Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, FL, is holding Equity auditions for its 2025-26 Summer Season. The auditions, an Equity Principal Audition (EPA), will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Audition Details and Contract
Actors auditioning will be considered for roles under a LORT Non-Rep contract. The weekly minimum salary is $839 (LORT D) until June 28, 2026, increasing to $880 weekly (LORT D) after June 29, 2026. Auditions will be held at Ripley-Grier Studios (520) located at 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6507, with the holding room in Studio 16J.
Preparation and Personnel
For roles in the musicals or both musical and play, actors should prepare a 32-bar cut in the style of the present and a short monologue, keeping total audition material under 2 1/2 minutes. Those interested only in plays should prepare two contrasting monologues (one comedic), similarly under 2 1/2 minutes. Debra Whitfield, Casting Associate, and Matthew A Stephens, Accompanist, are expected to be in attendance. Production-specific personnel details can be found in the audition breakdown.
The Productions
Honky Tonk Angels, directed by Ben Liebert, will begin rehearsals on May 5, 2026, with previews on May 27 and 28, 2026, and open on May 29, 2026, closing on July 5, 2026. Dog Mom, directed by a TBA director, will begin rehearsals on June 2, 2026, with previews on June 24 and 25, 2026, opening on June 26, 2026, and closing on August 9, 2026. Boeing-Boeing, translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans and directed by Kate Alexander, will begin rehearsals on June 30, 2026, with previews on July 22 and 23, 2026, opening on July 24, 2026, and closing on August 23, 2026.
Equity and Additional Information
EPA procedures will be in effect, and an Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination, and the organization encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities to attend. Actors should bring their Equity Membership cards to the audition. Further details, including specific character breakdowns, can be found at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of audition is this?
This is an Equity Principal Audition (EPA).
What are the salary ranges for the contract?
The weekly minimum salary is $839 (LORT D) until June 28, 2026, and $880 weekly (LORT D) after June 29, 2026.
Where will the auditions be held?
Auditions will be held at Ripley-Grier Studios (520) located at 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6507, with the holding room in Studio 16J.
Given the variety of roles and productions being cast, what kind of preparation might be most beneficial for actors attending the audition?
