"Robert "Yank" Smith is the ruler of all he surveys until an unexpected encounter with a woman in white smashes his reality and sends him on a search for her and where he belongs in the world. 

The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill will be performed at Tao House, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, September 6-21 and then remounted for the Eugene O'Neill International Festival of Theatre in New Ross, Ireland, October 9-12. The four principal actors will travel with the show to Ireland.

For further details and submission instructions, go to Actor Audition Application - Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House 

If you have questions, direct them to EONF Artistic Director Eric Fraisher Hayes at efhayes65@yahoo.com

We are looking for an ensemble of 8 actors. The four principal actors will travel to Ireland to remount the show in October. We are open to creative casting of the ensemble with an emphasis on actors that can move well as there will be lots of choreography in the show.

Principal Roles:

Robert “Yank” Smith, emotional and physical powerhouse, the heart of the show, 30-50’s

Paddy, seasoned Irish sailor, 40-60’s

Long, socialist agitator, 30-50’s

Mildred, flapper, society heiress, needs to be a strong singer, 20-40’s

We are currently accepting video submissions of two contrasting monologues, not to exceed 4 minutes total. Video submissions are due by March 21, 2025. Please make sure your video is accessible so the casting director will not need to “request access” to view.

The Hairy Ape will be a non-AEA production, but we encourage AEA actors to submit for future projects as we are looking to include AEA talent in the future.

Callbacks for The Hairy Ape will be held in April/May 2025 BY INVITATION ONLY.

Should you have any questions, please contact Eric Fraisher Hayes at efhayes65@yahoo.com