The Huntington Theatre Company in Boston, MA, has announced a casting call for Equity actors to appear in the production of ADIA & CLORA SNATCH JOY. Written by Mfuniso Udofia and composed by Michael Ellis Ingram, the production is seeking a diverse range of performers for principal and chorus roles.
Production Details and Casting Requirements
The company is seeking actors for several specific roles, including Nigerian-American and Southern American characters. Requirements for several roles include the ability to perform with a Mainland Massachusetts or South Carolina accent, as well as a facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah.
The breakdown includes principal roles such as Elder Adiaha Ufot and Medium Adiaha Ufot, both Nigerian-American women, and Elder Clora Abernathy, a Southern American woman. The production is seeking Aniekan Abernathy, a non-singing role for a Black Southern American man in his early 30s.
Chorus roles are also available for “spirits,” including a Wood Whittling Spirit of West African (Ibibio) descent and a Basket-Weaving Spirit from the American South (Gullah folk). These roles require performers who are skilled musicians and movers.
Schedule and Compensation
The production is operating under a LORT Non-Rep contract with a weekly minimum salary of $1,213 (LORT B). Submissions, consisting of a headshot and resume, must be received by the deadline of Friday, May 1, 2026.
Invited auditions are scheduled for May 5 and 6, 2026. If cast, the first rehearsal is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with technical rehearsals beginning on November 19, 2026.
Performance Timeline
The production’s first preview is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, followed by two days off on November 25 and 26. The official opening is set for Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
The run is expected to conclude on Sunday, December 13, 2026, although the company has noted that these dates remain subject to change.
Following the audition process, the production may finalize its understudy plans, as the company has indicated that some or all roles may be understudied.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for actor submissions?
The deadline to submit a headshot and resume for consideration is Friday, May 1, 2026.
What are the salary terms for this production?
The production offers a LORT Non-Rep contract with a weekly minimum of $1,213 (LORT B).
Who are the key creative personnel for the show?
The production is directed by Awoye Timpo, written by Mfuniso Udofia, and composed by Michael Ellis Ingram, with Brendon Shapiro serving as Music Director.
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