2017 Season - Chicago EPA
Oak Park Festival Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Dec 02, 2016
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (CDT)
Lunch from 12:30 PM -1:30 PM
APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may schedule an appointment beginning Monday, November 28. Call 312-641-0406 between 9:30AM-12:30PM and 3:00PM-4:30PM.
CONTRACT
CAT
CAT Tier 1; $225/wk minimum
SEEKING
Diverse actors with strong language and fight skills for our Summer 2017 season. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, sizes and ages are strongly encouraged to submit. Please see breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting classical monologues. Each monologue should not exceed 1 minute. Bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, stapled and cut to size.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W. Randolph Street
1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Jack Hickey - Artistic Director; Lucy Carr - Casting Director; Topher Leon - Casting Assistant; Barbara Zahora - Director (MACBETH); Kevin Theis -Director (FAIR MAID OF THE WEST - written by Thomas Heywood and adapted for stage by Kevin Theis).
OTHER
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
MACBETH
First Read: April 15/16
First Rehearsal: May 24 rehearsing Wednesday-Friday evenings 7-11pm, Saturdays 10-6pm, Sundays 10-5pm
Tech: June 12-14
Previews: June 15-16
Performances: June 17-July 22, performances are Thursday-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 7pm. The final week runs Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm.
Strike: July 23
(14w/m)The story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the times and a truthful imagining of what wartime was like for one of Shakespeare's most famous and compelling characters, a story of all-consuming passion and ambition originally set in war-torn 11th Century Scotland.
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Duncan/Porter (CAST)
First Wyrd Sister/Ensemble
Second Wyrd Sister/Ensemble
Third Wyrd Sister/Ensemble
Hecate/Lady Macduff
Malcolm/Ensemble
Donalbain/Young Steward
Banquo/Doctor
Macduff/Ensemble
Lennox/Seward
Ross/Ensemble
Fleance/GIRL MACDUFF (young actor)
FAIR MAID OF THE WEST
First Read: April 22/23
First Rehearsal: July 3 rehearsing Monday-Wednesday evenings 7-11pm, Saturdays 10-6pm, Sundays 10-5pm.
Tech: July 24-26
Previews: July 27-28
Performances: July 29-September 2, performances are Thursday-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 7pm. The final week runs Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm.
Strike: September 3
(4w 10m) Fair Maid of the West tells the tale of Bess Bridges, the low-born tavern girl, who falls in love with the gentleman soldier Spencer, who returns her affections. When Spencer kills a man in a tavern fight, he and his friend Goodlack are forced to flee the country and leaves his worldly goods- including a tavern of his own- to Bess for safe-keeping. While Spencer is across the sea, Bess hears falsely of his death and, as his beneficiary, vows to buy a ship, travel across the seas and bring his body home. Assisted by Goodlack, the braggart Roughman and the comic innkeeper Clem, Bess battles with the Spanish Armada as she sails the seas in search of her true love. Eventually, of course, Spencer is discovered alive and the lovers are reunited.
In the second half, the crew finds themselves washed ashore the mythical Island of Fez, where the King takes a liking to Bess. His wife, Queen Tota, takes a similar liking to Spencer and our heroes must find some way to escape the kingdom with their heads intact. Spoiler alert- love conquers all.
ALL actors must have strong fight skills.
Bess (20’s- 30’s f)- a serving girl who falls in love with Spencer and sails the seven seas fighting to be reunited with her love.
Spencer (20’s-30’s m)- a gentleman and soldier who falls in love with a low class serving girl, Bess. Defending her honor, murders a man and must flee. When rumor of his death is spread
Roughman (30’s-40 m)- a braggart who Bess puts in his place. Impressed, He joins Bess in her quest.
Goodlack (30’s m/f) a Captain and friend to Spencer who challenges Bess’ virtue.
Clem (20’s-30’s m) an apprentice tavern keeper. comedic relief.
Tota/Chorus (f) Queen of Fez
Carrol/Spanish Captain/Ensemble (m/f)- A captain.
Forset/Bandit/Spaniard/Ensemble- (m/f) A friend to Roughman
Mullisheg/Drawer/Ensemble- King of Fez (m) (cast)
Joffer/Captain/Ensemble (m/f)- Captain of the Royal Guard of Fez
Alcade/Ensemble- (m/f) attendant to Mullisheg
Captain/Bandit/Hunter/Ensemble (m/f)
Surgeon/Ensemble (m/f)
Hunter/Spaniard/Ensemble (m/f)
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