Equity Principal Actor/Ensemble Singer for 2026-27 Season
Phoenix Theatre
United States, Phoenix
Posted on: Apr. 07, 2026
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Description:
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
LOCATION
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central Ave
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Break 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Rehearsal Room B located in the Hardes Theatre on the TPTC campus
APPOINTMENTS
PERSONNEL
For Equity members only: To schedule an audition appointment please email: [email protected] . If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, you are encouraged to send a video submission per the instructions on our website at: phoenixtheatre.com .
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$1114 weekly minimum (LORT C)
$889 weekly minimum (LORT D)
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. A waiting room is available on site.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
PREPARATION
To be considered for the full season (all musicals or musicals & plays), prepare 16-bars of an up-tempo song, 16-bars of a ballad, and a 1-minute monologue. To be considered for straight plays only, prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no more than 1 minute each. Equity s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
2026-27 Season
MURDER FOR TWO
(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre
Rehearsal begins August 4, 2026
Performances August 28-September 20, 2026
SEEKING:
• MARCUS: any gender identity; any ethnicity; 25-45; Marcus Moscowicz, The Chief, and Vanessa. Comedic who sings.
• THE SUSPECTS: any gender identity; any ethnicity; 25-45; The Suspects (Dahlia Whitney, Murray & Barb Flandon, Steph Whitney, Barette Lewis, Dr. Griff, Timmy, Tonkers, & Skid, Henry Vivaldi). Comedic who sings.
• SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.
SUFFS
(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre
Rehearsal begins September 22, 2026
Performances October 16-November 29, 2026
SEEKING:
• ALICE PAUL: white-identifying; 20-35; fervent young Suffragist and unconventional leader. Versatile vocalist.
• CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT: white-identifying; 40-55; A respected, longtime leader in the Suffragist movement. Educated and passionate. Masks her ambition and dedication through charm and good graces. Mix/belt up to Eb5.
• IDA B. WELLS: Black-identifying; 35-55; An activist and journalist, prominent among the Suffragists. Outspoken and seen as radical, intellectually speaks truth to power. Versatile vocalist.
• INEZ MILHOLLAND: any AAPI, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multi-racial, white, or Native ethnicity; 20-35. Educated, lawyer, socialite. Glamorous and well-connected. Effortlessly charismatic. Mix/belt up to Eb5.
• RUZA WENCLAWSKA: any AAPI, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multiracial, or Native ethnicity. Polish immigrant who moved to America at age 7. Speaks with a Polish accent. Labor and immigrant rights activist and former factory worker. Spirited, resourceful, blunt, and unapologetic. Versatile vocalist.
• LUCY BURNS: any AAPI, First Nations, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Multi-racial, white, or Native ethnicity; 20-35; Alice s best friend, an activist. Supportive, thoughtful, kind, and warm. Witty and a good diffuser of tense situations. The ultimate team player. Versatile vocalist.
• DORIS STEVENS: any ethnicity; 18-30. Intelligent and a bright light among the Suffragists. Brainy and a tirelessly dedicated Suff. Optimistic, sweet, kind, and audacious. Versatile vocalist.
• MARY CHURCH TERRELL: Black-identifying; 30-50; Longtime Suffragist, leader, and educator. Willing to work within prejudiced circles to get her message out. Versatile vocalist.
• PHYLLIS TERRELL/ROBIN: Black-identifying; 18-30. Dual role. Phyllis is Mary s daughter and a young Suffragist. Robin is a second-wave feminist in college in the 1970s. Idealistic, raging against the status quo. Versatile vocalist.
• WOODROW WILSON: any ethnicity; 30-50; President of the United States. Entitled, in charge, and a brazen showman. Strong comedian. Versatile vocalist. (Traditionally played by a non-male-identifying actor)
• DUDLEY MALONE: any ethnicity; 20-35; Wilson s prot g and Chief of Staff. Nerdy, quirky, genuine. Intelligent with a heart of gold. Matures into a Suff throughout. Versatile vocalist. (Traditionally played by a non-male-identifying actor)
• MOLLIE HAY: any ethnicity; 40-60. Carrie Chapman Catt s romantic partner and professional associate. Intelligent, warm, patient, deeply passionate, and a fierce advocate for her beliefs and ideals. Versatile vocalist.
• ALVA BELMONT/PHOEBE BURN: white-identifying; 40-60. Dual role. Alva Belmont is a wealthy divorcee and socialite. A strong presence with a frank mouth. Larger than life and a keen sense of humor. Phoebe Burn is a wealthy Southern widow and mother to Senator Harry Burn. Kind, thoughtful, pragmatic, modest. Versatile vocalist.
