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5th Avenue Theatre<\/strong> (WCLO)<\/p>\n Mailing Address:<\/p>\n 1326 5th Ave, Suite 735<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98101<\/p>\n Theatre Address:<\/p>\n 1308 5th Ave<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98101<\/p>\n (206) 625-1418<\/p>\n casting@5thavenue.org<\/p>\n 5thavenue.org\/about\/working#auditions<\/a><\/p>\n Contact: Kelsey Thorgalsen, Casting Director.<\/p>\n 5th Avenue Theatre annually produces 8 to 9 productions of musical revivals, bound-for-Broadway premieres, and traveling children’s musicals for schools. The 5th Avenue has premiered 14 new musicals, nine of which have gone to Broadway, and two of which have earned Tony Awards for Best Musical (Hairspray, 2003 and Memphis, 2010).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note: 5th Avenue Theatre welcomes and encourages auditions from people of all ethnic and cultural groups. Dedicated to nurturing talent and hiring locally, 5th Avenue Theatre encourages auditions from both Equity and Non-Equity singers, actors, and dancers. 5th Avenue Theatre operates under the Western Civic Light Opera Agreement.<\/p>\n (See Ch. 1: Children’s Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre\/ACT <\/strong> (LORT C Non-Rep, LORT B Non-Rep)<\/p>\n Kreielsheimer Place<\/p>\n 700 Union St<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98101<\/p>\n (206) 292-7660 ext. 1226<\/p>\n laynem@acttheatre.org<\/p>\n acttheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0 Margaret Layne, Casting Director.\u00a0 ACT\u00a0 produces 5 or 6 original contemporary plays each season.<\/p>\n The rehearsal and performance commitment lasts from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve.\u00a0 Auditions are announced on\u00a0the ACT\u00a0 and TPS web sites.\u00a0\u00a0(See Production Guide: Space, See Ch. 5 In A Supporting Role: Theatre discounts, Volunteer)<\/p>\n Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre<\/strong> (TYA)<\/p>\n 201 Thomas St<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98109<\/p>\n (206) 443-0807<\/p>\n auditions@sct.org<\/p>\n sct.org\/About\/Work-With-Us\/Auditions <\/a><\/p>\n facebook.com\/SeattleChildrensTheatre <\/a><\/p>\n Contact: Casting<\/p>\n Since its inception in 1975, SCT has gained national and worldwide acclaim as a leading producer of professional theatre, educational programs and new work for young audiences. SCT is one of the 20 largest regional theatres in the country, and the second largest resident theatre for young audiences.<\/p>\n (See Ch 1 Children’s Theatre, See ch. 4 Young Actor: Studios, See Ch. 5 In A Supporting Role: Volunteer, Theatre Discounts)<\/p>\n Seattle Repertory Theatre<\/strong> (LORT B)<\/p>\n 155 Mercer St<\/p>\n PO Box 900923<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98109<\/p>\n (206) 443-2210<\/p>\n casting@seattlerep.org<\/p>\n seattlerep.org<\/a><\/p>\n Seattle Repertory Theatre (The Rep) produces 7 or 8 classics, comedies, dramas, recent Broadway hits and\/or new works per season.<\/p>\n Seattle Shakespeare Company (SPT)<\/strong><\/p>\n PO Box 19595<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98109-1595<\/p>\n (206) 733-8228<\/p>\n info@seattleshakespeare.org<\/p>\n seattleshakespeare.org<\/a><\/p>\n facebook.com\/seattleshakespeare<\/a><\/p>\n Contact: Amy Thone, Casting Director.<\/p>\n Founded in 1991, Seattle Shakespeare Company believes the works of William Shakespeare and other classic playwrights are an essential element of a thriving cultural community. In 2008, SSC merged with the Wooden O, a company that had produced free Shakespeare plays in parks during the summer months. SSC produces in Seattle or on tour 8 to 9 Shakespearean and\/or classical plays per year before a total audience of 54,000 members\u2014nearly half of whom are youth.