Actors and Stage Managers

Internships

Actors and Stage Managers

THEATREWORKS USA SEASON CURRENTLY CASTING:

TheatreworksUSA, America's largest theatre for young and family audiences, seeking performers for our 2006-2007 season. Shows tour under Equity's TYA contract. Actors will be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers.

TYA weekly rate (minimum): $455.00 / $53.00 per diem

2006-2007 MUSICALS:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
CAM JANSEN

THE CIVIL WAR
FREEDOM TRAIN
HENRY AND MUDGE

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE AND OTHER STORIES

JUNIE B. JONES

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
PAUL REVERE

SEUSSICAL

2006-2007 PLAYS:
CHARLOTTE'S WEB

THE COLOR OF JUSTICE

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

RAMONA QUIMBY

WE ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTING PICTURES AND RESUMES!
You may send all submissions to:
Robin D. Carus, Casting Director
TheatreworksUSA
151 West 26th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Stage Managers please send resumes to:
Bob Daley, Production Manager
TheatreworksUSA
151 West 26th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Most Commonly Asked Questions About Theatreworks' Auditions

Q: Is there a minimum age to audition for Theatreworks USA?

A: Yes. You must be at least 18 years of age to audition.

Q: Do you have to live in New York City to audition?

A: TheatreworksUSA is a New York based touring company & all auditions and rehearsals are in NYC.

Q: If I'm cast can I get my Equity card?

A: Yes. We work under the Equity TYA (Theater for Young Audiences) contract. You must be or become a member of the union to perform under this weekly contract.

Q: Do I need to be an Equity member to audition?

A: No. When we hold auditions, there are both Equity AND Non Equity calls unless specified.

Q. I always read in Theatreworks casting notices "actors will be signed as Assistant Stage Managers." What does this mean?

A: Assistant Stage Manager duties include load-in and load-out responsibilities for all performances. It also requires actors to handle props and costumes along with the set. This is part of the Equity TYA weekly contract.

Q: Does Theatreworks ever hold non-singing auditions?

A: Yes. We produce approximately four non-musicals per semester. When we hold Open Calls for the fall or spring tours there are usually two days set for singing auditions and one full day for non-singing actors. These auditions are always posted at Actors' Equity and trade papers such as Backstage.

Q: I've auditioned for Theatreworks in the past and have gotten many call backs but was never cast. Should I continue to audition?

A: We encourage actors to audition for us again in the future. Casting (sometimes up to fifteen shows per tour semester) is very much like a huge jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes one particular actor may be called back five or six times within a two week period! Please understand it is not because we at Theatreworks are so indecisive. Fifteen shows require fifteen different directors and writers and each show will have its own call back day. It's as if you've gotten five call backs for five different shows and five different directors and not five call backs for the same casting director. That's a great audition record! KEEP COMING TO YOUR CALL BACKS! That fifth or sixth call back may be the one that gets you cast.

Q: How long does a Theatrework/USA tour last?

A: The tours can last anywhere from 2-6 months. Our tours correspond with the school year. So fall tours are usually September -December and spring tours can last anywhere between January -June.

Q: When does Theatreworks usually hold their auditions?

A: We usually have auditions year round. These auditions are advertised in Backstage. Keep your eyes peeled.

Internships

TheatreworksUSA offers internships throughout the season in every aspect of our organization including Casting, Development, Production & Costume Shop, Marketing & Sales, and General Management. Interns receive a weekly stipend and college credit can also be arranged.

Contact Us with your requests about internships or send us a cover letter explaining what aspect of the theater in which you are interested, a resume and a writing sample (optional) to interns@twusa.org. Cover letter and resume may also be mailed to:

Interns
TheatreworksUSA
151 W 26th St
New York, NY 10001