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OUT THE MUD

AUDITIONS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED - TBD 

Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia is announcing auditions for the Developmental  Premiere of OUT THE MUD, written by Kristen Adele Calhoun, directed by Chuck Mike.

Synopsis: 

Juneteenth 1865.  When freedom arrives late to their Texas plantation, lovers Haywood and Sweet clash over what to do next. Do they trust their former enslaver’s promise of money or run North into a future full of unknowns? Can they move forward despite their unthinkable traumas or are they destined to live shattered by the past? OUT THE MUD is a moving meditation on bondage, ancestral strength and what is required to heal. 

Seeking: 

AEA and non-union actors for the following roles and understudies:

HAYWOOD WAY, late 30s - late 50s, brilliant but represses his pain behind many masks. There’s a wild rebellion simmering just below his broken heart. Stronger than he lets on. Full of secrets - humor is his life vest through stormy waters.

SWEET FULLILOVE, late 30s - 50s, brilliant but has a fortress of protection around her heart. There’s a deep tenderness underneath her callouses and sharp tongue. Not as strong as she’d like us to believe. Full of secrets, humor is her life vest through stormy waters. This role has been cast (Katrinah Carol Lewis). Seeking understudy only. 

Firehouse seeks collaborative, hardworking, kind, inspired, and inspiring actors, who are ready to support one another and invest in the overall success of the project and the organization. Firehouse supports playwrights and directors in their visions for both culturally-appropriate and non-traditional casting.

Audition Dates and Times: 

AUDITIONS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED - TBD

Location: 

All auditions are at the Firehouse Theatre

1609 W. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23220

To schedule an appointment: 

Please email auditions@firehousetheatre.org, with your preferred time and role, and we will provide you with your appointment date and time prior to auditions. Out of town actors are encouraged to audition. If you cannot attend the local audition, video submissions of the audition material will be accepted. 

What to prepare: 

Audition sides will be provided upon confirmation of your appointment.

Rehearsal and Performance Dates: 

Rehearsals will begin on or around February 9th, 2026

*Rehearsals will be on weekday evenings and weekends

Performances run March 11th through March 29th, 2026

Compensation: 

Members of Actors Equity will be on the new Single Engagement Agreement (category 1, tier B). Non-union actors will be paid $1750-$2100 for the project commensurate with experience.