2025-2026 Season Productions
We are seeking Black, BIPOC, and white identifying actors/singers/dancers for the 2025/26 Season. (Non-Equity) All roles are paid. Specified Ethnicity needed for each show in located on the Extended character breakdown which can be found at https://www.blacktheatretroupe.org
* Grace and Glory has been cast.
Caroline, or Change
Book/Lyrics: Tony Kushner • Music: Jeanine Tesori
Runs: Oct. 17 -Nov. 2, 2025
A semi-operatic, gospel-infused musical set in 1963 Louisiana during the Civil Rights era. Roles include Caroline, Emmie, Noah, Rose, Stuart, Dotty, and symbolic roles like the Moon, Radio, Dryer, and Bus.
Black Nativity
By Langston Hughes
Runs: Dec. 5 -14, 2025
Langston Hughes’ beloved gospel retelling of the Nativity story.
Roles include featured soloists, gospel choir, youth ensemble (ages 7+), and movement ensemble.
Jitney
By August Wilson
Runs: Feb. 6 -22, 2026
Part of Wilson’s Century Cycle, this character-driven drama features richly drawn roles for Black men and women across generations in 1970s Pittsburgh.
Three Sistahs
By Janet Pryce • Music: William Hubbard • Concept: Thomas W. Jones II
Runs: Mar. 27 - Apr. 12, 2026
A poignant, Motown-infused musical play centered on sisterhood, grief, and healing in the late 1960s.
What To Prepare
Audition Requirements:
1 Monologue (Max 1 minute, 30 seconds)
* If not a vocalist, you can prepare two contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 minutes in length.
1 Song (16–32 bar cutting of your choice)
***Bring karaoke accompaniment — NO a cappella auditions will be accepted
Visit https://www.blacktheatretroupe.org for extended character breakdowns
Auditions By Appointment:
Contact Chanel Bragg, Producing Artistic Associate
602 405-0399
Audition Dates/Times
Sat, Aug 9
11 AM - 4 PM
Callback Dates/Times
TBD
Audition Venue
The Black Theatre Troupe
1333 E Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Video Auditions:
Can’t attend in person?
Submit your video audition by August 16, 2025
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