Auditions
2022 - 2023 Season
At American Stage, we see the empty space as an opportunity for social change & civilized discourse to occur –one of the few sacred places left in a far too noisy, often divided, world where human beings can still sit in the quiet dark together, think a while, & be awakened. To gain a richer connection to the fragility of beauty & pain that exists in all art & life.
Theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic. Through artistic excellence and the craft of storytelling, American Stage is committed to creating a safe space for multicultural artists to share their full humanity, as we come back to the theatre at this exciting but challenging time. We choose to create a new American Stage that enriches and embodies the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of America and truly reflects the American experience.
American Stage seeks vaccinated Equity actors for a variety of roles in the final three productions for the 22-23 mainstage season titled, THIS IS AMERICA.
Non-equity performers are permitted to submit, after all Equity members are seen.
All first round auditions will be held in person, with video submissions being accepted for non local artists. Callbacks may be held in person at American Stage for local artists and virtually for non local artists.
All roles will be understudied.
Casting for RAGTIME and DISGRACED have been completed. Please see below for our current casting opportunities. To be added to our casting and auditions list, please email auditions@americanstage.org
Since 1977 American Stage has been dedicated to telling meaningful, compelling stories with integrity and professionalism. As the Tampa Bay area’s longest-running, most critically-acclaimed professional theatre company, we seek to bring the power of quality live theatre to each generation in our community.
As we move into our next exciting era, American Stage is committed to being a vital arts leader and contributing to the cultural landscape of the Tampa Bay region as we pursue innovative programming and deeper connections with our patrons and community partners. Because we believe that live theatre can connect us to our world and to one another, we aspire to make the experience of world-class theatre accessible to all.
American Stage invites you to lean forward and experience the most captivating stories of the moment and the most relevant stories of the past. All told with passion and a commitment to excellence.
By Carmen Rivera
Directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo
Important Dates
Rehearsals Begin: June 27, 2022
Tech: July 14-16, 2023
Previews: July 18-20, 2023
Performance Run: July 21-Aug 13, 2023
Other Important Information
American Stage operates under an SPT-7 contract and provides individual housing and travel for guest artists who do not reside in the Tampa Bay Area (50 mile radius). EMC points are available for those who qualify.
American Stage seeks vaccinated Equity actors for a variety of roles in the final three productions for the 22-23 mainstage season titled, THIS IS AMERICA.
Non-equity performers are permitted to submit, after all Equity members are seen.
All first round auditions will be held in person, with video submissions being accepted for non local artists. Callbacks may be held in person at American Stage for local artists and virtually for non local artists.
All roles will be understudied.
NOTE: For this production we are seeking Latine actors of Caribbean descent.
All actors should be comfortable speaking spanish. This is a bilingual production. Select scenes will be entirely in spanish.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Actors who would like to be considered for Disgraced or La Gringa, should prepare two contrasting monologues.
PERSONEL
The following individuals may be viewing auditions:
Helen Murray, Producing Artistic Director
Patrick Arthur Jackson, Associate Artistic Producer
Alexa Perez, Artistic Fellow
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Equity members may schedule an appointment via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=yTbpwp806
Non-Equity actors should request a standby appointment by emailing auditions@americanstage.org
Video Submissions for Non-Local Equity and Non-Equity actors who are unable to attend in person auditions can submit video submission and headshot/resume via Auditions Manager: https://auditionsmanager.com/submission.php?AU=SSzIhL857
Video Submissions will be accepted through November 20th, 2022 at 9PM EST. Video submissions are limited to actors who cannot physically attend in person auditions on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 from 1PM-9PM EST.
SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D + health and pension approximately $650
American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.
SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D + health and pension approximately $650
American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.
SALARY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Disgraced and La Gringa: SPT 7 + health and pension approximately $603
For Ragtime: LOA to LORT D + health and pension approximately $650
American Stage will provide travel to and from St. Petersburg, FL and housing arrangements. Company Artist Housing consists of a private studio apartment within walking distance to the theater, furnished with kitchen and private bath. Guest artists have access to a company car, which is shared with no more than six guest artists staying on property.
MARIA ELENSA GARCIA - 22, she/her/hers. - born and raised in New York City. She’s considered a “Nuyorican.” Maria is young and naive.
MANOLO COFRESI - 50 to 60’s, he/him/his. - Maria’s uncle Manolo had dreams of pursuing acting when he was young. Although he is very ill and near death, he possesses a lively spirit and a great sense of humor.
IRIS BURGOS - 24, she/her/hers. - She is very extroverted and a bit jealous of her cousin Maria.
NORMA BURGOS - 50 to 60’s, she/her/hers.- Maria’s aunt; Iris’ mother and Manolo’s sister. She never pursued her dream of being a singer and lives with much bitterness and resentment in her spirit.
VICTOR BURGOS - 50 to 60’s, he/him/his. - Norma’s husband. He possesses a great deal of positive energy and has a huge capacity for love.
RAMON MONCHI REYES - 24, he/him/his. - He has an entrepreneurial spirit. He started his own farm and falls in love with Maria.
This series, presented in partnership with American Stage and Creative Pinellas, will take place on the first Monday of each month at Creative Pinellas, located at 12211 Walsingham Road in Largo, FL. “First Mondays” will feature stage readings of short plays, followed by a discussion around themes within the play facilitated by Director of Community Engagement, Erica Sutherlin and Associate Artistic Producer, Patrick Arthur Jackson.
