Auditions and Employment
A Note on Casting Notices:
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
Spring Repertory Auditions
AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 & Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:30pm - 9:30pm (Both Days)
[Video Submission Information Below]
CONTRACT
SPT or LOA
2026 Rate TBD
All performers over 18 will receive a stipend.
SEEKING
Equity and Non-Equity actors for roles in Rubber City Theatre's 2026 Spring Repertory Season (See breakdown).
Actors of all gender and ethnic identities are encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two monologues, at least one in verse. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Sign up for an audition slot at: https://www.theaterforms.com/audition/notice/rubbercitytheatre/springrep/
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Please prepare two monologues at least one in verse. Please have both monologues along with a slate in one video file. Please email the video and headshot and resume to [email protected].
LOCATION
The University of Akron
Guzzetta Hall (Across from EJ Thomas Hall)
228 E Buchtel Ave.
Akron, OH 44325
PERSONNEL
Expected to view submissions:
Dane CT Leasure: Executive Artistic Director/Director of Midsummer
Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski: Director of The Verge
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: on/around January 27, 2026
First Performance: February 21 (Midsummer), March 6 (The Verge)
Closing: on/around March 21, 2026
Start dates determined by individual actor's performance package.
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
A Monitor will be provided.
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 submit.
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Rubber City Theatre Spring 2026 Season
This is a 2 show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in both productions. We do not job in for individual productions with very few possible exceptions.
Breakdowns listed below are MERELY A GUIDE and SUGGESTION of roles that MIGHT be in the same package. Packages are built around actors hired to be a part of the resident company.
Spring 2026 Season Includes:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare
THE VERGE by Susan Glaspell
SEEKING for Possible Actor Tracks:
TRACK 1 - Demetrius/Straveling/Mustardseed (Midsummer), Anthony (Verge)
TRACK 2 - Peter Quince/Peasblossom (Midsummer), Harry Archer (Verge)
TRACK 3 - Puck/Philostrate (Midsummer), Hattie (Verge)
TRACK 4 - Titania/Hippolyta (Midsummer), Claire (Verge)
TRACK 5 - Lysander/Flute/Moth (Midsummer), Richard Demming (Verge)
TRACK 6 - Oberon/Theseus (Midsummer), Tom Edgeworthy (Verge)
TRACK 7 - Helena/Snug (Midsummer), Elizabeth (Verge)
TRACK 8 - Hermia/Snout/Cobsweb (Midsummer), Adelaide (Verge)
TRACK 9 - Nick Bottom/Egeus (Midsummer), Dr. Emmons (Verge)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 & Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:30pm - 9:30pm (Both Days)
[Video Submission Information Below]
CONTRACT
SPT or LOA
2026 Rate TBD
All performers over 18 will receive a stipend.
SEEKING
Equity and Non-Equity actors for roles in Rubber City Theatre's 2026 Spring Repertory Season (See breakdown).
Actors of all gender and ethnic identities are encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two monologues, at least one in verse. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Sign up for an audition slot at: https://www.theaterforms.com/audition/notice/rubbercitytheatre/springrep/
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Please prepare two monologues at least one in verse. Please have both monologues along with a slate in one video file. Please email the video and headshot and resume to [email protected].
LOCATION
The University of Akron
Guzzetta Hall (Across from EJ Thomas Hall)
228 E Buchtel Ave.
Akron, OH 44325
PERSONNEL
Expected to view submissions:
Dane CT Leasure: Executive Artistic Director/Director of Midsummer
Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski: Director of The Verge
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: on/around January 27, 2026
First Performance: February 21 (Midsummer), March 6 (The Verge)
Closing: on/around March 21, 2026
Start dates determined by individual actor's performance package.
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
A Monitor will be provided.
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 submit.
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Rubber City Theatre Spring 2026 Season
This is a 2 show Alternating Repertory Schedule. All Equity Actors will perform in both productions. We do not job in for individual productions with very few possible exceptions.
Breakdowns listed below are MERELY A GUIDE and SUGGESTION of roles that MIGHT be in the same package. Packages are built around actors hired to be a part of the resident company.
Spring 2026 Season Includes:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare
THE VERGE by Susan Glaspell
SEEKING for Possible Actor Tracks:
TRACK 1 - Demetrius/Straveling/Mustardseed (Midsummer), Anthony (Verge)
TRACK 2 - Peter Quince/Peasblossom (Midsummer), Harry Archer (Verge)
TRACK 3 - Puck/Philostrate (Midsummer), Hattie (Verge)
TRACK 4 - Titania/Hippolyta (Midsummer), Claire (Verge)
TRACK 5 - Lysander/Flute/Moth (Midsummer), Richard Demming (Verge)
TRACK 6 - Oberon/Theseus (Midsummer), Tom Edgeworthy (Verge)
TRACK 7 - Helena/Snug (Midsummer), Elizabeth (Verge)
TRACK 8 - Hermia/Snout/Cobsweb (Midsummer), Adelaide (Verge)
TRACK 9 - Nick Bottom/Egeus (Midsummer), Dr. Emmons (Verge)
