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Cleveland Play House Hosts Local EPAs for 2026-27 Season 

Cleveland Play House is seeking performers for the 2026–2027 Season. Principal Auditions will take place on Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 from 10:00 am – 7:00 p.m.

Please read the full casting notice below for details on available roles.   

Private Lives 
By Noël Coward  

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 
Performances: Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Sunday, November 22, 2026 
Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT D) 
 
SEEKING: 
 
Sibyl Chase (20s, female-Identifying character, any race) - an attractive, 23-year-old, first-time bride who feels very threatened by her new husband’s first wife, Amanda. 
 
Elyot Chase (30s, male-identifying character, any race) - Sibyl’s rich and handsome new husband who was formerly married to Amanda. He has a quick and cutting wit that he wields throughout the play. 
 
Amanda Prynne (30s, female-identifying character, any race) - a beautiful second-time bride, formerly married to Elyot and now married to Victor. She has a fiery temper, with a tendency toward impulsive behavior. 
  
Victor Prynne (late 30s-40s, male-identifying character, any race) - Amanda’s second husband, who is a few years older than Elyot, is very pleased to describe himself as “normal.” 
 
Louise (any age, female-identifying character, any race) - a French maid with great comedic, expressive reactions 
 
No principal roles will be understudied for this production. 

Annie 
Book by Thomas Meehan 
Music by Charles Strouse 
Lyrics by Martin Charnin 
 
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 
Performances: November 28 – December 27, 2026 
Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT C) 
 
SEEKING: 
 
Oliver Warbucks (40s-50s, male identifying character, any race) - a successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Commanding stage presence with strong baritone. Vocal Range: B3-Gb5. 
 
Grace Farrell (20s-30s, female-identifying character, any race) - faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, and gentle. Commanding stage presence with strong soprano. Vocal Range: Bb3-G5. 
 
Miss Hannigan (late 30s-early 50s, female-identifying character, any race) - owner of an all-girls orphanage who hates children but is fond of liquor. Larger-than-life, brilliantly funny comic villain. Vocal Range: A3-F5. 
 
Rooster Hannigan (late 20s-early 30s, male-identifying character, any race) - Hannigan's flashy, smooth-talking brother looking for a quick buck. Superb comedic timing. Strong physical characterization. Vocal Range: B3-G5. 
 
Lily St. Regis (20s, female-identifying character, any race) - Rooster's flashy, airheaded, and money-hungry girlfriend. Superb comedic timing, with a powerful, brassy belt. Vocal Range: B3-G5. 
 
Bert Healy (late 30s-50s, male-identifying character, any race) - The ultimate radio personality who helps Annie search for her birth parents through his broadcast. Upbeat, charismatic, and fast-talking. Vocal Range: E4-G5. 
 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (40s-60s, male-identifying character, any race) - the 32nd President of the United States and friend of Warbucks. Commanding, resonant, “Mid-Atlantic” speaking voice. Vocal Range: Bb3 – G4. 
 
For this production, all roles, including principal and ensemble chorus positions, will be understudied.  
 
Please note that auditions for young performers will take place at a later date. 

A co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre
The Da Vinci Code
Based on the novel by Dan Brown
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
Directed by Benjamin Hanna  

First Rehearsal in Indianapolis, IN: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Performances in Indianapolis, IN: Saturday, September 22, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
OneAmerica Financial Stage, Indianapolis, IN (LORT D)
First Rehearsal in Cleveland, OH: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Performances in Cleveland, OH: Friday, February 5, 2027 – Sunday, February 28, 2027
Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT C)  

SEEKING:

Sophie Neveu (30s, female identifying character, any race) – A cryptologist with the French Judicial Police. Compassionate and intelligent, she was raised by her grandfather after her family died in a car accident.

Rémy/Philip (20s-30s, male identifying character, any race) – Remy is the house servant to Sir Teabing and a mercenary who gets involved in the search for the Grail. Philip is Sophie’s brother who cares for the Rosslyn Chapel in Edinburgh.

Robert Langdon - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Sir Leigh Teabing - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Silas - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Jacques Saunière - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Bezu Fache - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Sister Sandrine/Marie - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Vernet - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Collet - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.  

No principal roles will be understudied for this production.  

Working: A Musical
Based on the book by Studs Terkel
Adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso
Localized format conceived by Daniel C. Levine for ACT of CT
With songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor
Directed by Nathan Henry  

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Performances: April 3 – May 2, 2027
Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT D)  

SEEKING:   

ROLES: (20s-60s, all genders, all races) - Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling novel of real interviews, exploring the lives with American workers, this revised version of Working will be set in Cleveland, Ohio. Seeking an ensemble of EIGHT (8) performers ages 18 and older with excellent singing skills to portray over 25 characters. Additionally, we are seeking TWO (2) performers as SWINGS for this production.  

