Shakespeare Theatre Company of DC 2017-18 Season - NYC EPA
Shakespeare Theatre Company
**Revised Breakdown: The last show previously listed as TBA has now been included in the breakdown.**
AUDITION DATE
Mar 08, 2017
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Harman Center LORT B+, Lansburgh Theatre LORT B: $936, $861 per week (AEA min) respectively
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles in the upcoming 17-18 Season to include
OTHELLO (FREE FOR ALL)
THE LOVE & THE COLLECTION
12TH NIGHT
HAMLET
SHOW TBD
CAMELOT
See breakdown
PREPARATION
Please prepare either:
1) one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare; OR
2) a brief song; OR
3) A brief monologue and a brief song.
If singing, bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Total audition time should not to exceed 2 minutes.
Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Carter C. Wooddell, Resident Casting Director (expected to be in attendance)
OTHER
All roles are understudied.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company specializes in classic plays. The theatre is always seeking new classical actors of all age ranges and types to add to its files.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is a strong proponent of Non-Traditional Casting and actively encourages actors of color, seniors, women and performers with disabilities to attend its auditions.
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.
BREAKDOWN
OTHELLO (FREE FOR ALL)
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Ron Daniels
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: July 25, 2017 1st Tech: August 10, 2017 Opening: August 16, 2017 Closing: August 27, 2017
Seeking:
OTHELLO, IAGO, CASSIO, RODERIGO, BRABANTIO/LUDOVICO, DESDEMONA, EMILIA, DUKE, BIANCA, SENATOR
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THE LOVER & THE COLLECTION
Directed By: Michael Kahn
Performs at the Lansburgh Theatre
1st Rehearsal: August 21, 2017 1st Tech: September 19, 2017 Opening: October 2, 2017 Closing: October 29, 2017 Extension Closing: November 12, 2017
ROLES IN THE LOVER:
RICHARD, SARAH, JOHN
ROLES IN THE COLLECTION
HARRY, JAMES, STELLA, BILL
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12TH NIGHT
By William Shakespeare
Directed By: Ethan McSweeny
Performs at: Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: October 10, 2017, 1st Tech: November 7, 2017 Opening: November 20, 2017 Closing: December 17, 2017
Seeking:
Orsino, Viola, Sebastian, Captain, Antonio, Oliiva, Maria, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Malvolio, Valentine, Fabian, Feste
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HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Directed By Michael Kahn
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: December 11, 2017, Tech: January 9, 2018 Opening: January 22, 2018 Closing: February 25, 2018 Extension Closing: March 4, 2018
Seeking:
Claudius, Gertrude, Ghost, 1st Player, Lucianus , Gravedigger, Polonius, Ophelia, Horatio, Marcellus , Osric, Voltemand, Player King, Priest, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Fortinbras, Laertes, Bernardo, 2nd Gravedigger
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NOURA (World Premiere Production)
By: HEATHER RAFFO
Directed: JOANNA SETTLE
Performs at the Lansburgh Theatre
1st Rehearsal: January 2, 2018 Tech: January 30, 2018 Opening: February 12, 2018 Closing: March 18, 2018 Extension Closing: April 1, 2018
Noura challenges our notions of belonging, shame and sacrifice through a portrait of Iraqi immigrants in New York. As Noura and her husband Tariq prepare to celebrate a traditional Christmas, she looks forward to welcoming a special guest—Maryam, a young Iraqi refugee. But the girl’s arrival opens wounds the family has tried to leave behind, forcing them to confront where they are, where they’ve been and who they have become.
In this World Premiere production, award-winning playwright and performer Heather Raffo (9 Parts of Desire) draws on personal stories of Arab American women responding to A Doll’s House, Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama of one mother’s struggle to balance her duty with her identity.
Seeking
Tariq / Tim (Same character)
mid-late 40s; Noura's husband. An internist and former surgeon from Baghdad; now an Iraqi immigrant in America. Proud, proper and put-together; extremely committed to his family. Tries very hard to make his family "American."
Rashid
mid-late 40s; Noura's childhood neighbour from Mosul. An OBGYN. Now also an Iraqi immigrant in America. Caring, loving, kind; cares very deeply for Noura. Noura's confidant and best friend.
Maryam
early 20s; A young woman from Mosul now in her first semester of college studies in America. Progressive, feminist, intelligent.
Yazen / Alex
9 years old; Noura and Tariq's son. Curious, energetic, sharp; wise beyond his years.
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CAMELOT
Music: Frederick Loewe Book & Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner Directed by: Alan Paul
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: April 17, 2018 Tech: May 15, 2018 Opening: May 29, 2018 Closing: Sunday, July 1, 2018 Extension Close: July 8, 2018
Seeking:
LANCELOT, ARTHUR, PELLINORE, GUENEVERE, MORDRED, MERLIN, TOM OF WARWICK, MORGAN LE FEY
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 audition.
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