What is the YEP Writers Showcase?
The YEP Writers Showcase is the first opportunity for this year’s YEP Writers to have their work performed professionally at the Everyman. Over the space of 1 week, 2 directors and 4 actors will rehearse 8 monologues or duologues, written by our YEP Writers, ready to be performed at the end of the week to a public audience.

What do I need to have to apply?
You will need to be a confident actor who is ready to jump right into the varying worlds our YEP writers have created. You should be good at learning lines and picking direction up quickly. You’ll be comfortable working at a fast pace and working across multiple scripts at once. You should be a team player and a supportive ensemble member, as well as a strong solo performer.

You must be:

• Over 18 years old.
• Based in Merseyside.
• A professional actor.
• Comfortable picking up a script and learning lines quickly.
• Able to work across multiple scripts at once.
•  Able to play multiple roles with versatility.

Roles:
We will be casting 4 actors who will multirole across 8 monologues / duologues.
We are looking for actors of various ages who can play a variety of genres.

In line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, we encourage applications from actors from the Global Majority, and/or who identify as D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent.

THIS IS A PAID ROLE AT EQUITY RATE.

When do I need to be available?

You must be available for the entirety of w.c. 5 Oct 2026 to be considered for a role. Over the course of 1 week, there will be 4 days of rehearsals followed by 1 day of tech and 2 performance days on the 10 and 11 Oct 2026 (6 days of work, Monday-Saturday inclusive).

What do I need to do?

To apply, please send us a link to a self-tape no longer than 2 minutes. This could be a YouTube, Vimeo or Dropbox link (or similar, please do not send us video files) and should be something that you feel shows off your range. This can be a recording you already have from a previous audition, or you can record something new!

Please include the following information in your email:

• Your name.
• Where you are based.
• A headshot or recent photograph.
• An acting CV or Spotlight link, if you have one.
• Agent details, if you have one.

Please email your information and self-tape link to YEPProducers@everymanplayhouse.com by midnight on Sun 6 Sep. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted the following week and we will contact you w.c. 14 Sep to let you know the next steps.

We look forward to hearing from you!