Rec Room Arts is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply and pitch productions. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to INFO@RECROOMHTX.COM for future consideration.

Current vacancies

Seeking AEA and Non-Equity Actors for Rec Room Arts' 2026/2027 Season

Auditions will be held from 9am to 5pm on Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd, 2026.

Please sign up for a timeslot:
LINK TO SIGN UP: https://calendly.com/companymanager-alq/rec-room-26-27-season-generals 

The cutoff for sign up is 12 hours before the start time.

Important Information

• Each audition will be 2½ minutes long.

• Signing up for a time slot means you may be seen at any point during that 30-minute window. AEA members will receive priority.

• After signing up for an audition slot, please submit your headshot and resume here!

• Please Note: We will only be holding auditions for Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Saturday August 1st.

What to Prepare

• Show-specific sides will be available at the audition. You may prepare one or two of the provided sides in advance and will perform one at your audition.

• For Hedwig (not required): Please prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice from Hedwig and the Angry Inch. (Saturday Only)

• Printed sides and a reader will be provided at the audition.

>>>>>>> CLICK HERE FOR SIDES <<<<<<<

PRODUCTION INFO AND CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:

SHOW ONE: AMADEUS

First Rehearsal – 8/11/2026
Tech – 9/8/2026–9/15/2026
Previews – 9/16/2026, 9/17/2026
Opening – 9/19/2026
Closing – 10/10/2026
Possible Extension – 10/14/2026–10/17/2026

CHARACTERS:

KATHERINA: Vienna's celebrated soprano: confident, ambitious, and keenly aware of the influence talent and beauty can wield. Female, 20s–40s.

ENSEMBLE: Courtiers, patrons, servants, musicians, and citizens who bring the vibrant, image-conscious world of eighteenth-century Vienna to life. Any gender, any age.

SHOW TWO: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST

First Rehearsal – 11/3/2026
Tech – 12/3/2026–12/9/2026
Previews – 12/10/2026, 12/11/2026
Opening – 12/12/2026
Closing – 1/2/2027
Possible Extension – 1/6/2027–1/9/2027

CHARACTERS:

MANIAC: Youthful rebellion incarnate - passionate, charming, volatile, and fun. A ragebaiting troll who loves to play a game and put on a show. Male or Non Binary, 20’s 

INSPECTOR BERTOZZO: the lowest on the totem pole, brash and arrogant while also being slow and incompetent, desperately trying to not get in trouble. Male, 30’s-40’s

CAPTAIN PISSANI: the middle manager of the force, can be intimidated and coerced without much effort while being banal and sanctimonious. Desperately wants to be respected. 30’s-40’s, any gender. 

SUPERINTENDENT BELLATI: the highest ranking on the force, loud and abrasive with an explosive temper, scrupulous about maintaining order and protocol, but secretly loves to play a game. 40’s-60’s, any gender

JOURNALIST MARIA FELLETI: A grounded, sensible reformist who ideologically agrees with The Maniac, but still believes in existing institutions and their power to make meaningful change. A walking challenger to the police and foil to The Maniac. Female, 20’s-30’s. 

CONSTABLES: newbie police officers who follow the orders of whoever wields the most power in the room. Mostly silent mime role, but needs strong physical comedy skills. 20’s-30’s, any gender. 

SHOW THREE: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

First Rehearsal – 1/12/2027
Tech – 1/25/2027–2/3/2027
Previews – 2/4/2027, 2/5/2027
Opening – 2/6/2027
Closing – 3/6/2027
Possible Extension – 1/6/2027–1/9/2027

CHARACTERS:

HEDWIG ROBINSON: A magnetic rock star and brilliant storyteller whose biting humor masks profound heartbreak and a lifelong search for identity and love. Any gender identity. Strong rock vocalist. 

YITZHAK: Hedwig's quiet, long-suffering partner whose loyalty, resentment, and own dreams simmer just beneath the surface. Any gender identity. Strong vocalist.

SHOW FOUR: THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

First Rehearsal – 4/6/2027
Tech – 5/1/2027–5/12/2027
Previews – 5/13/2027, 5/14/2027
Opening – 5/15/2027
Closing – 6/5/2027

CHARACTERS:

GRACE: 30’s. Has a good heart but short on patience and gratitude. Wants change. Between jobs. 

EDDIE: Grace’s boyfriend. Same age. Chilled out but gives several fucks. Bartender. 

HARRIET: Same age as Grace. Cop. Acts like it. Puts rules before the personal. 

FIONA: Grace’s Mother. Retired. Acts like it. Done hiding what she really feels. 

ADAM: Fresh out of med school. Good person in bad circumstances. Respects authority. 

KATRINA: Early to mid 20’s. Put upon but not overpowered by it. Trying to stop what’s coming. 

PETER/RUFUS: Late 20’s fuckup, wouldn’t hurt a fly / Literally The Fucking Devil. Chill guy tho. 

Rec Room is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity.    

INTERNSHIPS

Individuals interested in internship opportunities should send a resume and cover letter stating desired position to INFO@RECROOMHTX.COM
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

VOLUNTEER USHERS

As a volunteer, you’ll help us greet guests, guide them to their seats, and keep the evening running smoothly—all while getting to see the show for free.