SEASON 01

Charlotte’s repertory company for actors committed to rigorous process, contemporary theatre, and fearless collaboration.

Circle Mirror Transformation

SEASON 01

Charlotte’s repertory company for actors committed to rigorous process, contemporary theatre, and fearless collaboration.

Circle Mirror Transformation

An artist-led repertory theatre creating intimate, process-driven work in the Charlotte region.

Rigorous rehearsal. Serious actors. Theatre built from process.

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Casting · October 2026

Casting Marty & James for Circle Mirror Transformation

The Emergent is casting Marty (written as a woman, 50s–60s) and James (written as a man, late 50s–60s). Directed by Cody Robinson. Non-union; $150 flat production stipend per actor.

Self-tapes are due October 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Season 1 culminates with performances January 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2027 at Warehouse Studio Theatre in Cornelius, NC.

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Recent Milestones

Momentum in brief

Arts & Science Council grant awarded

The Emergent received grant support to develop new theatre work in Charlotte.

Silent Retreat reaches 85,000+ views

Our short film has reached a growing online audience, with thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.

Lonely Planet produced

An intimate two-actor production exploring friendship, grief, and survival during the AIDS crisis.

New Works Weekend launched

A gathering for actors, directors, and writers to develop new performance work in process.

Audition Practicum completed

The six-week summer intensive ran June 25–July 30, 2026, focusing on cold reads, self-tapes, adjustments, and audition technique.

A repertory of actors building new theatre in Charlotte.

Casting: Circle Mirror Transformation — Marty & James

Casting Marty (written as a woman, 50s–60s) and James (written as a man, late 50s–60s). Directed by Cody Robinson. Non-union; $150 flat production stipend per actor.

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Warehouse Studio Theatre, Cornelius, NC

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11:59 PM

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