Casting
Walnut Street Theatre is first and foremost dedicated to the casting and employment of local Philadelphia- based actors. Each of our Mainstage and Studio productions begin with local auditions. In addition, we also participate in general auditions as part of the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia each year.
The Walnut also casts a number of non-local performers in our Mainstage productions. Actors who live outside of the Philadelphia area can be seen during New York auditions, which take place throughout the year. Please see Actor's Equity or Backstage for EPA and Chorus Call announcements. All other auditions are by agent appointment only.
Auditions are by appointment only. If you would like to have your photo and résumé on file for consideration, please forward to: Kate Galvin, Asst. to the Producing Artistic Director/Casting, Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. NO CALLS TO THE THEATRE PLEASE.
When submitting your photo and résumé, please assist us in considering you by indicating which show and role you are interested in.
We are currently accepting submissions from local actors for the following shows in our 2008-2009 Mainstage season:
| RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S STATE FAIR Seeking children under 13 for the ensemble. |
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| 1st Rehearsal: Opens: Closes: |
August 12, 2008 September 10, 2008 October 19, 2008 |
| HAIRSPRAY Seeking strong dancer/singers for ensemble and some roles. |
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| 1st Rehearsal: Opens: Closes: |
October 14, 2008 November 12, 2008 January 4, 2009 |
| A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Some roles available, including Stanley, Blanche and Stella. |
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| 1st Rehearsal: Opens: Closes: |
December 22, 2008 January 21, 2009 March 1, 2009 |
| BORN YESTERDAY All roles available. |
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| First Rehearsal: | February 17, 2009 |
| Opens: | March 18, 2009 |
| Closes: | April 26, 2009 |
| MEL BROOKS' THE PRODUCERS Seeking strong dancer/singers for the ensemble and character actors for some roles. |
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| First Rehearsal: | April 21, 2009 |
| Opens: | May 20, 2009 |
| Closes: | July 12, 2009 |
2008-2009 Independence Studio on 3 Season:
| A TUNA CHRISTMAS (Casting Complete) | |
| O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN (Casting Complete) | |
| HONOR AND THE RIVER Seeking two men (20's) who look very young to play teenagers, and a middle-aged man to play a father. |
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| First Rehearsal: | February 3, 2009 |
| Opens: | February 26, 2009 |
| Closes: | March 15, 2009 |
| CRIMINAL HEARTS Seeking men and women of all ethnicities who are 30's-40's. Strong character actors needed. |
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| First Rehearsal: | March 10, 2009 |
| Opens: | April 2, 2009 |
| Closes: | April 19, 2009 |
| FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Seeking strong comedic actors who sing to play a variety of roles. |
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| First Rehearsal: | April 14, 2009 |
| Opens: | May 7, 2009 |
| Closes: | June 28, 2009 |
