Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
by Richard Maltby Jr., William Meade
Music & Lyrics by Johnny Cash
Current Season
Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
Audition Dates: June 4, 2025
- Vic DiMonda (Associate Prod. Dir.)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare one short song in the style of the show for which you wish to be considered. You may sing from any of the 3 shows. An accompanist will be provided. For RING OF FIRE actors should bring their own instrument(s) if applicable to the role for which you audition. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
Audition Dates: June 11, 2025
- Vic DiMonda (Associate Prod. Dir.)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare 16-bars of a song in the style of the show for which you wish to be considered. You may sing from our 2025-26 Season. Please bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Those wishing to play an instrument should bring what they wish to play. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Morning Singers
Original Audition Notice: Afternoon Singers
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
Audition Dates: June 25, 2025
- Vic DiMonda (Associate Prod. Dir.)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please bring dance shoes and wear dance clothing. If you are asked to stay and sing please prepare 16-bars of a song in the style of the show for which you wish to be considered. You may sing from our 2024-25 Season. Please bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Morning Dancer
Original Audition Notice: Afternoon Dancer
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: May 16, 2025 — May 17, 2025
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-***********
- Courtney Sale (Executive Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Merrimack Repertory Theatre - Rehearsal Hall
132 Warren St
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please go to (LINK 1). Please prepare 2 one-minute contemporary monologues. Please bring your headshot and resume. Optional - for musical consideration: prepare 16-bars and bring sheet music in correct key. Accompanist will be provided.
Original Audition Notice: Friday, May 16, 2025
Original Audition Notice: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: May 19, 2025
- Submit to: *******@***.***
- Courtney Sale (Executive Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare 2 one-minute contemporary monologues. Please bring your headshot and resume. Optional - for musical consideration: prepare 16-bars and bring sheet music in correct key. An accompanist will be provided. For more information, please contact (LINK 1).
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT IV
Audition Dates: January 28, 2025
- John Stephens (Executive Director)
- Therese Kincade (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Comments: Please prepare two brief contrasting song selections. Feel free to prepare a selection from one of the shows of our season. An Accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: CHICAGO EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT IX
Audition Dates: January 29, 2025
- John Stephens (Executive Director)
- Therese Kincade (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Comments: Please visit individual breakdown for specific instructions.
Original Audition Notice: MALE DANCERS
Original Audition Notice: FEMALE DANCERS
Original Audition Notice: MALE SINGERS
Original Audition Notice: FEMALE SINGERS
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT IX
Audition Dates: February 15, 2025
- Submit to: ***********.************.***************************-********-*******
- John Stephens (Executive Director)
- Therese Kincade (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Little Theatre On The Square
16 E Harrison St
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, please go to: (LINK 1). Please prepare two brief contrasting song selections (approx. 1-minute each). Feel free to prepare a selection from one of the shows of our season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Sullivan, IL EPA
Prior Seasons
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT I
Audition Dates: September 16, 2024 — September 17, 2024
- Submit to: ***********************@***********.***
- Len Matheo (Producing Artistic Director)
- Warren Sherrill (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Denver Performing Arts Complex's Denver Center for Performing Arts
1101 13th St
Comments: To make an appointment for a timeslot, please email (LINK 1). Please prepare two contrasting monologues no longer than 90 seconds each. You may also prepare no more than one song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. If you play an instrument, please bring it to play.
Original Audition Notice: DENVER, CO EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT/LOA
Audition Dates: May 21, 2024 — May 22, 2024
- Submit to: ***************.*****.************************** | ***************.*****.**************************
- Helen R. Murray (Artistic Director)
- Jose Aviles (Director of Education)
Audition Location:
American Stage Company
163 3rd St N
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, please go to (LINK 1). Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout any audition day, as time permits. If an Equity member is unable to attend the in person call, they may submit a virtual EPA at (LNK 2)
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT IV
Audition Dates: March 22, 2024 — March 23, 2024
- Submit to: ********@********.***
- Judy Fitzgerald (Artistic Director — Co-Founder)
- Darrin Murrell (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Center for the Performing Arts
4 Center Green
Room 141/142
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please email Darrin Murrell or call 765-212-8127, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm.
