Jeffrey Coon and Ensemble of
Casting
Walnut Street Theatre is dedicated to the casting and employment of local Philadelphia-based talent. Auditions for each Mainstage and Studio production begins locally and are by appointment only. We also manage and participate in the Greater Philadelphia Annual Auditions. www.phillyannualauditions.org. A required Seasonal EPA will be held in town after the announcement of our season each spring.
Non-local talent can be seen for our Mainstage productions in New York City during our EPAs and Chorus Calls. These are announced 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 photo, resume, and cover letter indicating the show/role of interest to:
Brian Kurtas | Casting Director
Walnut Street Theatre
NO CALLS TO THE THEATRE OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS PLEASE.
We are now currently accepting submissions for the following shows:
2013-2014 Mainstage Season
IN THE HEIGHTS
Bruce Lumpkin-Director, Michelle Gaudette-Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – August 13, 2013
Performances – September 3 – October 20, 2013
All roles available. Especially seeking a diverse array of talents – break-dancers, rappers, etc.
Also, local Non-Equity singers/dancers needed to be Extras and Understudies.
ELF
Marc Robin, Director/Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – October 15, 2013
Performances – November 5, 2013 – January 5, 2014
All roles available. Also, local Non-Equity singer/dancers needed to be Extras and Understudies.
Casting for any Children will take place in August/September. All child roles will be local Non-Equity children only.
OTHER DESERT CITIES
Kate Galvin – Director
1st Rehearsal – December 23, 2013
Performances – January 14, 2014 – March 2, 2014
Brooke Wyeth: CAST.
Trip Wyeth: 30, the baby of the family as Brooke's younger brother. Smart and funny typical California "dude". A successful producer of a reality TV show. Constantly absorbs the burden of his aging parents and Brooke's inabilities.
Polly Wyeth: Brooke's mother. Mid to late 60s woman, but looks great. Leading lady. Elegant, forthright, whip-smart, vibrant, very funny and tough. A force to be reckoned with. Lifelong Republican and proud of it.
Lyman Wyeth: Brooke's father and handsome husband to Polly. He is a sturdy older man and an old movie star.
Silda: Polly's deteriorating sister. A noticeably disheveled woman who has lost her power and voice as a member of the family because of her addiction to alcohol.
Also seeking local, Non-Equity actors to be Understudies.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
*Co-production with the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA*
Charles Abbott, Director
1st Rehearsal – January 7, 2014
Performances at Fulton – January 7, 2014 – February 16, 2014
Performances at Walnut – March 11 – April 27, 2014
Some roles available including Officer Brophy and Officer Klein.
Also seeking local, Non-Equity actors to be Understudies for the Philadelphia run.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
*Co-Production with Riverside Theater in Vero Beach, FL*
Casey Hushion-Director, Vince Pesce-Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – March 20, 2014
Performances at Riverside – April – May 2014
Performances at Walnut – May 13, 2014 – July 20, 2014
All roles available.
Also seeking local, Non-Equity singer/dancers to be Extras and Understudies for the Philadelphia run.
2013-2014 STUDIO SEASON
All Studio shows will be cast locally. Seeking Philadelphia-area actors only.
SOPHIE TUCKER: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS
Richard Hopkins – Director
1st Rehearsal – October 29, 2013
Performances – September 3 – October 20, 2013
All Roles Cast
DRIVING MISS DAISY
Bernard Havard – Director
1st Rehearsal – December 23, 2013
Performances – January 14 – February 2, 2014
National Tour through March 29, 2014
All Roles Cast
Also, seeking local Non-Equity actors to be Understudies.
BEAUTIFUL BOY – World Premiere
TBA – Director
1st Rehearsal – January 28, 2014
Performances – February 18 – March 9, 2014
Bill: Mid-40's
Rita: Mid-40's, Bill's wife
Sister Richie: Doubles as other roles. Woman in her 70's
A Man and Woman (30's) to play several characters in Bill's life.
THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE
Dan Olmstead – Director
1st Rehearsal – March 4, 2014
Performances – March 25 – April 13, 2014
All Roles Cast
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
Christopher Sutton – Director, Lyn Philistine – Choreographer
1st Rehearsal – April 8, 2014
Performances – April 29 – June 29, 2014
Man 1 and Woman 1 are cast. Seeking strong singing actors for Man 2 and Woman 2.
Also, seeking local Non-Equity actors to be Understudies.
