AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS FOR THE 2026/2027 SEASON

AUDITION DATE: Monday, April 20, 2026, 3:00pm - 9:00pm (No dinner scheduled)

CONTRACT: Single Engagement Agreement: Category 2, Tier B (AEA Members only)

SEEKING: Local Union and Non-Union Talent for roles in our upcoming 15th Season (2026/2027)

APPOINTMENTS: To schedule an audition appointment, please use this link: https://forms.gle/bpSBa8zjbuowW11H7

AUDITION LOCATION: Island City Stage (2304 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305)

PERSONNEL IN ATTENDANCE: Andy Rogow (Artistic Director/Director), Christopher Michaels (Director), Eric Alsford (Music Director).

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Actors who sing:

• One (1) monologue not to exceed one (1) minute in length.

• A second, contrasting monologue (if requested in the room)

• One (1) 16-bar cut of a classic musical theatre song in the style of the show - No contemporary MT/pop/rock. (Please bring your book in case we would like to hear something different)

Actors who do not sing:

• One (1) comedic monologue not to exceed one (1) minute in length.

• One (1) dramatic monologue not to exceed one (1) minute in length.

All actors must bring three (2) hard copies of their headshot and resume stapled together back to back.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Auditions are by appointment. Please complete the form in the link below by April 19th, 2024. You will be sent a confirmation of your audition appointment time slot. If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, you may coordinate with our casting team to submit a video. Please contact cmichaels@islandcitystage.org with any questions.

SUBMISSION FORM:https://forms.gle/bpSBa8zjbuowW11H7

SEEKING ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTIONS/ROLES:

WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD?

Written and Directed by Michael Leeds

REHEARSAL DATES: September 8-30, 2026

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 1-25, 2026 (Possible Extension through November 1)

On a dark, stormy night, five men arrive at a cabin for a soap star's surprise birthday party. Each guest has been asked to dress as the birthday boy’s favorite actress, Joan Crawford, in one of her signature roles — and the results aren't pretty. As they wait for the star, the five "Joans" begin drinking and dishing. Dark secrets emerge and soon there’s one Joan less ... and then another... leaving the remaining Joans and the audience asking, “Who Killed Joan Crawford?!” A revival of Island City Stage’s 2016 hit world premiere.

SEEKING:

• GENE HARLOW - 60s, Male, Any Ethnicity. Trick’s oldest friend, who years ago, was briefly his lover. Gene is independently wealthy, used to getting what he wants — and what he wants are men under 25.

• HARVEY GOLDBERG - 50s, Male. Any Ethnicity. Trick’s Press Agent. A bit jaded, used to taking charge in tight situations, and doesn’t suffer fools gladly.

• STEWART FRY - Mid 40s-50s, Male, Any Ethnicity. Trick’s Therapist. He may not be as quick with a comeback, but he is quick to notice what the others might not.

• LEO LAWRENCE - 50s, Male, Any Ethnicity. Composer of Trick’s new musical. A bit theatrical, very self-involved. As Harvey says, his “shallowness runs deep.”

• DAVID HOCH - Early 20s, Leo’s memorist. Good-looking, not intimidated by this crowd but smart enough to lay low when the verbal volleys fly.

GREY GARDENS (The Musical)

Music by Scott Frankel; Lyrics by Michael Korie; Book by Doug Wright

Directed by Andy Rogow

REHEARSAL DATES: December 19, 2026 - January 13, 2027 (Off for Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day)

PERFORMANCE DATES: January 14-February 14, 2027 (Possible Extension through February 21)

Based on the 1975 American documentary film of the same name by Albert and David Maysles, this musical follows Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Once bright names on the social register, now they live in Grey Gardens, an East Hampton estate overrun by cats and plagued by memories. This moving and hilarious musical tracks the two faded socialites from life of the party to isolation, from glamor to grime. An investigation into a very singular mother/daughter relationship, Grey Gardens brings a slice of upper-crust history to vibrant life.

SEEKING:

• EDITH BOUVIER BEALE/“LITTLE EDIE” - Mid 40s, Female, White, Legit soprano or mezzo-soprano to F#5, mix/belt to D5. One multifaceted actress plays mother, Edith Bouvier Beale, in act one and daughter, “Little Edie” in act two. Intelligent, quirky, charismatic, and vulnerable. Must handle a complex arc from bright young socialite to eccentric recluse. Strong physical and vocal transformation skills required. Transatlantic or Mid-Atlantic accent required.

