The Underlings Theatre Co. is hosting auditions for non-union actors for our production of Ada, Soon. In this new post-apocalyptic play, Ada is left with only a robot and a copy of The Tempest for company. Until, one day, a stranger comes knocking.

This production is scheduled to run from July 18th to 21st at the Irma Freeman Center. Rehearsals will begin June 9. There is a travel stipend of $200 for actors cast in this production.

Full audition information is available in our audition guide below. In-person auditions will take place at Steel City Improv Theater on May 11 from 10:30 am to 2:30pm. All auditions are on a first-come first serve basis, so please RSVP so we know you’re joining us. We are also accepting virtual auditions at the link in the audition guide.

Brief role summaries:

  • Ada - Woman, 20s-30s. A hobbyist engineer with a quick temper. Last woman on earth?

  • Karel - Any gender, any age. Embodied AI built by Ada to serve, not to socialize. Learning fast and trying their best.

  • Maya - Woman, 20s-30s. An empathetic stranger who comes knocking on Ada’s door.

Get Involved

Underlings is also seeking two collaborators for this upcoming production:

  1. Stage Manager: Responsible for attending all blocking rehearsals, taking blocking notes, calling cues during performances, building a prompt book, and taking production notes as needed. Estimated compensation is $600-750 in stipend, depending on experience and availability.

  2. Associate Producer: Responsible for supporting budget building, scheduling and attending production meetings, supporting marketing efforts, and limited backstage support during performances. Estimated compensation is $350 to $500 in stipend, depending on experience and availability.

We are a small fringe company, so we appreciate your interest! To be considered, please send an email with your name and a resume or summary of experience to lelaina@underlingstheatre.com.

Mission

The Underlings Theatre Co. specializes in classical and classically-inspired productions centered around diversity, inclusivity, and gender equity. We approach yesterday’s texts with today’s context in mind, to give our performances the same immediacy and intimacy that they had for their first audiences. 

We are committed to the artistic development of our playmakers and their professional treatment. We are proud to be a small, fringe company making great work.

Together with our audiences, we find something new in something old.