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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch is 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, January 8, 2015
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch is 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
LORT D minimum - $618/wk
Location
Arvada Center
6901 Wadsworth Boulevard
Arvada, CO 80003
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Seeking
Experienced performers with strong acting abilities are needed.
Preparation
Please prepare a one minute monlogue appropriate to the style of show. A current headshot and résumé are required.
Other Dates
REHEARSALS: Begin on: Tuesday, March 3, 2015
OPENING: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
CLOSING: Sunday, April 19, 2015
Other
www.arvadacenter.org/auditions
Personnel
Rod A. Lansberry - Artistic Producer
Brett Aune - Director
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling Arvada Center Box Office
(720) 898-7200. Do not contact the production staff.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Adrian (M, 30s-40s): American writer. Quite famous after a string of successes. He is grounded in principle, which results in both arrogance and naiveté. Fiercely loyal to his friends. Wants to do the right thing and is often unsure what that is. Respects Marcus and Sigmund as contemporaries, and looks up to Sigmund, as well. He is aware of his station in life, and the good fortune of being born an Amercian. Charming, humourous, intelligent.
Maya (F, 30s-40s): Speaks with a Czech accent. One-time poet and playwright, now host of an innocuous Saturday morning television show. Seems to be weighted down by the current state of her country, and carries both sensuality and melancholy about her. Has been the lover of all three men, was until recently the wife of Marcus, and still occasionally resides in his home (the former Archbishop’s house; setting for the play). Possibly working directly for the state, or possibly just shedding her dissident ideology as she gets older, or possibly covering up her true and continuing revolutionary ideology out of fear of the current government. Believes strongly in Sigmund’s newest book, and wants it to be published because of/despite what it reveals about her country’s current political condition. Reserved, intelligent, occasionally fiery.
Sigmund (M, 40s-60s): Speaks with a Czech accent. The country’s most famous – and most revolutionary – novelist of the time. His current work is an expose of the political regime, and has been confiscated. He has been openly monitored and intimidated by the government, and is faced with punishment if he stays in his country. He has the opportunity for a very comfortable life in exile in the States, but cannot bear to leave his birthplace, whatever the consequences. He overtook Marcus’ position as the most famous writer in the country while Marcus was in prison for political crimes, and although Sigmund now considers Marcus a contemporary, there is skepticism and jockeying between them. Headstrong to a fault, intelligent, loyal, precise.
Marcus (M, 40s-50s): Speaks with a Czech accent. For a time, the most famous writer in the country, prior to imprisonment for political crimes. Marcus is now in the favor of the current regime and likely working for it. The setting of the play is Marcus’ residence, which has (possibly) been bugged by the government to entrap artists. Very pragmatic, he seems to want the best for Sigmund but could also secretly be working to have him arrested. It is unclear if he has an affinity for the current government out of a newfound principle, or if he is simply enjoying the fruits of being ‘an insider.’ Intelligent, enigmatic, by turns friendly and acerbic.
Irina (F, 20s-30s): Speaks with a Danish accent. Speaks very little English. Arrives on Marcus’ arm. Provides a true outsider perspective – one who does not know the language or the customs or the history of the country, and certainly is unaware of the gravity of the current situation. Seems naïve and provides a good deal of humour. While the other characters are discussing politics, art, freedom, life and death, Irina repeatedly interrupts with requests for music, dancing, and food. Pretty, probably blond, ebullient.
All roles will be understudied.
Any Actors unable to attend this call may submit their headshot & resume to Lisa Hoffman, Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada CO 80003
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