Fat Ham

by James Ijames

Current Season

SAN FRANCISCO PLAYHOUSE
(March 20, 2025 — April 19, 2025)
San Francisco, CA

Auditioned: 04/15/24- View Info

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Apr 15

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: BAT V
Audition Dates: April 15, 2024

Casting By: Casting Collective

Kieran Beccia (Casting Associate)

Audition Location:
San Francisco Playhouse Rehearsal Space
323 Geary ST, STE 211
San Francisco, CA94102

Comments: Audition slots will be 3 minutes each with a 2 minute buffer between appointments. If you are a current Equity member and would like to pre-schedule an audition appointment, please fill out this GOOGLE FORM: . Equity members may also show up on the audition day and sign up for an appointment in-person. Please prepare an audition of up to 3 minutes, consisting of 1 or 2 contrasting monologues.

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THE CONTEMPORARY THEATRE OF OHIO
(March 8, 2025 — March 23, 2025)
Columbus, OH

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Apr 26

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT III
Audition Dates: April 26, 2024 — April 27, 2024

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

Audition Personnel:

Leda Hoffmann (Artistic Director)
Summit J. Starr (Casting Director)

Audition Location:
Riffe Center Studio Theatre
77 S High St
Columbus, OH43215-6108

Comments: Email (LINK 1) or call 614-453-4603 Monday through Friday 10 AM - 5 PM.

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THE CLEVELAND PLAYHOUSE
(February 1, 2025 — February 23, 2025)
Cleveland, OH

AUDITIONING

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Apr 29

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: April 29, 2024 — May 1, 2024

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

Audition Personnel:

Michael Barakiva (Artistic Director)
Nathan Lilly (Director of Artistic Engagement)
Derek Green (Artistic Producer)
Kate Beckley (Associate Producer)

Audition Location:
Cleveland Play House Adminstration and Education Offices
1901 E. 13th Street
Cleveland, OH44114

Comments: To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at (LINK 1), and a member of the casting team will confirm your audition time. Please prepare either two brief contrasting monologues totaling no more than three minutes; OR a brief monologue and a brief song totaling no more than three minutes.

Original Audition Notice: Monday, April 29, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
(September 6, 2024 — September 24, 2024)
Cincinnati, OH

Auditioned: 01/27/24- View Info

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Jan 27

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT V
Audition Dates: January 27, 2024 — January 29, 2024

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

Audition Personnel:

Brian Isaac Phillips (Producing Artistic Director)
Candice Handy (Education Director)
Sara Clark (Director of Development)

Audition Location:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH45202

Comments: To set up an audition appointment please go to: (LINK 1) Once you have secured an audition appointment please fill out the audition form at: (LINK 2) . You MUST sign up for an audition slot. No walk-ins will be seen. Thank you in advance.

Original Audition Notice: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Monday, January 29, 2024

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THE OLD GLOBE
(May 25, 2024 — June 23, 2024)
San Diego, CA

Auditioned: 09/27/23- View Info

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Sep 02

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Audition Dates: September 2, 2023 — September 2, 2023

UTD Submission Preference: Equity members may submit via mail.

Audition Personnel:

Kim Montelibano Heil (Interim Associate Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA91601

Comments: Please prepare one of the following options: EITHER - Two contrasting monologues, no more than 1 minute each. Actors auditioning for HENRY VI should choose one Shakespeare monologue as one of their two selections. OR - One monologue and 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Actors auditioning for HENRY VI should choose one Shakespeare monologue as one of their two selections. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: LA EPA

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Sep 27

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Audition Dates: September 27, 2023 — September 27, 2023

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

Audition Personnel:

Kim Montelibano Heil (Interim Associate Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
House of Charm
1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101

Comments: To set up an audition appointment please email (LINK 1). No phone calls, please.

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SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE
(April 17, 2024 — May 12, 2024)
Seattle, WA

Auditioned: 12/12/23- View Info

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Apr 03

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B
Audition Dates: April 3, 2023 — April 4, 2023

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

Audition Personnel:

Kaytlin McIntyre (Artistic Producer)
Shawna Grajek (Casting Associate)

Audition Location:
Seattle Repertory Theatre - Stage Door Entrance
540 Warren Avenue N
Seattle, WA98109

Comments: Please email (LINK 1) with your full availability during the audition times, and we will schedule a 5-minute slot for you. Please prepare one monologue OR two contrasting monologues of your choice not to exceed 3 minutes. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: Mon, Apr 3, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Tue, Apr 4, 2023

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Dec 12

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B

Submit to: *************.*********************
Submission Deadline: December 12, 2023

Casting By: JZ Casting

Geoff Josselson (Casting Dir.)
Katja Zarolinski (Casting Dir.)

