Audition Information
ZEST holds open auditions for all of our productions. We are always on the lookout for new talent, both on and off stage, and we welcome everyone to audition, regardless of prior experience, or membership status.
Farragut North
Primary Audition Dates
Mon, February 2nd, 2026 19:00-21:30
Wed, February 4th, 2026 19:00-21:30
Thu, February 5th, 2026 19:00-21:30
Callback and Backup Dates
Tue, February 10th, 2026 19:00-21:30
Fri, February 13th, 2026 19:00-21:30
Please sign up for an primary audition date, if possible, and only for backup dates if you cannot attend a primary date.
Performance Dates
At least eight performances between 20th June 2026 and 8th July 2026 (exact dates will be communicated during the casting process)
Audition Location
Theater im Seefeld Neumünster
Seefeldstrasse 91, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Set during a fiercely contested presidential primary, Farragut North follows a young, ambitious campaign press secretary caught in the brutal machinery of American politics. Written by Beau Willimon (House of Cards / Andor), it offers an unflinching look behind the curtain at the strategists, spokespeople, and dealmakers who shape public perception while serving their own ambitions. As loyalties shift and personal motives collide, the play explores how power - even in small doses - distorts values and relationships. Farragut North captures the tension between political idealism and self-interest, painting a sharp portrait of how easily conviction can give way to calculation in the race to win.
Currently all roles for our upcoming productions are filled.
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Getting Started
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Audition dates are typically announced a few weeks in advance at our Monday Evening Readings and via our mailing list.
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Auditions are open to everyone - non-members and members. If cast, you are expected to become a ZEST member before rehearsals begin.
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Audition pieces are usually available at least one week in advance on the play's specific audition page. You are not expected to have them memorized, but you should be familiar with them. You will not be penalized for keeping the script in your hand!
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Candidates should complete an audition application form online prior to the audition date. If you have problems accessing or filling out the form, please email the audition panel instead.
The Audition Process
Auditions are generally held in front of a casting panel, consisting of at least the director and one member of the committee. The exact format of the auditions is the decision of the director.
The casting panel’s decision is final. While the best candidate may not always be chosen, decisions are based on more than just the audition performance. We also consider how each candidate will fit into the whole cast and the level of commitment the show requires.
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Candidates are normally informed of the results within two days of the final audition date.
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ZEST is an amateur group, and no one is paid for their participation in a production.
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If cast, you are expected to commit to attending most rehearsals, as well as all technical rehearsals and performances.
Important Policies
Stage Combat and Intimacy
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All scenes with physical contact between actors must be blocked by a member of the creative team (director, fight choreographer, assistant director, etc.)
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No scene involving physical contact can be rehearsed without the presence of a member of the creative team.
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Any changes to such scenes without express permission are grounds for immediate disciplinary action, such as exclusion from further productions.
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If anyone has any concerns, they can be expressed in strictest confidence to any committee member anonymously and will be fully supported and acted upon.
Travel Expenses
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For information on how to claim and be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred while working with ZEST, please refer to our full Travel Expenses policy.
