Casting

Actors living in the Cleveland area 

Cleveland Play House 2025-26 Season EPA  

CPH is seeking Equity Actors for roles in Cleveland Play House’s 2025-26 season (see breakdown). Understudies for the season have not yet been determined. 

Auditions will be: Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:00am – 8:00pm and Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 11:00am – 8:00pm. There will be an hour lunch break each day from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

BREAKDOWN

OUR TOWN: By Thorton Wilder, Directed by Mary Zimmerman

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Performances: Sunday, September 7th, 2025 - Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Seeking:

Sam Craig

Joe Crowell, Jr.

Si Crowell

Doc Gibbs

Mrs. Gibbs

Rebecca Gibbs

Howie Newsome

Mrs. Soames

Simon Stimson

Joe Stoddard

Constable Warren

Mr. Webb

Mrs. Webb

Wally Webb

Professor Willard

Lady in Box

Man in Auditorium

Woman in the Balcony

THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW: By Donald Steven Olson,  Directed by Michael Barakiva

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Performances: Sunday, October 26th, 2025 - Sunday, November 16th, 2025

Seeking:

Myles Bell - a 50/60s, male-identifying character who must singer, tap dance, and play piano.

A CHRISTMAS STORY - By Philip Grecian, Directed by Jackson Gay

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Performances: Sunday, November 30th, 2025 - Sunday, December 21st, 2025

Seeking: Auditions for child actors will take place at a later date. Please don't fill out the general season form for youth audtions. A separate form will be created for youth audtions. 

PRIMARY TRUST: By Eboni Booth, Directed by TBD

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Performances: Sunday, February 8th, 2026 - Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Seeking:

Kenneth - a late 30s, male identifying, Black character.

Bert - a late 30s-40s, male identifying, Black character.

Corrina/Wally's Waiter/Bank Customers - a 30s-40s, female identifying, Black character.

Clay/Sam/Le Pousselet Bartender - a 50s-60s, male identifying character, any race.

TARTUFFE: By Molière, Translation by Ranjit Bolt, Directed by Michael Barakiva

First Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Performances: Sunday, April 5th, 2026 - Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Seeking:

Orgon - a wealthy patriarch with a boyish, naive quality. late 40s-50s, male identify character, any race.

Tartuffe - a charismatic charlatan with the conviction of a Rasputin. 30s-60s, male identifying character, any race.

Elmire - Orgon’s second wife, mid/late 20s, female identifying character, any race.

Damis - Orgon’s son, 20s-30s, male identifying character, any race.

Mariane - Orgon’s daughter, late teens/early 20s, female identifying character, any race.

Mme. Pernelle - Orgon’s mother; conservative, pious, self-righteous. 60s-70s, female identifying character, any race.

Valère - Mariane’s fiancé, 20s-30s, male identifying character, any race.

Cléante - Elmire’s brother, late 30s-50s, male identifying character, any race.

Laurent - Tartuffe’s acolyte, mid-30s-early 40s, male identifying character, any race.

Flipote - Mme. Pernelle’s servant, 30s-50s, female identifying character, any race.

Dorine - Mariane's maid, 20s-30s, female identifying character, any race.

Monsieur Loyal - a baliff, 30s-60s, male identifying character, any race.

Officer of the Court - 30s-60s, male identifying character, any race.

To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at this link, and a member of the casting team will confirm your audition time:

https://airtable.com/appFpfBaY76uUmBVG/shrYVPhVnz7iU5wQx

Any inquiries should be addressed to casting@clevelandplayhouse.com.

Phone calls are not accepted at this time.

CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE EDUCATION CASTING LOCAL NON-AEA ACTORS FOR WORLD PREMIER PRODUCTION OF THE THROWAWAYS

Cleveland Play House  is seeking to cast local actors as for the Family Theatre Program’s 2025 production of The Throwaways, by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, directed by Eric Schmiedl. All roles are non-union contracts.

Roles available: 

• PERFORMER #1 – portrays MAKOS (Marcus), a Latino, Black, or Mixed-Race character; 13-year-old middle school student; responsible, conscientious, and intuitive; very protective of his little sister, BIBI.   
• PERFORMER #2 – portrays BIBI (Bibiana), a Latino, Black, or Mixed-Race character; 9-year-old elementary school student; imaginative, hopeful, and creative; sees the world with wonder and curiosity.   
• PERFORMER #3 – portrays D.L., MR. TORRES, MR. MOON, RED BALLOON, CLERK, and SCHOOL BOY; Latino, Black, or Mixed-Race characters; various ages: D.L. is an adult who drives a tricked-out car. MR. TORRES is an elder in the neighborhood. MR. MOON is a magical “father-figure.”  
• MUSICIAN – a character of any cultural background who plays keyboard, sings background vocals, and generates live Foley sound effects for the characters. 

All characters listed above are puppets made from repurposed materials. Actors must be comfortable with using puppets and with singing. Any additional musical skills, training, or experience is welcomed. 
Auditions are Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Auditions are by appointment only. To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at this link, and a member of the casting team will confirm your appointment:  https://airtable.com/appFpfBaY76uUmBVG/shr5llJ2bpq7HB0Qn 

PRODUCTION DATES WORKSHOP: July 23, 24, 25  FIRST REHEARSAL: August 26, 2025  PERFORMANCES: Sept. 18 – Oct. 11, 2025  TOUR DATES:  1. Cleveland, OH: 

• Performances: 9/18 - 9/28 

 2. Buffalo, NY: 

• Travel day: 9/30 (to NY) 
• Performances: 10/1 - 10/4 
• Travel day: 10/4 (to CLE) 

 3. Las Vegas, NV: 

• Travel day: 10/6 (to NV) 
• Performances: 10/8 - 10/10 
• Travel day: 10/11 (to CLE) 

Any inquiries should be addressed to casting@clevelandplayhouse.com.

Phone calls are not accepted at this time.

For actors outside the Cleveland area

Cleveland Play House uses a New York-based casting director for each show in our season. Information on how to submit for individual productions will be posted here as it becomes available. 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.