EXPIRES:March 24, 2026 8:00 PM
'TheaterWorksUSA 2026-27 Season,' NYC EPA
Paid
Union
General Staff + Crew
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
About the project
COMPANY DETAILS
TheaterWorksUSA
Hannah Frye-Ginsberg, production manager; Barbara Pasternack, artistic dir.; Tegan Meyer, managing dir.; Jillian Carucci, assoc. artistic dir.-casting; Sarah Hogewood, casting assistant.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Seeking Equity actors for roles in TheaterWorksUSA (see breakdown).
Season includes: "Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical! (developmental mini tour; Matt Hoverman, book; Casey Breves and Sam Tsui, lyrics-music); "Ada Twist, Scientist and Friends" (Opens with a sit-down run at the New Victory Theater on 42nd Street in New York City. This cast will then hit the road to perform a limited touring run. Fall 2026; Lauren Gunderson, book; Kait Kerrigan, lyrics; Bree Lowdermilk, music; based o books by Andrea Beaty); "Dog Man: The Musical" (Kevin Del Aguila, book; Jen Wineman, original dir.-choreo; Dav Pilkey, books); "Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical" (Kevin Del Aguila, book; Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, lyrics-music; Marlo Hunter, original direction-choreo.; Dav Pilkey, book); "Pete The Cat: The Musical" (Sarah Hammond, book-lyrics; Will Aronson, music; Dan Knechtges, original dir.-choreo; based on the books by James and Kimberly Dean); "The Pout Pout Fish" (by Matt Acheson, Fergus Walsh, Chris Anselmo, Jared Corak; Matt Acheson, Fergus Walsh, original direction; Laura Brandel, additional staging; Deborah Diesen, books); "Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System" (by Matthew Lee Robinson and Marshall Pailet; Connor Gallagher, original direction and choreo; Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, books); "Click Clack Moo" (Billy Aronson, book; Kevin Del Aguila, lyrics; Brad Alexander, music); "Clifford the Big Red Dog" (national tour; Matt Hoverman, book; Casey Breves and Sam Tsui, lyrics-music); "Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus" (Mo Willems, Mr. Warburton, book; Deborah Wicks La Puma, music; Mo Willems, lyrics; Jen Wineman, original dir.-choreo).
Theater states: "TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art-and theater, in particular-is vital for our youth. Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney's 'Frozen'), Daphne Rubin-Vega ('Rent'), Jerry Zaks ('The Music Man'), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul ('Dear Evan Hansen'), Miguel Cervantes ('Hamilton'), Kathleen Chalfant ('Angels in America'), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning actor, 'The Life')."
Equity Roles
Rate: $607 / week (no duration provided)
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
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Dates & Locations
Rehearsals generally take place over the span of two-three weeks from mid-August to October. For spring shows ("Click Clack Moo" and "Pout-Pout Fish"), rehearsals take place Jan-Feb. Runs 2026-2027 season.
Compensation & Contract
Rate: $607 / week (no duration provided)
Additional: Pays $607/wk. minimum plus health weeks (TWUSA Actor/ASM contract) per Equity Special Agreement contract.
Key Details
Auditions:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 16th Fl, New York City, NY, 100036
Equity Principal Audition
Mar 24, 2026: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
Lunch: 1-2 p.m.
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
Audition Instructions:
Prepare for the audition as specified in the submission instructions.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed 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 submit. Always bring your Equity membership card.
Special Instructions:
Prepare a short uptempo musical theatre or pop song that showcases your vocal range. Bring your headshot/resume stapled together.
Additional Materials
Breakdown
Breakdown
TheaterWorksUSA, America’s largest theatre for young and family audiences, seeks union performers for
the 2026-2027 Season. Most roles require singing in tight harmonies.
Actors are on ACTOR/ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER contracts. Actor/ASMs will be required, as such, to
lift scenery and sound equipment during daily load-in and load outs. All actors participate in assembling
and disassembling the set at each venue and school at which they perform. The company travels by car
& van across the U.S. to theaters and schools each day. (*Dog Man travels with additional crew.)
ALL ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO AUDITION, REHEARSE, AND TRAVEL FROM NYC.
No roles will be understudied.
For more information on each show, please visit: https://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/
CLIFFORD the Big Red Dog: The Musical! (Developmental Mini Tour)
Book by Matt Hoverman
Lyrics & Music by Casey Breves and Sam Tsui
SEEKING:
EMILY ELIZABETH (female-presenting): G#3 - C#5, expressive youthful mix-belt. 18+ to play 9-year-old
bundle of cheerful confidence, bravery, intelligence and imagination.
CLIFFORD (male-presenting): C3-F4 - energetic baritenor, good rhythm (brief rhythmic spoken sections)
Puppeteer/actor/singer who projects goofy and lovable puppy energy into large and small puppet
versions of everyone’s favorite big red dog.
