THE BOOK CLUB PLAY
Syracuse Stage (Syracuse, NY)

 

CONTRACT:

LORT C Minimum
$1,114/week  

 

TEAM:

Playwright: Karen Zacarías

Director: Rebecca Martínez
Artistic Director: Robert M. Hupp
Associate Artistic Director: Melissa Crespo

Casting: Bass/Valle Casting
Casting Director: Gama Valle
Associate Casting Director: Gregory Jafari Van Acker

AUDITION DATES:
Initials: via self-tape

Callbacks: 10/15/26, 10/16/26
 

AUDITION LOCATION:

NYC

REHEARSAL LOCATION:
Syracuse, NY

PRODUCTION LOCATION:
Syracuse, NY

 

PRODUCTION DATES:

First Rehearsal: 1/5/27

First Preview: 1/27/27

Opening: 1/29/27

Closing: 2/14/27

 

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS:

Please, fill out the form below by 9/30/26, for an opportunity to be invited to submit a video audition. The Bass/Valle Casting team will review all self-submissions.

Link to Self-Submit Form:
https://airtable.com/appIOPQWbST7Ri0t4/shrc9JRIRBwy8dDaY
 

PHYSICAL SUBMISSIONS:

Not accepted at this time.
 

NOTES:
Bass/Valle Casting encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply. 

 

ABOUT THE PLAY:
For Ana Smith, Book Club is the one place she can truly be herself: Confident, organized, intellectual, and most importantly, in charge. She especially loves leading the stimulating conversations with her husband Rob, their best friends Will and Jen, and her protégé Lily, as they devour classics like The Age of Innocence and Moby Dick. But when Ana agrees to allow a famous director to record their meetings for a documentary film, the safe space of Book Club is shattered, while an opinionated newcomer threatens to alter the group dynamic for good. Karen Zacarías’ delightful comedy celebrates the simple joy of reading—from Wuthering Heights to Twilight, and everything in between.
 

SEEKING:

 

ANA SMITH: Female-Identifying, Latina, 30s. Pronounced “Ah-nuh.” Beautiful. Charming. Smart. Accomplished. Organized. A columnist for a daily paper. The “Mother Bee.” Her grace masks a need to control.

 

ROBERT NOVUM SMITH JR: Male-Identifying, any race or ethnicity, 30s. ANA’s golden-boy handsome, charismatic, underachiever husband who is starting to search for meaning. Met in college. Upper-crust background. Also plays SAM, the Wal-Mart guy.
 

WILLIAM LEENOTHINGEL: Male-Identifying, any race or ethnicity, 30s. ROB’s conservative, well-read, well-dressed, disciplined college roommate. ANA’s former boyfriend. History buff. Unmarried. Also plays FRANK, a Secret Service agent.
 

JENNIFER McCLINTOCK: Female-Identifying, a person of color, 30s. ANA’s friend. Pretty. Shy. Smart. Tends to burst out with awkward truthful comments. Despite some lack of self-confidence, she is the grounding center of the group. Unorganized and oblivious to her own attractiveness. Unmarried. Also plays ELSA, a jaded literary agent.
 

LILY LOUISE JACKSON: Female-Identifying, Black, 20s. A go-getter. Former debate captain who is on the cusp of all current trends and yet can still put her foot in her mouth at social occasions. Laughs at appropriate and inappropriate times. A great lover of books and ANA’s protégé at the paper. Also plays MRS. SIMPSON, a skydiver.
 

ALEX: Male-Identifying, Black, 30s. The new guy. A very smart, well-read academic who has lost his moorings and is searching for real connections. Professor of comparative literature. Also plays CARL, an inmate book dealer.

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72 MILES TO GO…
Long Wharf Theatre (New Haven, CT)
 

CONTRACT:
LORT-D Contract
$889.00/week
 

TEAM:

Playwright: Hilary Bettis

Director: Jacob G. Padrón

Casting: Bass/Valle Casting
Casting Director: Gama Valle
Casting Associate: Gregory Jafari VanAcker

AUDITION DATES:
Initials: via self-tape 

Callbacks: 10/1/26, 10/2/26
 

AUDITION LOCATION:

NYC

REHEARSAL LOCATION:
NYC

PRODUCTION LOCATION:
New Haven, CT

PRODUCTION DATES:

First Rehearsal: 1/5/27

First Preview: 2/5/27

Opening Night: 2/11/27

Closing Night: 2/28/27

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS:

Please, fill out the form below by 9/18/26, for an opportunity to be invited to submit a video audition. The Bass/Valle Casting team will review all self-submissions.

