ROCK OF AGES (2024)
NYC AUDITION INFORMATION FOR THE 2026 SEASON
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sharon Playhouse is a 340 seat, Equity SPT-6 Theater, approximately 95 miles from NYC. The Playhouse also includes the Bok Gallery, used for rehearsals, classes and performances, as well as The Patio & Bar where our audiences gather. The Playhouse is equipped with professionally equipped scenic and costume shops, as well as offices for production planning.
Every year the Sharon Playhouse hires a company of performers, made up of both Equity and non-Equity, local and non-local professionals.
The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Sharon Playhouse is committed to ensuring that every artist in our employ - regardless of background and or identity - feels safe, seen, and supported. In our commitment to continued evolution and growth, The Sharon Playhouse fosters a safe and inclusive working environment for employees of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religious affiliations, national origins, ages, abilities, and identities.
2026 SEASON AUDITIONS
The Sharon Playhouse will cast the 2026 season from in-person auditions to be held both in Sharon CT and in New York City as outlined on this page. Virtual or taped auditions will be accepted and viewed when made by request ONLY.
All audition information is provided on this site. Please do not submit unsolicited video auditions, headshots or resumes. Please do not call or email.
NEW YORK CITY AUDITIONS
EQUITY ACTORS
2026 NYC AEA Auditions will be held as follows. Please see our Postings on the AEA Casting Call Website starting in January 2026.
EPAs: for Principal Roles for the 2026 Season
Location: Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave, 17th Floor)
DAY 1: Tuesday, January 27 - 10:00am to 6:00pm (Break 1:30pm to 2:30pm)
DAY 2: Wednesday, January 28 - 10:00am to 6:00pm (Break 1:30pm to 2:30pm)
ECCs: for Ensemble Roles for 42ND STREET
Location: Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave, 16th/17th Floor)
DAY 1: Tuesday February 3 (Dancers - Women in AM / Men in PM)
DAY 2: Wednesday, February 4 (Singers - Women in AM / Men in PM)
NOTE: The Sharon Playhouse will see non-union candidates at these auditions time-permitting and following AEA regulations.
NOTE: Equity and Non-Equity candidates with guaranteed commutable housing and transportation may attend our LOCAL AUDITIONS.
EQUITY & NON-EQUITY ACTORS
Auditions by Appointment will be held from March 16 - 20, 2026 in New York City
Equity and Non-Equity candidates may apply for appointments via agent and self-submission following the release of casting breakdowns on Breakdown Services and Actors Access.
Appointments are not guaranteed and will be given at the discretion of Judy Bowman Casting, CSA, the official Casting Office of the Sharon Playhouse.
Submission instructions and dates will be made available after February 23, 2026.
Please do not submit unsolicited video auditions, headshots or resumes. Please do not call or email.
For information on each production, click on the links below:
For Swingtime Canteen, for available roles, click HERE
For 42nd Street Principal & Ensemble Roles, for available roles, click HERE
For Come From Away, for available roles, click HERE
GENERAL REHEARSAL DETAILS
If you are cast, please note that rehearsals for each production will run 6 days per week with Mondays off. Exact rehearsal times are TBD, but an overall availability during the rehearsal period from 10AM to 6PM is expected and required.
SWINGTIME CANTEEN
Director: Carl Andress | Choreographer: Krystyna Resavy | Music Director: Eric Thomas Johnson
Rehearsals: 6/2 - 6/14
Tech: 6/16 - 6/18
Perform: 6/19 - 7/5 (16 performances, 4-6 shows per week)
42ND STREET
Director: Carl Andress | Choreographer: Amy Van Norstrand | Music Director: Eric Thomas Johnson
Rehearsals: 7/7 - 7/19
Tech: 7/21 - 7/24
Perform: 7/25 - 8/9 (16 performances, 4-6 shows per week)
COME FROM AWAY
Director: Hunter Foster | Choreographer: Krystyna Resavy | Music Director: Eric Thomas Johnson
Rehearsals: 8/25 - 9/6
Tech: 9/8 - 9/11
Perform: 9/11 - 9/27 (16 performances, 4-6 shows per week)