Santa Fe Playhouse

2026 Season General Auditions

Brief Story Description: Audition for The Melodrama, Cabaret, Company, Bad Medicine, and POTUS!

Directed by: Anna M Hogan; other directors to be announced

Dates of the Production: POTUS (rehearsals begin week of 2/10; performances 3/19 - 4/12)

Cabaret (rehearsals begin week of 4/7; performances 7/9 - 7/26)

Bad Medicine (rehearsals begin week of 7/7; performances 8/6 - 8/30)

The 104th Melodrama (rehearsals begin week of 9/1; performances 10/8 - 10/25)

Company (rehearsals begin week of 10/6; performances 11/19 - 12/20)

Venue: Santa Fe Playhouse

Roles to Audition For:

POTUS:

HARRIET

Any ethnicity. Chief of Staff. A political bulldog who has chosen every aspect of her life, appearance, and personality in service of her career. A sexless, humorless woman who lives and dies by the polls. Everything is a means to the end. This role requires combat.

Late 40s-60s.

JEAN

Any ethnicity. Press Secretary. She is high-strung, cynical, sharp, can handle any pressroom and manage any scandal. A single working mom, she is Harriet’s more polished and tactful counterpart. This role requires combat.

Late 40s-60s.

STEPHANIE

Any ethnicity. Presidential secretary. An obedient and diminutive millennial, terrified of failure and perpetually on the edge of breakdown. Deeply brilliant, just suffers imposter syndrome. So much potential just waiting to be set free. This role requires combat.

20s-30s.

DUSTY

Any ethnicity. President’s young lover. A luminous, curious, sex-positive girl with a multitude of skills and a bright future. Loves civic duty! Loves democracy! Determined to make the world better! This role requires singing, dance, and combat.

20s-30s.

BERNADETTE

White. President’s sister. A dumpster fire. Strife and mayhem. A coked-up tornado with raw sexual charisma, fiery temper, and fantastic sense of humor. Jean’s kryptonite. This role requires combat and intimacy.

Late 30s-50s.

CHRIS

Black. A journalist. Overburdened, under-slept, postpartum, newly-divorced, on the brink of irrelevancy. A dogged reporter with much to gain and everything to lose. This character uses a breast pump during the show; this role requires intimacy.

30s-40s.

MARGARET

Black. The First Lady. An impeccable combination of high fashion, corporate experience, and legal savvy. Regal, sophisticated, brimming with bitterness and pent-up rage. Goes for the jugular.

Late 40s-60s.

Cabaret:

EMCEE

The host at the Kit Kat Club – a dynamic, queer, dark, and exuberant figure; they should be comfortable with being close to the audience; dark, comedic, sinister, vulgar…yet lovable; requires a strong presence that is playful and mysterious. Must act, sing (some in German), move well, and be comfortable with suggestive staging and choreography; this character is performed with a German accent.

Tenor, 25 – 50

SALLY BOWLES

A British cabaret singer at the Kit Kat Club. Quirky and flighty. Struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life and has woeful luck in her relationships with men. Must act, sing, and dance well; this role requires intimacy and suggestive staging and choreography; this character is performed with a British accent.

Mezzo, 20 – 40

CLIFFORD (CLIFF) BRADSHAW

An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin. Through his journey he explores the many facets and complexities of his sexuality, politics, and artistic goals.) Must act and sing well, comfortable with stage movement and some dancing; this role requires intimacy and combat. This character has an American accent.

Baritenor, 25 – 40

FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER

A landlady who rents rooms to Cliff, Sally, and several other characters in her large flat. She is alone and is resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for companionship. She is very critical of some people while looking the other way with others; comfortable with dance (waltz). Must act and sing well; this role requires intimacy and is performed with a German accent.

Alto, late 40s – 50s

HERR SCHULTZ

A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider; sweet, lovable, and adoring; heartbreakingly naïve about the political turmoil in Germany. Must act and sing well; comfortable with dance (waltz); this role requires intimacy and is performed with a German accent.

Tenor, late 40s – 50s

FRAULEIN KOST (MAY DOUBLE AS KIT KAT GIRL)

A prostitute who rents in Fraulein Schneider’s boarding house; larger than life personality, quick witted and sharp tongued; should be comfortable exhibiting a strong sexual and commanding nature; must act and move well and sing in German; this role requires intimacy and is performed with a German accent.

Mezzo, 30 – 40

ERNST LUDWIG

A friendly and likable German, takes English lessons from Cliff, and smuggles funds for the Nazi party; comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz); and sing in German. Costume design for this character may require wearing a Nazi armband; this role also requires some combat and should be performed in a German accent.

Baritone, 20 – 40

THE KIT KAT PERFORMERS

These performers are an eclectic mix of all gender identities and physical types who must act, sing, and dance well. They will be part of various scenes in and out of the Club; these performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat.

Roles within this group include:

Rosie, Lulu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzie, Helga, Bobby, Victor, Hans, and Herman

All voice parts, 18 – 40

Bad Medicine:

CESAR ALVAREZ

Indigenous/Native American/First Nations; the character is from Laguna Pueblo and Aislin’s husband. Professor of American History with beautiful, long hair. Pragmatic to a fault. This role requires intimacy.

Mid 30’s

DAWN/DRAGONFLY/NURSE

White. Primarily, Aislin and Cesar’s neighbor. Chatty, kooky, nosy, and very into “traditional” medicine. This actor will also portray Dragonfly*, as well as a nurse. This role requires combat.

