Audition

A Midsummer Night's Dream - NYC EPA (11.05.26) & (11.06.26)

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Closes

November 5, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

EPA auditions for ensemble roles in a modern clown production of A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Devin Brain. The production celebrates Shakespeare's language and ensemble relationships, set as a theater strike becomes a magical performance. Actors must prepare one Shakespeare monologue in verse (maximum 3 minutes). Strong language, movement, Shakespeare and clowning skills strongly encouraged.

Who it is for

Equity union actors in the United States who are eligible to audition for roles in this production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Open to artists in United States.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United States”

US artists

Where

New York, United States

When

November 5, 2026

Runs January 4, 2027 to April 4, 2027

What you get

Contract as performer at $832 weekly minimum (LORT) plus $50 per day per diem when traveling outside NYC without kitchen housing provided. Rehearsal January 4-24, 2027 in NYC; performances February 7, 2027 opening with tour through April 4, 2027.

What you need to apply

  • One Shakespeare monologue in verse, maximum 3 minutes total
  • Headshot and resume stapled together

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://playbill.com/job/a-midsummer-nights-dream-nyc-epa-11-05-26-11-06-26/87ab87d1-26ed-4c9e-abc5-7c3526412db7