Santa Fe Playhouse 2027 Season - Santa Fe, NM OPEN CALL (12.10.26)

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, December 10, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (M)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/... or you may email your auditio request to: [email protected] . Please allow up to 5 business days for responses. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you are welcome to submit a video audition to: [email protected] .

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$496 weekly minimum - 2026 rate

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Santa Fe Playhouse's 2027

Season (See breakdown).

Please see our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policy at: https://santafeplayhouse.org/d... . The Santa Fe Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer.

PREPARATION

If you would like to be considered for our whole season or just the musicals, please prepare a 32-bar cut of a contemporary musical theater song and a 60-second contemporary monologue. It is advised that you pick a contrasting song monologue choice to showcase your range. An accompanist will be provided. You may also use a karaoke track prepared with the time stamp marked. A Bluetooth speaker will be available with hook ups for most devices. If you would like to only be considered for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY and JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, please prepare two contrasting 60-second contemporary monologues.

LOCATION
Santa Fe Playhouse Rehearsal Studio
901 W San Mateo Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Artistic Director / Director: Anna Hogan
Artistic Advisor / Director: Clara Kundin

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER
https://santafeplayhouse.org

For inquiries about the 2027 season auditions, email [email protected].

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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.

Breakdown

Santa Fe Playhouse 2027 Season

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

Rehearsals begin: Week of March 1, 2027

Performances April 10 - May 2, 2027

(20 performances)

SYNOPSIS: A father who has vanished. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after their father disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a play that unflinchingly – and uproariously – exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Pulitzer and Tony Awardwinning, August: Osage County is a modern masterpiece.

SEEKING:

Beverly Weston: The father of the Weston family, an alcoholic and washed-up poet. His mysterious disappearance one evening and eventually discovered death are the reasons for the family's reunion. 60s-70s.

Violet Weston: The mother of the Weston family. Undergoing treatment for oral cancer, she is addicted to several prescription drugs, mostly depressants and narcotics. Despite her drug-induced episodes, she is sharp-tongued and shrewd. 60s-70s.

Barbara Fordham: The oldest daughter of the Weston Family. Mother of Jean and wife of Bill, though they are currently separated. She is a college professor in Boulder, Colorado. She wants to save her marriage, but has the intense need to control everything around her as it falls apart. This role requires intimacy and stage combat. 40s-50s.

Bill Fordham: Barbara's estranged husband and Jean's father. A college professor, he has left his wife for a younger woman named Cindy, one of his students, but wants to be there for his family. His marriage is disintegrating and his patience is slowly running thin. 40s-50s.

Jean Fordham: Bill and Barbara's smart-tongued daughter. She smokes pot and cigarettes, is a vegetarian, loves old movies, and is bitter about her parents' split. This role requires intimacy and stage combat. 18+ to play 14.

Ivy Weston: The middle daughter of the Weston family. The only daughter to stay in Oklahoma, she works as a librarian at the local college, and her calm and patient exterior hides a passionate woman who is gradually growing cynical. This role requires intimacy. 40s.

Karen Weston: The youngest daughter in the Weston family. She is newly engaged to Steve, whom she considers the "perfect man", and lives with him in Florida, planning to marry him soon. This role may require intimacy. Late 30s-40s.

Mattie Fay Aiken: Violet's sister, Charlie's wife and Little Charles' mother. Just as jaded as her sister, Mattie Fae constantly belittles her son and antagonizes her husband. 50s-60s.

Charlie Aiken: Husband of Mattie Fae and the presumed father of Little Charles. Charlie, a genial man, was a lifelong friend of Beverly. Late 50s-60s.

Little Charles Aiken: Son of Mattie Fae and Beverly. He is unemployed and clumsy, and his mother calls him a "screw-up", which may be a self-fulfilling prophecy. This role requires intimacy. Late 30s-40s.

Johnna Monevata: Indigenous/Native American/First Nations. A Cheyenne Indian woman, whom Beverly hires as a live-in housekeeper shortly before he disappears. Johnna is the silent witness to much of the mayhem in the house. This role requires stage combat. 20s-30s.

Steve Heidebrecht: Karen's fiancé. A businessman in Florida and not the "perfect man" that Karen considers him. This role requires intimacy and stage combat. Late 40s-50s. Sheriff Deon Gilbeau: A high-school classmate and former boyfriend of Barbara's. This role requires intimacy. 40s-50s.

TICK, TICK...BOOM!

