AUDITION NOTICE

The Rockefeller Special

Written by Ryan Stevens | Directed by Robin Schwartz

Siren Theatre Collective is seeking actors ages 18+ for its upcoming production of The Rockefeller Special, written by Ryan Stevens and directed by Robin Schwartz.

Auditions will be conducted through virtual submissions, with in-person callbacks for selected actors.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, accessibility & belonging across all aspects of our work—onstage, offstage, and in the communities we serve. We strive to build spaces where people from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are not only welcomed but centered and valued.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

The Rockefeller Special by Ryan Stevens is a dark comedy that explores wealth, power, and the stories we tell about the people who shape history. Blending sharp humor with provocative themes, the play challenges audiences to reconsider the legacy of John D. Rockefeller and the systems that elevate some individuals while leaving others to reckon with the consequences. 

Performance Dates: January 21–23 and January 28–30, 2027
Performance Schedule: Thursday and Friday evenings; Saturday matinees
Venue: Parris Underground
Compensation: All positions are volunteer and unpaid.

ROLES AVAILABLE

• Historian
• John D. Rockefeller
• 1st Player
• 2nd Player
• 3rd Player

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested actors should submit the following materials by Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon):

• Current acting résumé
• Headshot
• Conflict schedule for November 15 – January 30
• A one-minute contemporary comedic monologue

Please email all audition materials to sirentheatrecollective@gmail.com. A digital copy of the script is available on request for your perusal.

Actors selected for callbacks will be notified by the evening of November 15.

IN-PERSON CALLBACKS

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Parris Underground

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Rehearsals will generally take place on the following schedule:

• Tuesdays: 7:00–10:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 7:00–10:00 p.m.
• Select Saturdays: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Actors should disclose any known scheduling conflicts at the time of submission.

CONTENT ADVISORY

The script contains profanity, mature themes, and staged violence. Actors should consider these content elements when submitting for the production.

ABOUT SIREN THEATRE COLLECTIVE

Siren Theatre Collective is committed to bold storytelling, collective imagination, and human connection. Through thought-provoking productions and collaborative artistic experiences, Siren seeks to create theatre that challenges expectations and engages audiences in meaningful ways.

AUDITION SUBMISSIONS AND INQUIRIES
sirentheatrecollective@gmail.com

We look forward to reviewing your submissions.