Delaware Theatre Company 2024-25 Season Equity Principal Actors - Delaware Theatre Company Auditions

Delaware Theatre Company 2024-25 Season - Wilmington, DE EPA Delaware Theatre Company | Wilmington, DE

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, June 3, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

No advance appointment necessary. Artistic Associate will run all aspects of the audition. Audition will be run on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 9:45AM to begin sign-ups

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$807 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Delaware Theatre Company 2024-25 Season (see breakdown).

All roles will be understudied. All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare either-- TWO contrasting monologues not exceeding 3 minutes in total. OR a short song and a short monologue not to exceed more than 3 minutes in total. You may also prepare a short song that highlights your musical instrument playing skills (NOT REQUIRED)

LOCATION

Delaware Theatre Company

200 Water St

Wilmington, DE 19801-5030

Please park in the available spaces on the side or in the back of the theatre. 2-hour parking is also available in the lot next door.

PERSONNEL

Executive and Artistic Director: Matt Silva Production / General Manager: James Saracina

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Artistic Associate: Natajia Sconiers

OTHER DATES

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

1st Rehearsal: 10/8/24

Tech begins: 10/17/24

1st Preview: 10/25/24

Opening: 10/28/24

Closing: 11/12/24

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - IN THE 302 1st Rehearsal: 11/12/24

Tech Begins: 11/27/24

1st Preview: 12/4/24

Opening: 12/7/24

Closing: 12/22/24

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

1st Rehearsal: 1/28/25

Tech begins: 2/13/25

1st Preview: 2/19/25

Opening: 2/22/25

Closing: 3/9/25

STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY

1st Rehearsal: 3/18/25

Tech begins: 4/10/25

1st Preview: 4/16/25

Opening: 4/19/25

Closing: 5/4/25

OTHER

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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

DELAWARE THEATER COMPANY 2024-2025 SEASON

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donah

directed by Matt Silva

ALL ROLES ARE CAST.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS-IN THE 302

by TBD, directed by TBD

NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION WILL BE AUDITIONED AT A LATER DATE

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

by Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom,

Based on the book by Mitch Albom

directed by Matt Silva

SEEKING:

MITCH - Morrie's former student at Brandeis University who has since become a journalist with a very busy life. He abandoned his dreams of becoming a famous musician, and is disgusted by his desire for financial success and material wealth, though neither fill the void and unhappiness he feels. After sixteen years of being out of touch, he sees Morrie on ABC’s Nightline and starts to visit him every Tuesday.

STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY

by Phaedra Michelle Scott and Alan Govenar

Based on the book Stompin at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller,

directed by TBD

SEEKING:

THE FAMILY

IDA – Ages 16 – 21, Black. Talented Dancer.

ROSE – Ages 18 – 23, Black. Ida’s sister. Nursing student. Doubles as May.

MAMA – 40s – 50s, Black. Ida and Rose’s mother. Housekeeper. Doubles as Ethel Waters & Future Ida.

FUTURE IDA – 40s – 50s, Black. Doubles as MAMA.

THE SAVOY

HERBERT ‘WHITEY’ WHITE- 30s – Black. Leader of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers

TWIST MOUTH GEORGE- 30s – Black. Premiere Dancer, Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, Doubles as Bruce.

ANITA, 18 – 23 – Black. Ida’s Best Friend, Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers

JESSIE, 17 – 22, Puerto Rican. Ida’s Dance Partner, Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers LOUIS, 21 – 25, Black. Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers

LEO, 17 – 23, Jewish, Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers. Doubles as Producer. MAY, 18 – 23, Black. Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, Doubles as ROSE.

BRUCE, 17 – 23, Black. Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, doubles as TWIST MOUTH, and Party Guest #2

EARLDEEN, 20 – 25, Black. Performer at the Savoy. Doubles as Party Guest #1 ETHEL WATERS, 40s – 50s, Black. Performer. Doubles as MAMA.

JUMP ROPE CHORUS - The Jump Rope Chorus consists of everyone in the cast, they weave in and out of roles in the show, and members of our time and space traveling troupe. They are the community, the music, the people who create the world.