Arkansas Repertory Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA contract/salary pending.
SEEKING
Equity Actors for various roles in the Spring 2020 season. See breakdown.
Also seeking Stage Managers for the season
PREPARATION
Actors can prepare either 2 very brief monologues, or 2 very brief songs, OR a very brief monologue and a very brief song. Sheet music should be in the appropriate key. Total audition time should not exceed 2 minutes. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Studio 17A. Check lobby upon arrival for any changes.
PERSONNEL
Expected in attendance and has authority to hire SMs:
Will Trice, Executive Artistic Director
Peter Mensky, Casting Director
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
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
SPRING 2020 SHOWS
ANN
by Holland Taylor
First Rehearsal January 2, 2020
Opens January 31, 2020
Closes February 16, 2020
seeking
Ann Richards, Former Governor of Texas
Voice of Nancy Kohler, Secretary to Ann Richards
Also seeking EA Stage Manager
All Understudies available
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Simon Stephens
First Rehearsal March 3, 2020
Opens March 27, 2020
Closes April 9, 2020
seeking
Christopher Boone - Reads late teens. Math Genius.
Ed Boone - Christopher's Dad
Judy Boone - Christopher's Mom
Siobhan: Christopher's para-professional and mentor at school.
Mrs. Shears: Christopher's neighbour. The actor in this role also plays:
Mrs. Gascoyne: the head of Christopher's school.
Woman on Train
Shopkeeper
Voice One
Roger Shears: Mrs Shear's ex-husband. The actor in this role also plays:
Mr. Wise: one of Christopher's neighbours.
Duty Sergeant
Man behind Counter
Drunk One
Voice Two
A Policeman: The actor in this role also plays:
Mr. Thompson: one of Christopher's neighbours
London Policeman
Man with Socks
Drunk Two
Voice Three
All Understudies Available.
Reverend Peters: a priest and teacher at Christopher's school. Also:
Uncle Terry: Christopher's uncle
Station Policeman
Station Guard
Voice Four
No. 37: One of Christopher's neighbours. The actor in this role also plays
Lady in Street
Information
Punk Girl
Voice Five
Mrs. Alexander: An old lady, one of Christopher's neighbours. The actor in this role also plays:
Posh Woman
Voice Six
Also Seeking an AEA Stage Manager.
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BYE BYE BIRDIE
Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, Book by Michael Stewart
First Rehearsal June 9, 2020
Opens July 10, 2020
Closes August 2, 2020
seeking
Albert Peterson - 30's - 40's. Leading Man. Songwriter.
Rose Grant - 20's - 30's. Leading Woman. Albert's long-time girlfriend. Excellent Singer/Dancer.
Ursula Merkle - Reads 16. Kim's Hyperactive best friend. Obsessed with Conrad Birdie.
Kim MacAfee - Reads 16. Ingenue. All-American girl. President of the Conrad Birdie Fan Club.
Mrs. MacAfee - 40's. Kim and Randolph's mom.
Mr. MacAfee - 40's. Kim and Randolph's dad. Conservative and befuddled.
Mae Peterson - 60's. Albert's manipulative mother.
Conrad Birdie - 20's - 30's. Rock star. Elvis-like.
Randolph MacAfee - Reads age 10. Kim's little brother who idolizes his father.
Gloria Rasputin - 30's-40's. Curvaceous, conniving tap dancer.
Hugo Peabody - Reads 16-18. All-American Boy. Strait-laced.
Also seeking AEA Stage Manager
AEA Assistant Stage Manager
All understudies available
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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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