THE LAST WIFE - Lenox MA EPA
WAM Theatre, Inc.
AUDITION DATE
May 07, 2017
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EDT)
May 08, 2017
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members may request an appointment by emailing to: Hope Kelly (General Manager) hope@wamtheatre.com Please indicate any time limitations otherwise will be assigned first available slot. Deadline to request an appointment is May 4th. AEA members without appointments may be seen as time permits on the day of. Non-AEA performers may also be seen only as time permits on the day of the audition.
CONTRACT
SPT Category 3; $318/weekly current min (salary after June 2017 pending)
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles.
The play is a contemporary reimagining of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife. Actors should speak in their own voices and accents; actors of diverse backgrounds will be considered for all roles.
PREPARATION
Bring headshot and resume.
1 minute contemporary monologue (memorized)
May be asked to do cold readings of sides. Script available upon request.
LOCATION
WAM Theatre Office
56 Church St
2nd Floor
Lenox, MA 01240
Parking available on the street or in lot behind building.
PERSONNEL
by Kate Hennig
Artistic Director: Kristen van Ginhoven
Director: Kelly Galvin
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
1st Performance: Friday, October 13, 2017
Closing Performance: Sunday, November 5, 2017
Callbacks May 8th, 2:30pm to 6pm
OTHER
www.wamtheatre.com
Travel/Housing provided.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Kate (Katherine Parr)
Any ethnicity, in her 30s. A Lady of the Court, later a Queen. Brilliant, strategic, strong. Fighting for authority over her own life.
Bess*
Any ethnicity, 11-14yrs. *This role will likely be cast with an adult actor (18 or older). A princess. Naive, lively, wants to be loved. Eager to know how she fits in.
Mary
Any ethnicity, late 20s. A Princess. Whip smart, impulsive, vulnerable. She is wary of being hurt.
Henry
Any ethnicity, in his 50s. A King. Confident, unapologetic, “a bull in a china shop”. Always protecting his power.
Thom
Any ethnicity, late 30s. A Naval Officer. Sensual, passionate, ambitious. He wants it all.
Eddie
Any ethnicity, 6-9yrs. A prince. Thoughtful, sensitive, clever. Feels secure in the world as he knows it.
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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