UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Virginia Stage Company follows Actor's Equity policy regarding casting for both Equity and non-Equity contracts with regards to diversity: 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 submit.
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Virginia Stage Company strives for an inclusive creative work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to audition.
GREENBEATS, Live! (Spring 2025 Tour)
Music and Lyrics by Skye Zentz, Book by Meredith Noël
Directed by Tom Quaintance
Choreographed by Jordan Setzer
Local Auditions (in person, by appointment only)
with VSC Resident Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul and Director, Tom Quaintance
Monday, December 2 5pm - 8pm
at The Wells Theatre
(108 E. Tazewell Street)
We’re excited to announce the return of our educational touring production GreenBeats, Live!, a partnership with WHRO Public Media and Virginia Stage Company, featuring music and lyrics by Skye Zentz and book by Meredith Noel that was originally produced for WHRO Public Media’s GreenBeats. Songs and source material can be seen HERE and below next to the character descriptions.
In GreenBeats, Live! Our hero Malea learns to make small changes to protect her neighborhood and the environment with help from Skip the Stray, Scoop Dog Sam and her other friends. Join her in earning your own Green Brigade Badge and get the green beat on your street!
To request an in-person audition appointment, please complete this
GREENBEATS In-Person Audition Form.
You will be contacted by Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul to confirm your assigned time.
Please be prepared to:
1) sing the song from the corresponding role below
2) perform the side from the corresponding role below
Video Audition Submissions will be accepted until Friday, December 6 by completing this form:
GREENBEATS Video Audition Submission Form
Virginia Stage Company presents
GREENBEATS, Live! (Spring 2025 Tour)
Music and lyrics by Skye Zentz, Book by Meredith Noel
Directors: Tom Quaintance
Choreographer: Jordan Setzer
February 3rd - April 20th, 2025
GREENBEATS, Live! (Spring 2025 Tour) - Important Dates
Rehearsal February 3rd - February 17th, 2025
Touring Performances February 18th - April 20th, 2025
VSC expects that artists are available to perform GREENBEATS, Live! During the hours of 8 am - 3 pm during the week. There will be select evening and weekend performances.
Seeking:
MALEA: (Black/African American/BIPOC, she/her, Age 18+)
Our initially reluctant protagonist, who is only in it for the prestige but learns along the way and has a change of heart. Playful, quick-witted, and fearless. [Malea Side, Malea Song Track: “GreenBeat on My Street”]
BILLIE THE SQUIRREL: (Any Race/Ethnicity/Gender, Age: 18+)
Full of wisdom, creativity, and tenacity. Billie introduces Malea to the concepts of creating a greener community. Smart, earnest, emphatic, patient. [Billie Side, Billie Song Track: “Be Like the Robots”]
SKIP THE STRAW/SCOOP DOG SAM: (Any Race/Ethnicity/Gender, Age: 18+)
Skip is a self-deprecating straw that warns everyone passing by the trash can to ditch single-use straws and other single-use plastics. Scoop Dog Sam is the coolest dog in the neighborhood. They give Malea a lesson in properly disposing of pet waste to keep it out of waterways. [Skip & Scoop Sides, Skip Song Track: “Skip The Straw”, Scoop Song Track: “Scoop The Poop”]
GRUMPERTON: (Any Race/Ethnicity/Gender, Age: 18+)
Bristly and ornery initially but is a secret Green Brigade member. Challenges Malea and in turn sends her on the path of change. [Grumpton Sides w/ Lyrics, Grumperton Song Track: "Good Bugs"]
Video auditions accepted via GREENBEATS Video Audition Submission Form
Virginia Stage Company strives for an inclusive creative work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to audition
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I audition for a Virginia Stage Company production?
Virginia Stage Company employs both Equity (LOA referencing LORT) and Non Equity Performers. All positions are paid. Non Equity pay ranges depending on the role.
Q. How often are auditions held?
Auditions are held throughout our season, typically beginning in August. The best way to know when auditions happen is to sign up for email notifications, see below. (You will only receive emails about upcoming auditions.)
Q: What do I prepare for the audition?
For individual show auditions, please prepare the side that is appropriate for your character. We will provide a reader to interact with you when presenting your audition. While you are not required to have the lines memorized, we recommend that you at least be highly familiar with them. Make sure to check individual audition listings for recommended sides and show-specific requirements.
Q: What if I can’t make it to the audition?
If you absolutely cannot make it to the audition, video submissions will be accepted. E-Mail auditions@vastage.org for more information.
Q: Can I send you my headshot/resume?
Yes please! E-mail it to auditions@vastage.org with the title of the show you are interested in as the subject line – or mail it to the theatre: Virginia Stage Company, PO Box 3770, Norfolk, VA 23514.
Q: What if I do not have a headshot/resume?
We will be taking a photo of you with your audition number at the auditions, but we’d always appreciate a good quality & recent shot of you in lieu of a professional headshot. If you do not have a resume, there will be a space on our audition form for you to fill out any theatre experience you may have.
For specific inquiries, please contact auditions@vastage.org.
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