Round House Theatre | Bethesda, MD
Monday, February 3, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
To schedule an appointment please sign-up at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/RHTaudition
LORT Non-Rep
$839 weekly minimum (LORT D)
Equity actors for roles in SALLY & TOM (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.
Be prepared to show your Equity membership card upon arrival. Bring a hard copy of your picture & resume. Please prepare a contemporary monologue (2 minutes maximum).
Round House Theatre Administrative Office
1 Veteran’s Pl
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Artistic Director: Ryan Rilette
Director: Timothy Douglas
Playwright: Suzan-Lori Parks
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Casting Director & Associate Producer: Sarah Cooney
First rehearsal - April 14, 2026
Previews begin - May 20, 2926
Opening - May 26, 2026
Closing - June 28, 2026
www.roundhousetheatre.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
NOTE: SALLY & TOM is a play within a play – an off-off-Broadway theater troop telling the story of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson, or, some version of the story? Luce is the playwright (and also plays Sally). Mike is the director (and also plays Tom). And, Luce and Mike are a couple. All characters wear many hats, each working both as backstage company members and as actors.
[LUCE / SALLY] she/her, black, early-mid 30s. The writer. Very self-possessed, she considers everyone’s opinions but ultimately listens to her own voice first. Comfortable in her own skin, she exudes a natural sexuality. In a genuine, supportive relationship with Mike, while keenly navigating the racial and sexual politics inherent in both their personal and professional relationship. Innately smart and driven.
[MIKE / TOM] he/him, white, late 30s-early 40s. The director. Mike lives and works at the top of his potential, and manifesting his best. He is hyper aware of what he does not know, and genuinely strives to get it right. In a rooted and mutually loving relationship with Luce. Will do all in his power to succeed.
[MAGGIE] she/her, black, late 30s. The publicist and fight director, doubles as MARY. A long time close friend to Luce, and usually ahead of her when it comes to insights. Truly believes in the theater and Luce’s brilliance, which is why she’s willing to serve the company even though she does not need to work. Maggie is very well off. She’s also smart, independent, and confident in her strength, and suffers no fools.
[KWAME] he/him, black, 30s (aka “K-DUBB”). Luce’s ex-boyfriend, almost famous, doubles as JAMES (Sally’s brother). A talented actor who has had commercial/TV success, he is genuinely thrilled to be an anchor for this production. This is his chance to reveal his integral talent and complicated nature. Aware of the gift that his presence can give to the company, he’s all-in, until he isn’t.
[GINGER] she/her, white, 30s. The dramaturg and choreographer, doubles as PATSY (Jefferson’s daughter). A warhorse of the theater company, Ginger has seen it all and is willing to do whatever it takes to make the show happen. Tough, she takes great pride in her work. A mentor to Scout.
[SCOUT] she/her, AAPI, 20s. The stage manager and dance captain, doubles as POLLY (Jefferson’s daughter). Wants desperately to be an actor. The least worldly and most naive of the group. Looks up to Ginger as a mentor.
[GEOFF] he/him, white, early 40s. The set and costume designer, doubles as COOPER. Effective and good at what he does; he’s been around. It’s a surprise to him that he makes a flirtatious connection with Devon; not certain he’s looking for anything serious.
[DEVON] he/him, black, early 30s. The music, lights, and sound designer, doubles as NATHAN. He is a striver. He likes Geoff, and also likes the idea of a slightly older man helping him get to the next level. Ideally plays the fiddle.
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