Auditions

Production Descriptions:

The Sum of These Parts by Haley Kofuku Henson, directed by Annaporva Green, will be presented for one-night only, work-in-progress staged reading on Monday, October 5th, 2026, at 7pm.

Sybil Creepe's House of Mysteries by Laurel Andersen, directed by Erin Reynolds, will be presented for one-night only, work-in-progress staged reading on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 7pm.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adapted and directed by M. Hatten and James Cougar Canfield, will be presented for one-night only, work-in-progress staged reading on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, at 7pm.

We are seeking both union and non-union actors.
All three readings will be produced under the Equity Showcase Code, pending approval. 

All performances will take place at The Tank NYC (312 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018)

IG: @tier5theatrecompany 

Performers of all races, ethnicities, abilities, ages, and gender identities are encouraged to submit. Tier5 strives to create inclusive, safe, and anti-racist environments in every aspect of our operation, on stage and off, for our performers, creatives, and audiences.

Synopsis:

The Sum of These Parts

Written by Haley Kofuku Henson | Directed by Annaporva Green

In a dystopian future where humans prolong their lives by replacing their body parts, the poor are dying in the street while the affluent horde wealth so they can live forever. Gray, a disillusioned aristocrat trapped by an overbearing guardian, and Lincoln, the leader of a group of streetwise scavengers struggling for survival, form an unlikely bond that the powers that be would do anything to break. In this twisted sci-fi retelling of Romeo & Juliet, civil blood will make civil hands unclean as Gray and Lincoln battle the violent systems keeping them apart and attempt to escape the same fate as Shakespeare’s tragic lovers. 

Buckle up, we’re about to show why the scariest thing this spooky season is capitalism.

Sybil Creepe's House of Mysteries

Written by Laurel Andersen | Directed by Erin Reynolds

Thunder! Lightning! Nebulous time period resembling a turn-of-the-20th century past!

Young scholar Arthur Tuck is on a quest for a mysterious magical artifact when he finds himself lost in the countryside during a thunderstorm — good thing there’s aforeboding Gothic manor happy to let him in! Arthur is warmly welcomed by the lady of the house, the cryptic Sybil Creepe, and her trusty manservant Wadsworth, but he can’t help but feel like they’re keeping something from him about the previous master of the house, Sybil’s nephew (nothing scarier than nephews) …not to mention all the scary-but-alluring violin music he keeps hearing! Arthur’s curiosity finally leads him to an attic room, where he discovers the Creepes' biggest secret – a young man playing the violin who has been hideously transformed into a  – wait, what is he, exactly?

SYBIL CREEPE…is a queer, romantic fantasy comedy featuring as many Gothic lit tropes as (in)humanly possible — including haunted chain-smoking dolls, evil exes, butlers and cooks, Something We Don’t Talk About in the Basement, Big Bad Museum Curators, portraits, portals, and gnomes, all played by a small ensemble of actors.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Written and directed by M. Hatten and James Cougar Canfield

In 1971 San Francisco, a respected physician, Dr. Jekyll, secretly develops a serum that allows him to shed his inhibitions and transform into Edward Hyde, a version of himself free to indulge in his deepest desires, experiencing a freedom he has never known.

But when gay men begin turning up dead—many of them men Hyde has slept with—suspicion starts to close in. As the murders continue, Jekyll finds it increasingly difficult to control his transformations. 

Caught between blackmail, suspicion, and his own fractured identity, Jekyll and Hyde must wrestle with the ultimate question: would you sacrifice your own humanity to be the human you have always desired to be? 
Adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella, this sexy, queer, and violent take on one of the most legendary horror stories of all time is the perfect treat for this Halloween season.

