Santa Fe Playhouse presents

2027 Season Auditions

Call For Actors:

Dates For Auditions:

Saturday, December 5th, 10 AM – 2 PM in Rehearsal Studio

Sunday, December 6th, 1 PM – 4 PM in Rehearsal Studio

Monday, December 7th, 6 PM – 9 PM in Rehearsal Studio

Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30 PM – 9 PM in Rehearsal Studio

Thursday, December 10th, 6 PM – 9 PM in Rehearsal Studio

Auditions are by appointment only. Book your audition here.

Out of town auditionees are welcome to submit a video audition to casting@santafeplayhouse.org. In person auditions are recommended if possible.

August: Osage County

Show Description: A father who has vanished. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after their father disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a play that unflinchingly – and uproariously – exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning, August: Osage County is a modern masterpiece.

Performance Dates: April 10th - May 2nd (20 performances)

Rehearsal Dates: Begin the week of March 1st

Character Breakdown:

• Beverly Weston - The father of the Weston family, an alcoholic and washed-up poet. His mysterious disappearance one evening and eventually discovered death are the reasons for the family's reunion. 60s-70s.

• Violet Weston - The mother of the Weston family. Undergoing treatment for oral cancer, she is addicted to several prescription drugs, mostly depressants and narcotics. Despite her drug-induced episodes, she is sharp-tongued and shrewd. 60s-70s.

• Barbara Fordham - The oldest daughter of the Weston Family. Mother of Jean and wife of Bill, though they are currently separated. She is a college professor in Boulder, Colorado. She wants to save her marriage, but has the intense need to control everything around her as it falls apart. This role requires intimacy and stage combat. 40s-50s.

• Bill Fordham - Barbara's estranged husband and Jean's father. A college professor, he has left his wife for a younger woman named Cindy, one of his students, but wants to be there for his family. His marriage is disintegrating and his patience is slowly running thin. 40s-50s.

• Jean Fordham - Bill and Barbara's smart-tongued daughter. She smokes pot and cigarettes, is a vegetarian, loves old movies, and is bitter about her parents' split. This role requires intimacy and stage combat. 18+ to play 14.

• Ivy Weston - The middle daughter of the Weston family. The only daughter to stay in Oklahoma, she works as a librarian at the local college, and her calm and patient exterior hides a passionate woman who is gradually growing cynical. This role requires intimacy. 40s.

• Karen Weston - The youngest daughter in the Weston family. She is newly engaged to Steve, whom she considers the "perfect man", and lives with him in Florida, planning to marry him soon. This role may require intimacy. Late 30s-40s.

• Mattie Fay Aiken - Violet's sister, Charlie's wife and Little Charles' mother. Just as jaded as her sister, Mattie Fae constantly belittles her son and antagonizes her husband. 50s-60s.

• Charlie Aiken - Husband of Mattie Fae and the presumed father of Little Charles. Charlie, a genial man, was a lifelong friend of Beverly. Late 50s-60s.

• Little Charles Aiken - Son of Mattie Fae and Beverly. He is unemployed and clumsy, and his mother calls him a "screw-up", which may be a self-fulfilling prophecy. This role requires intimacy. Late 30s-40s.

• Johnna Monevata - Indigenous/Native American/First Nations. A Cheyenne Indian woman, whom Beverly hires as a live-in housekeeper shortly before he disappears. Johnna is the silent witness to much of the mayhem in the house. This role requires stage combat. 20s-30s.

• Steve Heidebrecht - Karen's fiancé. A businessman in Florida and not the "perfect man" that Karen considers him. This role requires intimacy and stage combat. Late 40s-50s.

• Sheriff Deon Gilbeau - A high-school classmate and former boyfriend of Barbara's. This role requires intimacy. 40s-50s.

Tick, Tick…Boom!

Show Description: Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles. Tick, Tick... Boom! features a three-person cast showcasing strong pop/rock singers and allowing performers to make creative character choices.

Performance Dates: June 12th - July 4th (20 performances)

Rehearsal Dates: Begin the week of April 26th

Character Breakdown:

• Jon - A struggling composer on the brink of his 30th birthday. Michael's roommate and Susan's boyfriend. This role requires intimacy. Tenor. Pianist.

