The Underlings Theatre Co. is accepting virtual audition submissions from non-union actors for our production of Ada, Soon. In this new post-apocalyptic play, Ada is left with only a robot and a copy of The Tempest for company. Then, one day, a stranger comes knocking.

This production is scheduled to run from April 18 to 27th as part of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. Rehearsals will begin March 10. There is a travel stipend of $200 for actors cast in this production.

Full information, including audition requirements, sides, and the link to submit, is available at the link below. Audition submissions will close Saturday, March 2 at midnight.

Brief role summaries:

  • Ada - Woman, 20s-30s. A hobbyist engineer with a quick temper. Last woman on earth?

  • Karel - Any gender, any age. Embodied AI built by Ada to serve, not to socialize. Learning fast and trying their best.

  • Maya - Woman, 20s-30s. An empathetic stranger who comes knocking on Ada’s door.

Get Involved

Underlings is also seeking two collaborators for this upcoming production:

  1. Stage Manager: Responsible for attending all blocking rehearsals, taking blocking notes, calling cues during performances, building a prompt book, and taking production notes as needed. Estimated compensation is $600-750 in stipend, depending on experience and availability.

  2. Associate Producer: Responsible for supporting budget building, scheduling and attending production meetings, supporting marketing efforts, and limited backstage support during performances. Estimated compensation is $350 to $500 in stipend, depending on experience and availability.

We are a small fringe company, so we appreciate your interest! To be considered, please send an email with your name and a resume or summary of experience to lelaina@underlingstheatre.com.

Mission

The Underlings Theatre Co. specializes in classical and classically-inspired productions centered around diversity, inclusivity, and gender equity. We approach yesterday’s texts with today’s context in mind, to give our performances the same immediacy and intimacy that they had for their first audiences. 

We are committed to the artistic development of our playmakers and their professional treatment. We are proud to be a small, fringe company making great work.

Together with our audiences, we find something new in something old.