Northern Stage 2012-13 Season
– Equity Performer Auditions by Appointment
(White River Junction, VT) LORT D; $566/week minimum
Casting Director: Bob Cline
Artistic Director: Brooke Ciardelli
Equity Performer (principal and chorus) Auditions by APPOINTMENT:
Thursday, August 30, 2012 (with accompanist) Miller Arts Building
And Barrette Rehearsal Room (upstairs)
Friday, August 31, 2012 (no accompanist) 76 Gates Street
White River Junction, VT (directions below)
9 AM – 5 PM each day
Lunch from 1 - 2.
For an appointment, contact Kim at
casting@northernstage.org or 802-291-9009, ext. 023. Appointments will be scheduled for Thursday 8/30 first. If all slots are filled, then appointments will be scheduled for Friday. AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits.
Prepare a brief monologue, or a brief song, or 16 bars of a song and a one minute monologue. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose. Accompanist is only provided on Thursday, August 30th.
Directions: Exit 11 off I-91, follow signs for White River Junction, VT. Follow the road all the way into downtown. You will see the Briggs Opera House on your right. Take the next right onto GATES STREET; The Miller Arts Building is on the left, and the entrance to the Barrette Rehearsal Room is on the right of the building, up the black outdoor staircase.
BORN YESTERDAY
by Garson Kanin
Director: Catherine Doherty
1st rehearsal: 9/18/12. Runs: 10/3 – 10/21/12
Seeking:
Harry Brock
Corrupt businessman, big ego, not very bright, aggressive, 30-50
Eddie
Harry's sidekick, obedient, not too bright, 30-50
Billie Dawn
Appears as dumb blond but has all the brains, 29-35
Paul Verrall
Very bright, handsome, savvy, 30-45
Ed Devery
Lives in the shadow of Harry, has given up on his dreams, 30-50
Norval Hedges/Asst. Hotel Mgr.
Lives in the shadow of Harry, has given up on his dreams
SLEUTH
By Anthony Shaffer
Director: Oscar Blustin
1st rehearsal: 10/16/12. Runs: 10/31 – 11/18/12
Seeking:
Andrew Wyke (et al)
Successful, firecely smart, a game-player, not trustworthy, 40-55
Milo Tindle (et al)
Handsome, young, smart, competitive, 25-35
PETER PAN
Musical adapted from J.M. Barrie Charlap, Leigh & Styne
Directed & Choreographed by Connor Gallagher
1st rehearsal: 11/12/12. Runs: 12/5/12 – 1/6/13
Seeking:
Peter Pan
The boy that does not want to grow up. Strong dancer & stage combat, 18-24
Wendy
A girl on the brink of womanhood. Gentle. Pure, 18-22
Captain Hook/Mr. Darling
Strong character actor. Strong stage combat skills, 45-55
Mrs. Darling
Maternal, warm, lovely, 30-50
Smee
Comic side kick, strong physical comedy skills & stage combat, 30-40.
Tiger Lily/Liza
Excellent dancer, 25-35
Nana/Crocodile
Non-speaking role of demanding physical choreography
Ensemble Members
Strong singers & dancers, 20-30
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
Director: Brooke Ciardelli
1st rehearsal: 1/22/13. Runs: 2/6 – 2/24/13
Seeking:
Jack/Ernest
Seemingly responsible, lives a double life, charming, handsome, 30-40
Algernon/Bunbury
Charming, idle, brilliant, selfish, amoral, 30-40
Cecily
Young, love-struck, realistic, curious, 20-25
Lady Bracknell
Society to a fault, ignorant, all-knowing, cunning, narrow-minded, authoritarian, 40-55
Gwendolen
Sophisticated, intellectual, utterly pretentious, 20-30
RACE
By David Mamet
PLEASE NOTE--This is a co-production with Capital Repertory Theatre. All casting is being conducted by Capital Repertory for this show.
Rehearsal and initial show run are at Cap Rep. Below are the transfer dates to Northern Stage ONLY.
Travel day to Vermont: 3/4/12. Runs: 3/6 – 3/24/13
NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH
By Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot
Director: Catherine Doherty
1st rehearsal: 3/19/13. Runs: 4/3 – 4/21/13
Seeking:
Peter
Newlywed, new job, wants to "get it right," honorable, 30s
Frances
Newlywed, innocent, naive, pure, 30s
Brian
A problem solver, idea guy, loyal, cares about doing well in his new job, physical comedian, 30
Eleanor
Overbearing mother of Peter. Well-meaning, unaware, 40s
Mr. Leslie Bromhead
Stodgy, old-school, a bit grand, 40s
Arnold Needham/Delivery Man
Takes himself seriously, plays by the rules, 30s
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Arthur Miller
Director: Brooke Ciardelli
1st rehearsal: 4/9/13. Runs: 5/1 – 5/26/13
Note: Director Brooke Wetzel Ciardelli has received rare permission from the Miller estate to adapt the original text to a brand new, modern production in which all characters are Muslims. Parts of the script will be in Arabic (actors who speak Arabic are STRONGLY encouraged to audition).
Seeking:
NOTE: Original character names are listed below for ease of casting. All character names will be changed for the production.
Alfieri
Muslim, narrator, speaks Arabic. He bridges Islamic law with U.S. law, 50s
Eddie
Muslim, speaks Arabic, imposing, dock worker, passionate, primal. Filled with honor, 50s
Beatrice
Muslim, speaks Arabic, Eddie's wife. Obedient but at the breaking point, 45-50
Catherine
Muslim-American, speaks Arabic. Pretty, innocent, curious, 18-24
Rodolpho
Muslim, undocumented immigrant, speaks Arabic. BLONDE. Romantic. In love with life, 18-24
Marco
Muslim, undocumented immigrant, speaks Arabic. Strong, solid, in the U.S. to earn money for his family, 25-35
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