<\/p>\n To audition, send a headshot, resume and cover letter through the link listed above after auditions are announced. SSC holds their own general auditions in the spring. These are announced on their website as well as on the TPS website.<\/p>\n The William Project <\/strong>(AEA SPT)<\/p>\n 3411 20th Ave S<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98144<\/p>\n contact@thewilliamsproject.org<\/p>\n thewilliamsproject.org<\/a><\/p>\n facebook.com\/williamsproject<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts: Ellen Abram, Producing Director or Ryan Guzzo Purcell, Artistic Director<\/p>\n Founded in 2014 in Longview, WA, The Williams Project is a Seattle-based theatre collective that makes excellent theatre accessible to diverse and engaged audiences. Inspired by Tennessee Williams’s philosophy of theater, their well-regarded productions have included works by James Baldwin and Williams. Keep up on their seasons by visiting their website and social media.<\/p>\n The Williams Project is an ensemble company which adds actors with new shows. Artistic Director Ryan Purcell casts by seeing a lot of theatre, thereby getting to know the work of new artists in context. Actors who would like to meet Ryan should email him and invite him to performances that showcase their work.<\/p>\n The Williams Project pays their artists a living wage.<\/p>\n Wooden O <\/strong> (SPT)<\/p>\n C\/O Seattle Shakespeare Company<\/p>\n P.O. Box 19595<\/p>\n Seattle, WA 98109-1595<\/p>\n (206) 274-8471<\/p>\n casting@seattleshakespeare.<\/p>\n seattleshakespeare.org\/woodeno <\/a><\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0 Amy Auditions are in February or March and are announced on the Seattle Shakespeare Company and TPS websites.\u00a0 Rehearsals begin in early June and are held on weekday evenings and weekend days to equal about 25\u00a0 hours per week.\u00a0 Performances begin in early July and run Wednesday-Sunday evenings.<\/p>\n All actors are required to participate in the set-up and break-down of the set.\u00a0 Non-Union actors are paid about $150 per week and Union actors are paid about $200 per week.\u00a0 Wooden O operates under the AEA Small Professional Theatre Agreement.\u00a0 (See Ch. 1 Theatres: Shakespeare Theatre and Summer Stock Theatre.)<\/p>\n Village Theatre<\/strong> (WCLO)<\/p>\n 303 Front St N.<\/p>\n Issaquah, WA 98027<\/p>\n (425) 392-1942<\/p>\n shaufle@villagetheatre.org<\/p>\n villagetheatre.org <\/a><\/p>\n Village Theatre produces 6 to 7 musicals per season.\u00a0 Auditions are announced on the Village Theatre, Actors’ Equity and TPS websites.\u00a0 To audition, send headshot and resume to the address above (Attn: Casting).\u00a0 Village Theatre\u00a0 operates under AEA (See Ch. 1 Theatres: Musical Theatre)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Artists Repertory Theatre<\/strong> (SPT-8)<\/p>\n 1515 SW Morrison<\/p>\n Portland, OR 97205<\/p>\n (503) 241-9807<\/p>\n info@artistsrep.org<\/p>\n artistsrep.org<\/a><\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0 Allen Nause, Artistic Director.\u00a0 Artist Repertory Theatre produces 7 to 8 contemporary, classic and\/or new works each year.\u00a0 ART holds general and production auditions for Equity and Non-Equity actors on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n ART also attends the PATA regional general auditions.<\/p>\n Auditions are announced on the AEA and PATA websites as well as in\u00a0 The Oregonian <\/em>and Willamette Week<\/em>.\u00a0 Actors should bring a hard copy of their headshot and resume to the audition.<\/p>\n Click Here<\/a> for information. ART operates under an Equity SPT- Category 8 Small Professional Theater Agreement.\u00a0 (See Production Guide: Space)<\/p>\n Portland Center Stage <\/strong>(LORT B Non-Rep)<\/p>\n Gerding Theater at the Armory<\/p>\n 128 NW Eleventh Ave<\/p>\n Portland, OR 97209<\/p>\n (503) 445-3700<\/p>\n casting@pcs.org<\/p>\n pcs.org\/inside-pcs\/casting<\/a><\/p>\n facebook.com\/pages\/Portland-Center-Stage\/21845966926<\/a><\/p>\n Contact: Rose Riordan, Associate Artistic Director.