Walnut Street Theatre is dedicated to the casting and employment of local Philadelphia-based talent. All auditions are scheduled by appointment only, and begin in Philadelphia first. We hold EPAs in both Philadelphia and New York City for the entire season each spring after the announcement of our season. We also participate in the Greater Philadelphia Annual Auditions. Non-local talent can be seen for our Mainstage productions in New York City during our EPA and Chorus Calls. This information is released on Backstage and the Actor's Equity website throughout the year. All other New York auditions are by agent appointment only.
For consideration, please forward you headshot, resume, and cover letter indicating the show/role of interest to:
Brian Kurtas | Casting Director
Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
NO CALLS TO THE THEATRE OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS, PLEASE.
Website: www.walnutstreettheatre.org/
We are now currently accepting submissions for the following shows:
2014-2015 Mainstage Season
9 TO 5
Bruce Lumpkin-Director, Michelle Gaudette-Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – August 12, 2014
Performances – September 2 – October 19, 2014
Seeking Doralee Rhodes, Judy Bernly, Roz, Joe, and strong singer/dancers for an ensemble.
Also, local Non-Equity singers/dancers needed to be Extras and Understudies.
MARY POPPINS
Wayne Bryan-Director, Linda Goodrich-Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – October 14, 2014
Performances – November 4, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Seeking Mary Poppins, Robertson Ay, Winifred Banks, Miss Andrew, and strong singer/dancers and character actors for an ensemble.
Also, local Non-Equity singer/dancers needed to be Extras and Understudies.
Seeking submissions for Kids roles – Jane Banks, Michael Banks, and Kids Ensemble. Auditions for all Children will take place in August/September. All child roles will be local and Non-Union children under 14 years old during the run.
PRIVATE LIVES
Bob Carlton-Director
1st Rehearsal – December 22, 2014
Performances – January 13 – March 1, 2015
All roles available.
Also seeking local, Non-Equity actors to be Understudies.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
TBA-Director
1st Rehearsal – February 17, 2015
Performances – March 10 – April 26, 2015
All roles available.
Also seeking local, Non-Equity actors to be Understudies.
MEMPHIS
*Co-Production with Riverside Theater*
Richard Stafford-Director/Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – March 19, 2015
Performances at Riverside – April 7 – April 26, 2015
Performances at Walnut – May 12 – July 19, 2015
All roles available.
Also seeking local, Non-Equity singer/dancers to be Extras and Understudies for the Philadelphia run.
2014-2015 STUDIO SEASON
BAD JEWS
TBA-Director
1st Rehearsal – September 16, 2014
Performances – October 7 – December 28th, 2014 (tentative)
All roles available:
Daphna Feygenbaum – Very connected to her Jewish heritage, 20s. Liam & Jonah's first cousin. 2/3 body, 1/3 hair. She is highly opinionated and easily let's her defensiveness turn into aggression towards her opponents. Subtlety is not in her nature.
Melody – Very clearly not Jewish, 20s. Very level-headed, a peacemaker, and she has a positive outlook on life.
Liam Haber – Jewish male in his 20s. Daphna's cousin. Clearly lost his tolerance for Daphna a long time ago and isn't discreet about the way he feels.
Jonah Haber – Jewish male in his 20s. Liam's younger brother in college. More heart. Sensitive. Doesn't always speak up like his siblings.
A LIFE IN THE THEATRE
Bill Van Horn-Director
1st Rehearsal – December 22, 2014
Performances – January 13 – February 1, 2015
All Roles Cast
Also seeking local, Non-Equity actors to be Understudies.
MICKLE STREET (Premiere)
TBA-Director
1st Rehearsal – January 27th, 2015
Performances – February 17 – March 8th, 2015
All Roles Available:
Male in his 60's
Character Woman in her 40's
Male in his late 20's
LIBERACE
Brent Hazelton-Director
1st Rehearsal – March 3, 2015
Performances – March 24 – April 12th, 2015
All Roles Cast
I LOVE A PIANO
TBA–Director/Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – April 7th, 2015
Performances – April 28 – June 28th, 2015
All Roles available
2 Male and 2 Female strong singer/dancers