Original Audition Notice: Friday, March 22, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: November 27, 2023 — November 27, 2023
- Shari Jordan (Associate Artistic Producer / Casting Coordinator)
Audition Location:
Tuacahn Center for the Arts
1100 Tuacahn
Comments: Auditions will be held on a 1st come, 1st served basis on the day of the audition. Sign ups will begin at 10:30am. Please prepare a short song that best shows off your voice. Have a contrasting piece if requested.
Original Audition Notice: Ivins, UT EPA/ECC Singers
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: November 27, 2023 — November 27, 2023
- Shari Jordan (Associate Artistic Producer / Casting Coordinator)
Audition Location:
Tuacahn Center for the Arts
1100 Tuacahn
Comments: Auditions will be held on a 1st come, 1st served basis on the day of the audition. Sign ups will begin at 4:30pm. Please come warmed up and ready to dance. Bring ballet, jazz, and character shoes. Bring pointe shoes, if you are proficient in pointe. Please prepare 16 bars in the style of the show to sing after you dance, if requested. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: MALE DANCERS
Original Audition Notice: FEMALE DANCERS
Audition Type: Open Call
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: December 5, 2023 — December 5, 2023
- Shari Jordan (Associate Artistic Producer / Casting Coordinator)
- Zoe Baird (Company Manager)
Audition Location:
Millennium Dance Complex
6675 S Tenaya Way
Suite 120
Comments: Auditions will be held on a 1st come, 1st served basis on the day of the audition. Sign ups will begin at 9:30am. Please prepare a short song that best shows off your voice. Have a contrasting piece if requested. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Open Call - Singer
Original Audition Notice: Open Call - Dancer
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: CORST ZZ
Audition Dates: February 17, 2024 — February 17, 2024
- Submit to: *********@*****************.***
- Joe Domencic (Producer)
Audition Location:
Pittsburgh CLO Academy
130 CLO Academy Way
8th Floor
Comments: An audition appointment is not necessary, but Equity actors may request appointments times by emailing Producer Joe Domencic a (LINK 1).Please indicate your availability and preferred time in the email.
Original Audition Notice: Pittsburgh, PA EPA
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Audition Dates: February 24, 2024 — February 24, 2024
- Submit to: *********@*****************.***
- Joe Domencic (Producer)
Audition Location:
University of Pittsburgh
450 Schoolhouse Road
Biddle Hall 240
Comments: An audition appointment is not necessary, but Equity actors may request appointments times by emailing Producer Joe Domencic at (LINK 1). Please indicate your availability and preferred time in the email.
Original Audition Notice: Johnstown, PA EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: December 3, 2023 — December 4, 2023
- Submit to: ************.*******.*******************
- Katy Brown (Artistic Director)
- Barrett Guyton (Artistic Director — of Barter Players)
Audition Location:
Barter Rehearsal Hall
201 Trigg ST
Comments: Visit link to sign up for an audition slot. Members without appointments seen as time permits.
Original Audition Notice: December 3rd Audition
Original Audition Notice: December 4th Audition
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT VIII
Audition Dates: June 19, 2023 — June 20, 2023
- Submit to: ****************.******************************-**
- Scott DeVine (Executive Director)
- Brian McDonald (Artistic Associate)
- Elena Cruz (Associate General Manager)
Audition Location:
The New Vic Theater
33 W Victoria St
Comments: Appointments can be made online via (LINK 1) through the Sunday prior to audition date.
Original Audition Notice: Monday, June 19, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: Dinner Theatre
Audition Dates: March 27, 2023 — March 27, 2023
- Matthew Carney (Associate Artistic Director/Casting Dir.)
Audition Location:
Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont
Comments: Please prepare a brief cut of a song in the style of the show. Actors are encouraged to bring their instrument(s) of choice to play during the audition. Electric guitar amp and cable will be provided. Piano and accompanist will be provided. Bring stapled headshot and resume and sheet music in your key.
Original Audition Notice: Monday, March 27, 2023
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: April 17, 2023 — April 17, 2023
- Submit to: *****************.********************.