Rehearsal and Production Dates:

THE SUM OF THESE PARTS

Performance: Monday, October 5th, 2025 at 7pm (one performance) at The Tank NYC

Rehearsals:
Thursday, October 1st, 6-10pm;
Friday, October 2nd, 6-10pm;
Saturday, October 3rd, 9am- 2pm;
Sunday, October 4th, 9am- 2pm

Tech:
Monday, October 5th, 1- 5pm

Stipend: $50

SYBIL CREEPE'S HOUSE OF MYSTERIES

Performance: Tuesday, October 20th, 2025 at 7pm (one performance) at The Tank NYC

Rehearsals:
Thursday, October 15th, 6-10pm;
Friday, October 16th, 6-10pm;
Saturday, October 17th, 10am- 3pm;
Sunday, October 18th, 9am- 2pm

Tech: Tuesday, October 20th, 1pm- 5pm

Stipend: $50

THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

Performance: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 7pm (one performance) at The Tank NYC

Rehearsals:
Monday, October 26th, 6- 10pm;
Thursday, October 29th, 6-10pm;
Friday, October 30th, 6-10pm;
Saturday, October 31st, 9am- 2pm
Tech: Sunday, November 1st, 9am-1pm

Stipend: $50

OFFERS FOR THE SUM OF THESE PARTS AND SYBIL CREEPE'S... WILL BE SENT BY MID SEPTEMBER.

OFFERS FOR ...DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE WILL BE SENT BY END OF SEPTEMBER.

All actors must be 18 or older.

All company members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Tier5 is unable to provide housing for out-of-town actors at this time. 

Any questions? Email tier5auditions@gmail.com

Deadline to submit for casting consideration is end of the day, Monday, August 17th, 2026.

Next Steps:

Fill out this Google Form completely and no later than End of the Day, Monday, August 17th, 2026:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxpth4_-qSGZhA9xRBuSkFBU3iuRxZJCxax6gSuVOWS12hsg/viewform

Actors may include a link to a performance reel 

Or prepare and link a short contemporary monologue

(If you have performed with Tier5 before, you do not need to include a reel or monologue, unless you want to show something different than what you have played before)

DO NOT INCLUDE MUSICAL THEATRE REELS.
None of the productions are musicals, and we find these reels aren’t very helpful with casting for the shows.

Casting Breakdown

We are seeking actors of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexualities, (dis)abilities, shapes/sizes for all roles, unless specifically noted in the casting breakdown.

THE SUM OF THESE PARTS

Content Warning: The script features adult language and implied violence and body horror.

LINCOLN - 25ish. A scavenger. “Leader” of the group. The protection and well being of the group is their main objective. Lonely and burdened, but optimistic.

PHOENIX - 25ish. A scavenger. Trouble maker of the group. Rebellious and pugnacious, but good natured.

SCOUT - 20ish. A scavenger. Playful and courageous. Although they are the youngest of Lincoln’s group, they are the wisest.

GRAY - 25ish. Affluent. Sheltered, but curious. Empathetic and open minded.

ELLIOT - 30ish. Affluent. Gray’s sibling. Overbearing and protective. An officer of the law.

FINLEY - 30ish. Affluent. An officer of the law.

SKYLER - 25ish. Affluent. A “friend” of Gray’s

HARLOW - 375ish, but looks to be more around their 40’s. Affluent. Gray’s guardian. Old school and close minded. Wields an iron fist.

LYRIC HUXLEY - 25ish. Affluent. Heir to the Huxley fortune. Suitor to Gray.

ENSEMBLE - An actor to play various roles, including Reaper, Officer, Announcer, Blue (a kid who needs a heart), etc.

STAGE DIRECTIONS - Seeking a performer who can match the rhythm of the show, and provide layered and exciting readings that guide the show. Maybe also play additional ensemble roles.

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SYBIL CREEPE’S HOUSE OF MYSTERIES

NOTE ON GENDER: All pronouns listed below are those of the characters, not of the actors we are seeking: this is a play that will be cast with solely non-cis-men actors. Actors of all other genders are encouraged to audition for any/all roles they feel comfortable playing. Nonbinary and trans masc actors are particularly encouraged to submit. 

