Agent Access Auditions (AAAs) / Musical
Actors' Equity Association
This notice was revised on 11/18/2016. Please note that the audition location has been changed to Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, 4th floor. The audition sign-up time and location in the morning remain the same - here at AEA 4th floor
AUDITION DATE
Nov 21, 2016
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
DO NOT CALL THE AGENTS’ OFFICES!
CONTRACT
Other
SEEKING
Only active, paid-up Equity Members will be seen.
THESE AUDITIONS ARE ONLY FOR AEA MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT SIGNED CLIENTS OF ANY AGENT. Please do not sign up to audition if you are currently signed with an agent.
See Breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
Prepare ONE brief song [whatever you do best: rock, country, musical theatre (contemporary or traditional), etc.]. Self-written pieces, opera & operetta are not appropriate for AAAs. No monologues. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring THREE sets of your stapled-together picture/resume
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
4th floor
PERSONNEL
Equity-franchised agents expected at this session from Phoenix Artists, Inc., Take 3 Talent Agency Inc., and William Morris Endeavor.
OTHER
SIGN-UP WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM on audition day. Sign-up will end at 9:30 AM or when all 54 slots have been taken and 50 alternates have been signed up, whichever comes first. There will be no evening sign-ups.
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
Agent Access Auditions are sponsored by Actors' Equity Association and provided free of charge as a benefit of Equity membership. AEA thanks the National Association of Talent Representatives (NATR) for its assistance in the development of this program.
Modified Equity Principal Audition procedures will be in effect for these Agent Access Auditions.
> There will be no afternoon or evening sign-ups. SIGN-UP WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM on audition day in the 4th Floor Waiting Area in the Equity Building (unless otherwise indicated). Sign-up will end at 9:30 am or when all 54 slots have been taken and 50 alternates have been signed up, whichever comes first.
> As with Equity Principal Auditions, Equity cannot guarantee that any alternates will be seen.
> Only active, paid-up Equity members will be seen. Bring your Equity card to sign up.
> Equity staff will not be able to provide day passes to members who have lost or forgotten their membership cards. Be sure to replace your lost card before audition day.
> As with EPAs, check in with the monitor at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled audition slot.
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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