Walnut Street Theatre is dedicated to the casting and employment of local Philadelphia-based talent. The information on this page will be updated as the season progresses when new information becomes available! Casting for each production begins locally. We hold multiple open calls/EPAs for the season each spring, both in Philadelphia and New York in accordance with Actors' Equity Association. Information about these auditions will be made available through AEA, Theatre Philadelphia, Backstage, and Playbill. All other auditions are held throughout the year on a show-by-show basis and are scheduled by appointment only. Walnut Street Theatre contracts with both union and non-union talent.
Please follow the submission instructions listed on any breakdowns that are released. Otherwise, for consideration please send your headshot, resume, and a brief cover letter indicating the show/role of interest to:
Casting
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Walnut Street Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit for consideration.
Director: Fran Prisco
1st Rehearsal – September 9, 2025
Performances – September 30-November 2, 2025
Seeking: ALL roles cast.
Director/Choreographer: Richard Stafford
1st Rehearsal – October 28, 2025
Performances – November 18 – January 6, 2026
Seeking: ALL roles cast.
*World Premiere Play*
Director: Bill Van Horn
1st Rehearsal – December 22, 2025
Performances – January 13 – February 15, 2026
Seeking: ALL roles cast.
ACTORS – 5 strong comedic and classical actors, any age, sex, or ethnicity, to play a myriad of parts throughout the Sherlock literary canon. A la THE 39 STEPS. Sherlock and Watson roles are cast.
Also seeking Local Non-Union actors to be Understudies.
Director: Bernard Havard
1st Rehearsal – February 3, 2026
Performances – February 24 – March 29, 2026
Seeking: ALL roles cast.
Also seeking Local Non-Union actors to be Understudies.
Director/Choreographer: Glenn Casale
1st Rehearsal –March 24, 2026
Performances– April 14 – May 31, 2026
Seeking: ALL roles cast.
Also seeking Local, Non-Union singer/character actors to be External Understudies for all roles.