The role of LADY SYBIL CREEPE has been cast. All other roles are available. 

Content Warning: The script features adult language and implied fantastical violence.  

ARTHUR TUCK (he/him): an earnest young scholar, would-be botanist, and curious cat -- tendency to speak faster than he can think, often interrupts himself. Determined to remain positive as long as humanly possible despite the odds. Buries insecurity beneath pep.

THE BEAST (he/him): who is he?? Why is he so hot and tortured? At first, a formal, rigid, bitter aristocrat; an affinity for plants (and eventually, Arthur’s love) reveals softness, yearning. Also plays various enchanted objects; voices of Arthur’s classmates; etc.

WADSWORTH (he/him): the kindly butler/everything (they’re understaffed in this creepy old house). Ancient beyond imagining. A secret is buried very deep inside him that he’s willing to do anything (we mean anything) to protect. Also plays various enchanted objects; voices of Arthur’s classmates; etc.

AURORA DESMOND (she/her): Sybil’s old school friend/ex (they’d be totally happy together if not for the whole misuse-of-magic thing). Charismatic, uncompromising, a little ruthless. (Or is she, in fact, completely justified in her grudge against the Creepes…?) Also plays various enchanted objects; voices of Arthur’s classmates; etc.

MILLIE (she/her): a haunted doll; one of Aurora’s creations. Chain-smoking, sardonic. Going through an existential crisis — in a totally chill way. Also plays various enchanted objects; voices of Arthur’s classmates; etc.

POPPY (she/her): the Creepes’ kindly, talkative, scatterbrained cook. Fiercely loyal to the entire population of cursed objects in the house/all of Aurora’s unholy creations. Also plays various enchanted objects; voices of Arthur’s classmates; etc.

GREAT UNCLE PROF. ROSWELL PEATON TUCK (he/him): Arthur’s crotchety uncle, on the board of the University. Also plays CLIFFY (any gender) - a haunted book. Think Clippy meets Siri. Also plays various enchanted objects; voices of Arthur’s classmates; etc.

STAGE DIRECTIONS: Seeking a performer who can match the rhythm of the show, and provide layered and exciting readings that guide the show.

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THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

Content Warning: Adult language, homophobic language, explicit sexual dialogue and violence

DR. HENRY JEKYLL - A good person. Successful doctor, but also plays in the world of mystical alchemy. Handsome. Longs to be able to break free from the constructs of normal life. Begins to erratically appear and disappear from the social circle, becoming more and more obsessed with Hyde.

EDWARD HYDE - Gorgeous, beautiful, devilish. Violent. Doesn’t believe in rules. Nihilistic. Hedonistic. Folks seem irrevocably drawn to him. Gets what he wants. Possibly a vicious murderer. Seems to be stringing along Jekyll.

GABRIEL JOHN UTTERSON - Jekyll’s old friend and ex. A lawyer. Helped draft Jekyll’s will. Deeply in love with Jekyll still, and desperately trying to help him, despite Jekyll’s rebuttals. Hates Hyde and the fact that Jekyll seems to be protecting him/in love with him.

DR. HASTIE LANYON - Grounded. Jekyll’s long time associate. Doesn’t believe in the mystical alchemy that Jekyll goes on and on about. There’s a sort of rivalry/sexual tension between Lanyon and Jekyll, yet super drawn to Hyde. Driven to madness upon discovering Jekyll’s secret.

RICHARD ENFIELD - a gossipy gay, knows the tea around the block, witnessed Hyde verbally harass a twink at a night club- the twink later ended up dead. Platonic friends with Utterson, but maybe has a bit of a crush…

DANVERS CAREW - Daddy type. A flirt. A major presence around the queer scene. Seen with Hyde, before being viciously murdered. Also plays POOLE, Jekyll’s personal assistant.

STAGE DIRECTIONS: Seeking a performer who can match the rhythm of the show, and provide layered and exciting readings that guide the show.

Deadline for Submission:
End of the day, Monday, August 17th, 2026