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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
EPA - DC / Baltimore Region annual AEA Liaison Auditions
Monday, January 26, 2015
10 AM to 6:30 PM
Lunch break 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
TYA
Tier I $482.00; Tier II $498.00
Location
Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
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Seeking
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the Kennedy Center's Theater For Young Audience upcoming season.
See breakdown for information.
Preparation
Actors will have a maximum of 3 minutes in which to present monologue(s) or song(s) or a combination of both. It is not necessary to use all 3 minutes. Timing strictly enforced. Accompanist provided for those singing.
Be prepared to bring multiple copies of your picture/resume.
Other Dates
** Actors may Register for these auditions by emailing LiaisonAuditions@aol.com. (see breakdown for more info)
This audition is part of the DC/Baltimore Region Annual Liaison Auditions. See Main Audition Notice for more information.
Other
DO NOT CONTACT ARTISPHERE FOR ANY REASON REGARDING THESE AUDITIONS.
Personnel
Casting Director, Michelle Kozlak
Manager of Theater for Young Audiences, David Kilpatrick
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Requests for appointments should be sent to LiaisonAuditions@aol.com.
See breakdown for full instructions on requesting an appointment. **
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Appointment Registration Information/Instructions
Registration will be handled via email and will begin on Monday, 1/12/15, at 9:00 AM EST. No emails sent prior to that time can be received or read. Requests for appointments should be sent to LiaisonAuditions@aol.com and should include the following information:
1) your name as it appears on your Equity card
2) your AEA membership number
3) a contact phone number
4) your preference for morning or afternoon appointment. If you have no preference, include that as well.
5) your email address if different from the address used to register.
Actors should receive a confirmation email within 1 to 3 days which will include information on your appointment, as well as instructions for the audition and number of pictures and resumes to bring (as you wil be auditioning for multiple theatres at this call)
Those members who do not receive an appointment, are welcome to attend the audition on the day of to be seen as time permits if any slots open up.
DO NOT CONTACT ARTISPHERE FOR ANY REASON REGARDING THESE AUDITIONS.
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KENNEDY CENTER THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES 14/15 DEVELOPMENTAL READINGS AND 15/16 SEASON
TBD Developmental Readings
Developmental Readings - TBD Resident Productions for 2015/2016 Season
One-Week Per-Performance Tier II Contracts
Exact dates to be determined, although the program generally holds three to seven Developmental Readings a season.
Cast: 5-7 Actors per Reading (male or female)
2015/2016 SEASON - Kennedy Center Family Theater Productions (Tier I):
Production #1 - Title TBD
This world premiere Kennedy Center commission will be a play about two best friends in high school as they approach graduation - one a runner, one a writer - based on a touching and raw teen novel. For audiences ages 12 and up.
Adapted by Caleen Sinnette Jennings; Based on the book by Walter Dean Myers; Director TBA
October 28, 2015 - November 8, 2015
Seeking: 2 men and 1 man or woman.
Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions below may change upon completion. Breakdown below:
Main character: 18+ male to play a 17 year old boy
Main character: 18+ male to play a 17 year old boy
One versatile male/female actor: 18+ Play a variety of ensemble parts.
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ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
This Kennedy Center commissioned musical is about two best friends and their adventures together, based on a popular series of children's books. For audiences ages 4 and up.
Book and lyrics by Mo Willems; Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma; Directed by Jerry Whiddon
November 24, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Seeking: 1 man and 4 women. Breakdown below:
Main character: 18+ male, earnest and prone to melancholy
Main character: 18+ female, spunky and full of enthusiasm
Three versatile female actors: 18+, who will play the roles of back-up singers and other ensemble parts (female)
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Production #3 - Title TBD
This world premiere Kennedy Center commission will be a musical inspired by Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist exploring the life of children in the favelas of contemporary Rio de Janiero. For audiences ages 10 and up.
Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarias; Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma; Director TBA
January 27-February 21, 2016
Seeking: 6 actors.
Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions are still being determined, although we know it will be a diverse ensemble in terms of age, gender, and ethnicity.
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2015/2016 SEASON - Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour (Tier II):
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
National Tour:
January 2016 - March 2016
Book and lyrics by Mo Willems; Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma; Directed by Jerry Whiddon
Cast: 1 male, 4 female
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