Dear Jack, Dear Louise

by Ken Ludwig

Current Season

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE
(March 26, 2026 — April 26, 2026)
Naples, FL

Auditioned: 04/14/25- View Info

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Apr 02

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 2, 2025

Submit to: ***********@**************.***

Casting By: Michael Cassara Casting

Michael Cassara (Casting Dir. — Founder)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY10036

Comments: Please prepare one brief song OR one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are unable to attend this EPA, you are welcome to send a picture/resume submission for season consideration to (LINK 1) - however, please note: EPA procedures are in effect; we are unable to schedule any appointments at that address.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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Apr 14

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: April 14, 2025

Submit to: ************.******.*******************************************************************************

Audition Personnel:

Kristen Coury (Producing Artistic Director)
Dann Dunn (Artistic Associate)
Audrey Zielenbach (Literary Manager)

Audition Location:
Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center
100 Goodlette Frank Rd. S.
Naples, FL34102

Comments: Actors’ Equity members may make an appointment via (LINK 1) by Friday, April 11 at 1:00 PM ET. An accompanist will be provided. Please prepare one brief song and/or one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. Please bring a headshot/resume.

Original Audition Notice: NAPLES, FL EPA

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CHENANGO RIVER THEATRE
(August 29, 2025 — September 14, 2025)

Auditioned: 04/09/25- View Info

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Apr 05

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT II
Audition Dates: April 5, 2025

Submit to: ****@********************

Audition Personnel:

Paige Tripp (Executive Director)
Andrew Kahl (Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Chenango River Theatre
991 State Hwy 12
Greene, NY13778

Comments: Please email to request an appointment time. Please prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues; two contrasting musical pieces to be considered for FIRST DATE.

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Apr 09

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT II

Submit to: ****@********************.***
Submission Deadline: April 9, 2025

Audition Personnel:

Paige Tripp (Executive Director)
Andrew Kahl (Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
, NY

Comments: Submit video via email of two contrasting contemporary monologues (less than 4 minutes total) along with headshot and one-page resume. If you are interested in FIRST DATE, please also submit two short, contrasting musical pieces (16 bars minimum, combined not to exceed three minutes). Videos should be submitted via link through YouTube, Vimeo, or any accessible streaming service.

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PENINSULA PLAYERS
(August 20, 2025 — August 31, 2025)
Fish Creek, WI

Auditioned: 12/16/24- View Info

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Dec 12

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: CORST Z
Audition Dates: December 12, 2024 — December 13, 2024

Submit to: *******@****************.***

Audition Personnel:

Linda Fortunato (Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL60661

Comments: Please prepare a short, contemporary monologue appropriate to our season. If auditioning for LITTLE WOMEN, please also prepare a brief cut of a song. An accompanist will be provided ONLY on Friday, 12/13. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Submit questions to (LINK 1).

Original Audition Notice: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Friday, December 13, 2024

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Dec 16

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: CORST Z
Audition Dates: December 16, 2024

Submit to: *******@****************.***

Audition Personnel:

Linda Fortunato (Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
325 W. Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI53212

Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, please email: (LINK 1). Please indicate your preferred audition time and any times you are NOT available. Please prepare a short, contemporary monologue appropriate to our season. If auditioning for LITTLE WOMEN, please also prepare a brief cut of a song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: MILWAUKEE, WI EPA

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EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY
(June 19, 2025 — July 12, 2025)
Cape May, NJ

Auditioned: 05/12/25- View Info

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May 05

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT III
Audition Dates: May 5, 2025 — May 7, 2025

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY10036

Comments: Please prepare EITHER a short monologue appropriate for the character, or one of the sides that will be available at the audition. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. All types, all ethnicities, all genders will be considered.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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May 12

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT III
Audition Dates: May 12, 2025

Audition Personnel:

Mark David Boberick (Executive Director)

Audition Location:
Cape May Presbyterian Church
500 Hughes Street
Cape May, NJ08204

Comments: Audition will be run on a first come, first served basis. Sign-up sheet will be available one half-hour prior to the start of the call at 11:30 AM. Please prepare EITHER a short monologue appropriate for the character, or one of the sides that will be available at the audition. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. All types, all ethnicities, all genders will be considered.

Original Audition Notice: CAPE MAY NJ EPA

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ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
(September 25, 2024 — October 13, 2024)
Montgomery, AL

Auditioned: 04/21/24- View Info

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Apr 03

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 3, 2024 — April 3, 2024

Casting By: Koppel Casting

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY10036

Comments: Please prepare EITHER two contrasting monologues OR one monologue and one song not exceeding two minutes in total length. An accompanist will be provided. Please also bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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Apr 21

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 21, 2024 — April 22, 2024

Submit to: ***********.*************

Audition Personnel:

Madeleine Lambert (Associate AD)
Cameron Williams (Artistic Coordinator)

Audition Location:
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival Dr
Montgomery, AL36117-4605

Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, go to: (LINK 1). No video submissions at this time. An audition appointment is necessary to attend. Please prepare EITHER two contrasting monologues OR one monologue and one song not exceeding four minutes in total length. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.

