Audition Alert List
We seek company members who are ready and willing to bring a positive and collaborative attitude to the uniquely challenging process of outdoor rotating repertory theatre. ISF is committed to intersectional inclusion and representation, and we are actively working to dismantle systems of oppression in our organization and the work we share. We seek to build an ensemble who will embrace and enhance these values.
About ISF: ISF is a Pay-What-You-Will company located on rural Whidbey Island, north of Seattle. Whidbey is the ancestral home of Coast Salish peoples including the Swinomish, Snohomish, Suquamish, and Lower Skagit tribes, who were forcibly relocated with the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott. This video will tell you a little about the ISF ethos and experience. You can view photos from past seasons here, and learn more about who we are on our Facebook page and Instagram.
Housing and Pay: Visiting artistic collaborators are housed locally in home-stays. Visiting actors will be cast in both productions unless otherwise arranged.
- AEA contracts are ITC/SPT tier 6
- Non-union rate: at least 80% of union rate
- Term of contract: 13-14 weeks
- Up to $250 travel reimbursement for visiting non-union artists
We believe classic theatre belongs to everyone, and we strive for inclusion and representation across the full scope of humanity in both our audiences and company. We acknowledge that the Western classical canon was written through a narrow cultural lens, but we believe the humanity in these plays transcends those limitations. We seek to define space in these stories for the richness of who we are today, and we work to expand familiarity with global classical voices historically excluded.
Gender Representation
Most characters in the classical canon are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. We invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to submit for all roles which ignite their creative spirit. We will specify when directors or playwrights have determined gender-specific criteria.
To support this value, our form includes an optional question about character genders you prefer not to be considered for.
In alignment with our commitment to inclusive and authentic representation, we do not cast cis actors in transgender or nonbinary roles.
Race & Ethnicity
We welcome actors of all racial and ethnic identities to submit for roles that ignite their creative spirit. We will note any character-specific criteria when applicable.
Disability & Ability
We welcome actors who identify as differently abled and/or disabled to submit for all roles which ignite their creative spirit. Any ability-specific requirements will be noted.
Body Diversity
We welcome actors of all body shapes and sizes. Any physical criteria will be clearly noted.
Age
We welcome actors of all ages and life stages—from emerging artists to seasoned performers. Shakespeare’s worlds thrive on intergenerational ensembles, and we believe age diversity deepens empathy, perspective, and connection onstage. We’ll make clear any roles where the director or playwright has specific age considerations.
If you have questions, concerns, or accommodation needs, please let us know.
Inspired by language developed by Kevin Kantor (they/them) and Emily Tarquin (they/them), adapted for our casting process by Olena Hodges (she/her) with contributions from Kyle Haden (he/him), Ada Karamanyan (she/her), Mickey Rowe (he/him), K. Woodzick (they/them), and others.Casting Considerations:
- We aim to cast at least 50% returning collaborators (from any season)
- We aim to cast over 50% folks who identify with communities who've historically been excluded from American and Classical stages (Global Majority, Transgender and Non-Binary, Disabled, and other historically marginalized identities)
- We take into serious consideration submission form answers to ensure a compatible ensemble who share individual alignment with the core values of ISF
- We aim to cast actors in both productions, which means compromise and negotiation among all members of the casting team.