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Seeking
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming season.
See breakdown
Preparation
Prepare a brief contemporary monologue from a play (no TV/movie/self-written monologues). Also prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song (accompanist provided) if auditioning for the musical.
Musicians are encouraged to bring their instrument to demonstrate proficiency.
Bring picture and resume
Other Dates
NYC EPA 3/11, 9:30 to 5:30 at AEA
Malvern PA EPA: 3/7, 9 to 5, at People's Light
Other
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged.
Personnel
Abigail Adams, Artistic Director & CEO
Ellen Anderson, General Manager & CFO
Zak Berkman, Producing Director
Artistic Administrator attending audition:
Andrew Kane, Resident Casting Director
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA MEMBERS ONLY, email desired time range: casting@peopleslight.org with “EPA 3/7” as subject. You will receive confirmation email with timeslot
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
THE MOUNTAINTOP
Writer: Katori Hall
Director: Kamilah Forbes
1st reh: 8/30/16. Opens: 10/1. Closes: 10/30
Seeking:
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: Male, African-American, 30s
CAMAE: Female, African-American, 30s
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SLEEPING BEAUTY: A MUSICAL PANTO
Writer: Pete Pryor and Samantha Reading
Music/Lyrics: Alex Bechtel
Director: Pete Pryor
1st reh: 10/12/16. Opens: 11/19. Closes: 1/15/17
Seeking:
PRINCESS AURORA
Female, any ethnicity, 20s, An anti-ingénue ingénue. Think Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes. Wonderfully funny. Aspiring astronomer/astrophysicist. Smothered and overprotected and trying to escape. An absolutely fierce singer. Ability to play guitar a big plus.
AL GATOR
Male, any ethnicity, 20s-40s, Imposing, good public speaker, always hungry. The former manager of Wax Trax. Excellent musician and singer
KERRI CRANE
Female, any ethnicity, 20s-40s, Anxious, always hungry. Former employee of Wax Trax. Excellent musician and singer
MUDBUG
Male, any ethnicity, 30s-50s, Sidekick to the very bad fairy. Former famous record producer for the Wax Trax label. He is a destitute music impresario with questionable morals. He speaks an unintelligible mix of Creole, Cajun, and North Philly. Excellent singer
STAR
Female, any ethnicity, child 8-12. Fell out of the sky trying to save the Moon. She is learning to speak human. Excellent singer.
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BACK HOME AGAIN: ON THE ROAD WITH JOHN DENVER
Writer: Dan Wheetman and Randal Myler
Director: Randal Myler
1st reh: 11/29/16. Opens: 12/3. Closes: 1/15/17
This show is fully CAST.
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SURVIVING TWIN
Writer: Loudon Wainwright III
Director: Daniel Stern
1st reh: 1/16/17. Opens: 1/24. 1/29
This show is fully CAST.
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THE MATCHMAKER
Writer: Thornton Wilder
Director: Abigail Adams
1st reh: 1/13/17. Opens: 2/18. Closes: 3/4
Seeking:
AMBROSE KEMPER
Male, any ethnicity, 30s-40s
CORNELIUS HACKL
Male, any ethnicity, 20s-30s
ERMENGARDE
Female, any ethnicity, late teens-early 20s
BARNABY TUCKER
Male, any ethnicity, late teens-early 20s
*Note: we are particularly interested in performers of color who are also excellent singers and musicians.
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I & YOU
Writer: Lauren Gunderson
Director: Samantha Reading
1st reh: 2/28/17. Opens: 4/1. Closes: 4/23
Seeking:
ANTHONY
African-American male, late teens-early twenties
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THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE
Writer: Kate DiCamillo
Adaptor: Dwayne Hartford
Director: Stuart Carden
1st reh: 4/4/17. Opens: 5/6. Closes: 6/4
Seeking:
THE WOMAN
Female, any ethnicity, 20s-40s must be multi-instrumentalist and singer with command of a wide range of American dialects to play multiple roles ranging from a small child to an old hobo
THE MUSICIAN
Male, any ethnicity, 20s-40s must be multi-instrumentalist and singer who gives voice to the porcelain rabbit Edward Tulane
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PROJECT DAWN
Writer: Karen Hartman
Director: Abigail Adams
1st reh: 5/2/17. Opens: 6/14. Closes: 7/9
Script is still in development. Ultimately seeking company of seven women of varying ethnicities to play the staff and participants of a residency for former prostitutes, ages early 20s to late 50s
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MOON OVER BUFFALO
Writer: Ken Ludwig
Director: Pete Pryor
1st reh: 6/20/17. Opens: 7/22. Closes: 8/13
This has been fully CAST
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None of the above mentioned roles will be understudied.
Stage Management: People’s Light’s stage management staffing needs have been fulfilled for the 2016-2017 season.
Non-Traditional Casting: People's Light does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. All performers, including those of color, seniors, women, and performers with disabilities, are encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration.
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