Link to Self-Submit Form:
https://airtable.com/appZ6LEF3SZQ0zYi1/shrf05t0W7rXOE4hV
 

PHYSICAL SUBMISSIONS:

Not accepted at this time.

ABOUT THE PLAY:
72 Miles to Go… traces one family’s journey across time, borders, and their ongoing search for freedom. Clinging to the promise of their destinies and empowered by a love that knows no borders, Billy and Anita brave every challenge with hearts wide open to create a future of safety and hope for their children. The story takes place in Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Mexico, and this production from director Jacob G. Padrón celebrates the courage, power, dignity, and beauty of all the immigrant communities, including in New Haven and beyond.

 

SEEKING:

NOTE ON CASTING:
We at Bass/Valle Casting and Long Wharf Theatre acknowledge that the Latine community is not a monolith and its identity exists along a spectrum of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This notion informs our casting process and artistic choices. In an effort to support the dramaturgical needs of 72 Miles to Go…, we particularly encourage performers who identify as Chicane, Mexican or Mexican American to put their names forward. However, we remain open to seeing actors who identify as being part of the larger Latin American diaspora.

The artistic team is also looking forward to seeing work from disabled performers and actors with different body shapes and sizes. 

BILLY: Male-Identifying, Chicano (Latino), late 40s - mid 50s. Pastor at a Unitarian church. While holding his grief quietly for his children and marriage, Bill is the ultimate caretaker and protector - warm, sturdy, and able to flip on a dime. He sometimes has a hard time finding his words. NOTE: Actors should be comfortable speaking some Spanish on stage.

 

ANITA: Female-Identifying, Mexican (Latina), early 40’s - early 50’s. Living in Nogales, Mexico. Unlike Billy, Anita has all the words and expresses herself freely to “show” her love and care for her children. There is a resolve to Anita that is undeniable. NOTE: Actors should be comfortable speaking Spanish on stage.

 

CHRISTIAN: Male-Identifying, Chicano (Latino), early 20s - early 30s. Dreams of being a Marine. He wishes life were different and there’s an angst that sometimes clouds his ability to see what could be. He presents as uncaring and unbothered but it’s his protection. He wants to be seen, and he wants his life to mean something.

 

EVA: Female-Identifying, Chicana (Latina), from 17 to 25. The caretaker. NOTE: looking for actors who are 18+ to play younger. Puts everyone else first. Eva is smart, attentive, and quick to judge. She’s learning to find her own voice. 

 

AARON: Male-Identifying, Chicano (Latino), from 14 to 22. Loves science. NOTE: looking for actors who are 18+ to play younger. He’s wise beyond his years. He’s tender but there’s also a quiet strength about him. He’s curious about the world and wants to make it better, not for him, but for his family.



FINN
Atlantic Theatre | Atlantic for Kids (New York, NY)

 

VENUE:
Atlantic Theatre - Stage 2

CONTRACT:

NON-AEA
80 hours of rehearsal + 32 hours of Tech= $1,904 $60/ performance for 47 scheduled performances = $2,820

 

TEAM:

Artistic Director: Alison Beatty

Director: Ryan Dobrin

Musical Director: Fernanda Douglas

Choreographer: Phil Colgan

Writers: Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, Christopher Dimond

Casting Director: Gama Valle, Bass/Valle Casting

Associate Casting Director: Gregory Jafari VanAcker

AUDITION LOCATION:

NYC

AUDITION DATES:

Initials: self-tapes

In-Person Callbacks: 10/01/2026, 10/02/2026

PRODUCTION DATES:

First Rehearsal: 11/16/2026

First Preview: 12/10/2026

Opening: 12/12/2026

Relaxed Performance Rehearsal: 01/21/2027

Closing: 01/31/2027

PRODUCTION LOCATION:
NYC

 

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS:

Please, fill out the form below by 9/17/26, for an opportunity to be invited to submit a video audition. The Bass/Valle Casting team will review all self-submissions.

Link to Self-Submit Form:
https://airtable.com/appOJhmuCZOn0iv5E/shrWRtvHu44LdelF7
 

PHYSICAL SUBMISSIONS:

Not accepted at this time.
 

NOTES:
Bass/Valle Casting encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply.
 

STORYLINE:

The underwater family musical Finn chronicles the coming-of-age journey of a young shark who dreams of joining the prestigious Shark Guard, while also following his passion for dancing. Finn celebrates self-identity, finding your own voice, and having the courage to embrace your authentic self.
 

SEEKING:

NOTES: 

All actors will be entrusted with light crew responsibilities before and after performances (setup/breakdown of sets, props, costumes, etc).

 

All actors must be non-AEA, and have NY local housing. 

