JUST DESSERTS Equity Principal Actors - AMT Theater Auditions

JUST DESSERTS - NYC EPA

AMT Theater | New York, NY
REVISED
This EPA will now be held at Sunlight Studios.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, October 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA-NYC
$770 weekly minimum + Health & Pension

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in JUST DESSERTS: A MUSICAL BAKE-OFF (See breakdown).
JUST DESSERTS is committed to diversity in casting and encourages performers of all genders, gender presentations, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds to audition for these roles. When a gender is included in a character description, it refers only to the gender identity and/or presentation of that character as scripted by the writer and not that of the performer.
There are currently no Equity stage managerial positions available.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief song cut of your choice in any style – Up-tempo only – Mix/belt from women preferred. Have your full book of music on hand. Accompanist will be provided.
Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Sunlight Studios
321 W 44th St
Ste #202
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Producer: The AMT Theater
General Manager: Sharon Osowski
Director: Tom Wallace
Music Director: Wendy Bobbit Cavett
Book & Lyrics: Barbara Campbell
Composer: Brad Ross
Casting Director: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting

Expected to attend:
Holly Buczek – Casting Director
Tom Wallace - Director
Wendy Bobbit Cavett – Music Director
Barbara Campbell - Book & Lyrics
Brad Ross - Composer

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: January 12th, 2026 – January 28th, 2026
Performances Begin: January 30th, 2026
Closing: February 22nd, 2026
Rehearsals: Daytime 10am - 4pm
Performance schedule: – Wed 2pm & 7pm, Thurs 7pm, Fri 7pm, Sat. 2pm & 7pm, Sun 3pm.
Run is 3 weeks – 7 shows per week – 25 total performances

OTHER

Venue: The AMT Theater, NYC
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

JUST DESSERTS: A MUSICAL BAKE-OFF

SYNOPSIS: It’s sweet. It’s savory. It’s five strangers putting their hearts, reputations, and baking skills on the line to become the crème de la crème of bakers at a county fair. The heat is on for a zany collection of competitors. They all want their just desserts at the Jefferson County Bake-Off. The competition is fierce, and the results are deliciously satisfying!

“I highly recommend JUST DESSERTS.” ~ Broadway World

“A wonderfully sweet and simple concoction with a welcome warmth...” ~ Quad Cities

“You're in for a treat!” ~ River Cities’ Reader

SEEKING:

BRANDY: THIS ROLE IS CAST – ONLY

SEEKING

UNDERSTUDIES. (Mid - Late 30s, Female) Nail technician at Bea’s Hive of Beauty. Twice married, twice divorced - she believes that winning the bake-off will help her gain the approval of the wives of her boyfriend’s pals. Mezzo-Soprano (belt to B and mix to D).

EMMA: (Early 20s, Female) Recent graduate from business school with a degree in accounting. She is ambitious and driven to succeed. She loves baking and she views the competition as an opportunity that will bring her closer to her real dream of becoming a professional chef. Mezzo-Soprano (belt to B and mix to D).

JEAN: THIS ROLE IS CAST – ONLY

SEEKING

UNDERSTUDIES. (Early - Late 40s, Female) A school nurse, but baking is her way to make people happy. So eager to please that others find it easy to take advantage of her. Though she is quite shy, she is the one to take charge in a crisis. Mezzo-Soprano (belt to B and mix to D).

LOU: (40s - 50s, Male) A big bruiser of a man from Brooklyn who has recently moved to Jefferson County. His mysterious appearance and reluctance to reveal any personal information leads to wild speculation about his past. Lou dreams of opening his own Restaurant. Baritone or High Baritone to F.

MILDRED: THIS ROLE IS CAST – ONLY

SEEKING

UNDERSTUDIES. (Mid 50s - Early 60s, Female) CEO of a department store, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and four-time champion of the Jefferson County Bake-Off. She pulled herself up from nothing to fight her way to her current positions. Her sweet manner belies her ruthless competitive edge. Mezzo-Soprano (mix or legit to C, 3rd Space).

ZACK/DONNY: THIS ROLE IS CAST – ONLY

SEEKING

UNDERSTUDIES. (Mid 30s - 40s, Male)
Zack is the Master of Ceremonies – a meteorologist at the local news station, he is vapid, perfectly groomed and full of smiles for the audience, but not capable of coping when things go awry.
Donny is the boyfriend of Brandy – a middle-aged car salesman who adores his gal. Baritone or High Baritone to F.

UNDERSTUDIES: (30s - 50s, All Gender Identities) Two understudies that will cover a variety of roles. Strong singers.