Original Audition Notice: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Monday, April 22, 2024

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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE
(July 3, 2024 — August 4, 2024)
Sarasota, FL

Auditioned: 04/02/24- View Info

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Apr 02

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 2, 2024 — April 2, 2024

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY10036

Comments: Gil Brady at AMT Entertainment is casting. Please prepare a short monologue in the style of the season. Please also bring a headshot/resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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Apr 02

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 2, 2024 — April 2, 2024

Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-***********

Audition Location:
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL34236-5602

Comments: Sign up for an audition appt at (LINK 1). Please prepare a short monologue in the style of the season. Please also bring a headshot/resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: Sarasota, FL EPA

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SHADOWLAND STAGES
(June 21, 2024 — July 7, 2024)
Ellenville, NY

Auditioned: 05/08/24- View Info

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May 08

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT III
Audition Dates: May 8, 2024 — May 11, 2024

Audition Personnel:

Brendan Burke (Producing Artistic Director)
Brittany Proia (Managing Director)

Audition Location:
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
Holding room - Studio 16M
New York, NY10018-6507

Comments: No appointment necessary. Audition will be run on a 1st come, 1st served basis with sign ups beginning at 9:30am on the morning of the audition. For dramatic auditions, please prepare a brief monologue. For musical auditions, please prepare a brief song. An accompanist will be provided. Also please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Saturday, May 11, 2024

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SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY
(May 26, 2023 — July 30, 2023)
Lenox, MA

Auditioned: 03/19/23- View Info

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Mar 13

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT II
Audition Dates: March 13, 2023 — March 13, 2023

Audition Personnel:

Allyn Burrows (Artistic Director)
Ariel Bock (Producing Associate)

Audition Location:
Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble St
Lenox, MA01240-2813

Comments: Call Catherine at 413-637-1199 x.140 weekdays between 10 & 3 to make an appointment; send resume & headshot electronically per conversation.

Original Audition Notice: LENOX, MA EPA SPT

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Mar 19

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT II & III
Audition Dates: March 19, 2023 — March 19, 2023

Audition Personnel:

Allyn Burrows (Artistic Director)
Ariel Bock (Producing Associate)

Audition Location:
Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble St
Lenox, MA01240-2813

Comments: Call Catherine at 413-637-1199 x.140 weekdays between 10 & 3 to make an appointment; send resume & headshot electronically per conversation.

Original Audition Notice: Sunday, March 19, 2023

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CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE
(May 19, 2023 — September 16, 2023)
Creede, CO

NORTHLIGHT THEATRE
(July 7, 2022 — August 7, 2022)
Skokie, IL

Auditioned: 06/17/21- View Info

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Jun 17

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D

Submit to: *********************@*****.***
Submission Deadline: June 17, 2021

Casting By: Claire Simon Casting

Claire Simon (Casting Dir. — President)
Cassidy Morey Price (Associate)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: Please prepare a 2 minute monologue. Submit via email a self-taped video. Please submit via Vimeo, Google Drive or DropBox in a downloadable format. Please slate your name in a full body shot. When performing, the frame should be waist up. If you are using an iPhone, please video in horizontal/landscape orientation, not vertical/portrait. Make sure you are in a well-lit room/space.

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VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE
(March 18, 2022 — April 17, 2022)
Richmond, VA

GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
(October 29, 2021 — November 21, 2021)
New Brunswick, NJ

Auditioned: 08/20/21- View Info

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Aug 20

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT C & D

Submit to: ***.**********@***************.***
Submission Deadline: August 20, 2021

Casting By: McCorkle Casting Ltd.

Pat McCorkle (Partner)

Audition Personnel:

David Saint (Artistic Director)
Scott Goldman (General Manager)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: SEE PREPARATION IN BREAKDOWN. Email submissions should include the video link and separate attachments of your headshot and resume. Subject line for emails of submissions should read as follows: FULL ACTOR NAME/GEORGE STREET EPA SUBMISSION

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CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE
(June 25, 2021 — September 4, 2021)
Creede, CO

Auditioned: 04/20/21- View Info

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Apr 20

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. LORT D

Submit to: *************.*****************************
Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021

Audition Personnel:

Kate Berry (Marketing Director)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: Submit via link. Please attach headshot, resume, and ONE comedic or dramatic monologue no more than 2 minutes in length. We have no musicals this season, so no song is required. We will contact you for a digital callback if we would like to see more. Thank you for submitting.

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VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY
(May 18, 2021 — May 23, 2021)
Norfolk, VA

Auditioned: 04/12/21- View Info

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Apr 12

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. LORT D

Submit to: ****************.*********************
Submission Deadline: April 12, 2021

Casting By: Binder Casting

Online/Video Submission

Comments: Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue of your choice, in the style of Ken Ludwig. Please make sure you record your video in landscape mode. Please include a slate with name, height, location, and full body zoom. Please submit your audition via Airtable (see link).

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ARENA STAGE
(November 21, 2019 — December 29, 2019)
Washington, DC

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