Seeking an AEA or non-AEA actress to play Mrs. Neilsen in Girl From the North Country . Mrs. Neilsen is a Black woman, warm, compassionate, and resilient. A widow with a complicated romantic relationship with the boarding house proprietor, Nick Laine.

Spotlight Repertory Theatre
Staten Island , NY

$250.00 – $0.00 per gig

Non-unionSubmission
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Engagement 4 January 2027 – 28 February 2027
Mrs. Neilsen - Black female, 40s-50s. Warm, compassionate, and resilient. A widow with a complicated romantic relationship with boarding house proprietor, Nick Laine.

Must have strong acting and vocal abilities and be committed to honest storytelling.

Audition Details: Please record 2 short cuts of songs that you love to sing, preferably in the style of the show; country, gospel, blues, folk...feel free to sing a song from score!

Please email your headshot, resume & audition video to: [email protected]

Submission deadline: Friday, November 13, 2027

Callbacks will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 12:30pm at The Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY

Rehearsals start on January 4, 2027

Performance Dates: February 19 - 21 and 26 - 28

Performer Stipend: $250
Travel Stipend: $125

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