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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT (2 days)
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1 to 2
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Contract
SPT
Tier 8; $534/week AEA min
Location
Metro Stage
1201 North Royal St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
free parking lot
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Seeking
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2015-16 Season.
See breakdown for more info.
Preparation
Prepare a 2 minute monologue. Also prepare 16 bars of jazz, blues or gospel. (Black Pearl Sings is a cappella). Bring sheet music; accompanist provided each day. Bring picture and resume stapled together
PLEASE NOTE: housing not available for out of town actors.
Other
AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA members Email carolyn@metrostage.org (PREFERRED) or call 703-548-9044. Indicate preferred time & Equity status. Appointments HIGHLY recommended.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
2015-16 SEASON
UPRISING
by Gabrielle Fulton
director Thomas W. Jones II
music director William Knowles
1st reh Aug 24, Runs Sept 17-Oct. 25
Set in the aftermath of John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry, UPRISING explores self-determination and sacrifice through the lens of a free black community during secession-era America. When Sal discovers Ossie, a hypnotic revolutionary hiding in the field, her life is turned upside down by her strong attraction to him and his revolutionary mission and its impact on her commitment to the well-being of her young son, Freddie. All underscored by the rhythm of the blues.
NOTE: All must sing. This is part of a Rolling World Premiere and the precast roles have been in performance in the production at Horizon's Theatre, Atlanta GA.
SEEKING
Freddie:
African American male, 8-10 yrs old. Sal's adopted son, born into slavery, 3 years emancipated.
Whistle:
White male, 40's. Works for the Jamieson's as the sharecropping community's overseer.
Charlie Pick:
African American male, early 60's. A respected barber for the white community, a wearied voice of reason and founder of this free black community.
Lorrie:
African American female, 50's and heavily burdened by fear. The senior citizen of the community.
The following roles have been CAST:
Sal:
CAST. African American female, early 30's and uneducated, born into slavery, 3 years emancipated
Ossie:
CAST. African American male, late 30's, charming with an intellectual swagger, a fugitive participant in John Brown's Raid.
Bo-Jack:
CAST. African American male, mid 20's, virile, big mouthed and cocky. Born into slavery, recently manumitted at age of 25 through the Gradual Emancipation Act.
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A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS CAROL
created by Kathy Feininger
directed by Michael Sharp
1st reh: 11/9/15-Runs: 11/25/15-12/27/15
A delicious cross between the classic Dickens’ tale and uproarious song parodies of favorite, familiar Broadway show tunes. 6th season at MetroStage.
All roles precast with returning actors from last season. Will consider :
understudy auditions.
SEEKING
Man Who Isn't Scrooge:
Plays Multiple characters, including Cratchit, Tiny Tim and Fred (vocal range G to G and strong falsetto)
Woman Who Isn't Scrooge:
Plays multiple roles including Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Fezziwig, the Ghost of Christmas Present and more. (high belt with soprano chops)
Scrooge:
tenor
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SHAKE LOOSE
a musical evening of blues, moods, and icons
written and directed by Thomas W. Jones II
music and lyrics by Thomas W. Jones II, William Knowles and William Hubbard
First rehearsal Jan 5, Runs: Jan 28-Mar 6
A full length musical revue of Thomas W. Jones II, William Knowles, and William Knowles. Their work celebrates music born of the gospel tradition, and African American icons who invented the jazz, blues, and rhythm & blues of the 20th century. Music inspired by the times reflecting the great migration, empowerment and the overcoming of social and political obstacles. Music that resonates today from their acclaimed musicals that include Three Sistahs, Harlem Rose, Cool Papa’s Party, Ladies Swing the Blues, Bessie’s Blues and many more.
SEEKING
Female 2: alto
Male 1: PreCast
Male 2: bari-tenor
The following role has been CAST
Female 1: CAST
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BLACK PEARL SINGS!
by Frank Higgins
directed by Sandra Holloway, music director William Hubbard
First reh: Mar 29, Runs Apr 21-May 29
Two extraordinary women in Depression-era Texas. An ambitious Library of Congress musicologist and her discovery of the musical gifts of an African American woman with a soulful voice and steely spirit. A powerful evocative story of
how they must work together to fulfill both of their goals. A journey of race and reconciliation, religion and tenacity, historical origins of folk music, and ultimate healing and understanding. Based on the discovery of legendary folk singer/guitarist Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter in prison by folklorist John Lomax and their subsequent musical partnership. Featuring over 20 American folk and spiritual songs.
SEEKING:
Susannah Mullally:
white musicologist who works for the Library of Congress in 1930's. must sing a capella
The following role has been CAST:
Alberta Pearl Johnson:
CAST. African American must sing a cappella
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