THE GARBOLOGISTS

By Lindsay Joelle | Directed by Summer Wallace

 

Urbanite Theatre is seeking AEA and Non-Union actors for the role of Marlowe in its upcoming production of The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle.

 

ROLE AVAILABLE

Marlowe- Female, late 30s, Black, In her first week on the job with New York City's Department of Sanitation. Confident and competent, both physically and mentally, with a keen sense of irony and strong nonverbal comedic timing. She's practiced at making everyone believe she has it all together, but beneath that confidence, she's guarding a secret she doesn't wear on her sleeve.

 

PRODUCTION DATES

• First Rehearsal: December 8, 2026

• Tech: January 1–3, 2027

• Preview: January 7, 2027

• Opening: January 8, 2027

• Closing: February 14, 2027

 

AUDITION INFORMATION

 

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

Monday, October 26, 2026 | 4:00–10:00 PM

Location: Urbanite Theatre
1487 2nd Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

 

Auditions are by appointment. To request an audition, please email submissions@urbanitetheatre.com with your headshot, resume, and a performance reel, if available.

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Preparation: Please prepare both Side 1 and Side 2.

 

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET

Actors unable to attend in person may submit a video audition. Please prepare and record both Side 1 and Side 2 and email your submission to submissions@urbanitetheatre.com, with the Subject-Garbologists.Marlowe, along with your headshot and resume.

 

COMPENSATION & CONTRACT

Weekly Salary: $794 (AEA and Non-Union)

AEA Contract: Single Engagement Agreement, Category 2, Tier C

 

Urbanite provides:

• Shared company housing

• Travel to and from Sarasota

• Use of a company vehicle

• $100 dressing room stipend-to get the fun stuff you want at your makeup station

• AEA health weeks and pension if a member of AEA

 

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Urbanite operates on a five-day rehearsal workweek, providing artists with two days off each week. The exception is tech week, which follows a six-day schedule to accommodate shorter tech days. We do not schedule 10-out-of-12 rehearsals.

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During the performance run, regular days off are Mondays and Tuesdays.

Urbanite Theatre is committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and artist-centered working environment.