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ABOUT
IRON CROW THEATRE
WHO WE ARE
Iron Crow Theatre is an award-winning, professional, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and Baltimore’s queer theatre. Iron Crow Theatre produces queer theatre for a queer city, celebrating the renegade and the unorthodox in all of us. Iron Crow Theatre welcomes everyone. You do not need to identify as queer to work at Iron Crow Theatre.
OUR VISION
Iron Crow Theatre strives to build the future of theatre in Baltimore by producing bold, high-quality work while creating meaningful opportunities for artists and arts workers. We seek to fill a critical gap in Baltimore's cultural landscape by serving as a bridge between community theatre and the region's largest institutions, helping artists develop their careers, audiences discover exceptional local talent, and our city grow a stronger, more sustainable arts ecosystem. Through competitive compensation and an inclusive, professional creative environment grounded in artistic excellence, we are committed to ensuring that Baltimore's artists can create, thrive, and succeed right here at home.
SAFETY
Iron Crow Theatre is committed to producing work of the highest artistic quality and to a rehearsal and performance process that upholds the highest standards of professionalism; modeling ourselves after Equity theatres, we continue to admire greatly. We are devoted to fostering both a culture and an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion, promotes safety and well-being, and allows our artists to do some of their best work here - free from harassment of any kind.
When working on a production at Iron Crow Theatre, all cast and crew members receive Safer Spaces training to ensure a professional harassment-free workplace. In addition, Iron Crow Theatre’s staff, directors, and stage managers have been trained in a variety of best practices as it pertains to trauma-informed practices and staging intimacy by Theatrical Intimacy Education. Furthermore, an Intimacy Director is hired for each production requiring scenes of simulated actor to actor intimacy and a Fight Director for all scenes involving simulated actor to actor violence. In addition, members of our staff have been certified in mental health first-aid by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Iron Crow Theatre utilizes the Equity deputy system for all productions and has a member of the board of directors serve as an ombudsperson providing direct access to additional support at the highest levels of the organization.
The 26/27
season lineup
THE 2026-2027 SEASON HASN’T BEEN ANNOUNCED PUBLICLY
We want to get a head start on casting for our first musical of the season. Additional titles will be announced at a later date.
The Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Sean Elias
Rehearsals begin on August 24, 2026.
Performances begin on October 16, 2026, and end on November 8, 2026.
Synopsis: As The Rocky Horror Show returns to Broadway, Iron Crow Theatre brings the phenomenon home to Baltimore with an entirely new, fully immersive theatrical experience. After unforgettable Pride and Valentine’s editions, Baltimore’s favorite cult musical returns at last to its rightful place in the Halloween season.
Building on last year’s Experience Zone, this year’s production expands far beyond the stage. Ticket holders can enter early and step inside Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s castle for an eerie, decadent pre-show experience that is part haunted house, part hidden speakeasy, and entirely Rocky Horror. Step on set to explore the castle’s shadowy corners, encounter its outrageous inhabitants, and grab a drink in Frank’s laboratory before taking your seat for the main event. From the moment the doors open, audiences will be immersed in a world of science fiction, temptation, and glorious excess.
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves stranded with a flat tire during a storm and seek refuge inside the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence quickly unravels, they encounter a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker, a creepy butler, and Frank-N-Furter’s latest creation: a muscular man named Rocky. Elaborate dances, outrageous characters, and an unforgettable rock ’n’ roll score propel them through a deliberately kitschy world of science fiction, gothic horror, and sexual liberation.
This is not a film screening or a movie shadow cast. It is the complete live musical, fused with the beloved audience traditions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Every ticket holder receives an audience participation script and prop bag are available filled with cascading toilet paper, playing cards, and an array of other gadgets and goodies for joining in on the action.
Bigger, bolder, more immersive, and queerer than ever, Iron Crow Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show is not simply a night at the theatre. It’s Baltimore’s full-scale Halloween happening and the must-experience event of the season.
SEEKING
BRAD
Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4. This role requires the performer to be in underwear during parts of the performance.