Audition Location:
New York, NY

Comments: Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration at (LINK 1).

Original Audition Notice: Submit for NYC

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THEATRESQUARED
(April 17, 2024 — May 12, 2024)
Fayetteville, AR

Auditioned: 09/28/23- View Info

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Sep 28

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT

Submit to: ************.******.**************************************-****************************************
Submission Deadline: September 28, 2023

Casting By: JZ Casting

Geoff Josselson (Casting Dir.)
Katja Zarolinski (Casting Dir.)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration at (LINK 1).

Original Audition Notice: Role of JUICY

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ALLIANCE THEATRE COMPANY
(April 3, 2024 — May 12, 2024)
Atlanta, GA

Auditioned: 05/09/23- View Info

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May 05

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT/ URTA
Audition Dates: May 5, 2023 — May 5, 2023

Casting By: Bass/Valle Casting

Gama Valle (Partner)

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

Comments: Auditioning Performers should prepare: A brief song, a brief monologue, or both (a brief song AND a brief monologue). Please bring music along with one headshot and resume, stapled together. An accompanist will be provided.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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May 09

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: May 9, 2023 — May 9, 2023

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

Audition Personnel:

Jody Feldman (Casting Dir.)
Raiyon Hunter (Associate)

Audition Location:
Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA30309-3502

Comments: Prepare EITHER a brief song OR a brief monologue OR both (a brief song AND a brief monologue). Bring Sheet music; an accompanist is provided. Please bring your headshot and resume, stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: ATLANTA EPA

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GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE
(March 27, 2024 — April 28, 2024)
Los Angeles, CA

Auditioned: 12/06/23- View Info

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May 23

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: May 23, 2023 — May 25, 2023

Audition Personnel:

Phyllis Schuringa (Artistic Associate/ Casting Director)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA91601

Comments: Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, May 25, 2023

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Sep 20

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B

Submit to: ***.***.******@*****.***
Submission Deadline: September 20, 2023

Online/Video Submission

Comments: Please submit your headshot and resume for possible LA audition.

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Dec 06

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B
Audition Dates: December 6, 2023 — December 6, 2023

Audition Personnel:

Phyllis Schuringa (Artistic Associate/ Casting Director)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA91601

Comments: Please prepare a monologue no longer than 2 minutes, in the spirit of the play. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: LA EPA

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CITY THEATRE COMPANY
(March 2, 2024 — March 24, 2024)
Pittsburgh, PA

Auditioned: 09/28/23- View Info

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Apr 03

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 3, 2023 — March 3, 2023

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

Audition Personnel:

Clare Drobot (Co-Artistic Director)
Monteze Freeland (Co-Artistic Director)
Melva Graham (Assistant)

Audition Location:
City Theatre
1300 Bingham St
Pittsburgh, PA15203-1500

Comments: Auditions may be scheduled in advance by emailing Artistic Assistant Melva Graham at (LINK 1) with your name, cell phone, and desired audition time. All audition requests must be submitted by 10am Friday, March 31st. The theatre will see auditions for un-scheduled Equity members and non-Equity performers on the day of auditions. If a performer is unable to attend the in-person call, video submissions will be accepted.

Original Audition Notice: PITTSBURGH EPA

UNION

audition

Apr 26

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: April 26, 2023 — April 26, 2023

Casting By: JZ Casting

Audition Personnel:

Clare Drobot (Co-Artistic Director)
Monteze Freeland (Co-Artistic Director)
Melva Graham (Assistant)

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

Comments: Signups begin Apr 19, 11:45 am (EDT). Performers should prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue and bring a current headshot and resume to the audition. An accompanist will be provided for performers interested in auditioning for SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER. Those actors should bring a brief cut of a contemporary pop song.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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Sep 28

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT

Submit to: ************.******.**************************************-****************************************
Submission Deadline: September 28, 2023

Casting By: JZ Casting

Geoff Josselson (Casting Dir.)
Katja Zarolinski (Casting Dir.)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration at (LINK 1).

Original Audition Notice: Role of JUICY

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PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY
(January 31, 2024 — February 18, 2024)
Chapel Hill, NC

Auditioned: 06/28/23- View Info

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Jun 28

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: June 28, 2023

Casting By: McCorkle Casting Ltd.

Jeffrey Dreisbach (Partner)

Audition Personnel:

Vivienne Benesch (Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th ST
16th FL, Studio A
New York, NY10036

Comments: Please prepare a brief monologue of your choosing - no more than 2 minutes in length. Bring headshot and resume.

