Non-Equity Performer Auditions:
AUGUST WILSON’S KING HEDLEY II
By August Wilson
Directed by James Ijames
F. Otto Haas Stage
1st Rehearsal: 02.04.25
1st Preview: 02.27.25
Opening: 03.05.25
Closing: 03.30.25
Possible Extension: 04.06.25
Contract: Non-union
Understudy Roles Available:
KING (KING HEDLEY II) - Has a vicious scar running down the left side of his face. Spent seven years in prison. Strives to live by his own moral code. Thirties. Black.
TONYA- King's wife of a few years. Thirties. Black.
RUBY- King mother, former big band singer who recently moved back to Pittsburgh. Sixtes. Black.
MISTER- Kings best friend since greade school and sometimes business partner. Thirties. Black.
ELMORE- Ruby's longtime, but sporadic flame. A professional Hustler. Sixties. Black
STOOL PIGEON- King's next-door neighbor. The Hills’s spiritual and practical truthsayer. Late sixties. Black
Date and Location:
Monday, January 27th
5pm - 7pm
Hamilton Family Art Center
62 N 2nd street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instructions: Please prepare 2 sides for the role you would like to be considered for. The role of Tonya only has one side. A link to the sides can be found below:
U/S Audition Sides - Google Drive
Please bring a hard copy of your picture and resume, stapled together.
Arden Theatre Company is an EOE/AA employer, values diversity in the workplace, and prohibits discrimination. Actors of all backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to submit an audition.
This is an open call audition, no advance appointment needed. If you have any questions, please email Artistic Assistant Nick Hatcher: [email protected]