 

FINN: 20s (to play younger), male-identifying. A sensitive young shark. Kindhearted and buoyant, has never really fit into the pack.Tenor (Bb2-Ab4)

 

AGGIE: 20s, female-identifying. Finn’s older sister. Stern, tough, and driven, her harshness comes from a place of love. Alto (F3-C5)

 

SEASIL: 20s (to play younger), female-identifying. A spunky young regal tang, bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Mezzo/Belter (F#3 ~ *F5 [high riff to taste])

 

ENSEMBLE: 20s. To play AUNTIE, ROSCOE, LOLA, BRUCE, PUFF, CRABBY, SQUIDGY, etc. All voice types.

CREATION STORY (WORLD PREMIERE)
Notch Theatre Company (New York, NY)

VENUE:
Teatro Círculo (NYC)
 

CONTRACT:

Equity Showcase Production
$700/week

 

TEAM:
Artistic Director: Ashley Olive Teague

Playwright: Octavia Chavez-Richmond
Music Contributions: Jen Anaya

Director: Rebecca Martínez

Casting: Bass/Valle Casting
Casting Director: Gama Valle
Casting Associate: Gregory Jafari Van Acker

AUDITION DATES:
Initials: 9/9/26 (in person)

Callbacks: 9/10/26 & 9/11/26 in the morning
 

AUDITION LOCATION:

NYC

PRODUCTION DATES:

First rehearsal: 11/9/26

Tech begins: 12/1/26

First preview: 12/4/26

Opening: 12/10/26

Closing: 01/3/27
Possible extension: 01/9/27

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS: (preferred)

Please, fill out the form below by 9/4/26, for an opportunity to be invited to audition in person. The Bass/Valle Casting team will review all self-submissions.

Link to Self-Submit Form: https://airtable.com/appTTrFToLWAAFKLy/shrOdVswcKCPzWsAt
 

PHYSICAL SUBMISSIONS:

Not accepted at this time.
 

NOTES:
Bass/Valle Casting encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply.
 

NOTE ABOUT THE PLAY

Displacement is a core theme of the play. Latine/x performers who have a complicated relationship to their identity or feel disconnected from their cultural, racial, linguistic, and/or ancestral roots are encouraged to submit. We are excited to explore the entire spectrum of what it means to be Latine/x.

ABOUT THE PLAY:
Creation Story is a Southwest-inspired musical that remixes the Hopi emergence tale through a Chicanofuturist lens, blending myth, migration, and environmental collapse with rancheras, baladas, and desert-born sounds. Set in a shape-shifting world of stone and light, the piece follows a writer and her unruly characters as they unravel the mysteries of creation, destruction, and cultural memory.

 

SEEKING:
 

NOTE ABOUT THE PLAY

Displacement is a core theme of the play. Latine/x performers who have a complicated relationship to their identity or feel disconnected from their cultural, racial, linguistic, and/or ancestral roots are encouraged to submit. We are excited to explore the entire spectrum of what it means to be Latine/x.

Actor 1 (WRITER): Female-identifying/Non-binary, Latina/e, 20s-40s, speaks Spanish. Insecure but ambitious. A person who writes. Struggling to escape the violent reality of their world by writing a simpler one. Conflicted about what kind of life she wants to live. 

NOTES:  Plays guitar and/or piano. Strong actor adept with language/heightened text. Contralto, alto, or mezzo soprano (Interested in a wide range and quality of singing voices.)

 

Actor 2 (Plays BIANCA and ANT WOMAN): Female-identifying, Latina, 40s-50s, speaks Spanish. BIANCA: Larger than life woman of the world. Bold, irreverent, sexual, hungry, and indomitable. She eats her lovers after mating. ANT WOMAN: A Tex-Mex, cowgirl, artist, and collector of things. The elder and culture bearer of the world.
NOTES: Guitar/piano experience is a plus. Strong character actor who sings. Contralto, alto, or mezzo soprano (Interested in a wide range and quality of singing voices.) 

 

Actor 3 (BAD): Male Identifying, Latino; 20’s-early 30’s, speaks Spanish. The first cholo in the world. A charming vato loco, a wanderer, a nomad, and a hopeless romantic.

NOTES: Guitar and percussion experience is a plus. Strong singer and rapper. Strong comedic skills are a plus.

Actor 4 (MANOLIN): CAST

Actor 5 (CICATRIZ): CAST

 

Actor 6 (GLORIA): CAST

UPCOMING PROJECTS:
-72 MILES TO GO (Long Wharf Theatre)
-THE BOOK CLUB PLAY (Syracuse Stage)
-JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN (Syracuse Stage)