Auditions

The cast of Assassins Photo by Mark S. Howard.

 

Lyric Stage Boston is seeking actors (AEA or non-union) for THE GREAT REVEAL by Dave Valdes. 

LEXI 43, almost seven months pregnant, a planner, a celebrator, a worrier. Cis woman. 

LINUS 42, her brother, aspiring future dad, emotionally inept. Trans man. 

DOSIA, 30s, LINUS’s partner, sometimes can’t believe these people. Transfemme/GNC.

BIPOC actors are strongly encouraged to audition. The Lyric Stage Company of Boston shall conduct all auditions/interviews in a manner that continues to promote fair consideration to everyone. The Lyric Stage Company of Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we ask auditioners to please read the Lyric Stage’s Anti-Racism and Inclusion Plan.

We recognize that many characters are written on the binary; we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

 

Production Dates

First Rehearsal: March 11, 2025

First Preview: April 4, 2025

Closing: April 27, 2025

 

Dates of Auditions

Tuesday, September 24   4-7pm

Wednesday, September 25   5-8pm 

With callbacks on Sunday, September 29 from 12-3pm

 

Compensation

AEA: NEAT Category 6

Non-union: minimum of $300 per week, or the standard minimum wage (whichever is greater)

Standard Rehearsals

Rehearsals for this production will begin the week of March 11, 2025 and will be 5 days (36 hours) a week. Rehearsals will either be on stage or at our rehearsal space, both located at 140 Clarendon Street. All spaces are accessible by car or public transportation.

 

Technical Rehearsals beginning March 29, 2024

Saturday: 11am-9pm 

Sunday: 11am-9pm 

Monday: OFF

Tuesday: 11am-9pm 

Wednesday: 2pm-10pm

Thursday: 2pm-10pm (plus Photo/Video call) 

Company members are expected to be available for all tech rehearsals. 

(This schedule is subject to change.)

 

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, please visit our digital sign-up sheet here. You can opt to receive an email confirming your audition time and you will receive an appointment reminder the day before your audition.

 

Location

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston

140 Clarendon Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA.

 

Preparation

Audition slots are FIVE (5) minutes long. Each actor has TWO (2) minutes to perform. Please prepare an appropriate monologue of your choosing. 

Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition. 

 

At the Auditions

Bridget Kathleen O’Leary, Co-director

Charlotte Snow, Co-director

Dave Valdes, Playwright

Courtney O’Connor, Producing Artistic Director

Alexandra Smith, Community and Artistic Programs Manager

Please note: the Lyric Stage Company of Boston is committed to the hiring of local actors and does not provide housing.

 

2024/25 Auditions