Accepting Submissions
NORTHANGER ABBEY
New Muses Theatre Company is pleased to announce a non-union casting call for roles in our upcoming production of Jane Austen's NORTHANGER ABBEY. This production will play in front of a live audience for 9 performances from June 5 -21, 2026 at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma. All rehearsals and performances will be in Tacoma.
Auditions will be held by appointment on Sunday, April 19th or Monday, April 20th at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd during the evening if necessary. All audition appointments must be scheduled through Casting Manager at the following link:
http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/6mGLrq0QVKzJ1c6
Sides will be provided at the audition. No other preparation is necessary.
Actors who cannot make the regularly scheduled audition dates, but would still like to be considered, are requested to contact [email protected] to set up an alternate audition date. We will do our best to see you if/when our schedule allows.
Once cast this production will rehearse beginning May 7, 2026 on Monday-Thursday evenings from 7:00-10pm and Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm.
NORTHANGER ABBEY will perform on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00.
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NORTHANGER ABBEY
by Niclas Olson
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Auditions: April 19, 20
Callbacks: April 22
First Rehearsal: May 7
Opening: June 5
Closing: June 21
Reh: Mon-Thurs 7:00-10pm, Sat 2-5pm
Perf: Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
Catherine Morland is whisked away from the glistening balls, sunlit carriage rides, and visits to the theatre in Bath by the handsome young Henry Tilney for a visit to his ancestral home. Amidst the forbidden rooms, mysterious corridors and family intrigues of Northanger Abbey, Catherine begins to question just how real the gothic horrors in her favorite novels might be. Jane Austen's satire of society and obsession comes to breathtaking life in a new production from New Muses Theatre Company.
Roles available:
Catherine Morland (F, 18-25)
Isabella Thorpe, etc. (F, 20-29)
Eleanor Tilney, etc. (F, 18-25)
Mrs. Allen, etc. (F, 45-65)
Henry Tilney (M, 22-30)
James Morland, etc. (M, 20-30)
John Thorpe, etc. (M, 20-32)
General Tilney, etc. (M, 45-65)
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Compensation: All actors and crew in this production will receive a $100 stipend.
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Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
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Actors must be over the age of 18 by the first rehearsal to be considered for this production.
Please note that the Dukesbay Theater is located on the third floor of the historic Merlino Art Center. There is no elevator and access is by stairs only.
Auditions will be held by appointment on Sunday, April 19th or Monday, April 20th at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd during the evening if necessary. All audition appointments must be scheduled through Casting Manager at the following link:
http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/6mGLrq0QVKzJ1c6
Sides will be provided at the audition. No other preparation is necessary.
Actors who cannot make the regularly scheduled audition dates, but would still like to be considered, are requested to contact [email protected] to set up an alternate audition date. We will do our best to see you if/when our schedule allows.
Once cast this production will rehearse beginning May 7, 2026 on Monday-Thursday evenings from 7:00-10pm and Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm.
NORTHANGER ABBEY will perform on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00.
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NORTHANGER ABBEY
by Niclas Olson
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Auditions: April 19, 20
Callbacks: April 22
First Rehearsal: May 7
Opening: June 5
Closing: June 21
Reh: Mon-Thurs 7:00-10pm, Sat 2-5pm
Perf: Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
Catherine Morland is whisked away from the glistening balls, sunlit carriage rides, and visits to the theatre in Bath by the handsome young Henry Tilney for a visit to his ancestral home. Amidst the forbidden rooms, mysterious corridors and family intrigues of Northanger Abbey, Catherine begins to question just how real the gothic horrors in her favorite novels might be. Jane Austen's satire of society and obsession comes to breathtaking life in a new production from New Muses Theatre Company.
Roles available:
Catherine Morland (F, 18-25)
Isabella Thorpe, etc. (F, 20-29)
Eleanor Tilney, etc. (F, 18-25)
Mrs. Allen, etc. (F, 45-65)
Henry Tilney (M, 22-30)
James Morland, etc. (M, 20-30)
John Thorpe, etc. (M, 20-32)
General Tilney, etc. (M, 45-65)
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Compensation: All actors and crew in this production will receive a $100 stipend.
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Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
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Actors must be over the age of 18 by the first rehearsal to be considered for this production.
Please note that the Dukesbay Theater is located on the third floor of the historic Merlino Art Center. There is no elevator and access is by stairs only.
New Muses Casting Policies
Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Color-blind, gender-blind, and gender-bent casting is standard practice. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written, actors need not match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. Unless otherwise specified all roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.*
New Muses is comprised of a seasonal company of theatre artists and tenured artistic associates joining together to produce intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience. Some roles, up to and including the full cast of a production, may be cast from the company in advance of open auditions. All roles which have been cast prior to open auditions are noted in the audition announcement. Actors may also be drawn from the company to fill roles after open auditions as needed.
*Characteristics including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and age as specifically dictated by the playwright are protected by federal copyright law and any changes require New Muses to obtain written permission from the copyright holder.
New Muses is comprised of a seasonal company of theatre artists and tenured artistic associates joining together to produce intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience. Some roles, up to and including the full cast of a production, may be cast from the company in advance of open auditions. All roles which have been cast prior to open auditions are noted in the audition announcement. Actors may also be drawn from the company to fill roles after open auditions as needed.
*Characteristics including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and age as specifically dictated by the playwright are protected by federal copyright law and any changes require New Muses to obtain written permission from the copyright holder.
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