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- Deadline
- November 9, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater See all 152 theater auditions
- Where
- Lincoln Center Theater, New York, United States See all 129 casting calls in the United States
- Looking for
- Ages 30 to 34 and ages 75 to 84
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- Lincoln Center Theater
What they are looking for
Lincoln Center Theater is casting “Born in the Dirt,” the new play by Kimberly Bellflower directed by Danya Taymor, with casting by The Telsey Office. They are looking for five roles open to any ethnicity: Maddy Grace, a woman in her early 30s who is queer and chronically ill; Bird, an artist in her late 70s or early 80s; Ash, early 30s, Maddy Grace's high school classmate; Christy, early 50s; and Dill, a man in his 30s who is gay, an archivist and an amateur farmer. The Equity Principal Audition is November 10 at Pearl Studios, with sides handed out that morning. It is paid, with a minimum of $1,213 per week on a LORT B contract. Rehearsals begin March 8, 2027. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
Since sides are handed out that morning, get there early so you have time to read them calmly and pick a clear intention for each one. Several characters double as other people in 1980 and 1983, so it helps to show you can shift registers without losing truth. Study the description of the role you are reading for, especially Christy and Dill, who come with very specific traits. Living in New York is a plus, since they ask for local actors.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for ages 30 to 34 and ages 75 to 84, and it is based in Lincoln Center Theater, New York, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: a short monologue, current headshots and your acting resume.
- Apply through the original listing from Lincoln Center Theater: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 9, 2026.
- If they call you back, there may be a second round: the callback. Before you confirm, get the pay and the dates in writing.
Books to prepare for this audition
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An Actor Prepares
Konstantin Stanislavski The foundation of the system: building a character from inner truth, imagination and emotion memory. Most acting schools start here. See it on Amazon -
A Challenge for the Actor
Uta Hagen Hands-on exercises for being present on stage (objectives, given circumstances, substitution) from one of New York's great teachers. See it on Amazon -
The Actor and the Target
Declan Donnellan For when you get stuck: Declan Donnellan explains where fear and tension come from and how to put your attention back outside yourself. See it on Amazon
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