Animal Wisdom - NYC EPA (12.17.25)
Category: Performer (https://playbill.com/jobs?category=Performer)
Organization: Signature Theatre Company Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Job Details:
Description:
An exciting audition call for Equity actors for the musical 'Animal Wisdom' by Signature Theatre Company.
Audition Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (ET)
Lunch: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Contract Details:
Off Broadway
Weekly minimum salary: $1229 (Category CC)
Role Breakdown:
- H (Offer Out): Female-identified, any age. Lead performer with a strong mezzo voice and high belt, capable of reaching alto and soprano ranges. Instrument skills are an asset.
- Small Company of Performers: Seeking strong musician/vocalists with flexibility in age, gender, and instruments. Includes a high tenor and soprano, with other voice parts open to interpretation.
Specific Roles:
- Musician/Vocalist 1: Piano player, any age, gender, or ethnicity. Flexible vocal range.
- Musician/Vocalist 2: Bass player (acoustic and electric), any age, gender, or ethnicity. Flexible vocal range.
- Musician/Vocalist 3: String player (violin and/or cello), any age, gender, or ethnicity. Flexible vocal range.
- Musician/Vocalist 4: Guitar player with slide and pedal skills, any age, gender, or ethnicity. Flexible vocal range.
- Musician/Vocalist 5: Percussion player, any age, gender, or ethnicity. Flexible vocal range.
Production Details:
- Written by Heather Christian
- Directed by Keenan Tyler Oliphant
- Music Directed by Jane Cardona
- First Rehearsal: April 7, 2026
- Previews: May 5, 2026
- Opening: May 18, 2026
- Closing of guaranteed run: June 14, 2026
- Possible extension: June 28, 2026
Venue: Signature Theatre, The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
EPA Procedures: In effect for this audition.
Equity Monitor: Provided.
Equity Commitment: Signature Theatre is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming performers of all backgrounds.
Union: AEA
Equity Diversity: Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. They encourage diversity and equal employment opportunities, inviting performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities to attend auditions.
