Jeffrey Coon and Ensemble of Les Misérables. Photo courtesy of Brett Thomas.

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
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
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
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
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
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.