NOURA - Washington DC EPA
Shakespeare Theatre Company
AUDITION DATE
May 26, 2017
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
APPOINTMENTS
EMAIL FOR AN APPOINTMENT CastingShakespeare@shakespearetheatre.org AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
Lort B (Minimum, currently $861/week)
SEEKING
Equity actors for 3 roles.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company specializes in classic plays. The theatre is always seeking new classical actors of all age ranges and types to add to its files.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is a strong proponent of Non-Traditional Casting and actively encourages actors of color, seniors, women and performers with disabilities to attend its auditions.
PREPARATION
Prepare one (1) Contemporary monologue of your choice, not to exceed 3 minutes total. Bring a headshot and resume stapled together
LOCATION
Shakespeare Theatre Company Administrative Offices
516 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003-2834
PERSONNEL
By: Heather Raffo
Directed by: Joanna Settle
Michael Kahn, Artistic Director
Resident Casting Director Carter C. Wooddell will be in attendance
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: 1/2/18
First Tech: 1/30/18
First Preview: 2/6/18
Opening: 2/12/18
Closing: 3/18/18
Extension Close: 4/1/18
Performs at Lansburgh Theatre
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Tariq / Tim - mid-late 40s; Noura's husband. An internist and former surgeon from Baghdad; now an Iraqi immigrant in America. Proud, proper and put-together; extremely committed to his family. Tries very hard to make his family American.
Rashid - mid-late 40s; Noura's childhood neighbour from Mosul. An OBGYN. Now also an Iraqi immigrant in America. Caring, loving, kind; cares very deeply for Noura. Noura's confidant and best friend.
Yazen / Alex - 9 years old; Noura and Tariq's son. Curious, energetic, sharp; wise beyond his years.
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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