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Fill out all fields. You will receive confirmation. Actors without Internet access call 305-444-9293 ext 623.
AEA Members without appointments seen as time permits.
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Preparation Instructions:
If singing: Prepare two contrasting 16-bar pieces and a one-minute monologue (contemporary preferred). Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. No a cappella singing or singing to playback.
If not singing: Prepare two contrasting one-minute monologues or one two-minute monologue.
Bring one copy of your headshot/resume.
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2015-16 SEASON
THE TOXIC AVENGER
Book/Lyrics: Joe DiPietro
Music/Lyrics: David Bryan
Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s “The Toxic Avenger”
10/14 - 11/8/15
Dir: David Arisco
Musical Dir: TBD
MELVIN FERD THE THIRD / THE TOXIC AVENGER: Role has been cast.
Seeking
SARAH
20s. A beacon of shinning inner truth and outer beauty. Should have a gorgeous soprano voice with rock and roll too. Blinded by a freak cell phone accident, sees only the good in everyone and everything around her. Although seemingly pure and naïve, is no stranger to sex. Falls madly in love with the Toxic Avenger, fantasizing that he is her Big French Boyfriend. Needs to be a brilliant comedian.
MAYOR BABS BELGOODY / MA FERD / NUN
Can be anywhere from late 30s to 40s. Is the force of all things dark and evil, thriving in Tromaville, she uses her sexuality for political gain. Also plays Melvin’s low class grunt of a mom, Ma Ferd. Must have undeniable comic chops and a great big full vocal range.
WHITE DUDE
Must have a great rock and roll voice and be capable of playing many crazy comic parts such as: Bozo, Thug, News Reporter, Folk Singer, Edna Ferbert, Judy, Sal The Cop, among many others. Quirky, funny, off beat, outrageous and also sharp and quick, this part along with his sidekick, Black Dude. Two dudes will depict 27 different characters. Needs to be a good mover and fighter.
BLACK DUDE
Must have a great rock and roll voice and be capable of playing a myriad of crazy comic parts such as: Sluggo, Professor Ken, Shinequa, Little Old Lady, Fred The Local Guy, Large Chief of Police, Unconcerned Citizen among many others. Is the other half of a pair who will depict 27 different characters. Needs to be a good mover and fighter.
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THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE
By Mark Brown
12/2 - 12/27/15
Dir: David Arisco
BAILIFF CONNOLLY
Deputy of the courtroom; offers voice of hope despite Judge Pearson’s pessimistic attitude.
JUDGE PEARSON
Grumpy, Scrooge-like judge who presides over the trial.
SOLOMON ROTHSCHILD
Eloquent and over-the-top confident defense attorney for all of the accused.
EBENEZER SCROOGE
Miserly bookkeeper who was once redeemed in A Christmas Carol.
BOB CRATCHIT
Clerk at Mr. Scrooges’ counting house; Also plays JACOB MARLEY: the deceased business partner of Scrooge. Marley is one of the characters named in Scrooge’s lawsuit.
MRS. CRATCHIT
Bob’s wife; Also plays: Miss WAINWRIGHT: goes around asking for charitable donations to help the poor, especially at Christmas time; MRS. DILBER: a beggar who is accused of stealing clothing and jewelry from Mr. Scrooge. Claims all is fair game when a person is deceased; and TRANSLATOR: Person who converts the gibberish of the Ghost of Christmas Future into English.
FRED
Scrooge’s cheerful nephew; Also plays GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE: on trial for breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, infliction of pain/suffering, and attempted murder.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST
On trial for breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, infliction of pain/suffering, and attempted murder; Also plays FAN: Scrooge’s sister who tells the story of Scrooge’s painful childhood and BELLE: former love interest of Scrooge who forces Scrooge to acknowledge a bitter part of his past where money meant more than anything.
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WEST SIDE STORY
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
1/27 - 2/21/16
Dir: David Arisco
Musical Dir: TBD
Jets
RIFF
Late teens/Early 20s. Proud leader of the Jets.
