Auditions

NCTC is casting non-AEA actors for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Text by John Cameron Mitchell

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask

Directed by Chris Morrell

Music Direction by Jake Gale

Accepting VIDEO AUDITIONS: Due Oct 7

AUDITIONS (in-person): Mon-Tues, Oct 6-7 (5-10pm)

CALLBACKS: Sat, Oct 11 (12-5pm)

Neither the Berlin Wall, nor the scars of her past are enough to stop Hedwig Schmidt from clawing out of the rubble and rising to new heights. The self-proclaimed “internationally ignored song stylist” is ready to set the record straight and rock the stage in the performance of a reclaimed lifetime. Catch Hedwig LIVE at NCTC!

Please visit the Audition Folder (script, calendar, audition materials)

Music Workshop: March 10-11, 2026

Rehearsals begin: April 7

Performance run: May 8 – June 7

Poss. holdover thru: June 21

Pay is $3500 inclusive of March workshop, rehearsals and performances.

TO AUDITION:

Please fill out this Audition Form.

Casting will contact you by email with additional details and confirmation.

Please prepare a cut of a song (16-32 bars) in the style of the show or from the show, with your sheet music clearly marked. Piano accompanist will be provided.

SEEKING:

Two actors of any ethnicity, body type, gender identity or expression to share the roles of Hedwig and Yitzhak, alternating performances. Each actor will inhabit both roles across the run (e.g. approx. 3 per week in one role, 2 in the other, then switching the following week).

Like the myth told in Hedwig — when humans were split apart by the gods, left “longing for our other half” — these two roles will embody the fractured gender binary yearning for reconciliation, each actor stepping into both halves of the story.

Both actors must have strong rock voices and strong harmony abilities.

PLEASE NOTE: Hedwig and the Angry Inch contains references to sexual abuse and genital-centered discussions of gender.

HEDWIG – Late 20s to 50s. East German rock singer, front-woman of The Angry Inch. Very strong rock tenor. Charismatic, defiant, embattled, bruised but not beaten. Should have terrific physical stamina, strong stand up or improv skills. Also plays rock icon, ex-lover Tommy Gnosis. 

YITZHAK – Late 20s to 50s. Hedwig’s Croatian husband and back-up singer. He is Hedwig’s vocal sparring partner – theirs is an emotional and at times abusive relationship. Longs to explore his feminine, creative side, but kept male-presenting by Hedwig. Very strong rock singer. Also plays basic percussion instruments – tambourine; maracas.

Questions? Please email Toni at Casting@nctcsf.org