PICNIC and COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA - NYC EPA
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AUDITION DATE
Oct 06, 2016 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT) Lunch 1 to 2
Oct 07, 2016 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT) Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA-NYC$400/week for actors in one show and $600/week for actors in both shows (pending AEA approval)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in one or both of the following productions being performed in rotating repertory: PICNIC and COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA. See breakdown. NOTE: Non-Caucasian actors are especially encouraged to audition as it is our hope to cast many of these roles non-traditionally.
PREPARATION
Prepare either a brief dramatic or comedic monologue, from any 20th century American playwright. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 West 46th Street
16th Floor New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Playwright: William Inge ; Director: Jack Cummings III ; Artistic Producer: Hannah Oren ; Dramaturg: Krista Williams ; Associate Director: Francesca James
OTHER
First rehearsal: January 2, 2017 ; First preview: February, 23, 2017 ; Opening(s): March 25 & 26. 2017 ; Closing: April 23, 2017
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.
Casting please note—the following roles are already cast:
In “Come Back, Little Sheba”: Lola, Doc, Marie, Mrs. Coffman, Milkman/Postman/Telegram Deliverer
In “Picnic”: Flo, Rosemary, Millie, Howard
NOTE: Non-Caucasian actors are especially encouraged to audition as it is our hope to cast many of these roles non-traditionally.
Still seeking:
ACTOR 1:
Male. Will play both Hal in “Picnic” and Turk in “Come Back, Little Sheba.” Age range: 25-30.
Hal: Exceedingly handsome, drifter, a young man desperately wanting to fit in somewhere, tough exterior with fragile interior. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
Turk: Young, husky, good-looking boy. He has the openness, the generosity, vigor and health of youth. He’s had a little time in the service but is not what one would call disciplined. He’s the type of boy who always enters unannounced. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 2:
Male. Will play both Alan in “Picnic” and Bruce in “Come Back, Little Sheba.” Age range: 25-30.
Alan: Smart, polished, wealthy appearance and upbringing, college friend of Hal’s, in awe of Madge. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
Bruce: Marie’s hometown, clean-cut fiancé. A recent college graduate enthusiastically on his way with his first job, eager to marry Marie and move away to start his new life with her. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 3:
Male. Will play Bomber in “Picnic.” Age: 15.
Bomber: A newsboy in his teens, smart-mouthed, bully, picks on Millie, worships Madge. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 4:
Male. Will play Elmo in “Come Back, Little Sheba.” Age range: 45-60.
Elmo: Middle-aged businessman. Experienced AA man. Ed’s number one helper--Caring but very pragmatic. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 5:
Male. Will play Ed in “Come Back, Little Sheba.” Age range: 45-60.
Ed: Middle-aged businessman. Experienced AA man. Empathetic but matter-of-fact and realistic. He has developed the surgeon’s objectivity. Able to see the irony in even the most tragic of situations. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 6:
Female: Will play Madge in “Picnic.” Age range: 20-25.
Madge: An unusually beautiful girl of eighteen who seems to take her beauty very much for granted. Searching for escape from small town life. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 7:
Female. Will play Christine in “Picnic.” Age range: 30-40.
Christine: School teacher, somewhat shy, quiet, looks up to Irma and Rosemary. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
ACTOR 8:
Female. Will play Irma in “Picnic.” Age range: 30-40.
Irma: School teacher, loud, enjoys her single-life, funny, jokester when around Rosemary. Non-Caucasian actors especially encouraged to audition.
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