Purple Rose Theatre 2025-26 Season Equity Principal Actors - Purple Rose Theatre Auditions

PURPLE ROSE THEATRE 2025-26 SEASON - CHELSEA, MI EPA

Purple Rose Theatre | Chelsea, MI

REVISED

Updated breakdown.

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
Sign Up Genius. You must sign-up by Monday, April 20, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET. For assistance, please email
info@purplerosetheatre.org.

CONTRACT

SPT
$761 weekly minimum (SPT 8)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Purple Rose Theatre's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting monologues that are each 1-minute in length. Bring one Headshot and one Resume with you to the audition. If you cannot attend in person, please send a virtual audition to
info@purplerosetheatre.org, subject line ATTN: Auditions. Self-tape two contrasting monologues no more than 1-minute in length each. Please also include a full body slate with professional and/or legal name, preferred pronouns, union status, and any representation. Please email headshot and resume along with your video submission. Video submissions open Tuesday, April 8, 2025, and will close by Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET.

LOCATION

Purple Rose Theatre
137 Park St
Chelsea, MI 48118-1038
Please enter through the lobby entrance off of Park Street. Free Parking is available on the street and at two municipal lots near the theatre.

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Jeff Daniels
Managing Director: Katie Hubbard
Artistic Associates: Lucas Daniels; Rhiannon Ragland
Company Manager: Amy Klain
Expected to attend:
Casting Director (Artistic Associate): Rhiannon Ragland
Artistic Associate: Lucas Daniels

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

purplerosetheatre.org
Please see the link for the PRTC Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy:
PRTC Harassment and Discrimination Policy
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

PURPLE ROSE THEATRE 2025-26 SEASON

PRTC utilizes the option of a bi-weekly pay schedule. PRTC may utilize an 8 out of 10 rehearsal schedule.
Rehearsals are held minimum five days a week, 5-8 hour days, maximum 38 hours a week, in Chelsea, MI. Day, evening & weekend rehearsals may be scheduled depending on actor’s and director's schedule. We are unable to give specific call times in advance at this time. Please expect to attend every day of rehearsal.
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m.

NORMA & WANDA

Written by Jeff Daniels
First rehearsal: Monday, August 25, 2025
First performance- preview: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Press opening night: Friday, October 3, 2025
Closing date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

SEEKING

NORMA RANDOLPH: 30s-40s
WANDA DEMBROWSKI: 30s-40s
MARY SUE THORNBERRY: 30s-40s
PAULIE PERKINS: 30s-40s
MEL RANDOLPH: 30s-40s
A LOCAL MAN (DUTCH): 30s-40s

THE CLASSIC KING

Written by Richard Johnson
First rehearsal: Monday, December 29, 2025
First performance- preview: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Press opening night: Friday, February 6, 2026
Closing date: Sunday, March 8, 2026

SEEKING

JERRY, used car salesman. Forties.
MIKE, owner of Starlight Classic Cars. Fifties.
CHANCE, former drug dealer now used car salesman. Thirties.
CONNOR, used car salesman. Twenties.

MURDER ON THE LINKS

Written by Steven Dietz
First rehearsal: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
First performance- preview: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Press opening night: Friday, April 10, 2026
Closing date: Sunday, May 31, 2026

SEEKING

HERCULE POIROT - a man or woman, [suggested age] 50s.
CAPTAIN HASTINGS - a woman or man, [suggested age] 30s.
MAN ONE: PAUL RENAULD - Master of the house, English., BEX - Commissioner of Police, English/French., GENDARME-2, French., GARDENER, DR. DURAND - French., HOTEL CLERK, RAILWAY PORTER.
WOMAN ONE: CHAUFFEUR, French., FRAU KELLER - senior maid of the Estate, German., MADAME RENAULD - Mistress of the Estate, British., THEODORA VAN HOVEN - Mistress of the neighboring Villa, European., GENDARME-3., PHOTOGRAPHER, GLAZER - lawyer for Jack Renauld, British.
MAN TWO: GENDARME-1, French., STONOR - Renauld’s accountant, French., JACK RENAULD - son of the house, British., INSPECTOR GIRAUD - Investigating Officer, French.
WOMAN TWO: YOUNG WOMAN (“CINDERELLA”/DULCIE), British., LEONIE - young maid of the Estate, French., MARTE VAN HOVEN - daughter of Theodora Van Hoven., BELLA DUVEEN, British., GENDARME-4.

