Auditions for LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS

Tokyo International Players is pleased to announce auditions for LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS by Sam Steiner and directed by Kate Cwynar, on stage February 2026!

Sam Steiner’s hilarious and provocative play imagines a world where we're forced to say less. It's about what we say and how we say it; about the things we can only hear in the silence; about dead cats, activism, eye contact and lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons.

WHAT TO PREPARE

A short (2-3 minute), memorized contemporary monologue or story, either dramatic or comedic. As the show centers around communicating in unconventional ways, the best pieces for this audition will demonstrate your ability to develop a character and tell a story through body language, expression, and other means that go beyond the words as written. You may also be asked to share some thoughts that went into your character and/or performance choices, so pick something that speaks to you!

Contact the casting director at the email address below if you have questions about the suitability of your monologue/story. Upon signing up, you will also be asked to complete a liability waiver, Covid-19 safety agreement, and general questionnaire so you can tell us about your theater/performance background and rehearsal availability. 

IN-PERSON AUDITION DATES

If interested in auditioning in person, please sign up for a timeslot during one of the available audition sessions (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY):SESSION 1: Friday November 14th, 2025 (6pm-10pm)SESSION 2: Saturday November 15th, 2025 (1:30pm-10pm)

SESSION 3: Sunday, November 16th, 2025 (1:30pm-5:30pm)

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

If you are unable to attend any audition session but are available for the callbacks, you can send a recording of your monologue to our casting director at the email address below. The deadline for video submissions is Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

CALLBACKS

IN PERSON on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 (7pm-9pm) - BY INVITATION ONLY

PERFORMANCE DATES

February 12-15, 2026 (actors must also be available for tech/dress rehearsal on February 11th)

READ-THROUGH AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Actors must be available for the first read-through on the afternoon of November 22nd, with rehearsals beginning the following week. We anticipate approximately three in-person rehearsals in Tokyo per week from late November until production week, aside from a three-week break for the New Year’s holidays.

Further details will be decided based on the cast and crew’s schedules, so please be thorough in listing availability and possible conflicts on your audition form.

AUDITION VENUE

Our Space in Hatagaya (on the Keio New Line).

CASTING BREAKDOWN

1M + 1F

COVID SAFETY MEASURES

TIP strongly encourages all actors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Email the casting director at auditions@tokyoplayers.org with your preferred audition date (SESSION 1, 2, or 3). Appointments will be scheduled in 15-minute increments over each session.