Auditions for our upcoming STAGE Production - Fall 2026

May 30th and June 2nd
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Parade
Music and Lyrics by: Jason Robert Brown
Book by: Alfred Uhry
Parade is a sweeping musical drama based on the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in 1913 Atlanta who was accused and convicted of the murder of a young girl, Mary Phagan. As the case ignites national attention and deep social tensions, Leo and his wife, Lucille, fight to hold onto hope, justice, and each other amid rising prejudice, political pressure, and public hysteria. Parade explores love, identity, and the lasting impact of intolerance in America.

NTC Creative Team
Director: Brit Garner
Music Director: Alex Taylor
Stage Manager: Abby Strayer
Artistic Director: Melissa Bernstein

Casting is non-traditional with most actors playing 2-4 roles throughout the show. Please only audition if you feel strongly about this style of performance. All characters except Leo Frank will perform in Southern dialect (Georgian).

We are seeking a teenage girl to portray the role of Mary Phagan (F, 13, White Georgian, Eb4-D5). We are ONLY accepting self-tape auditions at this point for the role of Mary Phagan. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR AN IN-PERSON AUDITION SLOT.

Please familiarize yourself with the subject matter and plot of Parade prior to auditioning.

A COMMUNITY Production - Spring 2026

​The Monologue Project: Voices of the Blind, Deaf, and Physically Disabled
co-sponsored by Understanding Our Differences and The City of Newton Commission on Disabilities

Sunday, May 31st at 4pm
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Join us at The Cooper Center for Active Living
345 Walnut Street, Newton MA
in the Multi-Purpose Room

Experience powerful monologues that bring to life the unique stories of blind, deaf, and physically disabled members of our Newton community. It's a chance to connect, learn, and be moved by voices in our own neighborhood that often go unheard. Don't miss this heartfelt event celebrating the diversity and resilience of our local community.

We start with one prompt: Tell us your story. 
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Free admission, but let us know if you can join us!
RSVP here!

Note About Accommodations

This event will take place in the Multipurpose Room of The Cooper Center for Active Living. The location is wheelchair accessible, and the  program will include ASL interpretation.  Doors will open at 3:30pm.  
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Reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities who require assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city of Newton’s ADA Coordinator at least two business days in advance of the meeting: [email protected] or (617) 796-1253. The city’s TTY/TDD direct line is: 617-796-1089. For the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS), please dial 711.

Thank You, Mass Cultural Council!

A big thank you from Newton Theatre Company to Mass Cultural Council for awarding us a Five Year MCC Operations Grant.

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of cultural organizations by expanding cultural access for low-income and working families.

​See our Community page for more information.​

The Monologue Project is proud to be a participant of the 2025 Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts and is supported by Newton Community Pride in partnership with The City of Newton.

The Monologue Project is also supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.

Mission

Our mission is to create high quality theatre with a focus on women’s voices. Newton Theatre Company challenges historical representations of women by exploring roles beyond the conventional. Our professional productions, educational programs, and community outreach foster civically engaged audiences and, above all, the joy of live theatre.  

Thank You to This Season's Sponsors & Supporters!

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MELISSA BERNSTEIN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Founded in 2013
Newton, Massachusetts

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Newton Theatre Company
P.O. Box #610045
Newton Highlands, MA 02461