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BUG - Obie Award Winning & Drama League Nominated Play Casting Performers in Philadelphia
Seeking Talent From: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay: No Pay.
Posted: 8/24/2026 Updated: 10/5/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 11/21/2026
Casting "BUG," an Obie award winning and Drama League nominated play. Synopsis: "BUG" follows Agnes, a divorced waitress with a fondness for cocaine and isolation, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter. The two meet in a seedy motel room in Oklahoma City. Agnes stays at a hotel in hopes of avoiding her physically abusive ex-husband, Jerry, who was just released from prison. She lets Peter sleep platonically on her floor, but not long after she promotes him to the bed. Matters become more complicated as Jerry returns, expecting to resume their relationship. On top of that, there‘s a hidden bug infestation problem that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering sores, which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted on him during his stay at an army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories and twisted psychological motives.
Casting / Shoot Info
Audition Dates: Nov 21, 2026
Additional: All roles are non-union, non-paying. Select complimentary ticket provided.

Rehearsals begin Feb. 1, 2027; (table read at 6:30 p.m.) in Philadelphia; runs April 16-May 2, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA.

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Casting: By submission
Rehearsal Dates : Feb. 1, 2027
Performance Dates: April 16-May 2, 2027
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Peter Evans |Male |African-American |Age: 25–55 |Role Type: Principal
A soft-spoken, mysterious drifter and Gulf War veteran who may be AWOL. He is paranoid, believing he is a victim of government experiments, and spreads this obsession to Agnes. The individual playing this role must be comfortable with not wearing a shirt and performing in underwear/boxers. Preference will be given to men of color for this role
R.C. (Ronnie) |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 25–55 |Role Type: Supporting
Agnes’s lesbian friend who works as a biker and introduces Peter to Agnes, later regretting her involvement.
Dr. Sweet |Any Gender |Any Ethnicity |Age: 32–65 |Role Type: Supporting
A military medical consultant who appears towards the end of the play, claiming to look for Peter, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
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