Auditions
HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN SON
NCTC is casting a non-AEA actor for the regional premiere of HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN SON by Christopher Oscar Peña.
Directed by Ben Villegas Randle.
A Madonna concert. Stealing Dad’s credit card. Sounds like a great idea! Teenage Orlando enjoys a lavish and privileged life-thanks to his family’s successful business. But, his Honduran-born father has different ideas of where his hard-earned cash should go. This audacious new comedy dares to ask: who is entitled to privilege?
Please visit the Audition Folder (script, calendar, audition materials)
Rehearsals begin: Feb 28, 2026
Performance run: April 3 – May 10, 2026
Pay is $3500 inclusive of rehearsals and performances.
TO AUDITION
Please fill out this audition form to request an audition date/time: AUDITION FORM
Casting the role of:
MERCEDES — Latina woman, 30s. American-born Mexican. Right-hand to Mando and newly promoted general manager. Assertive, efficient, and loyal. Balances professionalism with a maternal sensibility.
All other roles have been cast at a prior audition.
Questions? Email Casting@nctcsf.org
GODS & MONSTERS
NCTC is casting non-AEA actors for the west coast premiere of GODS & MONSTERS
based on the novel by Christopher Bram and written & adapted by Tom Mullen.
Directed by M. Graham Smith.
Accepting Video Auditions through Sept 9
AUDITIONS (in-person): Thursday, Sept 11 (5-9pm)
CALLBACKS: Saturday, Sept 13 (10am-1:30pm)
Director of the classic film, Frankenstein, James Whale is spending his retirement away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Will James find peace from his torment, or will his inner monster beguile him to deeper depths?
Please visit the Audition Folder (script, calendar, audition sides)
Rehearsals begin: Feb 3, 2026
Performance run: March 6 – April 5, 2026
Pay is $3500 inclusive of Dec workshop, rehearsals and performances.
TO AUDITION:
Please fill out this Audition Form.
Please indicate if you will be submitting a video or are requesting an in-person appointment on Sept 11.
Casting will contact you by email with additional details and confirmation.
We are casting the roles of:
CLAYTON BOONE — African American male, late 20s. A handsome, troubled gardener who forms a bond with Whale, but is bothered by Whale’s homosexuality. Clay is a former marine from a broken family and a complicated past. Scene 17 of the script contains rear nudity. Please refer to the script prior to the audition. An intimacy director will be on staff throughout the rehearsal process to ensure a safe, collaborative, and professional working environment. No nudity or simulated intimacy will be requested at the audition.
MARIA RAMIREZ — Latina woman, early 50s. Whale’s long-time housekeeper. She cares deeply about him but is a devout Christian and disapproves of his homosexuality. Actor also does the voice-over for Sarah Whale and briefly plays actress, Elsa Lanchester.
DAVID LEWIS — Caucasian male, early 50s. Whale’s former lover. A semi-closeted Hollywood Producer. Actor also plays William Whale, James Whale’s father, actor Ernest Thesiger, Dr. Payne, Fritz the tailor, and the voice-over of Carl Laemmles, a film producer.
EDMUND KAY — Caucasian male, early 20s. A film student desperate to get into the movie business. He interviews Whale and later gets a job with George Cukor. Actor also plays Jack Warner, Colin Clive, Leonard Barnett, and young James Whale.
The role of JAMES WHALE has been cast.
Questions? Please email Toni at Casting@nctcsf.org