Actors and Stage Managers

Internships

Actors and Stage Managers

THEATREWORKS USA SEASON CURRENTLY CASTING:

Theatreworks USA, America's largest theatre for young and family audiences, seeking performers for our 2008-2009 season. Shows tour under Equity's TYA contract. Actors will be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers.

TYA weekly rate (minimum): $460.00 / $55.00 per diem

SPRING 2009 MUSICALS:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

CLICK, CLACK, MOO

FREEDOM TRAIN

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE AND OTHER STORIES

JUNIE B. JONES

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

MAX & RUBY
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE

NATE THE GREAT

SEUSSICAL

SPRING 2009 PLAYS:
CHARLOTTE'S WEB

THE COLOR OF JUSTICE

WE ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTING PICTURES AND RESUMES!
You may send all submissions to:
Casting
Theatreworks USA
151 West 26th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10001

casting@twusa.org

Stage Managers please send resumes to:
Bob Daley, Production Manager
Theatreworks USA
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: 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 USA 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 USA usually hold their auditions?

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

Internships

Theatreworks USA 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