PORTLAND CENTER STAGE 2016-17 SEASON Equity Principal Auditions - Portland Center Stage Auditions

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PORTLAND CENTER STAGE 2016-17 SEASON - Portland Center Stage

Portland Center Stage 2016-17 Season - NYC EPA
Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR

Date of Audition:
5/25/2016


Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Lunch 1 to 2

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
Cat. B and D; $861 and $637/week mins

Location
Actors' Equity Association NYC Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036


Seeking
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2016-17 Season.

See breakdown.

Preparation
Prepare either:

1) One monologue (or 2 brief contrasting monologues); OR

2) One song (2 brief contrasting songs); OR

3) A one-minute monologue & one-minute song.

Total audition time no more than 2 minutes total

Bring sheet music; accompanist provided
Bring picture and resume

Other Dates
See breakdown for show dates.

Other
If unable to attend the EPA, you may submit to:
Brandon Woolley at 128 NW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97209, brandonw@pcs.org,

Personnel
Casting Director: Harriet Bass (in attendance at the EPA)

Chris Coleman, Artistic Director

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

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

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.


Breakdown

2016-17 SEASON:

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Directed by: Bill Fennelly
(Co-pro with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park)
Aug 16, 2016 – October 16, 2016
Seeking:

Seymour Krelborn
An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills.

Audrey
Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor

Mr. Mushnik
The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.

Orin Scrivello
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour

Voice Of The Plant
Played by an actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best

Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon:
3 African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
_______

HOLD THESE TRUTHS
By Jeanne Sakata
Directed by: Jessica Kubzansky
September 17, 2016 –November 13, 2016

This show is fully (CAST)
______

THE OREGON TRAIL
By Bekah Brunstetter
Directed by: Rose Riordan
October 4, 2016 – November 20, 2016
Seeking:

Jane
An angsty, contemporary young lady, prone to sadness

Mary Anne
Her slightly OCD sister, a violinist

Then Jane
A young girl traversing the country with her family, via the Oregon Trail

Clancy
Their father – Role CAST

Billy
The hottest pre-pubescent guy in school

The Voice of the Oregon Trail
Role CAST
______

HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN
By Hershey Felder
November 29, 2016 –December 30, 2016

This is fully (CAST)
______

SANTALAND DIARIES
By David Sedaris
Directed by: Wendy Knox
November 22, 2016 - Dec. 24, 2016

This is fully (CAST)
______

ASTORIA Part 1
By Chris Coleman
Based on the book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire, A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival by Peter Stark
Directed by: Chris Coleman
Dec 13, 2016 – February 12, 2017

All Actors should sing.
Seeking:

ACTOR 1:
JOHN JACOB ASTOR: (40s) ambitious, sophisticated, wealthy, energetic. The mastermind behind the enterprise. He is a German immigrant, so likely has a slight accent. JACQUES ROBINSON: (40s) Crusty, older Voyageur: earthy, fun-loving, loquacious, grizzled weather-beaten fur trapper in the wilds of the West; he was in the Wilderness before almost anyone else, so he’s seen a lot. Has a huge on his head from being scalped by the Blackfeet.

ACTOR 2
DONALD MACKENZIE – Role CAST

ACTOR 3
CAPTAIN THORN: (30s) American Naval Hero; tough as nails, and utterly ruthless in moving toward the accomplishment of his goal. Steeped in the discipline of the Navy, he is brutal to those who veer outside the lines. JOSEPH: French Canadian Voyageur. Impatient, pushy and a bit grumpy

ACTOR 4
DUNCAN MCDOUGALL: (30-40) Canadian Scottish Fur Trapper; the leader of the expedition The Tonquin. He is blunt, pushy, demanding and loves a good fight. Likely has a mild Scots accent. CLAPPINE: (25-40) French Canadian Voyageur: sunny, good-humored, respectful, well-liked. Sings.

ACTOR 5
ANTHONY McKAY: (35) Canadian Scottish Fur Trapper. Knowledgeable, rugged, but reasonable. Mild Scots accent. JOHN COLTER: (35-45) Legendary fur trapper on the Missouri River. A wilderness man. Outran 600 Blackfeet Indian and saved his hide. Rugged. American. MANUEL LISA: (35-40) Bombastic, pushy and morally questionable leader of his own Trapping expedition up the Missouri. American.