Mike Dillard, Ironworker; Amanda McKenny, Project Manager; Freddy Rodriguez, Fast Food Worker; Rex Winship, Hedge Fund Manager; Rose Hoffman, School Teacher; Terry Mason, Flight Attendant; Frank Decker, Interstate Trucker; Raj Chadha, Tech Support; Sharon Atkins, Receptionist; Kate Rushton, Housewife; Conrad Swibel, UPS Delivery Man; Roberta Victor, Sex Worker; Candy Cottingham, Fundraiser; Grace Clements, Millworker; Allen Epstein, Community Organizer; Anthony Coelho, Stone Mason; Eddie Jaffe, Publicist; Delores Dante, Waitress; Joe Zutty, Retiree; Tom Patrick, Fireman; Utkarsh Trajillo, Elder Care Worker; Theresa Liu, Nanny; Maggie Holmes, Cleaning Attendant; Ralph Werner, Student; Charlie Blossom, Ex-Newsroom Asst.  

SWINGS: (20s-40s, all genders, all races) - Exceptional actors and vocalists with strong musical ears. Versatile and sharp with excellent musical and spatial memory. These are strictly off-stage tracks responsible for swinging multiple positions.  

To request an audition appointment, please complete this form. A member of the CPH Casting Team will respond to confirm your audition appointment.      

For questions, please email casting@clevelandplayhouse.com.   

Phone calls will not be accepted at this time.  

Cleveland Play House Audition Notice

Seeking Young Performers, Ages 8-14, to appear ANNIE

Book by Thomas Meehan | Music by Charles Strouse| Lyrics by Martin Charnin |

In-person auditions will be held by appointment only:Saturday, August 1, 202610:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cleveland Play House Fifth Floor, CSU/Middough Building 1901 E. 13th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114(Street metered parking and surface lots adjacent to the building are available.)

Cleveland Play House will hold auditions for young performers on Saturday, August 1, 2026 for their production of the iconic musical, Annie. Young performers, ages 8-14, will be asked to prepare and memorize a short monologue and a small selection of a song in the style of the show for their audition. Please bring the sheet music for the chosen song. The monologue may be from an age-appropriate play or film. (Selections from a monologue book are acceptable.)  
ABOUT THE SCHEDULE:

• Rehearsals begin Nov. 3 and are held on weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as on weekends, Tuesdays through Sundays. (A rehearsal schedule will detail when each actor is needed to attend.)
• During the week of Nov. 22, technical rehearsals on the Allen Theatre stage for the actors will take place during instructional school hours. (There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.) 
• Performances run Nov. 28 – Dec. 27. Evening performances run Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm; afternoon matinee performances are on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm; two morning matinee performances are on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 at 10:30 am; and one weekday matinee on Dec. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
• Please note that young performers will miss approximately 11 school days for rehearsals and performances. Current known dates include November 3, 18, 24, 25, 27; December 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 16. 

AVAILABLE ROLES FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS:

• ANNIE: (female identifying, ages 10-13, any race) a complex, tough, streetwise urchin who is surprisingly vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: her newfound "family." 
• THE ORPHANS: (female identifying, ages 8-14, any race) young girls from the orphanage that are neglected, vulnerable, but very honest and lovable. Seeking SIX (6) young performers who are excellent singers and have great character expression to play the follow roles: MOLLY - the youngest and smallest, KATE - the second-to-youngest, TESSIE - the over-emotional one, PEPPER - the toughest, JULY - the quietest, DUFFY - the oldest. 
• SWINGS: (female identifying, ages 8-14, any race) Seeking TWO (2) versatile young performers with excellent musical and spatial memory. These are strictly off-stage tracks responsible for swinging multiple positions.  

NOTE FOR CAREGIVERS: This is a paid opportunity. Young actors will be required to miss in-school instructional hours for daytime rehearsals and performances. Roles in this production are open to young actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. To be cast in this production, young actors must be older than age 8 and age 14 or younger between November 1 and December 28, 2026. (Actors younger than age 8 and older than age 14 are ineligible to audition.) To request an audition appointment, caregivers and parents should complete this form. A member of the CPH Casting Team will respond to confirm your audition appointment. 

For questions, please email casting@clevelandplayhouse.com.

Phone calls are not accepted at this time.