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WILMA THEATER
(November 24, 2023 — December 23, 2023)
Philadelphia, PA

Auditioned: 02/21/23- View Info

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Feb 17

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: February 17, 2023 — February 17, 2023

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

Audition Personnel:

Kellie Mecleary (Associate Artistic Director)
Morgan Green (Co-Artistic Director)
Yury Urnov (Co-Artistic Director)
Mariah Ghant (Artistic Associate)

Audition Location:
Wilma Theater
265 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA19107-5659

Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, please email (LINK 1) and indicate your AEA status. Please list any conflicts for the audition day.

Original Audition Notice: Philadelphia EPA Wilma Theater

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Feb 21

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: February 21, 2023 — February 21, 2023

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

Audition Personnel:

Mariah Ghant (Artistic Associate)
Kellie Mecleary (Associate Artistic Director)
Morgan Green (Co-Artistic Director)
Yury Urnov (Co-Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
A.R.T. South Oxford
138 South Oxford Street
Brooklyn, NY11217

Comments: Please email (LINK 1) for an audition appointment and indicate your Equity status. Please give any conflicts for the day.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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THE STUDIO THEATRE
(October 29, 2023 — December 3, 2023)
Washington, DC

Auditioned: 05/31/23- View Info

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May 03

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: May 3, 2023 — May 3, 2023

Audition Personnel:

Danilo Gambini (Associate Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NW
Washington, DC20005-3706

Comments: There will be no advanced appointments. Equity members will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Sign-ups will begin at 9AM the morning of the audition. Please prepare 2 contrasting short monologues. Auditions may not exceed 3 minutes total. Please bring two copies of your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: WASHINGTON DC EPA

UNION

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May 31

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: May 31, 2023 — May 31, 2023

Audition Personnel:

Danilo Gambini (Associate Artistic Director)

Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY10018-6504

Comments: Please prepare 2 contrasting short monologues. Auditions may not exceed 3 minutes total. Please bring two copies of your headshot and resume stapled together.

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY
(September 22, 2023 — October 22, 2023)
Boston, MA

Auditioned: 05/05/23- View Info

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Mar 27

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 27, 2023 — March 28, 2023

Submit to: ************.******.*****************************************************-************************* | *******@*****************.***

Audition Personnel:

Carla Mirabal Rodriguez (Associate — Artistic and Casting)

Audition Location:
Calderwood Pavilion - Boston Center for the Arts
527 Tremont St
Boston, MA02116-6306

Comments: To audition, please sign up for a 5-minute slot through (LINK 1). If you have any questions, and prefer calling, you can reach Carla Mirabal Rodríguez at 617- 273-1531 or (LINK 2).

Original Audition Notice: Monday, March 27, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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May 05

Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT URTA
Audition Dates: May 5, 2023 — May 5, 2023

Casting By: Bass/Valle Casting

Gama Valle (Partner)

Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
Studio A: Holding room capacity (80) / Audition room capacity (55)
New York, NY10036

Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA

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THE PUBLIC THEATER - NY
(May 12, 2022 — June 12, 2022)
New York, NY

MARIN THEATRE COMPANY
(April 20, 2022 — May 14, 2023)
Mill Valley, CA

Auditioned: 06/20/22- View Info

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Jun 20

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D

Submit to: *******@************.***
Submission Deadline: June 20, 2022

Audition Personnel:

Nakissa Etemad (Associate Artistic Director)
Richard A. Mosqueda (Artistic Producer)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please email (LINK 1) your headshot/resume, and your video submission. Preferred method for submitting videos is to share as Google Drive files, or links to YouTube or Vimeo. Videos sent via WeTransfer will not be reviewed. Please name your videos: “Last name, First Name - MTC 22-23 SEASON EPA”

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WILMA THEATER
(February 20, 2021 — March 7, 2021)
Philadelphia, PA

Auditioned: 04/10/20- View Info

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Apr 10

Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D

Submit to: *************.******.*********************************************
Submission Deadline: April 10, 2020

Audition Personnel:

Morgan Green (Co-Artistic Director)
Kellie Mecleary (Associate Artistic Director)

Online/Video Submission

Comments: 1. Perform 1-2 monologues (3 minutes material max), or may choose between one of the two attached sides, reading the role of Juicy. They should introduce themselves and tell us what they will perform before launching into monologues/sides. 2. Drop video submissions into a google folder we have created for this purpose. Here is the link to the folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LbzctAAlSII62xYK7BJqJb3h44gNT4iK and 3. Videos can be in any format.

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Listen: Playwright James Ijames Talks 21st-Century Masculinity, Theater, and More on TIME's Person Of The Week Podcast

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- Director: Saheem Ali
- Casting: Thaler/Griffiths Casting

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