Carrollwood Players Theatre announces open auditions and offstage production opportunities for:A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
By Tennessee Williams
A CWP Mainstage Production
Presented by Jim Russell
Directed and Produced by Marc S. Sanders
In one of the most renowned plays of the American theater, Blanche DuBois, a schoolteacher from Mississippi, arrives in New Orleans and takes a streetcar named “Desire“ to the French Quarter, where her sister, Stella, and Stella’s husband, Stanley Kowalski, live barely above squalor.
Blanche’s affectations of refinement set her immediately at odds with blue-collar Stanley, who is further incensed when he learns his wife’s aristocratic inheritance has been forfeited to creditors.
Believing that Blanche has sold the estate for personal profit and is swindling Stella and Stanley from sharing in the proceeds, Stanley disdains and demeans Blanche, who fights back in the only way she knows: with her genteel femininity.
The Kowalskis’ Elysian Fields apartment becomes a pressure cooker of sensuality and class tensions, until ultimately erupting into some of the most iconic dramatic moments seen on the modern stage.
Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, February 15th, 2026 at 7 p.m.
AND
Monday, February 16th, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Auditions will be at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618
PRODUCTION DATES:
April 17th - May 3rd, 2026 with the possibility of an added performance at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Saturday 2 p.m. matinee on April 25th
Please note there are TWO performances on Saturday, April 25th and there is the possibility of TWO performances on Sunday, May 3rd.
Those auditioning for the production MUST be available for all of the performances listed above.
Call time for all performers and crew on performance dates is 1 hour prior to showtime.
Tech Week:
April 12th - 16th, 2026
Performers and some production volunteers/crew MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and all performances. There are no exceptions! You MUST complete the online sign-up form in advance to attend this audition or be considered for production volunteer opportunities. PLEASE LIST ALL POTENTIAL DATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS ON THIS ONLINE FORM.
Complete the form at:
https://forms.gle/Ay6mnMqpkXfLrn3t7
IMPORTANT: If you have SIGNIFICANT conflicts between auditions and tech week, please carefully consider whether or not you are in a position to participate in this production. We are looking for performers who are AVAILABLE and COMMITTED to this production.
Please take care to complete the conflict section of this form accurately and completely. Casting and staffing decisions and rehearsal schedules are based in part on information you provide about potential conflict dates.
Rehearsals:
The exact rehearsal schedule is to be determined, but rehearsals are usually 2-3 days per week, mostly weekday nights, but there may be rehearsals on Saturdays in the daytime and/or Sundays in the evening. Weekday evening rehearsals generally begin at 7 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. (possibly later during tech week) Sunday evening rehearsals generally begin at 6 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. There will be a total of approximately 20-25 rehearsals for this production.
The rehearsal schedule intensifies as opening night draws closer. Tech week rehearsals often run later into the evening.
No experience is necessary. All roles are open. All ethnicities, identities and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition for any and all roles. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required.
You may send in advance to [email protected]
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Production Volunteer Opportunities: Let us know what you are interested in helping with!
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Casting:
Actors must be comfortable with intimate blocking and stage combat.
Roles of Blanche, Stanley, Stella and Mitch are very dialogue heavy and require fast learning and quick memorization.
Subject matter includes chauvinistic tendencies, intimate seduction scenes and a rape scene. This is mature subject matter with some disturbing psychological material.
Roles Available:
Blanche DuBois - 27+ year old, loquacious and fragile woman who arrives at her sister's place in New Orleans, destitute. Not shy. Seductive and open with her behavior and her storytelling.
Stanley Kowalski- 30s, The husband of Stella, a veteran, middle class working man who is passionate with his wife and cruel to Blanche. Carries a strong, imposing presence.
Stella Kowalski - 25 years old, Blanche's sister and wife to Stanley. Her loyalties are torn between her sister and her husband. Petite when compared to Stanley.
Harold "Mitch" Mitchell - 30s, Stanley’s army friend, coworker, and poker buddy, who courts Blanche
Eunice Hubbell - upper apartment neighbor; mid 20s-30s; in a love/hate marriage with Steve Hubbell
Steve Hubbell - upper apartment neighbor; mid 20s-30s; in a love hate relationship with Eunice; one of the poker buddies
Pablo Gonzales - poker buddy; mid 20s-30s; must be able to fluently speak some Spanish dialogue
Collector - early 20s male; very innocent looking; gets unexpectedly seduced by Blanche
Various Roles of both sexes, which can be played by the same actor/actress; preferably in search of an African American woman specifically
What to Prepare:
Acting - Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
VIDEO AUDITIONS - PLEASE NOTE: We prefer to see all auditions in person. Requests for video submissions will only be considered if we are unable to source sufficient talent from those auditioning in person. If you wish to audition by video only, there is no need to complete this form. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll put you on our backup list.
Alternate audition dates: We regret we are not able to schedule an alternate audition date for you.
What to expect on your audition date:
We expect a LARGE turnout for auditions, and space is LIMITED. We regret we cannot admit any guests, companions, or observers, with the exception of one parent or legal guardian for audtioners under the age of 18.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. IMPORTANT information is covered at the beginning of each session, therefore it is imperative that you are prepared to begin on time. No auditioners will be admitted after 7:05 p.m.
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You MAY apply to audition AND apply for offstage opportunities (in the event you are not cast), though some offstage positions may be filled prior to the audition dates. If you apply to audition AND to volunteer offstage, we will assume your first preference is to perform.
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Questions may be directed to [email protected]
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