Actors Outside the Cleveland Area

Cleveland Play House is seeking performers for the 2026–2027 Season. Principal Auditions will take place in Chicago, at Actors' Equity Association Chicago Member Center, on Monday, July 27 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (CT).  

Please read the full casting notice below for details on available roles: 

Private Lives
By Noël Coward 

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Performances: Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Sunday, November 22, 2026
Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT D) 

SEEKING:  

Sibyl Chase (20s, female-Identifying character, any race) - an attractive, 23-year-old, first-time bride who feels very threatened by her new husband’s first wife, Amanda.  

Elyot Chase (30s, male-identifying character, any race) - Sibyl’s rich and handsome new husband who was formerly married to Amanda. He has a quick and cutting wit that he wields throughout the play. 

Amanda Prynne (30s, female-identifying character, any race) - a beautiful second-time bride, formerly married to Elyot and now married to Victor. She has a fiery temper, with a tendency toward impulsive behavior. 

Victor Prynne (late 30s-40s, male-identifying character, any race) - Amanda’s second husband, who is a few years older than Elyot, is very pleased to describe himself as “normal.” 

Louise (any age, female-identifying character, any race) - a French maid with great comedic, expressive reactions  

No principal roles will be understudied for this production.   

Annie
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin 

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Performances: November 28 – December 27, 2026
Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT C)  

SEEKING:  

Oliver Warbucks (40s-50s, male identifying character, any race) - a successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Commanding stage presence with strong baritone. Vocal Range: B3-Gb5. 

Grace Farrell (20s-30s, female-identifying character, any race) - faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, and gentle. Commanding stage presence with strong soprano. Vocal Range: Bb3-G5. 

Miss Hannigan (late 30s-early 50s, female-identifying character, any race) - owner of an all-girls orphanage who hates children but is fond of liquor. Larger-than-life, brilliantly funny comic villain. Vocal Range: A3-F5. 

Rooster Hannigan (late 20s-early 30s, male-identifying character, any race) - Hannigan's flashy, smooth-talking brother looking for a quick buck. Superb comedic timing. Strong physical characterization. Vocal Range: B3-G5. 

Lily St. Regis (20s, female-identifying character, any race) - Rooster's flashy, airheaded, and money-hungry girlfriend. Superb comedic timing, with a powerful, brassy belt. Vocal Range: B3-G5. 

Bert Healy (late 30s-50s, male-identifying character, any race) - The ultimate radio personality who helps Annie search for her birth parents through his broadcast. Upbeat, charismatic, and fast-talking. Vocal Range: E4-G5. 

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (40s-60s, male-identifying character, ant race) - the 32nd President of the United States and friend of Warbucks. Commanding, resonant, “Mid-Atlantic” speaking voice. Vocal Range: Bb3 – G4. 

For this production, all roles, including principal and ensemble chorus positions, will be understudied.   

Please note that auditions for young performers will take place at a later date in Cleveland, OH.  

A co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre
The Da Vinci Code
Based on the novel by Dan Brown
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
Directed by Benjamin Hanna

First Rehearsal in Indianapolis, IN: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Performances in Indianapolis, IN: Saturday, September 22, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
OneAmerica Financial Stage, Indianapolis, IN (LORT D)
First Rehearsal in Cleveland, OH: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Performances in Cleveland, OH: Friday, February 5, 2027 – Sunday, February 28, 2027
Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT C) 

SEEKING:  

Sophie Neveu (30s, female identifying character, any race) - Cryptologist with the French Judicial Police.

Rémy/Philip (20s-30s, male identifying character, any race) - Remy is the house servant to Sir Teabing. Philip is Sophie’s brother.

Robert Langdon - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Sir Leigh Teabing - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Silas - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Jacques Saunière - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Bezu Fache - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Sister Sandrine/Marie - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Vernet - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
Collet - THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. 

No principal roles will be understudied for this production. 

Working: A Musical 
Based on the book by Studs Terkel
Adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso
Localized format conceived by Daniel C. Levine for ACT of CT
With songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor
Directed by Nathan Henry 

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Performances: April 3 – May 2, 2027
Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH (LORT D) 

SEEKING: All roles for this production will be cast with performers local to Cleveland, OH. 

To request an audition appointment, please submit your request through Chicago Equity Office Portal. 

For questions, please email casting@clevelandplayhouse.com. Phone calls and virtual submissions are not accepted at this time. 

Non-local actors should not send materials directly to CPH.

Non-local AEA actors from out of town who are passing through may contact CPH to arrange a general audition, depending on staff availability, by e-mailing casting@clevelandplayhouse.com.