Call_me_jorge said: "Isn’t it some equity rule that shows have to put out casting calls every 6 months even when they aren’t looking for replacements?"
I'm not certain of the exact terms, but yes, there is a rule that shows have to hold an EPA every so often. Either way, any long running show will want to do this in the event they need an emergency replacement they can call up (rather than starting the whole casting process only after someone leaves or announces they're leaving). And they can also staff the tour with this--yes, this call is for the Broadway production, but they can easily call up anyone they like and say "Hey, there's no opening in the Broadway company right now, but would you consider touring?"
Updated On: 2/25/20 at 07:18 PM