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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Monday, May 23, 2016
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
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Contract
SPT
Minimum Pending
Location
Taproot Theatre Company
204 N 85th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
There will be signs on the front doors directing you where to go.
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Seeking
Seeking multiples roles for our 2016 season. Performers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Preparation
You will have 3.5 minutes to perform 2 contrasting pieces of your choosing. One of your pieces can be a song if you'd like. An Accompanist will be provided.
Other Dates
The season begins on January 2, 2017 and ends on December 30, 2017
Other
taproottheatre.org
Personnel
People present in the room will be Taproot Producers and directors.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
To schedule an appointment go to
https://taprootauditions.acuityscheduling.com/. This will allow you to schedule an appointment yourself online
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
ROOM SERVICE by John Murray
Sasha Smirnoff: Mild mannered middle-aged Russian with a great deal of old world charm and slight accent
Gordon Miller: Very energetic, about 32, with a keen intelligent face
Joseph Gribble: Hotel manager and a conventional member of the middle class
Harry Binion: The director, a sluggish, sour looking man in his early 30’s.
Faker Englund: He is a boy of 45 with a rough earthy quality and a boundless energy ever at Miller’s disposal
Christine Marlowe: She is a pretty 24 year old. She looks like she attended Vassar, although she has never been there.
Leo Davis: The playwright. A Naïve young man of 23 with a clean cut honest face.
Hilda Manney: A sweet simple girl in her early 20’s with the soul of a secretary, works at the hotel
Gregory Wagner: A large, officious, blustering man of 50 who can’t get over being an executive
Simon Jenkins: The backer, a dignified, impressive looking man of 55
Dr. Glass: A small wiry individual of about 55 with a nervous temperament
Bank Messenger: A uniformed bank messenger
Senator Blake: A dignified, authoritative windbag of 65 with a southern accent
RELATIVITY by Mark St. Germain
Albert Einstein: 66 years old
Margaret Harding/ Lieserl: 43 years old. Fashionable and attractive
BUSMAN'S HONEYMOON by Dorothy Sayers
Mr Puffit: The handiman/ chimney sweep
Bunter: Lord Peter’s Valet
Mrs. Ruddle: The housekeeper
Harriet: Lady Peter Wimsey
Lord Peter Wimsey:
Miss Twitterton: Small, rather like an eager sparrow
Frank Crutchley: Rather good looking, about 30
Rev. Simon Goodacre: Very tall, thin, scholary old gentlman
Mr. MacBride: A brisk young cockney with eyes that see everything
Constable Sellon: Younger assistant to Superintendent
Superintendent Kirk: Authoritative and very well read
George: Mover
Bill: Mover
PERSUASION by Jane Austen. Adapted by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries
Anne Elliot: 27 leading lady
Captain Wentworth: leading man
Captain Benwick / Mr. Elliot: (William Walter Elliot): Prince Charming
Louisa Musgrove / Elizabeth Elliot / AC: assertive ingénue
Henriette Musgrove / First Gossip / Miss Carteret/ AC: coy ingénue
Mary Musgrove / Second Gossip/ AC: comic curmudgeon
Charles Musgrove / Mr. Sheppard / Third Gossip / Lady Dalrymple / Servant / AC: jovial comic
Sir Walter Elliot / Captain Harville/ AC: 54 older gentleman
Lady Russell / Mrs. Musgrove / Mrs. Harville: older lady
EVIDENCE OF THINGS UNSEEN by Katie Forget
Abigail Caldwell: Journalist who specializes in stories that require a certain amount of undercover work. First impressions would indicate that she is bright, articulate and resourceful. A greater knowledge of her would reveal that she is vulnerable and particularly fragile regarding family issues. Early 40’s.
Jane: Stay-at-home mom and wife. Found Christ after the death of her younger brother. Naturally charming to the extent that non-believers are often quite taken with her. One year younger than Abigail.
Jack Caldwell: Retired English professor with a subtle courtly demeanor. Recent health problems are causing a temporary cognitive decline. May occasionally experience a momentary freefall of spirit as only a parent who has lost a child can. 70-80 years old.
Daniel MacNeill: Recovering alcoholic. A clinical psychologist for most of his adult life. Derailed by the death of his child 18 months ago. Mid-30’s to early 40’s. Dynamic and charismatic.
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