Late 20’s – Early 30’s

ERIK/BUTTERFLY

White. Primarily, Dawn’s husband. A graphic designer. Also kooky, also nosy. This actor will also portray Butterfly*. This role requires combat.

Late 20’s – Early 30’s

SHANNON/SWALLOW/MRS. RAYNES

Indigenous/Native American/First Nations; this role is an Osage woman. Primarily, a tour guide at the Proctor Museum of Natural History and Aislin’s friend. This actor will also portray Swallow* and Mrs. Raynes, Shannon’s mother, in a voice over. This role requires combat.

40’s – 50’s

THERESA (DOCTOR)

White. Recently-appointed interim director of the Proctor Museum. This role requires combat.

30’s – 50’s

The Melodrama:

We are seeking a diverse cast of 10 dynamic, comedic performers of all genders, races, and ages to perform Santa Fe spins on traditional melodrama archetypes, including the Hero, the Heroine, the Vamp, and the Villain; actor special skills such as singing, playing instruments, dance, combat, comedy and the like may be integrated into the script. There is a possibility for light/comedic intimacy and combat within this production.

Company:

ROBERT (masc) / BOBBIE (femme)

The story’s protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. They are the only one in their circle still single. Terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness.

Baritone or Mezzo, 30 – 40

SARAH

Harry’s hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and loving. This role requires intimacy and combat.

Alto, 30 – 40

HARRY

Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. This role requires intimacy and combat.

Baritone, 30 – 45

SUSAN

A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Lines may be swapped with those of Peter.

Mezzo, 25 – 35

PETER

Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and exhusband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. Lines may be swapped with those of Susan.

Baritone, 25-35

JENNY

Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.

Soprano, 30 – 45

DAVID

Jenny’s husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.

Tenor, 30 – 45

AMY (femme)/JAMIE (masc)

A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, they finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, their soulmate.

Alto or Baritenor 25 – 40

PAUL

Amy/Jamie’’s fiancé. Patient with their neurotic nature. Fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert/Bobbie to do the same.

Tenor, 25 – 40

JOANNE

Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry.

Alto, 45 – 65

LARRY

Joanne’s husband. Stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down.

Tenor, 45 – 65

MARTA (femme)/ PJ (masc)

A partner of Robert’s/Bobbie’s. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City. This role has potential for intimacy.

Mezzo/Tenor, 25 – 35

KATHY (femme)/THEO (masc)

A former partner of Robert’s/Bobbie’s, now considered a good friend. They plan to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.

Mezzo/Tenor, 30 – 40

APRIL (femme)/ANDY (masc)

A partner of Robert’s/Bobbie’s. They are a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable. This role requires intimacy.

Mezzo/Tenor, 21 – 30

Dates and Times of the Audition(s): Sunday, November 2nd, 7:00 - 10:00 PM @ Santa Fe Playhouse

Monday, November 3rd, 6:00 - 10:00 PM @ Santa Fe Playhouse

Tuesday, November 4th, 6:00 - 10:00 PM @ Santa Fe Playhouse

Monday, November 10th, 6:00 - 10:00 PM @ Rehearsal Studio

Location of the Audition: Santa Fe Playhouse -- 142 E de Vargas

Rehearsal Studio -- 901 W San Mateo

Compensation: All roles are compensated weekly for rehearsal and performance time

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: Yes

Appointment required?: Appointment is required. See details.

Additional information actors may need: For local actors, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8CNATthPgASsFR9KwmkLQJuLsHh2P6v9xj3J_k0SJLt2NxA/viewform?usp=send_form to book your audition time.

Out of town actors may email audition materials to casting@santafeplayhouse.org

For More Information, Contact: casting@santafeplayhouse.org

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: 11/11/2025

The Institute of American Indian Art

presents

SHOOT HIGH, AIM LOW

Brief Story Description:
Five criminals come together, for the first time, to celebrate their latest heist. Coordinated by the mysterious Azeban, these criminals share their individual stories about how they were recruited and what they were tasked to do. Unbeknownst to the group a Special Forces Unit looks on and patiently waits for the orchestrator, Azeban, to arrive. When will Azeban appear, or has he already?

Directed by:
Jonah Winn-Lenetsky

Dates of the Production:
January 27th and 28th

Venue: Santa Fe Actors Lab

Roles to Audition

David - 30s - 40s - Male - Native American

Squad Leader - 14 - 18 - Any Gender - Any Race

Amita - 30s - 40s - Female - Any Race

Officer 1- Any Age - Any Gender - Any Race

Colby - 30s - 40s - Male - Any Race

Officer 2 - 40+- Any Gender - Any Race

Megan - 20s - 30s - Female - Any Race

Officer 3- 30s - 40s - Any Gender - Any Race

Charlie - 20s - 30s - Male - Any Race

Commander - 40s - 50s - Male- Any Race

Archangel - 20s - 30s - Any Gender - Any Race

Azeban - Any Age

Dates and Times of the Audition(s):
Wednesday November 12th 6-8 pm

Location of the Audition:
The Institute of American Indian Arts, Performing Arts and Fitness Center Dance Studio Rm 103

83 A Van Nu Po Rd, 87508

Compensation: Stipend

Are union actors to be compensated as such?
(e.g. Equity).: No

Appointment required?:
Appointment is required. See details.

Additional information actors may need:

Please RSVP to jonah.winn-lenetsky@iaia.edu

For More Information, Contact:
jonah.winn-lenetsky@iaia.edu

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: 11/14/2025