EMMA'S WEDDING(S)

Written by Carey Crim
First rehearsal: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
First performance- preview: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Press opening night: Friday, July 3, 2026
Closing date: Sunday, August 30, 2026

SEEKING

ROBYN: 50s. Any ethnicity. Married midwestern supermom of four boys. If you need something, chances are she has it somewhere in her oversized discount purse. She's the class mom, den mom, fundraiser mom who volunteers for everything, puts everyone else's needs before her own. About to be a divorced empty-nester learning to put herself first.
SALLY BEN: 50s. Any ethnicity. Self-made wealthy southern business owner/creator of an organic line of hair care products. She can put together a room or an outfit at a moment's notice. A good and supportive friend. Having some trouble aging gracefully.
EMMA: 50s. Any ethnicity. A late bloomer who is easily distracted by the next shiny thing. A loyal friend who hasn't found herself but will never stop looking.
BOB/ DAVE/ JOHNOTHAN/ JACOB/ OFFICER BEN: Emma's three husbands, a mushroom farmer and a police officer. Played by one actor.

CONTENT DISCLOSURES

NORMA & WANDA by Jeff Daniels

• Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.
• Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.
• Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.
• Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
• Marital Distress
• Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.
• Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.
• Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.
• Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
• Discussions of incarceration
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging, kissing, lifting, etc.)
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.
• Violence and loss of a limb or body part.
• Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: Firearm or Tire Iron
• References to Infidelity
• Violence and loss of blood.

CHARACTER

BREAKDOWN

NORMA RANDOLPH
Strong Language and Adult Themes

• Intense Emotional Scenes
• Depictions of Personal Conflict
• Substance/Alcohol Use
• Marital Distress
• Recurring religious themes
• Emotional Vulnerability
• Discussions of incarceration
• Conflict and Aggression
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior
• References to Infidelity
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships

WANDA DEMBROWSKI
Strong Language and Adult Themes

• Intense Emotional Scenes
• Depictions of Personal Conflict
• Substance/Alcohol Use
• Marital Distress
• Recurring religious themes
• Emotional Vulnerability
• Discussions of incarceration
• Conflict and Aggression
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior
• References to Infidelity
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships

MARY SUE THORNBERRY
Strong Language and Adult Themes

• Intense Emotional Scenes
• Depictions of Personal Conflict
• Substance/Alcohol Use
• Marital Distress
• Recurring religious themes
• Emotional Vulnerability
• Discussions of incarceration
• Conflict and Aggression
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior
• References to Infidelity
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships

PAULIE PERKINS
Strong Language and Adult Themes

• Intense Emotional Scenes
• Depictions of Personal Conflict
• Substance/Alcohol Use
• Marital Distress
• Recurring religious themes
• Emotional Vulnerability
• Discussions of incarceration
• Conflict and Aggression
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior
• References to Infidelity
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships
• Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: firearm or tire iron

MEL RANDOLPH
Strong Language and Adult Themes

• Intense Emotional Scenes
• Depictions of Personal Conflict
• Substance/Alcohol Use
• Marital Distress
• Recurring religious themes
• Emotional Vulnerability
• Discussions of incarceration
• Conflict and Aggression
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior
• References to Infidelity
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships
• Violence and loss of a limb or body part.
• Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: firearm or tire iron

A LOCAL MAN (DUTCH)
Strong Language and Adult Themes

• Intense Emotional Scenes
• Depictions of Personal Conflict
• Substance/Alcohol Use
• Marital Distress
• Recurring religious themes
• Emotional Vulnerability
• Discussions of incarceration
• Conflict and Aggression
• References to Death/Grief/Loss
• Unpredictable Behavior
• References to Infidelity
• Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships
• Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: firearm or tire iron
• Violence and loss of blood

THE CLASSIC KING by Richard Johnson

OVERVIEW

• Adult language and frequent use of profanity
• Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics
• Frequent sexist remarks
• Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position
• Stress caused by being an ex-convict
• Stressed cause because of having been imprisoned for drug distribution
• Pressure because of poor sales results
• Issues with domestic relationships
• Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen
• Deliberately deceiving coworkers.
• Assaulting a coworker with a knife in hand

CHARACTER

BREAKDOWN

JERRY
Adult language and frequent use of profanity
Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics
Frequent sexist remarks
Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position
Pressure because of poor sales results
Issues with domestic relationships
Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

