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- Deadline
- November 10, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater See all 152 theater auditions
- Where
- New York, United States See all 129 casting calls in the United States
- Looking for
- Ages 20 to 39
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- The Usual Play
What they are looking for
The Usual is a one act play by Noris B, directed by Imani Pearl, running 20 to 30 minutes at the New York Theatre Festival at Teatro Latea. It follows Mike and Joe, two men who meet in a massage parlor and slowly become friends as they share dreams and work troubles. The roles are for Black, Asian, Middle Eastern or Hispanic actors in their 20s and 30s, with comedic skills required. This is non-union. It is paid, a $200 stipend. Rehearsals are December 11 and 13, tech is December 17, and shows are December 17, 19 and 20. Email a headshot, resume and a link to your reel or a comedic monologue. The listing does not give a closing date, but the job is posted as starting November 11. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
Decide which role you are going after: Joe hides his fear behind jokes while Mike is analytical and anxious, so your comedic monologue should lean toward one of them. If your reel is long, give the exact timestamp of your comedy work. There are only two rehearsals before tech, so it helps to show up off book. Make sure you are free for all three December performances and the tech call.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for ages 20 to 39, and it is based in New York, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: a short monologue, current headshots and your acting resume.
- Apply through the original listing from The Usual Play: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 10, 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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My Life in Art
Konstantin Stanislavski Stanislavski's memoir: his amateur years, the Moscow Art Theatre and the mistakes his system grew out of. 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 -
The Power of the Actor
Ivana Chubbuck Ivana Chubbuck's 12 steps for breaking down a scene, built for film and TV. Great prep for auditions. See it on Amazon
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