Hangar Theatre 2017 Season - NYC EPA
Hangar Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Feb 21, 2017
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
SPT SPT 8; $567/week
SEEKING
Equity actors for 2017 summer season.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief (one-minute) monologue in the style of something in the season OR a brief, traditional musical theatre song in the style of …FORUM. OR one minute monologue and 16 bars of a song. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Michael Barakiva, Artistic Director
Josh Friedman, Managing Director
Michael Cassara, CSA, Casting Director
OTHER
If unable to attend EPA, please send picture/resume to Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W. 39th Street - Suite #800, New York, NY 10018. Or via e-mail to submissions@michaelcassara.net
http://www.hangartheatre.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
HANGAR THEATRE - 2017 SEASON BREAKDOWNS
Artistic Director: Michael Barakiva
Managing Director: Josh Friedman
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
DISGRACED
The season will open with a production of Disgraced, a co-production with Portland Stage Company. All casting for this production will be handled by Portland Stage Company.
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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart
Director: Michael Barakiva
First Rehearsal – 6/13/2017
Opening – 6/30/2017
Closing – 7/15/2017
Actors of all ethnicities encouraged to audition for all the roles. This production will be cast entirely color-blind.
Equity contracts are available for the following five roles:
[PSEUDOLUS] Any age, any gender. Quick-witted, crafty, scheming and a brilliant thinker-on-his-feet. The ultimate, loveable trickster.
[SENEX] 40s – 50s. A submissive man dominated by his wife and desperate for any kind of amorous experience. Impeccable comedic timing. Baritone B2-G4.
[DOMINA] 40s- 50s. A dominating shrew of a wife. Impeccable comedic timing. Mezzo-Soprano B3-F5.
[MILES GLORIOSUS] Early 20s. A Roman captain. Strong, pompous, almost as in love with himself as everyone else is. Impeccable comedic timing. Bass-baritone B3-F5.
[LYCUS] 40+, female (IMPORTANT NOTE: in this production the character will be female). A Madame who runs the house of Courtesans. Entrepreneurial, enterprising, always on the look-out for a good deal. Impeccable comedic timing.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST AND/OR WILL BE CAST WITH NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS:
[HERO] Early 20s. Young, romantic, inexperienced, dramatic. Impeccable comedic timing. Tenor B2-G4. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[HYSTERIUM] Any age. Chief slave. Anxious, wound-up, eager. Impeccable comedic timing. Baritone G5-D4. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[PHILIA] Early 20s. A virgin in the House of Lycus. Young, innocent, devoted and naïve. Impeccable comedic timing. Soprano B3-G5. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ERRONIOUS] a befuddled old man who is partially blind and always confused, Erronius spends most of the play bemoaning his two children who were kidnapped by pirates years ago. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
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DÉGAGÉ
By Mimi Quillin
Directed by Michael Barakiva
First Rehearsal - 7/4/2017
Opening – 7/21/2017
Closing – 7/29/2017
actors of all ethnicities encouraged to audition for all roles. This production will be cast entirely color-blind. Please note: singing is NOT required, we are seeking STRONG (professional) dancers who are STRONG (professional) actors.
A dance audition is not intended. For the EPA, please prepare a brief monologue.
[DANCER] 40-45. Tall, tough and graceful. Possesses inner strength and determination. Note: this role requires professional dancing experience (jazz, ballet and Broadway).
[MAN 1 & 2] Versatile character actors, playing all the other roles in the play. Accents included but not limited to: Brooklyn, Russian, Jamaican, Italian American, and characters of all ages. Note: both of these roles require professional dancing experience (jazz, ballet and Broadway).
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THE FOREIGNER
By Larry Shue
Director: Topher Payne
First Rehearsal - 7/18/2017
Opening – 8/4/2017
Closing – 8/12/2017
SEEKING:
(the following two roles are potentially available for AEA contracts)
[CHARLIE BAKER] African-American, Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern. A painfully shy and bookish man. His confidence and humor grow as he becomes more comfortable. Strong British dialect. Impeccable comedic timing. Performers of color particularly encouraged to submit for this role.
[REVEREND DAVID MARSHALL LEE] Caucasian. Appears to be an upstanding and charming man but is actually hiding a darker and more sinister side. Strong Southern dialect.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST AND/OR WILL BE CAST WITH NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS:
[BETTY MEEKS] The proprietor of a Georgia fishing lodge who is wise in some ways and naïve in others. She is good-hearted and generous. Strong Southern dialect. Performers of color particularly encouraged to submit for this role.
[CATHERINE SIMMS] Caucasian. A young woman who has a quick wit and a sharp tongue but is lonely and kinder than she lets on. Strong Southern dialect.
[ELLARD SIMMS] Caucasian. An agreeable young man, kind and gentle and eager to help others. Impeccable comedic timing and strong Southern dialect.
[FROGGY LESUEUR an OWEN MUSSER] (In this production, one actor will play both FROGGY and OWEN.)
[FROGGY LESUER: A kind-hearted man with military training and good intentions who’s plans sometimes get out of hand. Strong British dialect. [OWEN MUSSER: Caucasian. The Tilghman County property inspector. An intimidating man. Conniving and scheming his way to authority and power. Strong southern dialect. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
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SHAKESPEARE’S R & J
An adaptation by Joe Calarco
Director: Melissa Kievman
First Rehearsal – 8/1/2017
Opening – 8/18/2017
Closing – 9/2/2017
actors of all ethnicities encouraged to audition for all the roles. This production will be cast entirely color blind. All characters will be cast as female. All performers must be 18+.
Two AEA contracts are available for this production.
[STUDENT 1] Late teens to early 20s. Female. Romeo, etc. Strong command of Shakespearean language.
[STUDENT 2] Late teens to early 20s. Female. Juliet, Benvolio, etc. Strong command of Shakespearean language
[STUDENT 3] Late teens to early 20s. Female. Mercutio, Lady Capulet, Friar Laurence, etc. Strong command of Shakespearean language.
[STUDENT 4] Late teens to early 20s. Female. Tybalt, Nurse, etc. Strong command of Shakespearean language.
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 audition.
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