Rehearsals begin: Week of April 26

Performances June 12-July 4

(20 performances)

SYNOPSIS: Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles. Tick, Tick... Boom! features a three-person cast showcasing strong pop/rock singers and allowing performers to make creative character choices.

SEEKING:

Jon: A struggling composer on the brink of his 30th birthday. Michael's roommate and Susan's boyfriend. This role requires intimacy. Tenor. Pianist.

Michael: A former actor-turned-market research executive. He is Jon's roommate and best friend. 30. Doubles as several other roles. Baritenor.

Susan: A dancer and Jon's girlfriend. Sexy, kind, independent. Late 20s. Doubles as several other roles. This role requires intimacy. Mezzo.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

Rehearsals begin: Week of August 23, 2027

Performances: October 2-17, 2027

(15 performances)

SYNOPSIS: At a high school in a one-stoplight town in Georgia, a group of lively teens navigate young love, sex ed and a few school scandals while studying a canonical play in English class. As the students delve into the American classic, they begin to question the play’s perspective and the validity of naming its hero. With deep wells of passion and biting humor, this dramatic comedy captures a generation midtransformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury. Alternating between touching, unsettling and bitingly funny moments, these teens discover that their future is not bound by the past and that they have the power to change it all by writing their own coming-of-age story.

SEEKING:

Carter Smith: White. Teacher, mid to late 30s. A former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones. Now he's a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.

Shelby Holcomb: Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 16. Her brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast. People have always underestimated her.

Beth Powell: White or non-Black POC. Student, 18+ to play 17. Nervous and ambitious and enthusiastic. Kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.

Nell Shaw: Black. Student, 18+ to play 16. From Atlanta. Grounded and sincere. Generally curious about things. A good judge of character and a quick study.

Ivy Watkins: Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 17. Fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. From money. Resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.

Raelynn Nix: Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 16. A cheerleader type who's always lived her life by other people's standards. She was paying careful attention and keeping score the whole time. This role requires intimacy and stage combat.

Mason Adams: Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 17. He's never really tried before, and he's surprised by how good it feels. Earnest and affable.

Lee Turner: White. Student, 18+ to play 16. A carhartt-wearing good ol' boy. Deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it. He's always been good at getting what he wants. This role requires intimacy and stage combat.

Bailey Gallagher: Any ethnicity. Counselor, 24. Sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be. This is her first real job out of college. She's trying her best.

BRIGHT STAR

Rehearsals begin: Week of October 11, 2027

Performances: November 28-December 19, 2027

SYNOPSIS: Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a sweeping, heartfelt musical featuring a Tony® nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, this deeply emotional tale explores love, loss, and the transformative power of redemption. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With its stunning melodies and richly developed characters, Bright Star weaves an uplifting and poignant journey through time, filled with hope, heartache, and the promise of second chances. A beautifully genuine and soul-stirring musical, Bright Star captivates audiences with its deeply moving story and lively bluegrass score.

SEEKING:

Alice Murphy: Adult Alice is an editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. This role requires intimacy. Alice at both teenage and 30-40s. Mezzo.

Jimmy Ray Dobbs: Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion.

Jimmy at both early 20s and early 40s. This role requires intimacy. Tenor.

Billy Cane: A young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. This role requires intimacy. 20s-30s. Tenor.

Margo Crawford: A small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him. This role may require intimacy. 20s-30s. Soprano.

Mayor Josiah Dobbs: The Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence. 40s-50s. Baritone.

Daddy Cane: Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. 50s-60s. Tenor.

Daddy Murphy: Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hardworking, a poor but proud farmer. 50s-60s. Baritone.

Mama Murphy: Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. 50s-60s. Mezzo.

Daryl Ames: An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likeable. 20s-40s. Baritenor.

Lucy Grant: A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. This role requires intimacy. 20s-30s. Soprano.

Max: A customer at Margo’s bookstore, at first, he has a crush on Margo, but later becomes Edna’s beau. 20s.

Florence: An employee at Margo’s bookstore and a childhood friend of both Billy and Margo. 20s-30s. Mezzo.

Edna: An employee at Margo’s bookstore. 20s. Mezzo.

Stanford: Loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs. 40s-50s. Baritenor.

Dr. Norquist: The local family doctor in Zebulon. 50s-60s.

Government Clerk: A clerk at the Office of Records in Raleigh.

Well-Dressed Woman: A woman living in Raleigh. 30s-40s.