Columbus, OH Equity Auditions: Jagged Little Pill & More – 2026-27 Season
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will hold auditions for its 2026-27 season on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2026. The auditions are for Equity actors, and the theatre is seeking performers for a variety of roles across four productions.
Audition Details
Auditions will take place at the Riffe Center Studio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by emailing [email protected] or calling 419-575-0927, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Contract and Compensation
The contract for these roles is SPT (Short Production Time), with a weekly minimum of $457 until January 3, 2027, increasing to $470 per week after January 14, 2027. An Equity Monitor will not be present, and the producer will oversee all aspects of the audition process.
Productions and Roles
The 2026-27 season includes four productions: Jagged Little Pill, Eureka Day, A Christmas Carol, and John Proctor Is The Villain. Auditionees should prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue and may also sing a brief cut in the style of music from Jagged Little Pill, bringing sheet music in a binder. An accompanist will only be provided on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
Jagged Little Pill
Rehearsals for Jagged Little Pill begin August 18, 2026, with previews starting September 17, 2026, and opening night on September 19, 2026. The production closes on October 4, 2026. Roles being cast include Mary Jane, Frankie, Steve, Nick, Bella, Jo, Phoenix, Andrew, and several ensemble roles (Jill/As Cast, Courtney/As Cast, Denise/As Cast).
Eureka Day
Rehearsals for Eureka Day begin October 13, 2026, with previews on November 5, 2026, and opening night on November 7, 2026. The production closes on November 22, 2026. The theatre is seeking actors for the roles of Suzanne, Don, Carina, Meiko, Eli, and Winter.
A Christmas Carol
Rehearsals for A Christmas Carol begin December 8, 2026, with previews on December 10, 2026, and opening night on December 11, 2026. The production closes on December 20, 2026. The role of Charles Dickens has already been cast.
John Proctor Is The Villain
Rehearsals for John Proctor Is The Villain begin February 2, 2027, with previews on February 25, 2027, and opening night on February 27, 2027. The production closes on March 14, 2027. Roles being cast include Carter Smith, Shelby Holcomb, Beth Powell, Nell Shaw, Ivy Watkins, Raelynn Nix, Mason Adams, Lee Turner, and Bailey Gallagher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What audition materials are required?
Auditionees should prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue and may also sing a brief cut in the style of music represented in JAGGED LITTLE PILL. Sheet music in a binder is required for singers.
Is an accompanist provided?
An accompanist will only be provided on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
What is the weekly minimum salary?
The weekly minimum salary is $457 until January 3, 2027, and $470 per week after January 14, 2027.
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