Auditions
Audition Information
The Public Theatre is a Professional Equity Theatre operating under a Small Professional Theatre contract, category 9, producing an exciting selection of 4-6 contemporary plays each season. We provide housing and transportation for actors joining us from out of state. The Public Theatre is open to non-traditional casting and encourages participation by performers of all races and ethnicities.
Local and NYC EPA Auditions are generally held over the summer. More information on those can be found below.
Auditions for specific shows will be held by appointment only throughout the season and consist of sides from the script we are casting.
Non-Equity casting for specific roles will generally be held over the summer and auditions will consist of sides from the script we are casting.
Submissions
Actors interested in being seen for specific roles in our season (see available roles below) should mail their photo and resume (or a note if you have previously auditioned for us) mentioning the role(s) you would like to be considered for to:
The Public Theatre
31 Maple Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Do not email your picture and resume unless requested.
2025-26 Season Audition Information
New York Auditions - EPA
Equity Actors: See below for EPA. If you were unable to attend the EPA you may mail your headshot and resume as directed above for consideration throughout the season.
2025-26 Season – EPA Audition Information – Equity Members only – TBA
NYC Equity Principal Auditions for our 25-26 Season were held at the AEA Audition Center located at 165 W 46th St. on July 14 and 15, 2025.
Maine Auditions - LOCAL EPA
2025-26 Season – LOCAL EPA Audition Information – Equity Members Only – TBA
MAINE Equity Principal Auditions for our 25-26 Season were held Monday, July 21, 2025 at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St, Lewiston, ME.
2026-27 Season Casting Breakdown
Coming Soon
The Public Theatre is open to non-traditional casting and encourages participation by performers of all races and ethnicities.
- Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | performance dates Oct 23 – Nov 8, 2026
- Darker the Night, Brighter the Stars by John Cariani | performance dates Jan 22 – 31, 2027
- Primary Trust by Eboni Booth | performance dates Mar 12 – 21, 2027 *rights for this show are pending
- The Fiancé by Emily Bohannon | performance dates April 30 – May 9, 2027
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The Public Theatre
31 Maple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Business: (207) 782-2211
Tickets: (207) 782-3200