- Joanie Schultz (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Cincinnati Playhouse
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please go to (LINK 1). Scroll down to the Audition section and the ANNUAL EQUITY PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS and click on the link.
Original Audition Notice: Cincinnati, OH EPA
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: NON-UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: April 24, 2023 — April 24, 2023
UTD Submission Preference: If you have questions about working at the Playhouse or auditioning for Playhouse productions, visit our employment page (LINK 2) for information about current openings.
Audition Location:
962 Mt Adams Circle
Comments: For auditions, please prepare 1 to 2 (contrasting) monologue(s) not to exceed three minutes. Please bring a headshot and resume. No singing auditions at this time.
Original Audition Notice: ANNUAL LOCAL NON-EQUITY GENERAL AUDITIONS
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: Guest Artist III
- Submit to: ***********@***************.***
- Submission Deadline: September 15, 2022
- Francine Thomas Reynolds (Artistic Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please submit your headshot/resume with the character you are auditioning for in the subject line. Actors may be asked to submit a video audition.
Original Audition Notice: HEADSHOT/RESUME SUBMISSIONS
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: CORST Z
Audition Dates: February 6, 2023 — February 8, 2023
- Lisa K. Bryant (Producing Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare a brief cut of a song and monologue OR two contrasting songs.
Original Audition Notice: Monday, February 6, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: CORST Z
Audition Dates: February 9, 2023 — February 9, 2023
- Lisa K. Bryant (Producing Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref LORT
- Submit to: ***********.**********
- Submission Deadline: May 25, 2022
- Greg Longenhagen (Artistic Director)
- Jason Parrish (Assoc. Artistic Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Submit your audition by following via link.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
- Submission Deadline: April 15, 2022
UTD Submission Preference: Submit via email to Casting Coordinator. Must complete application that you can find on website casting section.
- Richard Hopkins (Producing Artistic Director)
- Kate Alexander (Associate Director)
- Kate Alexander (Associate Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Submit via (LINK 1). SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Submissions ONLY accepted from 9am EDT on Thursday, 4/14 to 6PM EDT on Friday, 4/15. Anything sent outside of the range will not be viewed. Please upload the video to an Unlisted YouTube link.
Original Audition Notice: SUMMER SEASON
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
- Submit to: *********@*********.*** | ***********.*******.*****************************************************
- Submission Deadline: April 14, 2021
Online/Video Submission
Comments: To submit, please prepare a VIDEO of you singing one of the provided musical clips provided (see link). On the video, please slate your name. Please send submission as a downloadable link via email. Please type “AEA SUBMISSION – YOUR LAST NAME†in the subject line. Please attach a copy of your picture and resume.
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref COST
- Submit to: *********@*********.***
- Submission Deadline: February 3, 2022
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please type “AEA EPA SUBMISSION – YOUR LAST NAME†in the subject line. Please attach a copy of your picture and resume.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
- Submit to: *******************@*****.***
- Submission Deadline: June 18, 2021
- Susanna Gellert (Artistic Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: For RING OF FIRE, please submit a self tape of a verse and chorus of a Johnny Cash song of your choosing. Please accompany yourself on an instrument of your choosing and demonstrate if you play multiple instruments. For THE MOUNTAINTOP, please submit a self tape of a one minute dramatic monologue of your choosing.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: SPT
Audition Dates: January 30, 2020 — January 31, 2020
- Submit to: ***************@****************.***
- Michael Querio (Executive Artistic Director)
- Jeffery Duke (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Newman Center for Theatre Education
1101 13th ST, Studio 8
Comments: Please email picture and resume. Please request day and preferred times for audition.
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT VI
Audition Dates: February 18, 2020
- Submit to: ****************@****************.***
- Michael Querio (Executive Artistic Director)
- Jeffery Duke (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph ST, 1st FL
Comments: Email for appointment. Please request preferred time for audition.
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT
Audition Dates: February 24, 2020
- Michael Querio (Executive Artistic Director)
- Jeffery Duke (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth AVE
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: March 18, 2020
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th ST, 16th FL
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: March 30, 2020 — March 31, 2020
- Submit to: ***@***************.***
- Susanna Gellert (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm
705 Main ST