auditions

Isaac’s Eye

Directed by Matthew Ralph

Audition Date: Mon, Oct 26th (5-9pm)

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About the Show: A young Isaac Newton arrives at Cambridge eager to prove himself, only to discover that new ideas can be as dangerous as they are brilliant. As scientific discovery clashes with religion, politics, and fear of change, ambition sparks a high-stakes struggle in this contemporary take on timeless ideas.

If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions, please contact Matthew directly to make other arrangements
mralph222@gmail.com

Poster for a theatrical production of "Isaac's Eye" by Lucas Hnath, presented by Rochester Rep. It features two characters with abstract faces, one with an apple for a head, and details about performance dates in January.

Needed

  • 4 Actors

  • Performers of all genders, races, and identities are warmly welcomed and encouraged to audition

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

  • Isaac Newton – M, 20’s, A small, highly educated, arrogant, young man of great ambition seeking to cement is legacy into the annals of time

  • Robert Hooke – M, 40’s, A highly educated, arrogant, middle-aged scientist looking to protect his theories and gatekeep young overly ambitious upstarts who challenge his research

  • Catherine – F, early 30’s, values family and sees it as the means to legacy. Intelligent. Runs an apothecary.

  • Actor (Dying Man named Sam) – M/F, any age, dies of illness, acts as a narrator, and can be of any age or gender.

Audition Details/Materials

Auditions will consist of:

  • Performing a 60 second monologue of your choice

    • Memorization is NOT required for your audition but is encouraged

    • If you need help finding a monologue to audition with, contact Matthew at his email above

IMportant Dates

  • Rehearsals start Nov 23rd (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)

  • Performing January 15-16, 21-24 and 28-31, 2027 (10 Total Performances)

  • Actors MUST be available for all performances before auditioning. Priority in casting may be given to actors with fewer conflicts during rehearsals.

An Enemy of the People

Directed by Jerry Casper

Audition Dates: Mon, Nov 9th (6-9pm)
Tue, Nov 10th (6-9pm)

About the Show: When a doctor discovers that his town’s beloved health spa is poisoning the community, he expects to be praised, until the news threatens powerful interests. As public opinion turns against him and his family, the town must choose between profit, comfort, and doing what’s right in this compelling drama about standing up for the truth.

If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions, please contact Jerry directly to make other arrangements at

jerry.casper@me.com
mralph222@gmail.com

Silhouette of six apothecary bottles, two with labels, one labeled 'Snake Oil' and the other 'An Enemy of the People' by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Arthur Miller, with dates and decorative elements.

Needed

  • 10 to 12 actors (Plus 2 children)

  • All actors except for those cast as the Stockman’s will play at least 2 roles

  • All roles are subject to gender swapping

  • Performers of all genders, races, and identities are warmly welcomed and encouraged to audition

CHARACTERS

  • MORTEN KIL

  • BILLING

  • CATHERINE STOCKMAN

  • PETER STOCKMAN

  • HOVSTAD

  • DR. STOCKMAN

  • MORTEN

  • EJLIF

  • CAPTAIN HORSTER

  • PETRA

  • ASLAKSEN

  • THE DRUNK

  • TOWNSPEOPLE

Audition Details/Materials

Auditions will consist of:

  • Readings from the script

    • 1 to 2 page sides will be provided at the audition

    • Actors will read 2 a minimum of roles

  • Memorization is NOT required

IMportant Dates

  • Rehearsals start Jan of 2027 (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)

  • Performing March 5-6, 11-14 and 18-21, 2027 (10 Total Performances)

  • Actors MUST be available for all performances before auditioning. Priority in casting may be given to actors with fewer conflicts during rehearsals.

NEXT TO NORMAL

Directed by Philip Wayne-Davis, Music Direction by Catherine and Jon Davis

Audition Date: Mon, Nov 16th (6-9pm)

About the Show: A suburban family struggles to hold themselves together as mental illness threatens to tear them apart. As secrets unravel and treatment brings both hope and heartbreak, they must confront what it means to heal and to love, even when it feels impossible. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and 3 Tony Awards, this searing rock musical comes to our area in a full-scale production for the first time!

If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions, please contact Philip directly to make other arrangements at

philip.muehe@gmail.com

A prescription pill bottle with a label promoting a musical called "Next to Normal" alongside scattered pills and a capsule on a teal background.

Needed

  • 6 Actors

  • Performers of all genders, races, and identities are warmly welcomed and encouraged to audition

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

  • Diana

  • Gabe

  • Dan

  • Natalie

  • Henry

  • The Doctors

Audition Details/Materials

Auditions will consist of:

  • Performing one song for the character of your choice

  • Memorization is NOT required for your audition but is encouraged

  • Music will be provided at the audition, but you are welcome to print your own if you wish

IMportant Dates

  • Rehearsals start in early December (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)

  • Please Note: As a 2nd Stage production, this process will be more condensed than a typical show. Actors with the ability to learn quickly and work independently will be prioritized

  • Performing February 4-7, 2027 (5 Total Performances)

  • Actors MUST be available for all performances before auditioning. Priority in casting may be given to actors with fewer conflicts during rehearsals.