Jeffrey Coon and Ensemble of
Casting
Walnut Street Theatre is first and foremost dedicated to the casting and employment of local Philadelphia- based actors. Each of our Mainstage and Studio productions begin with local auditions. In addition, we also participate in general auditions as part of the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia each year.
The Walnut also casts a number of non-local performers in our Mainstage productions. Actors who live outside of the Philadelphia area can be seen during New York auditions, which take place throughout the year. Please see Actor's Equity or Backstage for EPA and Chorus Call announcements. All other auditions are by agent appointment only.
Auditions are by appointment only. If you would like to have your photo and résumé on file for consideration, please forward to: Kate Galvin, Asst. to the Producing Artistic Director/Casting, Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. NO CALLS TO THE THEATRE PLEASE.
When submitting your photo and résumé, please assist us in considering you by indicating which show and role you are interested in.
We are currently accepting submissions from local actors for the following shows:
2009-2010 Mainstage Season
| OLIVER! - Casting Complete | |
| THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY (World Premiere) By Eric Conger Ed Herendeen, Director |
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| 1st Rehearsal: | Dec. 21, 2009 |
| 1st Preview | Jan. 19, 2010 |
| Closing | Mar. 6, 2010 |
| The world premiere of an exciting new play set in the 1960's about the tension that erupts when an African-American student is inducted into a predominantly white fraternity. Most roles cast. Still seeking TOM ROCKWELL (Early 20s, Caucasian, Handsome, Tall, Athletic looking, a born leader), TONY CAROLI (19, Caucasian, Funny and likeable), and DARRELL FREEMAN (18, African-American, short & wiry, from a tough neighborhood, can be charming and also dangerous) | |
| FALLEN ANGELS By Noel Coward Malcolm Black, Director |
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| 1st Rehearsal | Feb. 22, 2010 |
| 1st Preview | Mar. 16, 2010 |
| Closing | May 1, 2010 |
| Some roles cast. Seeking actors to play Willy and Jane Bradbury, as well as Saunders (must play piano proficiently). | |
| FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Book by Joseph Stein, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Music by Jerry Bock Bruce Lumpkin, Director Michelle Gaudette, Choreographer Doug Lutz, Music Director |
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| 1st Rehearsal | Apr. 26, 2010 |
| 1st Preview | May 18, 2010 |
| Closing | July 24, 2010 |
| Many roles cast. Available roles include Hodel, Perchik, Fyedka, Fiddler, and several ensemble tracks. Auditions for children will not take place until later this season. | |
2009-2010 Independence Studio on 3 Season
| RED, WHITE AND TUNA - Casting Complete | |
| THE PRINCE (WORLD PREMIERE) - Casting Complete | |
| ELIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE By Quira Alegria Hudes Jose Aviles, Director |
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| 1st Rehearsal: | Feb. 2, 2010 |
| 1st Preview | Feb. 23, 2010 |
| Closing | Mar. 14, 2010 |
| Seeking Latino actors (1 M, 1 F) to portray Pop, 45-50 (plays various ages) and Ginny 40-50 (plays various ages). | |
| TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT - Casting Complete | |
| MUSICAL OF MUSICALS THE MUSICAL Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart Craig Fols, Director |
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| 1st Rehearsal | Apr. 13, 2010 |
| 1st Preview | May 4, 2010 |
| Closing | June 29, 2010 |
| Seeking singer/actors (1 M, 2 F) with excellent comedic instincts and a strong understanding of musical theater styles. | |
2009-2010 Touring Outreach Program
Non Equity actors for local touring:
The Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA is accepting resumes from actors for sing, ages 21-29, for its spring school tour of I Never Saw Another Butterfly and A Forest Fable. The touring outreach company requires full day-time availability from Jan 2 - March 26. Send picture and resume to Susan Nicodemus Quinn, Director of Education, WALNUT STREET THEATRE, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 by December 1. Diverse actors are especially sought.
