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Seeking
Equity actors for various roles in the upcoming 2016 Season.
See breakdown
Preparation
Prepare a brief dramatic or comedic monologue, not longer than two minutes
Bring picture and resume
Other Dates
See breakdown for show dates
Other
dorsettheatrefestival.org
Personnel
Artistic Director: Dina Janis
Managing Director: Molly Hennighausen
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Email Casting@DorsetTheatreFestival.org. Provide name, contact number, preferred audition time, and specify that you are an Equity member.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Norman Conquests: TABLE MANNERS
Dir: Evan Yionoulis
First Rehearsal 5/31, Preview 6/16, Opening 6/17, Closing 7/2
Seeking:
ANNIE
Late 20s to mid 30s, a budding old maid who has martyred herself to care for the family's ailing mother (who is never seen, but whose offstage presence is often felt). Annie wants more out of life, even if that more is her brother-in-law for a weekend.
SARAH
30s, married to Annie's older brother Reg, Sarah is so tightly wound that you just know she is about to pop. A control freak who needs to prove that she is the perfect wife and mother, she is also insecure, and very vulnerable.
REG
Late 30s to 40s, eldest child and only son in a female-controlled family, and married to controlling Sarah, Reg deals with his life by being a jolly good fellow and trying to stay out of Sarah's way. His is creating complex war-based board games, where, it seems, he lives in his imagination. Reg's goal is to avoid conflict and just have some nice meals.
TOM
30s to 40s, the neighboring veterinarian who has a comfortable, though completely non-physical (not to mention, non-passionate) relationship with Annie. Tom is, well, vague; doesn't really understand what's going on around him, and is, in general, more comfortable with the animals he treats than the family it is assumed he will marry into ... eventually.
RUTH
30s to 40s, middle child in the family, Ruth is a very successful business woman who is also vain enough to refuse to wear glasses because they are unattractive on her. She is married to Norman, but he is clearly a low priority in her life. Not to mention an annoyance who interrupts important business meetings to tell her that he loves her. She is also a bit of a snob who feels herself above both the family and her husband.
NORMAN
30 to mid 40s, a lovable loser - an assistant librarian who can't get ahead - who is desperate to love and be loved, and who really loves women (all women). It is his misfortune not to have been born handsome or rich, because he believes he should have been. Norman is alternately endearing and annoying to all the women in the play as well as to the men.
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DEAR ELIZABETH
Dir: Adrienne Campbell Holt
First Rehearsal 6/21, Preview 7/7, Opening 7/8, Closing 7/23
Seeking:
ELIZABETH BISHOP
Age 40-60.
Late 30s-early 40s, a great lady poet from New England, shy and a little reserved, fiercely imaginative and bright. Must have superb language skills.
ROBERT LOWELL
Age 40-60.
40’s-Early 50’s; Male, Poet. The descendant of old-school New England WASPs, Lowell has dark charm, a wicked sense of humor, and a drinking problem that gets him into trouble. Must have superb language skills.
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WAY OF THE WORLD
Dir: Theresa Rebeck
First Rehearsal 7/12, Preview 7/28, Opening 7/29, Closing 8/13
Seeking:
Rene
50s, narcissistic and cunning, determined
Lyle
50s. A lovely straightforward guy
Charles
30s. Mean, funny, fierce
Katrina
30s. Gorgeous mean and funny
Mae
20s, sincere, confused but with an optimistic good heart
Topher
30s, funny, shallow, selfish, confident, a sexual opportunist
Waitress
20s, innocent, excited, hopeful, not terribly bright
Reg
25-35 big energy, funny, good hearted but utterly boisterous and also unconsciously accepting of his own assumptions
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LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
Dir: Dina Janis
First Rehearsal 8/2, Preview 8/18, Opening 8/19, Closing 9/3
Seeking:
BILLIE HOLIDAY
35+, African American, the great jazz singer in the last year of her life
JIMMY POWERS/PIANIST
Any age, African American, actor must be an accomplished piano player and accompanist.
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