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While we do accept headshot and resume submissions, if you are interested in working at the Willows, please come to one of our open calls listed below.   

To email the casting department please email willowscasting@gmail.com.  To call the casting department please call Alex at 925-798-1824 x24. 

When emailing please include your name and phone number.  Due to a large volume of email and phone calls, please allow several days for a response. 

If you have been in a Willows Show in the last few years, you do not need to attend an open call.  Please click here to fill out our past cast members form.

Click Here for SummerFest Callback Information

Updated: 3/25/08

General Audition Information: 

• Audition notices are placed in Theatre Bay Area Magazine, on the Equity hotline, and in local newspapers.
• Auditions are held at either the Willows Theatre, (1975 Diamond Blvd.), at the Willows Theatre Cabaret (636 Ward St. Martinez, CA) or at our rehearsal facility (1425 Gasoline Alley).
• Any and all Audition questions should be addressed to the Casting Department at (925) 798-1824

 Rehearsal Schedule: 

• Rehearsals generally are held 6:30 to 10:30 weekdays and during daytime hours on weekends, times based on conflicts, generally Noon to 5:00 or similar times. 
• We usually have one weekday evening off per week, either Thursday or Friday evening. 
• If there are children in the rehearsal, whenever possible we try to finish with them earlier rather than later.

 Performance Schedule:

• Seven shows per week, a five- to six-week run, and a total of 35-42 performances per production. 
• This schedule includes Wednesday 3:30 Matinees, as well as Saturday and Sunday Matinees.
• When there are children under 18 in the cast, we usually double cast their roles (with some exceptions) so that they only need to commit to 3 - 4 performances per week.

 Compensation: 

• All non-equity adult roles are paid a travel stipend (hundreds, not thousands). 
• The Willows Theatre Company operates under a LOA referencing LORT D contract with Actors Equity.
• Our contract with Actors Equity Association does allow for points toward the Equity membership candidacy. 
• Youth (16 and under) roles are NOT paid a stipend, however they do receive ticket vouchers to the show as well as one free ticket to each main stage production of the Willows Theatre Company for the next year. 
• Each cast member is allotted two Complimentary Tickets to be used anytime during the run (except for opening night). These must be reserved at the Daytime Box Office or over the phone – (925) 798-1300. Each cast member is also allotted two additional Comp Tickets for Opening Night. A sign-up sheet for these tickets will be posted backstage on the callboard during Preview week. 

Theatre Locations:  The 210-seat proscenium Willows Theatre is located just off Hwy. 680 at Willow Pass Road & Diamond Blvd. in Concord.  It is approximately a 45-minute drive from San Francisco - one hour from Marin County or San Jose.  The Concord BART station is about 2 miles away in downtown Concord. 

Our 176-seat cabaret space, the Willows Theatre Cabaret, is located at 636 Ward Street in downtown Martinez.  It is approximately a 55-minute drive from San Francisco and less than an hour from Marin County or San Jose.  It is approximately 15 minutes from the Willows Theatre in Concord.

The 1000-seat John Muir Amphitheater is located in the Martinez Waterfront Park in downtown Martinez.  It is approximately 15 minutes from the Willows Theatre in Concord and less than 5 minutes from our Cabaret Theatre.   

Questions?  E-mail the casting department at willowscasting@gmail.com

SUMMER FESTIVAL CALLBACKS:
 

All performers should have: 

Comfortable clothing for dance and flexible shoes

Headshot and resume (if this is your first audition for these shows)

List of schedule conflicts

Sides listed below

Next Callback is scheduled for:

Saturday, March 29 at 10:00 am at 1425 Gasoline Alley

Click here to download the callback music.

Winnie and Tommy Side (2 pages)

Dolly, Winnie and Tommy Side (2 pages)

Buffalo Bill Side (1 page)

Evil Dead Callbacks:

This Callback is scheduled for:

Sunday, April 20th from 6:30 pm to 10:30pm at 1425 Gasoline Alley

All actors invited to callbacks should review both group scenes and the sheet music for Cabin in the Woods, in addition to specific character sides/music we contacted you about.

Script Sides:

Evil Dead Group Scene (2 pages)

Evil Dead 2nd Group Scene (2 pages)

Professor Side (1 page)

Ash and Linda Side (2 pages)

Annie, Ed and Jake Side (2 pages)

Sheet Music:

Cabin in the Woods Music (All, 3 pages)

What the f*** was that? (Ash/Scott, 4 pages)

Housewares Employee (Ash/Linda 2 pages)

Cheryl Solo (3 pages)

Shelly Solo (3 pages)

Bit Part Demon (Ed, 3 pages)

Little Shop of Horrors Callbacks:

This Callback is scheduled for:

Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 1425 Gasoline Alley

Mushnick and Seymour Scene (1 page)

Audrey and Seymour Scene (1 page)

Little Shop of Horrors (Doo-Wop Girls, 4 pages)

Dentist Song (Orin, 3 pages)

Suddenly Seymour (Audrey/Seymour, 4 pages)

Suppertime (Voice of Audrey2, 4 pages)

Git It (Voice of Audrey2/Seymour, 2 pages)

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Callbacks:

This Callback is scheduled for:

Monday, May 12th from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm at 1425 Gasoline Alley

All:

Finale

The Highway of Love

Cantata for a First Date

Man #1

Shouldn't I Be Less in Love with You

Marriage Tango

The Lasagna Incident

Scared Straight (read for Brad)

Funerals are for Dating

Man #2

The Baby Song

Tear Jerk

Not Tonight, I'm Busy

Scared Straight (read for Trentell)

Woman #1

I will be Loved

Waiting Trio

The Lasagna Incident

Scared Straight (read for Susan)

Rose Ritz

Woman #2

Always a Bridesmaid

Marriage Tango

Not Tonight, I'm Busy

Scared Straight (read for Mrs. Whitewood)

Funerals are for Dating

Technical Positions
We are accepting resumes for the following positions:  overhire carpenters and load crew, scenic artists, running crew.  Email your cover letter and resume to Chris Butler.

Playwrights
The Willows is continually searching for new works to produce.  Click here to find out our script requirements and submission guidelines.

Internships
The Willows Theatre accepts qualified high school students in our production internship program.  Click here for more information.