Walnut Street Theatre is currently seeking local non-union actors to understudy ALL roles in two upcoming plays on our Mainstage and Independence Studio. Below, please find the information as it pertains to the productions.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
Mainstage
Director: Frank Ferrante
1st Rehearsal – December 21, 2026
Performances – January 12 – February 14, 2027
Seeking:
SHELLY LEVENE U/S: Male, 50s. A washed-up real estate salesman who was successful years ago, but recently has hit bad luck and finds himself desperate and in danger of getting fired.
RICKY ROMA U/S: Male, 40s. A big-shot real estate salesman. Roma is the top name on the board at his office and the most successful salesman. Smooth talking, charismatic, street smart/slick, but manipulative/predatory.
JOHN WILLIAMSON U/S: Male, around 40. The long-suffering manager of the real estate office. He is naturally disliked because of his status as a company man.
DAVE MOSS U/S: Male, 40-50.. An angry/bitter real estate salesman. Moss harbors a great deal of resentment toward the company, which makes him loud, hot-tempered, and perpetually dissatisfied.
GEORGE AARONOW U/S: Male 50+. A failing and timid real estate salesman. Aaronow is humble, the kindest of the salesmen, but the least successful.
JAMES LINGK U/S: Male, around 40. An amiable, decent man and the target for one of Roma’s sales. A meek/timid man who is overshadowed by his new wife.
BAYLEN U/S: Male, 40s. A tough police detective. Authoritative, no nonsense. Off stage for much of the action.
HEXEN : AN ANCESTRAL WITCH PLAY
Independence Studio
Director: Dreya Weber
1st Rehearsal – January 22, 2026
Performances – January 26 – February 14, 2026
*This is a one-woman show where the director/star comes directly into tech already rehearsed
A new play told through song and aerial dance, Dreya Weber’s HEXEN weaves the narratives of three women representing witch archetypes. Part historical account, ancestral legacy and imaginative fancy, HEXEN explores the demonization of women, the power of reclaiming ancestry and the celebration of the mystical.
Seeking:
Woman – 30s+ A versatile character actress who can sing and portray multiple characters including:
DREYA (Present) A daughter
HILDEGARD (1586 - 1658) Crone. Healer, elder and guide.
HYPATIA (370 - 415 AD) A sorcerer. Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician.
CHERRY ROSE/SUSANNA (1889 - 1953) Bewitcher. An entertainer at a crossroad of crisis and opportunity.
This play incorporates some physicality that will be modified for the understudy, but being a strong mover is necessary for this role.
Artists who are unfamiliar with Non-Union Understudies from within the Walnut Street Theatre School’s education performance program, details are provided below.
UNDERSTUDIES:
For consideration, please submit your materials online here - https://airtable.com/appnycQv9szEqHVsF/pagXr3gzfYSrO5wvL/form
Please submit even if you are already in our digital casting database, as this will connect with and update your existing profile to be marked in this production's list.
