Wit
by City Theatre Company
May. 27 - May. 28
A renowned professor of English having spent years studying and teaching the metaphysical sonnets of John Donne has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During her illness as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program, she struggles with doctors and family ultimately reassessing her life with such profundity, grace and humor that she transforms herself and all those around her.
Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
"A dazzling and humane play that you will remember till your dying day." —NY Magazine
City Theatre Austin auditions for Wit, Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play
May 27 - 28, 2025
Times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
Ten-minute spots by appointment. Possible callbacks Thursday, May 29.
Genesis Creative Collective.1507 Wilshire Blvd. On the campus of Genesis Presbyterian Church.
Needed: No prepared monologue. Sides will be performed and sent before your audition date. Please be familiar with the show and characters, and plan to stay a few minutes after your time as you may audition with others. Please bring headshot, resume, and all possible conflict dates.
This is an open call to all actors. Actors of any race, sexuality orientation, gender expression, ability, and age are encouraged to audition. Casting all roles with character information on the website.
Show dates July 25 – August 10, 2025 with rehearsals beginning June 9. Directed by guest director Adam Adolpho and produced by City Theatre Austin.
512-470-1100 or info@citytheatreaustin.org to set up an appointment.More info at citytheatreaustin.org
