
A STRANGE LOOP
By Michael R. Jackson
Directed by DeMone Seraphin | Regional Premiere
First Rehearsal: On or around May 20, 2025
Performances: June 19 - July 12, 2025
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT CIRCLE THEATRE ON APRIL 6 (6pm - 10pm) & 7 (1pm-6pm), 2025. Details below.
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AUDITION DETAILS

ABOUT THE SHOW
A STRANGE LOOP | MICHAEL R. JACKSON | JUNE 19 - JULY 12, 2025
A STRANGE LOOP follows Usher, who introduces himself in the show’s first moments as “a young overweight-to-obese homosexual and/or gay and/or queer, cisgender male, able-bodied university-and-graduate-school educated, musical-theater writing, Disney-ushering, broke-ass middle-class far-Left-leaning Black-identified-and-classified American descendant of slaves full of self-conscious femme energy [who] thinks he’s probably a vers bottom.”
Usher’s consciousness is conjured onstage through a six-person ensemble embodying his “Thoughts.” They effortlessly shift from playing abstract ideas to historical figures to real-life family members. The constant interplay between the Thoughts heightens their cruelty and playfulness, paradoxically underlining each performer’s individuality.
We are looking for a diverse company of actors who are emotionally, physically, and artistically bold, flexible, nimble, deeply layered and nuanced. They must be strong actors, singers, and agile movers.
*contains adult language and situations*
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Usher (Tenor) - As Described in Show Description, see note below
Thought 1 (Mezzo-Soprano) – Often blends warmth with passive-aggression.
Thought 2 (Tenor) – Often represents insecurities, self-criticism, and doubts.
Thought 3 (Tenor) – Sarcastic, sharp, and brutally honest.
Thought 4 (Tenor) – Seductive and smooth.
Thought 5 (Bass) – Deep, authoritative, and oppressive, see note below
Thought 6 (Baritone) – A shape-shifter - comedic, harsh, and tender.
Please be aware that this production includes moments of simulated sexual content between USHER and THOUGHT 5. We want all actors to feel fully informed and comfortable, and intimacy choreography will be handled with care in a consent-based rehearsal process
Circle Theatre Notice – A Strange Loop
Circle Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for artists of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage submissions from individuals of all genders, body types, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
As the cultural identity and integrity of A Strange Loop is rooted in Black culture, we are seeking actors who identify as part of the Black/African Diaspora. Performers of varying levels of experience are welcome to audition.
If you would like to share your pronouns or any other self-identification, we will respect them throughout the process. If you have any access needs during the audition or hiring process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a smooth experience.
At Circle Theatre, we believe in the power of storytelling to reflect and unite our community, and we are excited to bring this groundbreaking musical to life with a dynamic and diverse cast.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Please select the "Equity Auditions" or "Open Auditions" below depending on your
union status
2. Once there, Please select your preferred audition time slot.
3. Please follow the submit materials button to submit your headshot and resume
- Video submission portal can be found at the bottom of the Airtable form by clicking on
SUBMIT MATERIALS button
4. AUDITION MATERIALS
Please prepare 32 bars of a soulful contemporary uptempo and 32 bars of a ballad
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

DeMone Seraphin
DeMone Seraphin is an actor, director, artistic director & educator. As an actor, DeMone has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, Regionally and Internationally as a principal & featured performer in such shows as RAGTIME, MISS SAIGON, RENT, J.C. SUPERSTAR, MEMPHIS, SIDESHOW (Jeff Award for Best Supporting Actor In A Musical), AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, UNCLE VANYA, OTHELLO, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, BIG RIVER, CROWNS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, LOUDER THAN WORDS The Music and Lyrics of Jonathan Larson and SWEET CHARITY. On screen, he has appeared in PERSON OF INTEREST, LAW AND ORDER SVU, THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER AND PETE, HUSH, THE SUBJECT, THE MAGIC DOOR, and BAD STREET.
As a director, DeMone’s work has been seen Off Broadway, Internationally, and Regionally. Most recent credits include the world premiere of Jimmy Roberts musical WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER Off Broadway at The York Theatre, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at The Fulton Theatre, the Regional Premiere of CHICKEN AND BISCUITS at Virginia Rep Theatre, TOPDOG UNDERDOG (Helen Hayes nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Play), THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, and HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED at Avant Bard Theatre where he served as a Lead Producing Partner. Other directing credits include; the German premiere of August Wilson’s JITNEY, ONCE UPONZI TIME: AN AMERICAN SCHEME at The McCarter Theatre in association with Princeton’s Triangle Club, the Off Broadway Revivals of DUTCHMAN and SPLIT SECOND, and the world premiere of THE KING: THE FINAL HOURS AN ELVIS PRESLEY MUSICAL. As an educator, DeMone has been a guest lecturer, artist in residence & a visiting professor/director at such prestigious institutions as HARVARD UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, RYDER UNIVERSITY, NYU, STEINHARDT, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, and the UNIVERSITY OF UTAH. DeMone is also a member of the Tony Award winning BROADWAY INSPIRATIONAL VOICES.
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