PICNIC - Chicago EPA
American Theater Company
AUDITION DATE
Aug 26, 2016
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CDT)
Break from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may schedule an appointment beginning Wednesday, August 17. Call 312-641-0406 between 9:30AM-12:30PM and 3:00PM-4:30PM.
CONTRACT
CAT
CAT Tier 2; $290/wk Minimum
SEEKING
Actors for American Theater Company's 2016-2017 Season. Artists of color, artists across the gender spectrum, and artists of all abilities are strongly encouraged to audition. Please see breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
Please bring one monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, written by William Inge.
LOCATION
American Theater Company
1909 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60613-2731
PERSONNEL
Will Davis, Artistic Director; Emjoy Gavino, Producer - The Chicago Inclusion Project
OTHER DATES
Please see breakdown.
OTHER
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
PICNIC
by William Inge
Directed by Will Davis
Performances March 16 - April 23
First Look: Monday, February 13, 2017
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Tech: Thursday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Previews: Thursday, March 16 – Sunday, March 19, 2017
Opening: Monday, March 20, 2017
Closing: Sunday, April 23, 2017
HELEN POTTS- A widow, neighbor of the Owens Family
HAL CARTER- A transient from the wrong side of the tracks
MILLIE OWENS - Flo Owens younger daughter
PIANO PLAYER (Bomber, Irma, Christine, Howard) - Plays ensemble roles, must be able to play piano
MADGE OWENS- Flo Owens oldest daughter
FLO OWENS- Widow, mother to Madge and Millie
ROSEMARY SYDNEY- Local spinster/school teacher
ALAN SEYMOUR- Boyfriend of Madge
Note on Casting
This production of PICNIC will be cast non-traditionally. There is no specific age, race or gender preferred for any character.
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