National Asian American Theatre Company, «The Aves» and «49 Days» Off Broadway: Equity Principal Audition on November 23 at the Equity Audition Center (roles include a Japanese-speaking matriarch 70+)

Description: National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) holds an Equity Principal Audition for its two Off Broadway productions of summer 2027: «The Aves» by Jiehae Park, directed by Knud Adams (rehearsals from May 17, 2027, performances June 20 to July 11), and «49 Days» by Haruna Lee, directed by Aya Ogawa (rehearsals from June 1, performances July 1 to 25). Monday, November 23, 2026, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (lunch 1:00-2:00 PM) at the Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 16th floor. Roles sought in «The Aves»: Young Woman (20s-30s, Black), Young Man (20s-30s), Old Man (60s-70s, White), Little Girl (ages 8-12), Bird 1 and Bird 2; in «49 Days»: Mari (African American and Japanese cis-woman, played at 17 and 36, basic Japanese) and Bāba/Masako (Japanese cis-woman, 70+, fluent Japanese). Off Broadway contract, $859 weekly minimum (Category 1). EPA procedures apply and an Equity monitor is provided.

Requirements: Equity actors matching the breakdown; prepare a 60-second contemporary monologue; bring your Equity membership card.

Pay: Off Broadway contract: $859 weekly minimum (Category 1).

How to apply: In person at the Equity Principal Audition on Monday, November 23, 2026 (9:30 AM-5:30 PM), Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 16th Fl, New York, NY 10036. Follow the EPA sign-up procedures of Actors' Equity.

Listing source: broadwayworld.com

Organizer: National Asian American Theatre Company