• ENSEMBLE: any ethnicity; all abilities; 20s-40s; includes Suffs, Doctor White, Major Sylvester, Senator Harry Burn, Speaker of the House, Mailman, Mrs. Herndon
• SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.
MARY POPPINS
(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre
Rehearsal begins October 27, 2026
Performances November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027
SEEKING:
• MARY POPPINS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-40; Jane and Michael Banks new nanny. Extraordinary, particular, tidy, exciting and perhaps a bit frightening (in the best way). Confident mover. RP British dialect. Gb3-C6.
• BERT: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-45. Narrator and a good friend to Mary. Multiple occupations including sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. Keeps an eye on Cherry Tree Lane. Charming song-and-dance man with a Cockney dialect. B2-F#4.
• GEORGE BANKS: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 35-55. Jane and Michael s father. A banker through and through. Lives by precision and order in all things, including his household. Not particularly warm to his children. RP British dialect. Bb2-Eb4.
• WINIFRED BANKS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 30-50. Jane and Michael s mother. Works hard to be the model wife and mother. Beautiful warmth and simplicity to her approach to life and her children. RP British dialect. A3-D5.
• JANE BANKS: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 8-12. Spirited daughter to George and Winnifred. Precocious and inclined to snobbishness. RP British dialect. A3-F#5.
• MICHAEL BANKS: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 8-12. Cute but cheeky son of George and Winnifred. Misbehaves to get his parents attention. Excitable but a troublemaker. RP British dialect. A3-E5.
• MRS. BRILL: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 40-60. Housekeeper and cook for the Banks. Overworked, harried, and a complainer. Her rough exterior hides a warm heart. Does not need to be a strong singer. RP British dialect. F#3-D#5.
• ROBERSTON AY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-35. Houseboy for the Banks. Grumbling, a bit lazy, believes himself to be useless and usually wrong. British dialect. F3-G#4.
• ENSEMBLE: dancers and singers, includes featured roles (Miss Andrew, Mrs. Corry, Bird Woman, John Northbrook, Von Hussler, Miss Smythe, Bank Chairman, Queen Victoria, Neleus, Park Keeper, Admiral Bloom, Miss Lark, Policeman, Katie Nanna)
• SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.
CHURCHILL & ROOSEVELT
(LORT D) - Hardes Theatre
Rehearsal begins December 15, 2026
Performances January 8-May 30, 2027
SEEKING:
• WINSTON CHURCHILL: white-identifying; 40-60. British Prime Minister during World War II. A formidable and intelligent man.
• FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT: white-identifying; 40-60. President of the United States during World War II. Fierce yet amiable intellect.
• SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.
UNLOCK'D
(LORT C) - Stephenson Theatre
Rehearsal begins December 28, 2026
Performances January 29-February 21, 2027
SEEKING:
• BELINDA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-28. Vain and beautiful, not the brightest bulb in the box. Strong vocalist.
• CLARISSA: female-identifying; any ethnicity; 18-28. Brainy and curious, always in Belinda s shadow. Strong vocalist.
• BARON: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-30. Vain and attractive. A typical princely type. Strong vocalist.
• EDWIN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 20-30. Bookish and shy. Antithesis to Baron. Strong vocalist.
• ENSEMBLE: strong vocalists and dancers including featured roles (Sylphs: Avia, Ariella, Esther; Gnomes: Umbriel, Caleb, Barney; courtiers)
• SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES for all roles.
SPAMALOT
(LORT C) - Hormel Theatre
Rehearsal begins January 26, 2027
Performances February 19-May 16, 2027
Possible extension through May 23, 2027
SEEKING:
• KING ARTHUR: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 35-55; King of England on a quest to find the Holy Grail with the newly formed Knights of the Roundtable. Strong comedian and vocalist.
• SIR ROBIN: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45; cowardly Knight of the Roundtable ironically sporting a pet name of Sir Robin the Brave. Loves dancing and singing with the Knights. Doubles as Guard 1 and Brother Maynard, a pedantic monk. Strong dancer and vocalist.
• SIR LANCELOT: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45; Fearless to a fault but happens upon his softer side. Doubles as The French Taunter, Knight of Ni, and Tim the Enchanter. Strong vocalist.
• PATSY: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45. King Arthur s horse and servant. Desperate for the King s approval. Doubles as Mayor and Guard 2. Dances and sings.
• SIR GALAHAD: male-identifying; any ethnicity; 25-45. A low-class, mud-gatherer to start, Dennis becomes the dashing Sir Galahad after he is knighted. Doubles as Prince Herbert s Father & T
Application Deadline:
Apr. 14, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Theater, Dance, Music, Performance Art
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Phoenix
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Canada, Ontario, Toronto
United Kingdom, West Midlands