JANET
Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. This role requires the performer to be in a bra and underwear during parts of the performance. Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5
MAGENTA
One of Frank’s servants. A dry sense of humor. Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5
RIFF-RAFF
One of Frank’s servants. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4
COLUMBIA
One of Frank’s servants. Extremely emotional. Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5
ROCKY
Frank’s magnificent creation. This role requires the performer to be in underwear that highlights the pelvis throughout the performance. Range: Tenor, A3-G4
EDDIE/DR. SCOTT
Eddie, a delivery man who misses the rock and role of life. Dr. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle. Range: Baritone, E3-F#4
NARRATOR
Follows our two heroes through the story by narrating directly to the audience. Non-Singing Role.
4 PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS
Various Singers. (SATB) They are used onstage and off as backup singers as well as understudies.
Non-union actors only.
The role of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter has been cast.
LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals usually take place five nights a week. During the week rehearsal typically are scheduled from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM and on weekends from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Baltimore, MD. Exact rehearsal dates and times are specific to production needs. In the past, rehearsals have not taken place on Fridays or Sundays.
COMPENSATION
Iron Crow Theatre is a small theatre located in Baltimore City. Our compensation rates are competitive amongst other small professional theaters in Baltimore, but are not yet able to compete with larger professional houses. Compensation for Non-Equity performers varies per gig. Occasionally, our budget allows for the contracting of an Equity Actor. Compensation for Actors' Equity members is dictated by the requirements of the Actors’ Equity Single Engagement Agreement.
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
Housing or transportation are not provided. Applicants should be prepared to arrange their own housing and transportation for the duration of the engagement. Local performers and those with housing arrangements in the Baltimore area are preferred.
PERFORMANCES
Performances take place at Iron Crow Theatre.
AUDITION
DATES
& TIMES
STEP 1
SUBMIT A
DIGITAL AUDITION
SUBMIT A DIGITAL AUDITION
Submit your headshot, résumé, and audition link in one email to casting@ironcrowtheatre.org
Submissions must be received by August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
STEP 2
ATTEND THE
IN-PERSON CALLBACK
IN-PERSON CALLBACKS
Callbacks are by invitation only in Baltimore, MD.
All invited actors (even those who submitted digitally) must attend in-person callbacks to be considered for casting.
Baltimore, MD
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Chapel 1503
7 S. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD, 21231
AUDITION
DATES
& TIMES
STEP 1
ATTEND AN IN-PERSON AUDITION OR SUBMIT A DIGITAL AUDITION
SUBMIT A DIGITAL AUDITION
Submit your headshot, résumé, and audition link in one email to casting@ironcrowtheatre.org
Submissions must be received by August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
STEP 2
ATTEND THE IN-PERSON CALLBACK
IN-PERSON CALLBACKS
Callbacks are by invitation only in Baltimore, MD.
All invited actors (even those who submitted digitally) must attend in-person callbacks to be considered for casting.
Baltimore, MD
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Chapel 1503
7 S. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD, 21231
WHAT
TO PREPARE
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare one short monologue and one brief selection from a pop/rock musical that demonstrates personality and vocal and/or dramatic range. Both selections must come from published theatrical works and may be presented in any order. Your combined audition should not exceed three minutes. Please include a dance if available.
Please submit all materials, including a headshot and resume, in one email to casting@ironcrowtheatre.org. Portfolios/personal websites and/or dance reels may also be submitted for review — no physical mailings.
QUESTIONS
Please email us at casting@ironcrowtheatre.org or call us at 443.637.CROW (2769) with any questions.
WHAT
TO PREPARE
SEEKING
Professional Non-Equity performers ages 18 and up of any gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity. We are working diligently to continue our practice of pursuing gender-flexible and multi-racial casting. You do not need to identify as queer in order to audition or be cast.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare one monologue from a published piece of theatre and/or 32 bars of a pop-rock song, and/or a contemporary musical theatre selection from the pop/rock genre of your choice that best shows off your range and ability. Please note we are only producing musicals this season. You must sing as part of your audition. Please be prepared to use a track. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Both selections (in any order and/or cut) should not exceed three minutes in length. If auditioning virtually, please submit all materials, including a headshot and resume, in one email to casting@ironcrowtheatre.org. Portfolios/personal websites and/or dance reels may also be submitted for review — no physical mailings.
QUESTIONS
Please email us at casting@ironcrowtheatre.org or call us at 443.637.CROW (2769) with any questions.