American Conservatory Theater
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $926 weekly minimum (LORT C) - Strand Theater $1207 weekly minimum (LORT A) - Geary Theater
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in American Conservatory Theater's 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
A.C.T. welcomes and encourages submissions from actors of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, physical
abilities, and body types. To read more about our casting values and our commitment to inclusive casting at A.C.T., please visit https://www.act-sf.org/about-us/opportunities/auditions/ .
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare a brief song of your choice. You may also use the accompaniment at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uMO5i20bdy-2S9SF3RhOUMs02PGp2q_o . Submit at: https://airtable.com/shr5452WJ3GGgElMB .
Deadline: Sat, Jun 11, 2022
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Pam MacKinnon, Artistic Director
Andy Chan Donald, Associate Artistic Director
Joy Meads, Director of Dramaturgy and New Works
OTHER DATES
See production dates in breakdown.
OTHER
More info about casting at A.C.T. on our website: https://www.act-sf.org/about-us/opportunities/auditions/
Rehearsals and performances for all shows listed will take place in-person and indoors.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
Pronouns listed describe characters as written. Non-binary and gender non-conforming actors are encouraged to audition; a character’s presumed gender can be in conversation with the actor’s gender identity. Actors of all ages, genders, and ethnicities are encouraged to submit for all roles.
PASSENGERS
From The 7 Fingers
Original idea, direction and choreography by Shana Carroll
Venue: The Geary Theater
Dates:
First Preview: 9/15/22
Opening: 9/21/22
Closing: 10/9/22
SEEKING:
This is a touring production. There are no open roles.
ON BECKETT
Conceived and performed by Bill Irwin
An Irish Repertory Theater Production
Produced by Octopus Theatricals
Venue: The Geary Theater
Dates:
Opening: 10/19/22
Closing: 10/23/22
SEEKING:
This is a touring production. There are no open roles.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh
Music by Paul Lundeberg
Choreography by Val Caniparoli
Directed by Peter J. Kuo
Based on the original direction by Carey Perloff
Venue: The Geary Theater
Dates:
First rehearsal: 11/1/22
First tech: 11/21/22
First preview: 11/30/22
Opening: 12/7/22
Closing: 12/24/22
SEEKING:
All roles will be understudied.
YOUNG EBENEEZER SCROOGE, he/him, 20s/30s. An ambitious young man eager to escape his traumatic past and pull himself out the cycle of poverty.
DICK WILKINS, he/him, 20s/30s. Scrooge’s friend since childhood. Kind and good-natured, a fellow apprentice at Fezziwig's business.
BELLE, she/her, 20s/30s. Scrooge’s fiancée. Caring, smart, and grounded.
FRED, he/him, 20s/30s. Scrooge’s nephew, an optimist. Leans into the generosity of Christmas time. Craves a relationship with Scrooge, his only living relative.
MARY, she/her, 20s/30s. Fred’s wife, kind and caring. Keenly aware that Scrooge disapproves of her marriage to Fred.
TOPPER, he/him, 20s/30s. Friend of Fred and Mary. A charismatic flirt. Interested in Annabelle.
THOMAS, he/him, 20s/30s. Friend of Fred and Mary; Annabelle’s brother, and Beth’s husband. Protective of his sister.
ANNABELLE, she/her, 20s/30s. Friend of Fred and Mary. Fun-loving and clever. Intrigued by Topper.
BETH, she/her, 20s/30s. Friend of Fred and Mary; married to Thomas. Likes a drink.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST, any gender, any age. A spirit set on helping Scrooge see the error of his ways.
THE HEADLANDS, by Christopher Chen
Directed by Pam MacKinnon
Venue: The Geary Theater
Dates:
First rehearsal: 1/10/23
First tech: 2/3/23
First preview: 2/9/23
Opening: 2/14/23
Closing: 3/5/23
SEEKING:
All roles will be understudied.
HENRY, he/him, 30s, Chinese American. A computer programmer and an amateur true-crime detective.
GEORGE, he/him, 20s and 40s, Chinese. Henry’s father. He has a past that haunts him.
LEENA, she/her, 20s and 40s, Chinese American. Henry’s mother. An adventurous spirit who chose love over money.
JESS, she/her, 30s, any race. Henry’s girlfriend. Very smart; helps Henry solve mysteries.
PAT/OLDER LEENA, she/her, 70s, Chinese American. Older Leena is reflecting on her life in her final days. Pat is Leena’s close friend and confidante.
WALTER/DETECTIVE, he/him, 50+, any race. Walter is George’s business partner. Detective is a police officer officer working on the cold case that Henry is trying to solve.
TOM, he/him, 20s and 40s, Chinese American. Troubled and mysterious, in search of connection.
POOR YELLA REDNECKS: VIETGONE 2, by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Jaime Casteñeda
Venue: The Strand Theater
Dates:
First rehearsal: 2/28/23
First tech: 3/23/23
First preview: 3/30/23
Opening: 4/12/23
Closing: 5/7/23
SEEKING
None of the roles will be understudied.
TONG, she/her, 30s, Vietnamese. Married to Quang. Smart and headstrong, working hard to make the best of an impossible situation. Fiercely loyal to those she loves. Comfortable singing and rapping.
QUANG/CHRIS, he/him, 30s, Vietnamese. Married to Tong. Doing his best to do right by his family. Comfortable singing and rapping.
HUONG/SAN/COP, she/her, 30s and 60s, Vietnamese. Huong is Tong’s mother. Please note: offer out for this role.
NHAN/COWBOY/LITTLE MAN/GROCERY BOY, he/him, 30’s, Vietnamese. Please note: offer out for this role.
PLAYWRIGHT/IMMIGRATION OFFICER/BRITISH NARRATOR/BOBBY/TOMMY/GROCERY BOY, he/him, 30s, Vietnamese. Please note: offer out for this role.
THE WIZARD OF OZ, by L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton
Venue: The Geary Theater
Dates:
First rehearsal: 4/18/23
First tech: 5/23/23
First preview: 6/1/23
Opening: 6/7/23
Closing: 6/25/23
Closing if extended: 7/2/23
SEEKING:
We are seeking people from a variety of performance backgrounds including drag, cabaret, puppetry, clown, rhythmic gymnastics, singer/songwriters, community activists, and the list goes on. Please feel free to showcase any of your special skills in your audition video if you wish. All roles will be understudied.
All characters will make up an ensemble of game, adventurous, open-hearted performers.
DOROTHY GALE, comfortable singing and moving
GLINDA/AUNT EM, comfortable singing and moving
SCARECROW/HUNK, comfortable singing and moving
TINMAN/HICKORY, comfortable singing and moving
LION/ZEKE, comfortable singing and moving
EMERALD CITY GUARD/UNCLE HENRY, comfortable singing and moving
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST/MISS GULCH, comfortable singing and moving
THE WIZARD OF OZ/PROFESSOR CHESTER MARVEL, comfortable singing and moving
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 submit.
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