• EDITH "BIG EDIE" EWING BOUVIER BEALE - Late 70s, Female, White, Character Alto (E3–C5). Primarily appearing in Act two. An eccentric, bedridden woman living in a decaying mansion who fondly recalls her days of glory entertaining guests at lavish parties in the heyday of Grey Gardens. Upper-class Mid-Atlantic or Transatlantic accent a plus, but not required.

• YOUNG "LITTLE" EDIE BEALE - Early/Mid 20s, Female, White, Soprano to Bb6; mix/belt to D5. A stunning 24-year-old debutante in 1941. Doubles as SISTER MARLA in act two. Good mover/dancer. Transatlantic or Mid-Atlantic accent is a plus but not required.

• GEORGE GOULD STRONG - 40s–60s, Male, Any Ethnicity, Bari-tenor (C3-F4). A composer, accompanist, and dear friend to Edith. He is dapper with a certain boldness about him. A drink and lit cigar are always nearby. He is a confident man who lives on Edith's money and has some realized insecurities about it. Piano playing skills are a plus, but are not required.

• JOSEPH PATRICK KENNEDY JR. - Mid 20s, Male, White, Tenor (C3-G4). Handsome, charming, ambitious, with a “leading‑man” presence. He is the romantic interest of Young Edie Beale. Doubles as JERRY in act two. Good mover/dancer. "Boston Brahmin" accent mixed with upper-class, Transatlantic tones preferred but not required.

• BROOKS SR./BROOKS JR. - 40s, Male, Black, Baritone (C3-E4). Long-time dignified butler, BROOKS SR., in act one, and his landscaper son, BROOKS JR., in act two. Warm, grounded, and observant. Provides a stabilizing presence amid the Beales’ chaos.

• J.V. “MAJOR” BOUVIER - 60s-70s, Male, White, Baritone (C3-E4). The strict, domineering patriarch of the Bouvier family. Commanding, old‑money presence with a dry sense of humor. Doubles as the beloved minister, DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, author of "The Power of Positive Thinking".

• JACKIE BOUVIER - Pre-teen, Female, White, Child Soprano with juvenile mix/belt (C4-E5). Young Jackie Kennedy. Poised, precocious, charming, well-mannered, although dearly in love with her wacky Aunt Edith and her performances. Strong singer with confi dence and clarity. Transatlantic or Mid-Atlantic accent is a plus but not required. (We are not auditioning children at this time. A separate call will be added.)

• LEE BOUVIER - 8-11, Female, White, Child Soprano with juvenile mix/belt (C4-E5). Jackie’s younger sister. Spirited, playful, and bright. Shares Jackie’s love of Aunt Edith’s performances. Strong singer with good comedic timing. Transatlantic or Mid-Atlantic accent is a plus but not required. (We are not auditioning children at this time. A separate call will be added.)

PEGGED (World Premiere)

Written by Hannah Benitez

Directed by Andy Rogow

REHEARSAL DATES: February 9 - March 3, 2027

PERFORMANCE DATES: March 4-28, 2027 (Possible Extension through April 4)

After an attempt at pegging goes wrong, a hetero couple’s life collapses into chaos. A local political scandal may have more to do with their sex lives than they realize, testing the boundaries of their newly fissured relationship in this jet black political comedy by South Florida-born Latina writer, Hannah Benitez (Gringolandia, For Closure!, Dike)

SEEKING:

• BEN - Early 40’s, Male, Any Ethnicity. Partner to Lauren for ten years. Secure in his sexuality but not in his masculinity, but only as of late, because of the manosphere. A talented graphic designer, which is his only skill. Straight. Sub.

• LAUREN - Mid-40’s, Female, Any Ethnicity. Brilliant, direct, which has led her to career success as an associate for a hedge fund. Warm under a sometimes terse exterior. Straight. Dom. The breadwinner.

• ANDREW - 30’s-40’s, Male, Any Ethnicity. Lauren’s brother. Married to Oscar. Tends to keep things close to the chest for fear of confl ict. More likely to let his truth come out as a joke. Gay. The breadwinner.