TONY
Polish-American, 20s. Former gang leader of the Jets who falls in love with Maria at first sight.
ACTION
20s. Hot blooded; ready to fight at any time.
A-RAB, BABY JOHN, BIG DEAL, DIESEL
Late teens/Early 20s. Tough, street wise, very territorial members of the Jets. Singing & dancing ensemble.
GRAZIELLA, VELMA, MINNIE, CLARICE
Late teens/Early 20s. The Jets’ girls.
ANYBODYS
Late teens/Early 20s. Tomboy misfit; wants to be a Jet.
Sharks
BERNARDO
Puerto-Rican, Late 20s/Early 30s. Dangerous, hot-headed gang leader of the
Sharks.
MARIA
Puerto-Rican, Late teens/Early 20s. Has an independent streak; falls in love with Tony aware of all the dangers their passion incurs.
ANITA
Puerto-Rican, Late 20s/Early 30s. Spitfire; in love with Maria’s brother, Bernardo.
CHINO
Puerto-Rican, 20s. In love with Maria. A loyal Shark.
PEPE, INDIO, LUIS, ANXIOUS
Puerto-Rican, Late teens/Early 20s. Members of the Sharks in turf war with the Jets.
ROSALIA, CONSUELO, TERESITA, FRANCISCA
Puerto-Rican, Late teens/Early 20s. Sharks’ girls
The Adults
DOC
40s/50s. Owner of the local drug store. Supports Tony leaving the Jets.
LT. SCHRANK
40s/50s. A racist NYC detective.
OFFICER KRUPKE
30s/40s. NYC police officer.
GLAD HAND
30s/40s. Inept chaperone of the dance.
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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Conceived by James Lapine
3/16 - 4/3/16
Dir: David Arisco
Musical Dir: TBD
Eight Singer/Actors of varying age and ethnicity.
4 men, 4 women
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THE TIN WOMAN
By Sean Grennan
5/11 - 6/5/16
JOY
Late 20s to late 30s. Freelance graphic artist. At outset, JOY has received a life-saving heart transplant but is conflicted about what to do now. Smart, sometimes acerbic, attractive but rudderless with her new lease on life.
HANK
Early 60s. Nearing retirement as head of a small building supplies company. Husband to ALICE and father to SAMMY and the now deceased heart donor, JACK, HANK is pushing forward, trying very hard not to wallow in or even barely acknowledge his grief and guilt. Can be snappish, abrupt and lately has been drinking more than he ought. Believes he’s handling things just fine.
JACK
Late 20s-late 30s. Accountant with aspirations of being a professional photographer. Dresses fashionably, hipster-ish. JACK is dead at the outset but nonetheless appears throughout the show. Not a ghost exactly, more of a memory that lingers.
ALICE
Early 60s, mother to the deceased JACK and SAMMY. A solid, loving, enduring presence. Knows her husband and is aware of what he’s going through. Accepts his scorn until she doesn’t anymore. A big heart that is dealing with its own pain while trying to hold the family together and do the right thing.
SAMMY
20s-early 30s, a pre-school teacher and JACK’S younger sister. Somewhat “new age-y” but with an enormous heart. Really wants to help in any way she can. Writes a blog where she might over-share her life with the world to HANK’S consternation. Can give in too easily to her emotions but of every one, she is the most in touch with them.
NURSE/DARLA
30s-late 40s. NURSE is very competent if a bit annoying in her approach. By the book in all things but, probably because she is so busy, can sometimes condescend. A functionary but a positive person with a small religious streak. DARLA, is somewhat flamboyant, artsy, very caring for JOY. A singular soul in habit and dress. Worries about and wants the best for her friend
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BUYER & CELLAR
By Jonathan Tollins
7/16 - 8/7/16
Dir: David Arisco
(One-man show)
Alex & multiple additional characters: Late 20s–Early 30s. Alex is a struggling actor in L.A. when he takes a job working in the Malibu basement of Barbra Streisand.
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