• Michael - A former actor-turned-market research executive. He is Jon's roommate and best friend. 30. Doubles as several other roles. Baritenor.

• Susan - A dancer and Jon's girlfriend. Sexy, kind, independent. Late 20s. Doubles as several other roles. This role requires intimacy. Mezzo.

John Proctor is the Villain

Show Description: At a high school in a one-stoplight town in Georgia, a group of lively teens navigate young love, sex ed and a few school scandals while studying a canonical play in English class. As the students delve into the American classic, they begin to question the play’s perspective and the validity of naming its hero. With deep wells of passion and biting humor, this dramatic comedy captures a generation mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury. Alternating between touching, unsettling and bitingly funny moments, these teens discover that their future is not bound by the past and that they have the power to change it all by writing their own coming-of-age story.

Performance Dates: October 2nd - 17th (15 performances)

Rehearsal Dates: Begin the week of August 23rd

Character Breakdown:

• Carter Smith - White. Teacher, mid to late 30s. A former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones. Now he's a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.

• Shelby Holcomb - Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 16. Her brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast. People have always underestimated her.

• Beth Powell - White or non-Black POC. Student, 18+ to play 17. Nervous and ambitious and enthusiastic. Kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.

• Nell Shaw - Black. Student, 18+ to play 16. From Atlanta. Grounded and sincere. Generally curious about things. A good judge of character and a quick study.

• Ivy Watkins - Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 17. Fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. From money. Resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.

• Raelynn Nix - Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 16. A cheerleader type who's always lived her life by other people's standards. She was paying careful attention and keeping score the whole time. This role requires intimacy and stage combat.

• Mason Adams - Any ethnicity. Student, 18+ to play 17. He's never really tried before, and he's surprised by how good it feels. Earnest and affable.

• Lee Turner - White. Student, 18+ to play 16. A carhartt-wearing good ol' boy. Deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it. He's always been good at getting what he wants. This role requires intimacy and stage combat.

• Bailey Gallagher - Any ethnicity. Counselor, 24. Sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be. This is her first real job out of college. She's trying her best.

Bright Star

Show Description: Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a sweeping, heartfelt musical featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, this deeply emotional tale explores love, loss, and the transformative power of redemption. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With its stunning melodies and richly developed characters, Bright Star weaves an uplifting and poignant journey through time, filled with hope, heartache, and the promise of second chances. A beautifully genuine and soul-stirring musical, Bright Star captivates audiences with its deeply moving story and lively bluegrass score.

Performance Dates: November 20th - December 12th

Rehearsal Dates: Begin the week of October 11th

Character Breakdown:

• Alice Murphy - Adult Alice is an editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. This role requires intimacy. Plays both teenage and 30-40s. Mezzo.

• Jimmy Ray Dobbs - Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. Plays both early 20s and early 40s. This role requires intimacy. Tenor.

• Billy Cane - A young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. This role requires intimacy. 20s-30s. Tenor.

• Margo Crawford - A small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him. This role may require intimacy. 20s-30s. Soprano.

• Mayor Josiah Dobbs - The Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence. 40s-50s. Baritone.

• Daddy Cane - Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. 50s-60s. Tenor.

• Daddy Murphy - Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. 50s-60s. Baritone.

• Mama Murphy - Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. 50s-60s. Mezzo.

• Daryl Ames - An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likeable. 20s-40s. Baritenor.

• Lucy Grant - A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. This role requires intimacy. 20s-30s. Soprano.

• Max - A customer at Margo’s bookstore, at first, he has a crush on Margo, but later becomes Edna’s beau. 20s.

• Florence - An employee at Margo’s bookstore and a childhood friend of both Billy and Margo. 20s-30s. Mezzo.

• Edna - An employee at Margo’s bookstore. 20s. Mezzo.

• Stanford - Loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs. 40s-50s. Baritenor.

• Dr. Norquist - The local family doctor in Zebulon. 50s-60s.

• Government Clerk - A clerk at the Office of Records in Raleigh.

• Well-Dressed Woman - A woman living in Raleigh. 30s-40s.

Audition Reminder:

Auditions are by appointment only. Book your audition here.

For inquiries about the 2027 season auditions, email casting@santafeplayhouse.org. Please allow up to 5 business days for responses.

