Audition for the Writing is Live, Fall '26 Incubator
We are casting a diverse and adventurous ensemble of actors to collaborate with MFA playwrights at Brown University as they write new pieces for performance. We are looking for individuals who are game to experiment with new theatrical forms, are committed to creative collaboration and all that it brings, and who are interested in performing in some of the nation's most groundbreaking new writing.
This opportunity is open to local non-equity actors as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students at Brown and RISD.
The Ensemble will operate in two segments. We ask that you only audition for the Fall segment if you think you can be available for BOTH segments, though they will be cast separately:
- Fall 2026 (Oct-Dec): Five 4-hour Monday evening “incubator” workshops (one-off experiments staging short pieces) over the course of the fall semester.
- Winter-Spring 2027 (Jan-March): Ensemble actors will be considered for casting in full-length productions and readings in the annual Writing is Live Festival (March 3-7, 2027). Rehearsals start in late January.
Honorarium: Local actors will be paid an honorarium of $600 total for the fall. For the spring Writing Is Live Festival, pay is adjusted based on time commitment of various projects (readings, staged readings, productions). Please note that, in accordance with Brown University policy, community members who are employed by Brown are not eligible to receive an honorarium.
| AUDITIONS Lyman Hall, The Cave 002 83 Waterman Street Providence RI 02912 |
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| Monday September 21, 6:30PM - 10:00PM |
| Tuesday September 22, 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
For auditions please prepare:
- A memorized performance of a 1-minute piece of text, which may or may not come from a play.
Pieces will be performed in a group setting.
Then, actors will work in groups in a workshop-style audition format. - Fill and submit this Audition Form
Please bring these materials printed out:
- A copy of your performance text
- A headshot
- A performance resume
Click here to sign-up for an audition slot. Auditions will be held in groups of 10, scheduled each hour.
For Questions, contact:
Aileen Wen McGroddy
Writing is Live Creative Producer
aileen_mcgroddy@brown.edu.
Please note that rehearsals and performances take place in historic buildings with limited accessibility. Please reach out to Aileen with any questions or for assistance.