Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences
Arlington, VA
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Friday, December 13, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:

https://airtable.com/appqKvKdzcfnhc4KK/shr9wERr2iTebFj2C .

Email

[email protected]

with any questions. On the day of the audition, check-in begins at 9:30 am.

CONTRACT

TYA

$643 weekly minimum - Actor/ASM

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Kennedy Center's 2025-26 TYA Season (See breakdown).

Actors will be contracted as Actor/ASMs.

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing performers are encouraged to attend.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a comedic, contemporary monologue, no longer than 90 seconds. For those actors wishing to be considered for a musical, also prepare 16-bars of a standard musical theater song. Piano accompaniment will be provided.

LOCATION

Kennedy Center

2700 F St NW

Washington, DC 20566-0002

Sign in at the Opera House Stage Door, located in the Hall of Nations side of the building. Parking will not be reimbursed; Metro is recommended.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Producing Director for TYA, Michelle Kozlak

Casting Director for TYA, Monique Midgette

Program & Casting Assistant for TYA, Leah Packer

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

www.kennedy-center.org

An ASL Interpreter will be present at this audition. For accessibility questions and accommodation requests, please contact the Accessibility Office at [email protected] or (202) 416-8727. Our team will make every effort to accommodate all requests but encourage actors reach out at least 2 weeks in advance.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

Kennedy Center 2025-26 TYA Season

Kennedy Center Family Theater Productions- Tier I

Production #1: Title TBD

Based on the book by Marlee Matlin & Doug Cooney

Script and Lyrics: Doug Cooney

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

DATES: November/December 2025

SYNOPSIS: Fourth grade is not easy and after spending a year planning her “positively purple” birthday party, Megan finds herself at odds with a new student, Alexis. When they’re forced to collaborate on a science project, Megan discovers Alexis’s secret. This touching new musical—simultaneously performed in American Sign Language and spoken English—is a poignant reminder that despite first impressions, nobody’s perfect.

SEEKING:

One 18+ female/non-binary, Deaf/HH actor fluent in ASL. This is for a lead character who is Deaf and signs for the entire show.

Four 18+ female/non-binary musical theatre actors with strong singing/movement skills - familiarity with ASL, a plus.

Two 18+ male/non-binary actors, familiarity with ASL, a plus

Production #2 - Title TBD

By Doug Robinson

DATES: February/March 2026

SYNOPSIS: This production follows the journey of 9-year-old Scooter; a boy with an imagination larger than the sky. At the beginning of summer vacation, Scooter’s Dad gives him a fantasy series that follows a band of characters as they explore a collection of magical islands in a mythic sea, searching for the Tower at the edge of the world. Scooter devours the first book, then the second, then third, and then the fourth, but when he asks his dad for the fifth and final book, he learns: there is no fifth book. The writer Poppy Carousel never finished the series and hasn’t published in 30 years. So he sets out to find Poppy Carousel, taking two buses and a ferry till he reaches her doorstep. But instead of being greeted by the smiling face of a beloved author, he finds a frustrated misanthrope who just wants to be left alone. But stories can sometimes get out of hand . . . and what begins as an ending will turn into an adventure all its own.

Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions above may change upon completion.

SEEKING:

Three 18+ male/non-binary, Black.

Three 18+ female/non-binary, Black.

Production #3 - Title TBD

By Megan Alrutz, Claire Derriennic, Sarah Jean Elliot, Renita James, Xinyue Zhang

DATES: March 2026

SYNOPSIS: Have you ever wondered what is up in the night sky? What surrounds you in the night?

How to harness the magic of light? If you see two fisher people in yellow gear, join their adventure and you’ll find out what they are fishing for! After filling their lives with stars and other bright surprises, they realize what truly lights up their lives- their friendship with each other. A nonverbal Theater for the Very Young production.

SEEKING:

Two 18+ male/female/non-binary with physical theater and clowning skills.

One 18+ male/female/non-binary live musician who plays piano and various percussion SFX.

Developmental Readings - TBD Resident Productions for 2025-2026 Season

One-Week Per-Performance Tier I Contracts: $18/hour; $150.00 per performance.

Exact Dates to be determined, although the program generally holds three to seven Developmental Readings a Season.

SEEKING:

5-7 Actors per Reading (male/female/non-binary)

Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour: Finn

By Christopher Dimond and Chris Nee

Lyrics by Christopher Dimond

Music by Michael Kooman

National Tour: January 2025 - May 2025

SYNOPSIS: This world-premiere commissioned musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of Finn, a young shark who dreams of following in his family’s footsteps by joining the prestigious Shark Guard. Set against the stunning backdrop of the deep ocean, the musical weaves together a dazzling array of charming sea creatures and catchy tunes. As Finn negotiates the challenges of growing up and following his heart, the musical takes us on a magical journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure.

SEEKING:

Seven versatile, 18+, male/female/non-binary, musical theatre actors with strong dancing and singing skills.

SALARY

TYA $643 weekly minimum - Actor/ASM

UNION

AEA