Seeking Teen Boy Actor for Portland Stage Company's 'Arcadia' Play
About This Casting
Project Overview
Equity actors are invited to audition for roles in the Portland Stage Company's 2026-27 Season. We are specifically looking for a boy aged 12-18. (See breakdown for details).
About the Project
Synopsis: This masterwork from the late Tom Stoppard follows two storylines separated by centuries. In 1809, at the Coverly Estate, the classical garden is being remade to match the modern romantic mold. In the present, researchers delve into the secrets of the past. As both eras bleed into one another, Stoppard explores the nature of truth, time, and the attractive force that Newton left out.
Roles
- Character: Teen Boy (12-18 years old)
Dates & Deadlines
- 1st Rehearsal: 9/8/2026
- Opening: 10/2/2026
- Closing: 10/25/2026
Compensation
- Contract Type: LORT Non-Rep
- Weekly Rate: $831 minimum (LORT D - Protected)
Preparation
- Please prepare a short monologue (2-3 minutes).
- Bring a headshot and resume stapled together.
- Director: TBD
Additional Info
- Lunch break from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Requirements
Categories
Roles
1Augustus Coverley
1809/ Gus Coverley present Augustus, younger brother of Tomasina, takes his role of becoming the ‘man’ of the house. Gus, the youngest member of the modern family, is curious, but he doesn’t speak and is extremely fond of Hannah.
Compensation
$831 / Week
Location
New York
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