The Media Theatre (LOA in reference to LORT) is seeking actors & actresses who sing & dance extremely well for their upcoming 2025-2026 season. Rehearsal times are typically Monday-Saturday from 9:30am-5:30pm, with Sundays off. Performances vary between five and seven shows per week depending on the production, generally Wednesdays through Sundays. Equity and Non-equity contracts available for each show. This Season EPA is pending Equity approval. Youth Auditions for ANNIE & FUN HOME to occur at a later date.
Season EPA
Wednesday, June 11 (9:30am - 5:00pm)
Thursday, June 12 (9:30am - 5:00pm)
(Lunch 1:00 - 1:30)
By appointment only. See details below to apply.
Personnel
Christian Ryan (Artistic Director) (Director - Fun Home) (Director - Young Frankenstein)
TBA (Director - ANNIE)
TBA (Director - 9 TO 5)
Jake Collins (Audition Accompanist - June 11)
Gina Giachero (Audition Accompanist - June 12)
Location
The Media Theatre: 104 E State Street, Media PA 19063
Material
Please bring a short cut of sheet music of an uptempo, contemporary musical theatre piece to sing from. Accompanist provided.
Additional Info
There will be callbacks for each production following Local and NYC auditions where some may be asked to sing & dance from the show. Youth Auditions for ANNIE & FUN HOME to occur at a later date. Production schedules below.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
First Rehearsal - Sept 15, 2025
1st Preview - Oct 2, 2025
Opening - Oct 4, 2025
Closing - Oct 26, 2025
DR. FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN (Bb2-G4) (25-40) Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
IGOR (Bb2-G4) (25-35) Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
INGA (G3-A5) (20-30) Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
MONSTER (Db2 - Bb4) The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
ELIZABETH BENNING (F#3 - F5) (25-35) Frederick's boisterous fiancé.
FRAU BLUCHER (E3-C5) (40s-60s) Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein.
INSPECTOR KEMP/HERMIT (Ab2-F4) (40s-60s) The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. And A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend.
ANNIE
First Rehearsal - Nov 10, 2025
1st Preview - Nov 26, 2025
Opening - Nov 29, 2025
Closing - Dec 28, 2025
OLIVER WARBUCKS (A3-D5) Daunting millionaire who finds himself completely charmed by Annie.
MISS HANNIGAN (G3-D5) Orphanage matron with a distaste for her job.
GRACE FARRELL (Soprano) Loyal secretary to Warbucks. Mature, calm, classy.
ROOSTER HANNIGAN (Tenor) Hannigan’s brother. Flashy and self-assured.
LILY ST. REGIS (Mezzo) Rooster’s airhead girlfriend.
FUN HOME
First Rehearsal - March 9, 2026
1st Preview - March 25, 2026
Opening - March 28, 2026
Closing - Apr 5, 2026
Possible Extend: - Apr 13, 2026
ALISON (40) A cartoonist. Auditioning for future replacements and/or understudies. THIS ROLE IS CAST
MEDIUM ALISON (19). College freshmen
BRUCE BECHDEL. Alison’s father
HELEN BECHDEL. Alison’s mother
JOAN (early 20s) A college student.
ROY/OTHERS (20s)
9 TO 5
First Rehearsal - April 20, 2026
1st Preview - April 30, 2026
Opening - May 2, 2026
Closing - May 24, 2026
VIOLET (F3-D5)(40s) Head secretary. Single mother, ambitious and strong.
JUDY (Ab3-F5) (30s) “New” woman at the firm. Burned by her husband’s affair and searching for empowerment.
DORALEE (G3-E5) (20s-30s) Young woman at the office.
FRANKLIN HART JR (C3-Gb4) (40s to 50s) Office executive. Chauvinistic and feigns charm.
Please send headshot, resume and any available vocal & dance reels to: [email protected]. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Please list the subject line as: SEASON EPA - {Last Name} {Equity/Nonequity}. Appointment slots will be filled for Equity members, and Nonequity will be seen if space is available after AEA appointments. Those without an appointment may be seen the day of if time permits.
The Media Theatre is committed to highlighting all voices across all areas of identity, including but not limited to differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and/or national origin. The Media Theatre highly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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 audition.