COMPANY MEMBER #1: Bb3-Eb5 - versatile belter, pop styling. Actor/singer/dancer who plays:
Samantha, Dog Star, TV Announcer, Mrs. Neighbor, and Ship Captain (female-presenting). (THIS ROLE IS
CAST. SEEKING FUTURE REPLACEMENTS.)
COMPANY MEMBER #2: C3-F#4 - youthful baritenor. Actor/singer/puppeteer who plays: Pablo, Seagull
(puppet), Neighbor, Back Up Pup #1, and Fire Chief (male-presenting).
COMPANY MEMBER #3: Bb3-C5 - versatile character mix-belt. Actor/singer/puppeteer who plays: Bailey
(puppet), Mom, and Mrs. Ellerby (female-presenting).
COMPANY MEMBER #4: D3-G4 (+brief funny falsetto, up to C5) tenor. Actor/singer/puppeteer who
plays: Tucker (puppet), Dad, Mail Carrier, Back Up Pup #2 (male-presenting).
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST AND FRIENDS (Musical)
*Opens with a sit-down run at the NEW VICTORY THEATER on 42nd Street in New York City. This cast will
then hit the road to perform a limited touring run. (Fall 2026)
Book: Lauren Gunderson
Lyrics: Kait Kerrigan
Music: Bree Lowdermilk Based on the books by: Andrea Beaty
SEEKING:
ADA TWIST
ROSIE REVERE ENGINEER
IGGY PECK
LILA GREER
GREAT GREAT AUNT ROSE
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
by Kevin Del Aguila, Brad Alexander
Original Direction and Choreography by Jen Wineman
Based on the books by Dav Pilkey
SEEKING:
DOG MAN
PETEY
LI’L PETEY
FLIPPY
HAROLD
GEORGE
SWING Track 1 (Covers Li’l Petey and Flippy)
SWING Track 2 (Covers Harold and George)
SWING Track 3 (Covers Dog Man and Petey)
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL
Book by: Kevin Del Aguila
Lyrics and Music By: Kevin Del Aguila, Brad Alexander
Original Direction & Choreography: Marlo Hunter
Based on the books by Dav Pilkey
SEEKING:
CAT KID, MOLLY & OTHERS
NAOMI & OTHERS
POPPY, STARLA, SARAH HATOFF & OTHERS
FLIPPY & OTHERS
DENNIS, CHUBBS MCSPIDERBUTT & OTHERS
MELVIN & OTHERS
PETE THE CAT: THE MUSICAL
Book And Lyrics: Sarah Hammond
Music: Will Aronson
Original Direction & Choreography: Dan Knechtges
Based on the books by: James Dean and Kimberly Dean
SEEKING:
MOM
PETE
JIMMY
OLIVE
DAD
THE POUT-POUT FISH: THE MUSICAL
by: Matt Acheson, Fergus Walsh, Chris Anselmo, Jared Corak
Original Direction by Matt Acheson, Fergus Walsh
Additional Staging by Laura Brandel
Based on the books by: Deborah Diesen
SEEKING:
SHARK, STORYTELLER 1 & OTHERS
SHIMMERFISH, STORYTELLER 2 & OTHERS
OCTOPUS, MS. CLAM, STORYTELLER 3 & OTHERS
POUT-POUT FISH & STORYTELLER 4
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM (MUSICAL)
by Matthew Lee Robinson and Marshall Pailet
Original Direction and Choreography by Connor Gallagher
Based on the books by: Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
SEEKING:
MS. FRIZZLE
ARNOLD
JANET
WANDA
CARLOS
RALPHIE
CLICK, CLACK, MOO (Musical)
Book by Billy Aronson
Lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila
Music by Brad Alexander
SEEKING:
JENNY
MADDY
DARLENE
BO
FARMER BROWN
DUCK
CLIFFORD the Big Red Dog: The Musical! (National Tour)
Book by Matt Hoverman
Lyrics & Music by Casey Breves and Sam Tsui
SEEKING:
EMILY ELIZABETH
CLIFFORD
COMPANY MEMBER #1
COMPANY MEMBER #2
COMPANY MEMBER #3
COMPANY MEMBER #4
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!
Book: Mo Willems, Mr. Warburton
Music: Deborah Wicks La Puma
Lyrics: Mo Willems
Original Direction and Choreography: Jen Wineman
Based on the book by: Mo Willems
TRACK 1: PIGEON
TRACK 2: THE BUS DRIVER
TRACK 3: THE BUSINESS MAN
TRACK 4: THE DUCKLING
TRACK 5: THE CITY WORKER
TRACK 6: THE LITTLE OLD LADY
WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT:
TWUSA has other projects in development based on children's literature and YA novels. Fall and Spring
dates for projects in development are TBD.
