SALOME Submission---Additional Roles - Shakespeare Theatre Company of DC Auditions

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castingshakespeare@shakespearetheatre.org
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$619 and $812/week minimum (see OTHER section

Seeking
NYC Auditions week of April 6, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from AEA members only.

In order to be considered, AEA members must submit him/herself directly via instructions listed in this notice ONLY.

See breakdown

Other Dates
Experimental Theatre Lab dates: 5/3 – 5/11
1st reh: 9/1/15. 1st preview: 10/6. Opens: 10/13. Closes: 11/8.
Possible Extension to 11/15

Email picture and resume ASAP for consideration

Indicate Role you are submitting for.

Personnel
Artistic Director: Michael Kahn
Playwright: Yael Farber
Director: Yael Farber
Casting Director: Carter C. Wooddell

Other
Salary notes:
During Experimental Lab run: $619/week
During regular production: $812/week

Breakdown

There is nudity in this project.

NOTE: Salome is an adaptation of the story of Salome, King Herod the Great and John the Baptist encompassing sources ranging from the Bible to Oscar Wilde’s play of the same name. This rendering of the story is much closer to the biblical, bronze-age telling than the Victorian idea dramatized by Oscar Wilde. Yael Farber who’s recent acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE appeared at The Old Vic in London, will be adapting and directing the production.

Salome will be a highly physical production. Formal dance training is not required but an intrepid level of physical intelligence, curiosity and willingness is crucial. There may be nudity required in the production of all performers. Languages in addition to English will be a benefit but not required.

The Experimental Theatre contract will not carry a ROFR for the production.

SEEKING:

QUEEN HERODIAS
To play Mid 50s. Mother to Salome. Striking even in middle age - but has a “hard” quality about her. Powerful personality but only within the latitude the court allows a woman. She is harsh with Salome. A survivor. Toughened by her pain. May be required to understudy.

NAAMAN
To play Mid 20s-40s. He is the official Executioner. An extremely disturbing presence. Notable eyes. Very still and observant. A sociopath capable of great cruelty - experiencing neither pleasure nor guilt when torturing or killing a captive. Does his job excellently with utter precision and devoid of any emotion. May be required to understudy.

NARABOTH
To play Mid 20s. A Soldier. Extremely attractive young man. Obsessed with Salome, which puts him at odds with his elite training as a guard and soldier. May be required to understudy.

NEVIN
To play mid 20s. A Soldier dedicated to his duties. He does not think for himself, but follows orders - and enjoys the power and cruelty of his role. May be required to understudy.

YESHUA THE MADMAN
Character could be any age between 30s - 70s. This is a madman. This character is drawn from Ancient Judea history but not Jesus of Nazareth. This man cried out prophecies of doom all day in the ancient city of Jerusalem. Much like a modern day itinerant with psychosis, he lives in his own world - but is acutely aware of his surroundings. His physical appearance is extremely rough and unkempt. He has blazing eyes and is filthy and bearded. He was largely ignored by the Roman soldiers but once arrested and savagely lashed for his prophecies. He has been imprisoned at the fortress for his public utterances. Incapable of rational thinking - he does however intuitively speak truths no one else dares. May be required to understudy.

SANHEDRIN:
3 men to play between 30-50 years old. An intensity in each of them. An understanding of the stakes of an ancient religion is crucial. Each is tall and or exceptionally striking. Intense eyes, dark haired, bearded (when playing the role). Usually portrayed in the shylock vein these men are captivating in their prowess and power. Each commands a presence in stillness or intensity or quiet anger. Each has their own natural authority. Each carries a tremendous charge in their presence. Devoted to the minutiae of the ancient laws, power brokers in terms of capital and authority. May Understudy.