• OSCAR - 20’s-30’s Male, POC. His political activism feeds into everything about him. He hasn’t considered that tending to your garden fi rst is actually the fi rst step to helping your greater community. Gay.

MESSY WHITE GAYS

Written by Drew Droege

Directed by Christopher Michaels

REHEARSAL DATES: April 27 - May 19, 2027

PERFORMANCE DATES: May 20 - June 13, 2027 (Possible Extension through June 20)

It’s Sunday morning in Hell’s Kitchen. Brecken and Caden have just murdered their boyfriend and stuffed his body into a Jonathan Adler credenza. Unfortunately, they’ve also invited friends over for brunch. And to make matters worse… they’re out of limes! Feel bad for them! In the super-satirical Messy White Gays, writer Drew Droege shines a harsh overhead light on the gaping pores of over-privileged White Gaydom, revealing what happens when throuples crumble, neighbors bicker, and rich and p(r)etty clash with hot and dumb. Let the gays begin!

SEEKING:

• BRECKEN - 30s, Male, White-presenting. An alpha gay. A heartless sexy sociopath with a thriving OnlyFans account. Caden and Monty’s boyfriend. And Monty’s murderer.

• CADEN - 30s, Male, White-presenting. A beta gay. A panicking sanctimonious social justice warrior and trust-fund billionaire baby. Brecken and Monty’s boyfriend. Also, a murderer.

• THACKER - 30-50, Male, White-presenting. A delusional Labubu-toting, faded chorus dancer, former club kid, current coke head, and proud slut. He knows everyone gay in NYC and they all know him.

• ADDISON - 30s, Male, White-presenting, A gorgeous social media infl uencer and teasing himbo. A vegan who is obsessed with astrology and maintaining his wildly popular social media presence.

• KARL - Mid 40s-50s, Male, White-presenting. Brecken and Caden’s neighbor. A bitter, boozy publicist with an acid tongue and broken heart. Light in the loafers but heavy on the insults, he sticks around to dismantle the generational privilege of the tweaked-out gays that live above him.

THE LION IN WINTER

by James Goldman

Directed by Michael Leeds

REHEARSAL DATES: June 15 - July 7, 2027

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 8 - August 1, 2027 (Possible Extension through August 8)

Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons. The Lion in Winter is a modern-day classic. Comedic in tone yet dramatic in action, the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. The play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.

SEEKING:

HENRY II - 50s, Male, Any Ethnicity. The King of England, Henry is the husband of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the father of Richard, Geoffrey, and John. In his fifties, Henry is nearing the years when most men of that age died; however, he still has remarkable vigor and wit, as well as physical prowess. His main desire is to keep his kingdom together after his death.

RICHARD - 26, Male, Any Ethnicity. The oldest of the three sons of Henry and Eleanor, Richard becomes known as Richard the Lion Heart. He is his mother’s choice for the next King, and is probably the best warrior of the three sons.

GEOFFREY - 25, Male, Any Ethnicity. The middle son of Henry and Eleanor, Geoff rey has no one fighting for his right to any throne, and he usually accepts his fate, but it upsets him that he is typically not considered in any matters of the heart or family. He is described as the most cerebral of the three boys.

JOHN - Adult who plays 16-17, Male, Any Ethnicity. The youngest of the three sons of Henry and Eleanor, John is described as a sweet-faced, pimply, immature boy. He is, however, his father’s choice for the crown, and he uses this knowledge in taunting his two brothers

ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE - 61, Female, Any Ethnicity. The wife of Henry II and mother of Richard, Geoffrey, and John, Eleanor is a strong and powerful woman in her own right. She is still beautiful and still in many ways in love with her husband. She is a danger to Henry because of her strength and intelligence, and she champions the fight for Richard to be the next king.

ALAIS CAPET - 23, Female, Any Ethnicity. The sister of Philip Capet, Alais is of the royal blood of France and would thus, through a contracted marriage with Richard, ally the two strong countries of France and England. She was raised as a child by Eleanor, and is the mistress of Henry. She is no less a pawn in the machinations of Henry and Eleanor than are their sons.

PHILIP CAPET - Adult who plays 17, Male, Any Ethnicity. The king of France, Philip is also the brother of Alais. He is young, but has already become a strong monarch, although no match for Henry. He desires to marry off Alais to Richard and have Richard crowned king, thus cementing a relationship between the two countries.