Rate: $125
*Interested in directing a reading? Email your resume to artistic@americanstage.org
Submission Instructions
Actors should submit their headshot/resume via the Auditions Manager button below and specify which characters/plays they would like to be considered for.
Video link of work sample is not required, but suggested.
American Stage is seeking local non-union submissions for roles for FIRST MONDAYS play reading series.
May - if all that You take from this is courage, then i’ve no regrets by Nicholas Pilapil
After a brush with danger, a strong-willed matriarch reminisces with her grandson on all the things their histories have taught them. This play explores Filipino American identity, intergenerational disconnect, and weighing your wars to make sure you're not fighting for nothing.
LYDIA - 60’s/70’s - Strong willed and feisty. Not a stereotypical frail old lady kind of grandmother. Fluent in English despite her Filipino accent. Female identifying. Actor must be comfortable speaking/reading Tagalog.
ALEX - 20’s/30 - Lydia’s grandson. Giselle’s son. Whether or not it’s true, he’s one of those people that says “my grandma is my best friend” Male identifying. Actor must be comfortable speaking/reading Tagalog.
GISELLE - 50’s - Alex’s mom. Lydia’s daughter. Female identifying. Also plays News Reporter and Stage Directions.June - The Disney Princess of Dot Ave by Kevin Cirone A costumed princess at the end of her shift at a children's birthday party is interrupted by the birthday girl.
MAYA - 20s-30s - a Disney princess persona that masks a down-to-earth, Dorchester broad. Female identifying.
HALEY - 8 - The birthday girl, an inquisitive, introspective sort. Role will be played by an adult actor. Non binary.
June - The Disney Princess of Dot Ave by Kevin Cirone
A costumed princess at the end of her shift at a children's birthday party is interrupted by the birthday girl.
MAYA - 20s-30s. A Disney princess persona that masks a down-to-earth, Dorchester broad. Female identifying.
HALEY - 8. The birthday girl, an inquisitive, introspective sort. Role will be played by an adult actor. Non binary.
July - Validation by Daphne Macy
Gracie has been absent from work for an entire week, since returning from a work trip. Her boss, Sheryl, thinks she knows why. Can a c-suite exec who didn’t grow up in the era of #MeToo and an introverted Millennial have an open, unapologetic conversation about appropriate workplace behavior?
SHERYL - 47 - A c-suite executive who has been surrounded by men her whole professional life and has worked hard to rise to the top. Confident, intelligent, authoritative, seemingly strict. Female identifying.
GRACIE - 29 - An early career manager working in Sheryl's office. Introverted, apologetic, non-confrontational. Female identifying.
MARTY - 37 - A manager at Sheryl's office. Overly confident, argumentative, the ultimate mansplainer. We only hear his voice and do not see him on stage.
August - Destiny is a Careless Waiter by Julie Zaffarano
Sean invites Emily to dinner to propose marriage. He brings his grandmother’s engagement ring to the restaurant and instructs the server to place the ring in Emily’s dessert. Justin invites Bria to the same restaurant at the same time, planning to break up with her. When the engagement ring intended for Emily ends up in Bria’s dessert, the chaos begins.
BRIA - Female identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity.
EMILY - Female identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity.
SEAN - Male identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity.
JUSTIN - Male identifying, 25-35. Any ethnicity.
Yes. We work with both Equity and Non-Equity professional actors.
American Stage operates under the SPT Tier 7 contract on our Mainstage and under an LOA Agreement at American Stage in the Park.
Our mainstage season auditions are held in June each year, with musical auditions (for American Stage in the Park and any mainstage musicals) held in December. We may hold supplemental auditions & callbacks throughout the year as needed. Additionally, American Stage attends the Florida Professional Theatre Association (FPTA) and Tampa Bay Unified annual season auditions. We have no current plans to hold auditions in NYC.
It depends on a lot of factors. Our goal is to cast shows at least three months in advance of first rehearsal, though we may not always achieve it. After a general season audition, we’ll bring people in at various times for individual show callbacks. After a show-specific audition or callback, we may cast the piece right away, or may still be looking to see other actors, depending on what we still need. Casting is a puzzle. We need to balance our AEA/Non-AEA ratio, locals vs. out-of-town actors, and 100 other factors to get just the right group of people to help us tell powerful stories. Once final casting decisions have been made, we’ll put a post up on this page.
The answer will most often be no, since a drop-in audition requires the availability of multiple people and scheduling of rooms, but you can always ask! Send an email to auditions@americanstage.org. DO plan to at least stop by the theatre and take a look at our space.
More information is available by clicking here.
American Stage makes a purposeful effort to hire local actors and artists, in order to support our community and its overall artistic presence. As a professional theatre, however, we do rehearse during the day, and only rarely are we able to work around another schedule.
Typically, for the first two weeks of any given show, we rehearse during the day (10am-6pm). After that, we’ll normally transition into afternoon & evening rehearsals (2pm-10pm), followed by a full week of tech, where hours can vary between just evenings to full 10-out-of-12 days. During opening week, there will be rehearsals in the afternoon prior to evening showtimes, and there will always be at least one brush-up rehearsal the Wednesday after opening.
Yes. American Stage has a limited number of housing spots available to out-of-town artists.
