CASTING NOTICE – Rabbit Hole

Non-Equity Call; $50.00 per performance

Trinity Theatre Company is seeking up to 5 actors to fill roles in Rabbit Hole written by acclaimed playwright David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Eddy Lukovic. The story follows Becca and Howie Corbett, a couple navigating life after an unthinkable tragedy—the loss of their young son. As family tensions rise and coping styles clash, each character searches for meaning, comfort, and a path toward healing.

Auditions: Initial submissions are by video via self-tape. Callbacks will be in-person. 

Instructions: Please record a monologue in the style of the character you are auditioning for. Please keep all submissions to 2 minutes or less. In the title of the video please include your name and which part you would like to be considered for. Self-taped auditions can be emailed to casting@trinityttc.org. Please only submit video links (ie. YouTube, Vimeo, etc). Audition submissions will be accepted until October 24th @ 5:00pm. 

Callbacks:  are scheduled between 12:00pm-4:00pm on November 1st, 2025 at Trinity Theatre – Mission Valley. 

***Actors of all ethnicities, race, age, and gender are encouraged to apply***

Please include the following information in your email to casting@trinityttc.org. 

1) Your name

2) Your email & phone number

3) Digital copy of your headshot and resume

4) All conflicts for December 8th, 2025 – February 1st, 2026, including weekends and daytime availability. Holiday break will be from December 23rd, 2025-January 4th, 2026

***If you do not receive a response confirming materials have been collected within 48 hours, please resend your information.***

Important Dates for Rabbit Hole:

December 8th – First Rehearsal

February 3rd-5th – Tech

February 6th- February 22nd – Performances

Performances will take place at the Trinity Theatre – Mission Valley. 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego, CA 92108

About the Show

How do you move forward when grief holds you still?

In Rabbit Hole, acclaimed playwright David Lindsay-Abaire explores the deep ache of loss with honesty, heart, and unexpected humor. The story follows Becca and Howie Corbett, a couple navigating life after an unthinkable tragedy—the loss of their young son. As family tensions rise and coping styles clash, each character searches for meaning, comfort, and a path toward healing.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rabbit Hole is a beautifully crafted portrait of grief, resilience, and the fragile threads that hold a family together.

Character Breakdown

Becca (35-45): A woman quietly grieving the loss of her 5 year old son, Danny, and struggling to keep it together. Withdrawn, restrained, impatient, sharp tongued.

Izzy (27-33): Becca’s chaotic and carefree younger sister. She looks up to Becca. Impulsive, free spirited, outspoken, playful. 

Howie (35-45): Becca’s husband. Trying his best to fix what can’t be fixed. Frustrated with the deterioration of his relationship with Becca. Grounded, patient, affectionate, lonely.

Nat (60s): Becca and Izzy’s mother. Speaks her mind willingly. Having lost a son of her own, she carries the ache of a parent who’s learned to live with loss. Uses humor as armor against grief. Pragmatic, blunt, opinionated, protective.

Jason (16-18): The teenage boy who was driving the car that caused Danny’s death. Desperately seeking redemption & forgiveness. Sincere, awkward, respectful, brave.