Virginia Stage 2025-26 Norfolk EPA Notice
Norfolk Equity Principal Actor Auditions (EPA)
Saturday, July 26, 2025 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM (EST)
Sunday, July 27 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM (EST)
at The Wells Theatre (108 E. Tazewell Street)
The Virginia Stage Company is holding open in-person Principal Auditions for Members of Actors' Equity with Resident Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul
Request an audition appointment completing this formVSC 2025-26 EPA Audition Request FormORby emailing auditions@vastage.orgwith the subject “ Season 47 : EPA In Person Audition ” please include 1) productions/roles for which you are auditioning2) headshot/resume if you have it (not required for appointment)You will receive a return email confirming your assigned time slot.
For the audition: Please prepare a brief monologue of your choice. If you would like to audition for the musical, please also prepare a short song in the style of ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Audition material may not exceed 2-minutes total.Also, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.
Video Audition Submissions will also be accepted for Season 47. Use this form EPA VIDEO Audition or Email video viewing link (NO FILES) to auditions@vastage.orgSubject: “ Season 47 : EPA VIDEO Audition ” Please include what production(s)/Role(s) you are auditioning for.
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It's Christmas in July! Join our Mistletoe Market
🎄 Christmas in July Mistletoe Market
Presented by Virginia Stage Company
July 20, 2025 at the historic Wells Theatre
11am-5pm
Step into a world of mid-summer magic at our Christmas in July Mistletoe Market—a festive, family-friendly celebration of local creativity and community spirit!
Join us inside the beautifully historic Wells Theatre, downtown Norfolk’s hidden gem, where holiday cheer comes early. This unique market showcases an incredible lineup of local artists, artisans, and crafters offering handmade treasures perfect for gifting—or keeping for yourself.
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