Seattle Public Theater Auditions
Virtual Auditions for i never asked for a gofundme
Hello, and welcome to the casting process for Seattle Public Theater's production of i never asked for a gofundme, written by Jayne Deely, and directed by Adrienne Mackey.
About the Show
"Millie is back home in Mobile, AL for a prestigious fellowship she couldn’t pass up. Her east coast born and raised Puerto Rican partner, Avery, is recovering from gender affirming top surgery. When quasi-aunt to Millie and righteous woman of God Teresa overhears Millie talking to the pharmacist at CVS, she assumes Avery has breast cancer and puts events in motion that turn everyone’s lives upside down: cue the casseroles, care packages, and checkbooks – a gofundme to SAVE AVERY! "I never asked for a gofundme" is a new queer comedy about gender, family, and religion that asks what it means to be worthy of care."
i never asked for a gofundme will begin rehearsals in mid November 2026, and the show will run January 15-February 7, 2027.
Who Should Audition
This audition opportunity is open to both AEA and non-union actors. All actors must be age 18+.
This production is part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere! Performers who are excited about New Works are particularly encouraged to submit.
Seattle Public Theater is committed to becoming an anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-sexist organization and seeks to uproot and dismantle Industrial white Supremacy within the theatrical arts and our community. We strive to center the values of inclusivity and transparency in our casting process. Please visit our website to read more about our Anti-Racism commitments and feel free to reach out with questions.
How To Audition
Please prepare and submit a contemporary comedic monologue.
Virtual submissions will be open until Monday August 17th, at noon.
The team will watch all video submissions with the goal of creating a strong ensemble. We will then hold callbacks in the window of August 29-Sept 2.
Additional Information
Rate of Pay: Non-union actors will receive a rehearsal stipend of $1,500, and hourly employee pay for the performance run. Union actors will receive Equity contract rates (contract: Small Professional Theater Category 1 Tier B). Understudy actors (who will have a paired down rehearsal commitment) will receive a $500 rehearsal stipend, and hourly employee pay for any performance they are called to do.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will generally be held on evenings and weekends in the U District. Appx 25-30 hours per week. Regular rehearsals will be mid-November 2026 through mid-January 2027.
Performance location: Performances will be held at Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake. Most performances will be Wednesday/Thursday-Sunday.
Important dates:
First Rehearsal: November 14th, 2026
Tech: January 6th-14th, 2027
Photo Dress: January 12, 2027
Paid Preview: January 13th, 2027
Opening: January 15th, 2027
Closing: February 7, 2027
Free parking is available at rehearsal and performance locations.
If you have questions or are having trouble with this submission form, please reach out to casting@seattlepublictheater.org. Thank you!