The Hypocrite: Tartuffe - Austin, TX EPA (11.28.26)
Independent Theatre Contract $333 weekly minimum - 2026 rate
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, November 28, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (C)
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment by appointment only, please email: [email protected] . If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition at the same email. Video submission deadline December 2nd, 2026.
CONTRACT
Independent Theatre Contract
$333 weekly minimum - 2026 rate
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE HYPOCRITE: TARTUFFE (See breakdown).
All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a 1-2 minute piece that relates to the play (to comedy, especially classic comedy). Speeches should be memorized or read with familiarity. Using text from the scripts under consideration is welcome. Auditioners should familiarize themselves with the play.
LOCATION
Tapestry Studios
2015 East Riverside, Bldg 7
Austin, TX 78741
New Venue Name: J2 Method. Street meter parking as well as free lot.
PERSONNEL
Written by Molière
Translated by Richard Wilbur
Expected to attend:
Director: Ann Ciccolella
Audition Monitor: Shanee Woodbridge
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: January 19th, 2027
Opening: February 19th, 2027
Closing: February 28th, 2027
OTHER
www.austinshakespeare.org
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
THE HYPOCRITE: TARTUFFE
SEEKING:
Tartuffe: PRECAST. The Hypocrite himself who manipulates the wealthy family.
Orgon: The wealthy head of the household who falls completely under Tartuffe's spell, becoming a blind religious zealot.
Elmire: Orgon's intelligent, virtuous young wife who uses her wit to expose Tartuffe.
Dorine: Cleverest, most provocative, funniest maid ever
Cléante: Elmire’s brother and Orgon's brother-in-law, who acts as the rational voice of reason and moderation.
Damis: Orgon’s hotheaded young son who tries to expose Tartuffe but fails.
Mariane: Orgon’s dutiful daughter who is in love with Valère but her father wants her to marry Tartuffe.
Valère: Mariane’s wealthy, devoted younger suitor.
Madame Pernelle: Orgon's domineering mother who blindly supports Tartuffe and scolds the rest of the family.
Listing sourced from Playbill. Submit directly with the company — Playwright Co isn't involved in casting decisions.