The Seagull

Rehearsals: begin November 30, 2025

—Break: December 22–27, 2025—

Rehearsals: continue December 28, 2025

Performances: January 8–17, 2026

The Cherry Orchard

Rehearsals: begin February 1, 2026

Performances: March 5–14, 2026

Three Sisters

Rehearsals: begin April 5, 2026

Performances: May 7–16, 2026

Performances will take place at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC Theater), 142 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607.

Preparing for Auditions

Casting for the 2026 inaugural season is almost complete. To be considered for any openings, see below:

1. Email headshot and resume to: casting@theclassicscompany.org

2. Prepare a short monologue under one minute and thirty seconds (1:30) that is either by Chekhov or in the detailed character style of Chekhov.

We will be accepting online submissions. Send video of short monologue along with headshot and resume with “Video Submission” in the subject line to: casting@theclassicscompany.org

Other Information

The Classics Company does not have an Actors Equity agreement. Both union and non-union actors will be considered.

Auditions are open to actors of any age, race, gender identity/expression, and ability.

Audition Materials

Chekhov Full Plays: use as a reference only. Translation will not be used in performance. PDF of all 4 major plays from SCRIBD.

Sample Chekhov Audition Monologues not edited for length

Character breakdowns