PINOCCHIO Equity Principal Auditions - Wheelock Family Theatre Auditions

Posted August 13, 2014
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PINOCCHIO - Wheelock Family Theatre

PINOCCHIO - EPAs by Appointment in Boston
Wheelock Family Theatre | Boston, MA

Date of Audition:
9/6, 9/7/2014


Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT (2 days)
Saturday, September 6, 2014
1 PM to 5 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2014
5 PM to 9 PM

Contract
LOA
$385/week

Location
Wheelock Family Theatre
180 The Riverway
Boston, MA


Seeking
Equity actors for various roles.

see breakdown.

Adapted by Steven Bogart and Wendy Lement from the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Set in Japan, utilizing live actors and traditional Bunraku puppetry.

Preparation
Prepare two short, contrasting monologues, one should be comedic. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
First rehearsal: January 6, performances – January 30 - February 22.
(Fri nights: 7:30, Sat & Sundays 3PM; 1-2 weekly 10:30AM performances)

Other
Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.

Personnel
Casting Director: Shelley Bolman
Director: Steven Bogart

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
AEA members email (preferred) or call Shelley Bolman at sbolman@wheelock.edu, 617-879-2235. Include name, phone number & preferred audition date/time.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.


Breakdown

Seeking:

Pinocchio:
boy, girl or young looking woman, strong movement ability required

Lampwick:
Pinocchio’s friend, boy 12-16.

Ensemble roles:
multiple roles, strong movement ability desirable. Possible puppeteering as well. Ensemble roles include Cricket, Police officers, Carnies, Animals, Peddler, Bullies, Coachman, Barker, Ringmaster, Kabuki Clowns, Drum maker, Fune Yurei, Farmer and others.

Geppetto: Understudy only

Blue Fairy: Understudy only

Blue Fairy Child: Understudy only

Fox: Understudy only

Cat: Understudy only

Colorful Casting has been a WFT policy for 30 years.

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