Auditionees who are called back will be notified of final casting decisions. Please note that if you are not called back, we will keep your information on file for ongoing consideration. Please also note that due to the scope and duration of the casting process, general auditionees will not be notified of their casting status.

Please note: We are an Independent Theatre Company Level 4 with Actor’s Equity Association. In the 2027 season we will be able to engage 1 AEA contract per production.

Mark Kolokoff presents

An Evening of Original Monologues, 2027

Call For Submissions:

Producer: Mark Kolokoff
Location: TBD
Performance Dates/Tech. rehearsal: TBD (Two-Night Run, 2027)
Compensation: Equal profit-share from "Pay What You Can" door revenues

About the Project
This production aims to showcase local acting talent and elevate the diverse, multi-generational voices within our society. The final program will intertwine community submissions with a series of original monologues written by Mark Kolokoff, inspired by the iconic photographs by Diane Arbus.

Submission Guidelines
• Original Work Only: Pieces must be entirely original and contain a character description
• Length: Under four minutes in performing length. (Selected pieces over four minutes must be revised).
• Themes: Open to any issue, feeling, or experience. Work focusing on marginalized communities is highly encouraged. Be sensitive to possible language issues
• Performance: Playwrights may perform their own piece or select an actor of their choice.
• All monologues must be memorized.

Selection & Rehearsals
• Judging: A panel of three theatre professionals will review submissions and select the final pieces.
• Rehearsals: Selected performers/playwrights will attend 1–2 short (20-minute) rehearsals (possibly Zoom) with Mark as well as the final rehearsal before opening night.

(*) How to Submit:
Email Submissions and questions To: mrkolokoff@gmail.com

Submission Deadline:

December 10, 2026, one monologue per each playwright. Selections will be made after the December 10th deadline. Email monologues to mrkolokoff@gmail.com

Format: Please attach your script as a PDF or Word document. Include your name, contact information, and estimated performance runtime and who will perform your monologue.
*Those playwrights/performers under the age of 18 must submit written parent approval for their participation with their monologue submission and possible performance.

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: Yes

For More Information, Contact: mrkolokoff@gmail.com

Santa Fe Playhouse presents

2027 Season Creative Team

Call For Submissions:

About Contract Positions

The Santa Fe Playhouse is now accepting submissions of interest from creative professionals, technicians, and musicians for our 2026 Mainstage Season. We invite theatre artists of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in creating a vibrant year of bold, thought-provoking, and entertaining productions in America’s oldest continuously running theatre.

2027 Mainstage Season Lineup

• August: Osage County April 10-May 2

• Tick, Tick…Boom! June 12-July 4

• John Proctor is the Villain October 2-17

• Bright Star November 20-December 12 (We are seeking a director for Bright Star.)

Creative Team Submissions

• Direction - Bright Star

• Music Direction

• Lighting Design

• Scenic Design

• Costume Design

• Hair & Makeup Design

• Sound Design

• Fight/Combat Direction

• Dialect Coaching

• Projection/Media Design

• Properties Design or Props Master

• Scenic Painting

* Please submit your résumé, portfolio (if applicable), and a brief note of interest indicating which shows or design disciplines you would like to be considered for.

Crew Submissions

• Stage Management (including Assistant Stage Managers)

• Run Crew

• Board Operators (Sound and Lighting)

• Wardrobe Assistants

• Deck Captains or Crew Leads

• Carpenters or Scenic Builders

• Scenic Painters

• Load-in/Strike Crew

*Please include your experience level, availability, and any specific skills relevant to your desired position.

Over hire Opportunities

The Santa Fe Playhouse frequently seeks over hire crew members to assist with load-ins and strikes throughout the season. We are especially interested in applicants with electrics or carpentry experience who are available for short-term or project-based work. If you have experience in technical theatre and are interested in joining our over hire list, please submit your résumé and note your areas of expertise and availability.

Musicians

We will be hiring pit musicians for our 2027 musicals Tick, Tick…Boom! and Bright Star.

If you are a local or regional musician interested in being considered for either show, please send a brief note of interest and résumé to: Clara Kundin, Artistic Advisor clara@santafeplayhouse.org

Submission Instructions

To express interest in creative, crew, or overhire positions, please email your materials directly to clara@santafeplayhouse.org

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but early interest is encouraged for priority consideration.