Friday, June 5, 2026

NYC EPA NJ Georgia St. Playhouse

 https://www.backstage.com/casting/george-street-playhouse-2026-27-season-3174534/

George Street Playhouse

Edgar Herrera, exec. dir.; Pat McCorkle (Casting, Ltd.), casting dir.; Scott Goldman, artistic prod.

Casting Equity actors for roles in George Street Playhouse's 2026-27 Season. Season includes: "The Unexpected Third" (Kathryn Grody, writer-performer; Timothy Near, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 29; runs Oct. 16-Nov. 1); "2 Pianos / 4 Hands" (Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, writers; Tom Frey, dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 24; runs Dec. 1-20); "Bad Dates: Endgame" (Theresa Rebeck, writer; Hartford Stage, co-prod. Runs March 19, 2027-April 4); "The Cocktail Party Effect" (Scooter Pietsch, writer; Jason Alexander, dir. Rehearsals begin April 2, 2027; runs April 30-May 16). Note: No roles will be understudied.

ACTORS & PERFORMERS

Equity Actors

Lead. All Genders. 18+

Dates & Locations

Rehearses and performs in New Brunswick, NJ.

Compensation & Contract

Rate: $889 / week (no duration provided)

Additional: Pays $889/wk. Equity LORT D Non-Rep Contract.

Key Details

Auditions:

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St., 16th Fl., New York City, NY, 10036

Equity Principal Audition

Jun 17, 2026: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT

break, 1-2 p.m.

Seeking talent from New York City, NY

Special Instructions:

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Prepare a contemporary comedic monologue. Bring photo/resume stapled together.

For more info, visit: www.georgestreetplayhouse.org.

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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Additional Materials

Season Breakdown

"The Unexpected Third"

All roles are cast.

"2 Pianos / 4 Hands"

Additional Materials

Season Breakdown

"The Unexpected Third"
All roles are cast.

"2 Pianos / 4 Hands"
All roles are cast.
"Bad Dates: Endgame"
All roles are cast.

"The Cocktail Party Effect"
Synopsis: Three longtime couples gather to celebrate a new phase of life as their children head off to college. Suddenly “alone together,” they begin asking what comes next. A sharp and funny look at marriage, friendship, and rediscovering who you are when the parenting job end.
Seeking:
BENJAMIN ELLIOT – 50ish-late 50s, Jewish, charming, well-intentioned but somewhat naïve husband of Beth
BETH ELLIOT – 50ish-late 50s, lawyer, amateur chef, holds the family and everything else together, wife of Benjamin
JAKE GALLOWAY– 50ish-late 50s, a player because he’s a salesman by trade, he’s everyone’s best friend whether he likes you or not, husband of Claire - Any ethnicity
CLAIRE GALLOWAY– 50ish-late 50s, extremely well dressed and manicured, image means everything to her in life, wife of Jake - Any ethnicity
JACKIE WEST– 50ish-late 50s, yoga-loving vegetarian health nut, disappointed with her life so far, needs a change, wife of Richard - Any ethnicity
RICHARD WEST – 50ish-late 50s, life of the party, irresponsible at times, reacts only one way to problems, husband of Jackie - Any ethnicity