PlayMakers Repertory Co 2025-26 Season – Chapel Hill, NC EPA Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY CO 2025-26 SEASON

• CHAPEL

HILL, NC EPA

(05.27.25) & (05.28.25)

CATEGORY

PERFORMER
PlayMakers Repertory Company | Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC
JOB DETAILS
DESCRIPTION

Notice:

Audition Call Type:

EPA
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
12:00 PM

• 8:00 PM (E)
  No scheduled break
  And

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
12:00 PM

• 8:00 PM (E)
  No scheduled break

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please email: playmakersauditionsgmail .

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D)

• Pays $875
  SEEKING
  Equity actors for roles in PlayMakers
  Repertory Company’s 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

No roles will be understudied.
North Carolina Triangle-based Equity artists are encouraged to audition.
PlayMakers Repertory Company seeks to hire actors who reflect our world to tell the stories we put onstage. Auditions are open to individuals from all backgrounds.

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting selections, one classical and one contemporary, that give us an idea of you and the scope of your work. Total material not to exceed 4 mins. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled
together.

LOCATION

PlayMakers Repertory Company, Joan H.
Gillings Center for Dramatic Arts
University of North Carolina
120 Country Club Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Studio 101.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Vivienne Benesch, Producing Artistic Director
Chelsea James, Associate Producer
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity ismitted 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

Playmakers Repertory Co 2025-26 Season
The roles listed are the only available roles in the productions.

THE ROYALE

Written by Marco Ramirez

Director:

Vivienne Benesch

Reh:

8/12/25

Run:

9/13/25-9/28/25

SEEKING:

JAY “

THE SPORT

” JACKSON

• (Male-identifying character, late 30s/early 40s, Black) An ambitious,
  charismatic, and outspoken African-American boxer who wants to be Heavyweight Champion of
  the World.
  WYNTON
• (Male-identifying character, 50s, Black) Jay’s trainer and mentor, who has a deep
  understanding of the racial and social implications of Jay’s rise in the sport.
  FISH
• (Male-identifying character, 18-early 20s, Black) A young, talented boxer who spars with Jay
  and later joins his team.

Looks up to Jay.

THE WOLVES

Written by Sarah DeLappe

Director:

Aubrey Snowden

Reh:

9/9/25

Run:

10/11/25-10/26/25

SEEKING:

SOCCER MOM

• (Female-identifying character, 40s, any/all ethnicities) Shows up at practice at the
  end of the play, bringing with her a bag of orange slices and grief.

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Written by Ge S. Kaufman and Moss Hart

Director:

Patrick Torres

Reh:

10/21/25

Run:

11/22/25-2/16/26
This production will take a multicultural lens on the Sycamore family and its entourage.

SEEKING:

PAUL

• (Male-identifying character, early 50s, any ethnicity) A good-natured, carefree, and supportive
  father, he spends most of his time tinkering in the basement making fireworks.
  MARTIN
• (Male-identifying character, 70s, any ethnicity) The patriarch of the Sycamore family; Witty,
  eccentric, and beloved, he collects snakes and stopped paying his ie tax, because… you can’t
  take it with you.
  DONALD
• (Male-identifying character, 30s, any ethnicity) The easygoing, loyal, cheerful boyfriend to
  Rheba who is fully embraced as part of the Sycamore household.

MR. KIRBY

• (Male-identifying character, 50s/60s, any ethnicity) A wealthy and successful
  businessman who has high expectations for his son, Tony.

Possesses a rigid worldview that values
societal convention and status.

PRIMARY TRUST

Written by Eboni Booth

Director:

Christopher Windom

Reh:

12/30/25

Run:

1/31/26-2/15/26

SEEKING:

BERT

• (Male-identifying character, late 30s, Black) Caretaker,panion, and best friend to
  Kenneth, offers him limitless support and advice.
  CLAY, and others
• (Male-identifying character, 50-60s, white) Hires Kenneth at Primary Trust after
  he loses his job.

MACBETH
Written by William Shakespeare

Director:

Tracy Bersley
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Reh:

2/3/26

Run:

3/7/26-3/22/26

SEEKING:

MACDUFF

• (Male-identifying character, 40s, any ethnicity) A courageous and seasoned warrior who
  is deeplymitted to King Duncan.

He has a strong sense of duty, justice, and morality.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Written by Robert Harling

Director:

Lisa Rothe

Reh:

3/10/26

Run:

4/11/26-4/26/26

SEEKING:

CLAIREE

• (Female-identifying character, 50s/60s, white) Known for her smart mouth and sweet
  tooth, she is the sophisticated and classy owner of the local radio station. Widow to the Mayor.
  SALARY
  LORT Non-Rep $839 weekly minimum (LORT D)
• Pays $875
  UNION
  AEA