Understudy 1

About the role

The Jury Experience is a 60-minute scripted play presented as a live courtroom trial.

The audience serves as the jury, and the show features alternate endings based on their verdict.

Requirements

• Male, 30s
• Must be Nashville, TN local hire
• Non-Union

Schedule

• 20-25 hours scheduled between October 16-30, 2026 in Nashville
• Additional paid pickup rehearsals scheduled prior to subsequent show dates on cast and crew availability
• 2 shows per date at 4:30 & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, November 1 - Nashville
• Sunday, November 15 - Memphis and more!
• Additional show dates will be added and cast availability into 2027 is needed
• Soft hold on December 13 and January 24 for additional show dates

Pay

• Rehearsals: $18/hour.
• Understudy Show Day Rate: $80 per show day to hold the date.
• If an understudy is called to go on in a principal role, they would instead receive the principal show day rate of $340 per show day.

Benefits

• If it is a travel show, they would also receive per diem
• A van and driver would be provided to transport performing cast to/from Memphis.

How to apply

• Email materials (resume, reel, headshot, portfolio, etc. as applicable).
• Use the subject line: The Jury Experience - Nashville
• Due: Friday, October 16 but earlier submissions preferred!

Location

• Woolworth Theatre | 223 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219
• Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104