MIKE
Adult language and frequent use of profanity
Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics
Frequent sexist remarks
Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position
Pressure because of poor sales results
Issues with domestic relationships
Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

CHANCE
Adult language and frequent use of profanity
Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics
Frequent sexist remarks
Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position
Stress caused by being an ex-convict
Stressed cause because of having been imprisoned for drug distribution
Pressure because of poor sales results
Issues with domestic relationships
Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen
Assaulting a coworker with a knife in hand

CONNOR
Adult language and frequent use of profanity
Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics
Frequent sexist remarks
Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position
Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen
Deliberately deceiving coworkers

MURDER ON THE LINKS by Steven Dietz

OVERVIEW

• Representation of a body postmortem
• Themes and acts of jealousy and vengeance
• Mystery plotting and acts of rage
• Discussion and displays of love
• Golf
• Blackmail
• Stabbing (knife)
• Gambling

CHARACTER

BREAKDOWN

HERCULE POIROT
Representation of a body postmortem
Themes and acts of jealousy and vengeance
Mystery plotting and acts of rage
Discussion and displays of love
Golf
Blackmail
Stabbing (knife)
Gambling

CAPTAIN HASTINGS
Narrator and witness to all
Patriarchal prehistoric thinking
Potential negligent homicide

MAN ONE (PAUL RENAULD; BEX; GENDARME-2; GARDENER; DR. DURAND; HOTEL CLERK; RAILWAY PORTER)
Murder
Accusations of adultery and fornication
Dissatisfaction and incompetence in detection

WOMAN ONE (CHAUFFEUR; FRAU KELLER; MADAME RENAULD; THEODORA VAN HOVEN; GENDARME-3; PHOTOGRAPHER; GLAZER)
Visual thinking referencing verbal and physical restraints
Adornment of non-secular accoutrement referencing the hopeful resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death.
Accessory to murder
Blackmail
Description of an assault
Brief period of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure reducing the oxygen and blood flow to the brain, i.e. fainting
Accessory to murder

MAN TWO (GENDARME-1; STONER; JACK RENAULD; INSPECTOR GIRAUD)
Verbal threats of patricide
Betrayal
Passive aggressive cultural bias via mispronunciation
Gambling
Imbecilic failure due to egotistical miscalculations

WOMAN TWO (YOUNG WOMAN; LEONIE; MARTE VAN HOVEN; BELLA DUVEEN; GENDARME-4)
Jealousy, envy, cheating
Visual thinking concerning acts of manslaughter/self-defense in reaction to unwanted advances supported by patriarchal ideals.
Psychological manipulation
Shock-induced physical collapse
Imbibing of potable H2O
Love
Mistaken identity
False confession and imprisonment
Murder

EMMA'S WEDDING(S) by Carey Crim

OVERVIEW

• Arguments containing heightened emotional content
• Normal physical demonstrations of a consensual healthy relationship (i.e., hugging; kissing; etc.)
• Chronically dependent; relationship challenged; codependent struggles with unhealthy relationship patterns
• Voice acting of language with heightened emotional sexual innuendo
• Anxiety, fear and/or disregard of physical well-being related to but not exclusive to health care; starvation and dehydration.
• Vulnerability attached to unpreparedness in a crisis, including but not limited to atelophobia (obsessive fear of imperfection)
• Vulnerability attached to shy bowels or parcopresis (an inability to defecate when other people are perceived or are likely to be nearby)
• Mazeophobia- fear of being lost; emotional unsettling of being uncomfortable or in an unknown place
• Conspiracy and accusation of murder
• Animal slaughter discussions as related to farm life
• Exposure and confessions of marital difficulties; cheating and divorce
• Physical exertion i.e. sitting to standing; mom dancing; walking etc.
• Morality and governance; via Debates about pornography
• Drug use; illegal substance and portrayed effects
• Sologamy or self-marriage
• Multi-Character roles
• Use of restraints i.e. handcuffs and trauma related to false arrests
• Parenting Traumas; i.e. Child rearing; empty nest; Caregiver stress etc.

CHARACTER

BREAKDOWN

• SALLY BEN
• ROBYN
• EMMA
• BOB/DAVE/JONATHAN/JACOB/OFFICER BEN

All characters participate, relate to, engage in, or are at least exposed to all items in the overview list.