THE PIANO LESSON Equity Principal Actors - Detroit Repertory Theatre Auditions

THE PIANO LESSON - Detroit, MI EPA

Detroit Repertory Theatre | Detroit, MI

AUDITION DATE

Friday, August 15, 2025
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please contact the Detroit Rep office, 313-868-1347 or
leah@detroitreptheatre.com, Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 5pm.

CONTRACT

SPT
$323 weekly minimum (SPT 1) - Until January 4th, 2026
$333 weekly minimum (SPT 1) - After January 5th, 2026

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Auditions will consist of cold readings of Sides from the script. Sides will be provided at the audition. Knowledge of the script is highly recommended. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Detroit Repertory Theatre
13103 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48238-3686

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Director: Janai Lashon
Executive Artistic Director: Leah Smith

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin: December 1, 2025
Opens: January 9, 2026
Closes: March 15, 2026

OTHER

detroitreptheatre.com

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

BREAKDOWN

THE PIANO LESSON

NOTE: All characters are of Black/African descent.

SEEKING:

DOAKER (Male, 40s plus) Berniece and Boy Willie’s uncle. Wise and grounded.

BOY WILLIE (Male, 30s) Berniece’s brash, impulsive, and fast-talking brother.

LYMON (Male, 30s) Boy Willie’s longtime friend.

BERNIECE (Female, 30s) Sister of Boy Willie. Strong-willed and emotionally complex.

MARETHA (Female, 11) Berniece’s daughter. Curious and lively.

AVERY (Male, 30s) A preacher who is trying to build his congregation.

WINING BOY (Male, 40s-60s) Doaker’s brother. A charming, former musician.

GRACE (Female, 20s-30s) A vibrant young woman whom both Boy Willie and Lymon try to pick up.