Animal Wisdom - NYC EPA (12.17.25)
Category: Performer (https://playbill.com/jobs?category=Performer)
Signature Theatre Company Inc.
New York, NY
Job Details
Description:
Audition Call Type: EPA
Audition Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Contract:
Off Broadway
$1229 weekly minimum (Cat. CC)
Seeking:
Equity actors for roles in Animal Wisdom (See breakdown).
Signature Theatre is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all backgrounds to audition. We actively seek and welcome actors of diverse ethnicities, genders, ages, and abilities.
Preparation:
- Prepare a short song, accompanied by an instrument of your choice (except traditional musical theater styles).
- Bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
- An accompanist will be provided for non-musicians.
Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St, 16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Personnel:
- Artistic Director: Emily Shooltz
- Executive Director: Tim McClimon
- General Manager: Kenneth Naanep
- Written by: Heather Christian
- Directed by: Keenan Tyler Oliphant
- Music Directed by: Jane Cardona
Expected Attendees:
- Artistic Producer: Jeremy Ehlinger
- Casting Director: Henry Russell Bergstein, CSA
- Casting Associate: Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi
Other Dates:
- First Rehearsal: April 7, 2026
- Previews: May 5, 2026
- Opening: May 18, 2026
- Closing of guaranteed run: June 14, 2026
- Possible extension: June 28, 2026
Venue:
Signature Theatre, The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
EPA Procedures:
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Union:
AEA
Breakdown:
Animal Wisdom is a captivating musical experience:
- SYNOPSIS: Immerse yourself in a unique musical séance, blending storytelling, requiem, and family mythology. It's a wild ride through haunted memories and loss, directed by Keenan Tyler Oliphant.
- SEEKING ROLES:
H: Female-identified, any age. Lead performer with a strong mezzo voice and high belt, capable of reaching alto and soprano ranges. Instrument skills are a bonus.
A small ensemble of versatile performers (musicians/vocalists) of various ages, genders, and instruments, including a high tenor and soprano.
Specific roles include:
- MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 1: Piano player, any age/gender.
- MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 2: Bass player (acoustic/electric), any age/gender/ethnicity.
- MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 3: String player (violin/cello), any age/gender/ethnicity.
- MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 4: Guitar player with slide and pedal skills, any age/gender/ethnicity.
- MUSICIAN/VOCALIST 5: Percussionist, any age/gender/ethnicity.
