Equity Principal Actors

YOUR FRIEND IS MY FRIEND - NYC EPA

Paper Bag Players, The | New York, NY

Notice: Audition | Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

TYA

$658 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in YOUR FRIEND IS MY FRIEND.

The OBIE Award-winning THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS is a musical theater company that performs for children and is now celebrating its 68th season. With a new show, YOUR FRIEND IS MY FRIEND, shows mostly local.

Performers (2): They have a strong sense of comedy as well as dancing and singing ability. Also, a range of funny voices and facial expressions and the ability to connect with children. Quirkiness is a plus!

Actors will perform a variety of comic roles in original sketches geared for young audiences.

All ages and gender identities are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a two-minute comic, up-tempo song. Bring headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Director: Kevin Richard Woodall

Musical Director: John Stone

Managing Director: Ariane Anthony

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Director - Kevin Richard Woodall

Musical Director - John Stone

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: Thursday, October 29, 2026

First rehearsal: November 30, 2026

Opens: January 4, 2027

Closes: May 30, 2027

OTHER

ThePaperBagPlayers.org

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity's CONTRACTs prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

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