The Actors Studio of Newburyport

Will Hold AUDITIONS 

for David Ives'

"VENUS IN FUR"

Written by David Ives

Directed by Tim Diering

Auditions for the role of THOMAS in VENUS IN FUR, by David Ives   

AUDITION DATES:

January 10, 2026 and January 13, 2026 

(By Appointment Only)  

Callbacks: TBD

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals begin in second half of March.   

Seeking male-identifying actors in the age range 30-45 for the role of THOMAS. 

(Role of VANDA has been cast.)  

• Please prepare two contrasting 2-minute monologues. 
• You may be asked to cold-read sides at the audition. 
• Regency-style English accent will be used in the production.   
• Questions can be directed to marcclopton@gmail.com. 
• Auditions will be held at the Actors Studio (1 Merrill St. # 3 Salisbury, MA).   

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAEAA2AA3F4C70-60936907-venus#/ 

Script for perusal: 

https://www.scribd.com/document/770440136/Venus-in-Fur-Play

Performances:

May 15, 2026 through May 24, 2026

(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)

THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT, Crossroads Plaza, 1 Merrill Street, # 3, Salisbury, MA. 01952

TICKETS:

For tickets and more information, contact THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT at # 978-465-1229 or visitwww.newburyportacting.org

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Thomas Novachek, a director/playwright, has suffered through a long day of abysmal auditions for his adaptation of the German sadomasochistic novel "VENUS IN FUR" until Vanda, a crass and pushy actress, stumbles into his audition room. 

While Vanda shares the lead character’s name, she lacks her sophistication. However, when Thomas agrees to let Vanda read for the role, she displays a surprising understanding of the material. 

Working through the script with Thomas playing the masochistic male lead, the roleplay becomes intense, erotic, and less like acting. 

David Ives’ mesmerizing play explores themes of submission, domination, and power with a fast-paced, mutable language he is known for. 

Reality and pretend become blurred lines in "VENUS IN FUR," and the question of “who’s on top” always has a different answer. (STAGEAGENT)

ABOUT THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT

Founded in 1991, THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT is a 501©(3) theater, which serves as a vital cultural resource for the community: to inspire, enrich and engage audiences and to develop both the art form and the individual. The 62-seat theater space in Salisbury, MA. is the where the major part of productions will be presented, but occasionally you may see work at other local venues in and around the Greater Newburyport area.

THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT

Crossroads Plaza 

1 Merrill Street 

# 3 

Salisbury, MA. 01952

www.newburyportacting.org