Job Description
A dynamic ensemble theatre production is seeking bold, versatile actors for an emotionally charged and physically demanding play centered around a women’s soccer team. Set in Scotland, the play explores themes of resilience, identity, addiction, and community through the lives of five powerful characters. Actors will portray multiple roles, requiring strong vocal and physical range, comfort with dialects, and experience with fast-paced scene work. Soccer experience is highly encouraged.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform a primary character role and rotate through supporting characters
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Exhibit strong vocal, physical, and emotional expression on stage
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Maintain Scottish dialect and ensemble fluidity throughout scenes
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Collaborate with cast in high-energy, emotionally layered performances
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Participate in rehearsals, dialect training, and movement work
Requirements
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Actors with prior stage experience, especially in ensemble-driven productions
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Strong command of character work and physicality
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Must be comfortable performing in a Scottish dialect
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Soccer knowledge or athletic ability strongly preferred
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Open to both Equity and Non-Equity performers
Character Breakdowns
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Jo: The Captain. Tough, fast, emotionally wounded but fiercely loving
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The B: Defender. Aggressive, fearless, emotionally raw—always on edge
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Noor: Wing. Talented South Asian teen struggling under pressure
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Lorraine: Goalie. Calm, poised, recovering from a painful divorce
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Sammy: Forward. Single mother, emotionally fragile but fiercely driven
Compensation
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Non-Equity: $550/week
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AEA: GA Tier II contract
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Rehearsals begin in May; performances run late May to mid-June
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Casting Call for Young Theatre Actress
Job Description
Casting a theatre-for-young-audiences role for a performance on 10/25 in Astoria. Age and gender are irrelevant – seeking someone with clowning experience, comfort working with kids, or a teaching artist background.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a theatre-for-young-audiences show on 10/25
- Engage young audiences with warmth and energy
Requirements
- Age and gender irrelevant
- Ideally clowning experience, comfortable with kids, or a teaching artist
- Available for the 10/25 performance in Astoria
Compensation
- Paid (rate not stated)