ACTOR 6
ROSS: (29) Clerk (accountant) aboard the Tonquin. American, well-educated: new to the whole ‘explorer thing’. JOHN DAY: (30) Tall, lanky, Virginian who was an expert marksman and hunter. Easy going, but focused. MCTAVISH: Partner in the NW Fur Company. Canadian Scot. Tough, and bright. THOMAS JEFFERSON: the President, Virginian

ACTOR 7
FOX: (30s) first mate (Chief Operating Officer) aboard the Tonquin. Likely trained in the Navy. Excellent organizational skills, but unlike Thorn, reasonable and good at building relationships. American. REZNOR: Fur trapper in the wilds of the West; grizzled; American.

ACTOR 8
ALEX MACKENZIE: (30s) Canadian Scot. Quiet, intense. He was the first to travel to the Pacific by canoe in 1793, so there is something of the pioneer about him. Strapping. FRANCHERE: (early 30’s); American; clerk (accountant) aboard the Tonquin. HOBACK ROBERTS: (30’s) American fur trapper in the wilds of the west; rugged assistant to Manuel Lisa; American explorer

ACTOR 9
RAMSAY CROOKS - CAST

ACTOR 10
JOHN REED: (30s) Irish clerk (accountant) with the Overland Party. Well educated, Focused; good sense of humor. B. FROBISCHER: Canadian Scot partner in the NW Company; the voice of reason; but Wealthy and tough.

ACTOR 11
DAVID STUART: (35-45); Canadian Scot Fur Trapper. Seasoned, grounded, the most Humane and reasonable of his group. BRADBURY: British, early 30’s; botanist. A scientist on the overland party.

ACTOR 12
HUNT: (40). American. The leader of the Overland Party. A humble, successful Businessman. Leads by consensus; doesn’t love confrontation. Quietly Intense. SCOT 2: Canadian Scot Trapper. MUMFORD: Ship’s navigator, American

ACTOR 13
PIERRE DORION: French/Sioux. 30s. Likely has a slight French accent; interpreter of Native American languages; rugged; drinks a bit. ANGUS: (30s) Canadian Scot Trapper aboard the Tonquin; Scottish accent; young, wide-eyed; physically imposing

ACTOR 14
(Native American)
LES YEUX GRIS: Native American. Arikara Tribal Chief (30’s or 40’s). 2ND MATE (Jackson): American. Season lead sailor aboard the Tonquin. SHOSHONE GUIDE: Native American. HAWAIIAN 1: Native American. Swimmer. SHOSHONE BRAVE: Native American. TRAPPER 3: Canadian Scot

ACTOR 15
LE GAUCHE: Native American. Arikara Tribal Chief (30’s, 40’s). JEFFREYS: American sailor aboard the Tonquin. SAILOR. AYMES: Sailor. VOYAGEUR 1: French Canadian canoe paddler. HAWAIIAN 2: Swimmer. ENSEMBLE

ACTOR 16
MARIE DORION: Native American. (30) Born of the Iowa Tribe, but raised with her anglicized name; the only Woman on the expedition: quiet for a long time; but focused, tough And the ultimate survivor. SARAH ASTOR: The wife of John Jacob; a native New Yorker, educated, sophisticated and Determined
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HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
By Larry Parr
Directed by: Timothy Douglas
January 10, 2017 – March 19, 2017

Ethel Waters: An African American woman, a wonderful singer and actress, with a face that reflects all the joy and sorrow that shaped her life.
______

LAUREN WEEDMAN DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
By Lauren Weedman
Directed by: Rose Riordan
February 21, 2017–April 30, 2017

This show is fully (CAST)

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WILD AND RECKLESS
A New Musical Event from Blitzen Trapper
Created by Blitzen Trapper
Directed by: Rose Riordan and Liam Kaas-Lentz
February 21, 2017 – April 30, 2017

This show is fully (CAST)
______

MARY’S WEDDING
By Stephen Massicotte
Directed by: John Langs
March 21, 2017 – May 28, 2017
Seeking:

Charlie
Mary
______

CONSTELLATIONS
By Nick Payne
Directed by: Chris Coleman
April 18, 2017- June 18, 2017

This show is fully (CAST)

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