<\/p>\n Founded in 1988, PCS is Portland\u2019s leading professional theater and one of the 20 largest regional theater companies in the U.S. Established in 1988 as an offshoot of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, PCS became an independent theater in 1994. PCS produces 10 to 11 classical, contemporary and\/or original works each season and hosts an annual playwrights’ festival.<\/p>\n Actors are hired on a show-by-show basis during the season and auditions for individual shows are by invitation only. PCS holds open general auditions annually in the spring. These auditions are announced on the AEA website, PCS website, and PCS social media.<\/p>\n For any general audition, please prepare two contrasting one minute monologues and provide two 8\u2033x 10 photos and current resumes. PCS operates under the AEA League of Resident Theatres Agreement B Non-Rep. (See Theatre Production Guide: Road Houses)<\/p>\n Portland Playhouse <\/strong><\/p>\n 602 NE Prescott St<\/p>\n Portland, OR 97211<\/p>\n (206) 419-9190<\/p>\n brian@portlandplayhouse.org<\/p>\n portlandplayhouse.org\/get-involved\/#casting<\/a><\/p>\n facebook.com\/portlandplayhouse<\/a><\/p>\n Contact: Brian Weaver, Artistic Director.<\/p>\n Founded in 2008, Portland Playhouse produces 4 plays a season and runs an extensive educational program in Portland schools.<\/p>\n Submit via email a headshot and resume. Include the show and role you are submitting yourself for consideration and your union status in the subject line.<\/p>\n If you are from out of town, also state where you reside in the body of your email. PP attends the PATA combined auditions, as well as holding season generals. Information on auditions can be found on the PP, PATA, and AEA websites. PP hires Equity and Non-Equity performers in accordance with union guidelines.<\/p>\n Profile Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n Mailing Address<\/p>\n P.O. Box 14845<\/p>\n Portland, OR 97293<\/p>\n (503) 242-0080<\/p>\n info@profiletheatre.org<\/p>\n profiletheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n Profile Theatre was founded in 1997 with the mission of celebrating the playwright\u2019s contribution to live theatre. Each season, Profile\u2019s produces plays devoted to a single playwright to engage the Portland community with explorations of that writer\u2019s vision and influence on theatre and the world at large.<\/p>\n Third Rail Repertory Theatre<\/strong> (SPT)<\/p>\n PO Box 96063<\/p>\n Portland, OR 97296<\/p>\n (503) 235-1101<\/p>\n info@thirdrailrep.org<\/p>\n thirdrailrep.org\/auditions<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nEducational Theatre in Schools, & Musical Theatre, See Ch. 4 Young Actor: Studios, See Ch.5 In A Supporting Role: Volunteer, Theatre Discounts, and also Production Guide: Space)<\/p>\n\n
\nare scheduled either at ACT or at an out of town liaison theatre and are announced on the\u00a0Actors’ Equity Association web site.<\/a><\/li>\n\n
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\nAudition appointments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis to Equity members; remaining slots are given to non-union actors. \u00a0Rehearsals are held Tuesday – Friday during the day for 4 to 5 weeks.\u00a0 Performances are Wednesday-Sunday.\u00a0 The Rep operates under the AEA
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\nAgreement B Non-Rep.\u00a0 Click Here<\/a> for information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nThone, Casting Director.\u00a0 Wooden O is the outdoor, traveling arm of The Seattle Shakespeare Company.\u00a0 Wooden O presemts 2 to 3 Shakespeare plays each summer at several different locations in the Seattle area.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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\nWestern Civic Light Opera (WCLO) Agreement.<\/p>\nPortland<\/strong><\/h2>\n