditions Open for 2025/2026 Theater Season (All Ages Welcome)
Auditions Open for 2025/2026 Theater Season – Equity, Non-Equity & Youth Talent
Job Description
A major regional theater company is holding open auditions for its upcoming 2025/2026 season and is inviting both Equity and Non-Equity performers, as well as young actors under 18, to showcase their talents. These in-person auditions will be held at the company’s Kansas City location, with opportunities for video submissions available. This is your chance to be part of a professional theatrical season and work with an acclaimed creative team.
Job Responsibilities
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Audition for casting in upcoming season productions
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Present prepared monologues and/or vocal performances as required
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Participate in in-person or video submissions depending on eligibility and availability
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Work collaboratively with directors and production teams if cast
Requirements
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Equity Members: Audition slots on May 10 from 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
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Non-Equity & Late Equity: Audition slots on May 11 (10 AM–6 PM) and May 12 (5:30 PM–10 PM)
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Young Professionals (under 18): Auditions on May 18 from 10 AM–6 PM
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Location: 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Required preparation:
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Option 1: 60-second monologue + 16–32 bar vocal cut
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Option 2: Two contrasting monologues
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Video submissions accepted for those unable to attend in person
Compensation
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Equity and Non-Equity roles available
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Compensation details provided upon casting based on contract
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Job Description
Casting is now open for the groundbreaking new play From the Other Side of Darkness (When There’s No Place Like Home), written, directed, and produced by Levi Wise-Kenneth Catoe Jr. The production will debut Off-Broadway this winter at the Latea Theater before making its run for Broadway. This cosmic allegory, disguised as a coming-of-age odyssey, follows three young men — a South Asian caretaker, a white scientist, and a Black aspiring filmmaker — as they confront systems, fears, and inheritances too vast for Earth.
Job Responsibilities
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Deliver strong performances that capture the depth and complexity of the play’s allegorical themes
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Collaborate with the ensemble, director, choreographer, and musical director to bring the production to life
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Commit to rehearsals and live stage performances with professionalism and creativity
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Support the storytelling through both lead and ensemble roles, elevating the emotional impact of the narrative
Requirements
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Female lead, ensemble, and chorus actors based in NYC
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Musical director and choreographer with experience in stage productions
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Actors with strong stage presence and ability to perform in an Off-Broadway setting
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Must be available for performances on December 18, 20, and 21 at the Latea Theater
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)
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Professional exposure in a production moving toward Broadway
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Chance to collaborate on a groundbreaking theatrical work
Job Description
A prohibition-era speakeasy dinner theatre is reopening and casting fresh talent to join its dynamic production. The show seeks charismatic performers who can captivate audiences through acting, singing, and dance while bringing a vibrant musical theatre atmosphere to the stage.
Job Responsibilities
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Actors: Perform in a live theatre setting with strong stage presence and audience engagement
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Dancers: Execute choreographed routines with precision, incorporating tap and musical theatre combinations
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Deliver high-energy performances that align with the show’s prohibition-era theme
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Collaborate with fellow cast members to create an immersive audience experience
Requirements
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Male and female presenting actors and singers with strong musical theatre skills
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Female presenting dancers with strong musical theatre and tap experience
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Ability to sing, act, and/or dance confidently in front of a live audience
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Must prepare audition materials:
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Actors: 16 bars of a musical theatre song (with track) + reading from the script
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Dancers: Musical theatre and tap combination + 16 bars of a musical theatre song (with track)
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Compensation
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Paid performance opportunity in an immersive dinner theatre environment
Job Description
A groundbreaking new play is seeking ensemble and chorus actors for its Off-Broadway debut this winter. The production, From the Other Side of Darkness (When There’s No Place Like Home), is a cosmic allegory disguised as a coming-of-age odyssey. The story explores the journey of three young men — a South Asian caretaker, a white scientist, and a Black aspiring filmmaker — as they confront systems, fears, and inheritances larger than themselves.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in ensemble and chorus roles for live theatrical performances
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Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team during rehearsals and shows
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Contribute to building the play’s emotional and thematic depth through strong stage presence
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Deliver high-energy performances for Off-Broadway audiences
Requirements
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Actors must be based in New York City
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Strong stage performance and ensemble experience preferred
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Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to the demands of live theater
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Passion for bold, thought-provoking storytelling
Compensation
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Paid opportunity, details provided upon selection