ANNOUNCING:
Auditions for The Company Theatre's 2026 Production of BURN THIS
The Company Theatre will be holding in-person and online auditions for BURN THIS, by Lanford Wilson, directed by Carl Del Buono.
BURN THIS
By Lanford Wilson
Directed by Carl Del Buono
Audition/Callback Location:
The Company Theatre, 28 Lawn Street, Rochester NY
Audition Dates:
Monday, August 17, 6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30-9:30 (callbacks)
To Audition In-Person: Please email info@thecompanytheatreroc.org for an audition slot. Actors will be asked to read from selected scenes from the play provided at the audition.
Please bring a headshot/resume. Actor positions are currently UNPAID.
If you cannot make auditions or callbacks, we will be accepting online submissions through Monday, August 17 at 11:59pm.
To Submit Online: Please prepare any 1–2-minute monologue in any style. Film in landscape, chest up, and slate with your name, what piece you’re reading, and the role/roles you’re interested in. Send video along with headshot/resume to info@thecompanytheatreroc.org.
Production Dates:
Rehearsals will begin as early as September 8, 2026
Tech Week will begin October 28, 2026
Performing November 6-22, 2026, at The Company Theatre, 28 Lawn Street, Rochester NY
***NO CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCES, NO EXCEPTIONS***
Synopsis: In this searing and hilarious dark comedy, Anna and Larry mourn the loss of their roommate, Robbie. When Robbie's brother, Pale, chaotically crashes into the roommates' lives, he brings unexpected comfort—and romantic complications.
It’s Giving: Manhattan and midnight rendezvous.
Character Breakdown: In our continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, The Company Theatre encourages actors of any age, race, gender identity/expression, and ability to audition. Age ranges listed are suggestions only, we encourage anyone to audition for any role.
ANNA – “She is thirty-two, very beautiful, tall and strong. A dancer.”
BURTON – Thirties. “He is tall, athletic, and rather good-looking… He is a writer and very interested in his process.”
LARRY – “He is twenty-seven, medium everything, very bright, gay.”
PALE – “He is thirty-six, shorter than Burton, well built, and can be good-looking, but is certainly sexy.” Bridge-and-tunnel and beautifully intense.
For more information, please email info@thecompanytheatreroc.org.