The St. Bart’s Players Auditions for “A New Brain”
Schedule
Tue, 26 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
109 E 50th St, New York, NY | Manhattan, NY
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Auditions for The St. Bart's Players "A New Brain" (NON-PAID, NON-UNION)The St. Bart’s Players is seeking non-equity actors for its upcoming production of A New Brain by William Finn and James Lapine. There will be 7 performances, October 28 - November 2, 2025 at the 14Y Theater, 344 E 14th St, New York, NY (14th street and 1st avenue).
Auditions and rehearsals will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 50th Street and Park Avenue (entrance on 50th street between Park and Lexington Avenues). Rehearsals will be three weeknight evenings (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays), 7 - 10 pm and Saturdays, noon - 5 pm until tech begins October 20. This is a non-union, non-paid opportunity.
About A New Brain
From Tony Award-winning authors William Finn and James Lapine (Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) comes a life-affirming and joyful musical about the healing power of love and art. This semi-autobiographical musical delves into composer Finn’s real-life experience through the character Gordon Schwinn, a composer who discovers he has a life-threatening brain disease. Gordon winds up in the hospital, surrounded by his maritime-enthusiast lover, his mother, a co-worker, the doctor and the nurses, each of whom has their own quirks and neuroses. Humorous and deeply moving, this show is a great opportunity for performers of all backgrounds to tell a story that is energetic, sardonic, comical and — most importantly — fun.
Staff:
Director: Emily Clark
Music Director: Daniel Gittler
Stage Manager: Rachel K. Moll
Auditions:
This is an ensemble show and all roles are available. The SBP has an open casting policy for all productions. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for our artists; one where each person’s race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, education, disability and physical characteristics are respected and valued. This is a non-union, non-paid opportunity.
Where:
St. Bartholomew’s Church on 50th Street and Park Avenue. Please enter through the Community House at 109 East 50th Street.
Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27 at 7pm from 7:00–10 pm
Callbacks (in-person, by invitation only): Thursday, August 28 from 7:00–10:00 pm
What to Bring/Prepare:
A recent headshot (if you don’t have one, a photo of you will be taken), your resume and existing conflicts, if any, indicated on our audition form calendar. Please note that too many conflicts, particularly as we get closer to opening, may affect your being cast. Please prepare a 32 - 64 bar cut of a contemporary musical theater song in the style of the show that highlights your personality and acting ability, and bring sheet music in a binder in the correct key. You may also sing something from A New Brain, but it is not required for the first night of auditions
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Where is it happening?
109 E 50th St, New York, NY, 109 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022-6804, United States, ManhattanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
