MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS - NYC EPA
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AUDITION DATE
Mar 09, 2017
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Transition $275.00 plus health and pension
SEEKING
Equity actors for 2 male roles: SAM and WILLIE. The role of HALLY has been CAST. See breakdown
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief dramatic monologue. Material from the show is encouraged. Bring picture and resume
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Producing Artistic Director: Liz Flemming
Director: Ethan Paulini
OTHER DATES
Rehearsal and Performance Location: Alice's Tea Cup 220 East 81st Street
Rehearsal: April 1st, 2017-13th
Performances April 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd
OTHER
Callbacks on March 10, 9:30 to 5:30
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
“Master Harold” … and the boys: In a small tea shop in South Africa, two black men and a young boy joke and dance together, defying the brutalities of apartheid through their joyous love. But festering issues of family, race, and power are not so easy to ignore, and a single phone call can trigger catastrophe. Winner of the Drama Desk and London Evening Standard Awards for Best Play, “Master Harold” … and the boys reveals the profound personal consequences of oppression.
seeking:
SAM
Male, black South African, 40s. A waiter in a tea shop. An older brother/ father figure to Willie and Hally. Patient, compassionate, philosophic. He can be both playful and commanding. He takes seriously his role as staff member and as role model.
WILLIE
Male, black South African, 30s-40s. A waiter in a tea shop. Friendly and sweet, but short- tempered. He is hard-working and dedicated to the task at hand. Has a tumultuous relationship to women
The following role has been CAST. Actors may be considered for possible future replacements if needed:
HALLY
Male, white South African, mid-teens. Son of the tea shop owners. Clever, pretentious, still has much to learn. He is most joyful when matching wits and showing off his intellect. Struggles deeply with his alcoholic father’s influence on his life.(Cast) Seeking possible or future replacements.
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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