A PIECE OF MY HEART Equity Principal Actors - Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation, Inc. Auditions

A PIECE OF MY HEART - NYC EPA

Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation, Inc. | Ivoryton, CT

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

SPT Executive Director: Jacqueline Hubbard
$784 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
Executive Producer: Ben Hope
Managing Director: Krista May
Production Director: Jacqueline Hubbard

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in A PIECE OF MY HEART (see breakdown). Jacqui Hubbard - executive/artistic director and production director.

Ivoryton Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Ivoryton Playhouse aims to ensure that our productions and production teams reflect a multi-racial society that includes actors and stage managers with disabilities. Our casting process includes a flexible, inclusive policy to increase employment for actors and stage managers of color, women, seniors, and actors and stage managers with disabilities.

We strongly encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to audition. Ivoryton Playhouse is committed to diversity and encourages actors from underrepresented communities to apply. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

PREPARATION

An Equity Monitor will be provided. Audition will consist of sides. Sides will be made available beforehand at:
ivorytonplayhouse.org. Please bring a picture and a resume stapled together. 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

A PIECE OF MY HEART

SYNOPSIS

Set during the Vietnam War, A Piece of My Heart follows six women who serve overseas as nurses, USO performers, and volunteers; each grappling with courage, fear, friendship, and the lasting cost of war. A powerful, female-driven drama that honors service while confronting trauma and resilience.

SEEKING:

• Whitney: A Vassar grad - intelligent, withdrawn, and self-contained, seeking adventure beyond teaching. Age range 25-35 years.
• Martha: Strong, disciplined army brat, learns Vietnam is harder than expected. Age range 25 – 35 years.
• LeeAnn: A tough, urban, Asian American who deals with racism and identity issues. Age range 25-35 years.
• Sissy: Sweet and naïve with a great sense of fun. She is from Pennsylvania and is looking for adventure. Age range 20-30 years.
• Steele: Strong and intelligent African-American nurse. Steele is from the South and is often treated as an outsider. Age range 35-55 years.
• MaryJo: Bubbly, Texas country singer, uses music and humor, but carries deep sadness. Age range 20-30 years – able to play guitar.
• Man: (Male, 20s–40s) ROLE IS CAST. Doubles several characters. Soldiers, officers, doctors, civilians.