Actors TH of Louisville/The Repertory TH of St. Louis/Kansas City Repertory TH 2023-24 Season - CHI EPA
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Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, May 15, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Break: 12:00-1:00pm
LORT Non-Rep
$776 weekly minimum (LORT D)
$1058 weekly minimum (LORT B)
See production specific salaries in
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Equity actors for roles in Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s 2023-24 Seasons (see breakdowns).
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get
dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Performers will have up to 3 minutes to audition using material or the performer’s own choice. An accompanist will be provided. Stage Managers shall be interviewed. Actors may elect to interview in lieu of auditioning.
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Expected to attend:
Emily Tarquin (They/Them), Executive Producer/Co-Director of Artistic Programming, CSA
Ameila Acosta Powell (She/Her), Impact Producer/Co-Director of Artistic Programming, CSA
Kavin Moore (He/They) Line Producer
Becks Redman (She/Her), Associate Artistic Director & Director of New Work, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Andi Meyer, Kansas City Rep Artistic Associate and Casting
See production dates in breakdowns.
OTHER
All Actors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including being two-weeks post booster shot.
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.
Actors Theatre of Louisville 2023-24 Season EPA
Actors Theatre of Louisville is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression practices in all areas, including casting. Our goal is to create a casting process that is welcoming, absent of intimidation, and serves those auditioning as well as the creative team in the full exploration of the material. Building an environment of mutual trust that upholds our mission to unlock human potential, build community, and enrich quality of life by engaging people in theatre that reflects the wonder and complexity of our time.
In reference to the descriptions below – these are descriptions of the characters as identified in the script and in collaboration with the creative team. They are not meant to be exhaustive of who should play these roles and we seek to cast expansively and intentionally. We acknowledge the history of systemic exclusionary practices and are working to dismantle barriers to theatre-making and auditioning for performers of all races, ethnicities, national origins, gender expressions, body types, and abilities.
As an ADA compliant organization, we welcome performers of all abilities. We are prepared to engage interpreters, utilize captioning, and provide any reasonable accommodations and resources needed in order to cast performers with disabilities. We also recognize that most characters are written on the binary (use he/him or she/her pronouns) and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
Please let us know if you have any questions or requests. If there are any provisions we can make to enhance and support your audition experience, just let us know. Please reach out through the note section of your breakdown submission. or by emailing Kavin Moore, kmoore2@actorstheatre.org .
No roles will be understudied.
Written by Kate Hamil
Directed by Jennifer Pennington
First Rehearsal: August 8th, 2022
Tech: September 1st, 2023 – September 7th, 2023
Previews: September 6th, 2023 – September 7th
Open: September 8th, 2023
Close: September 24th, 2023
Venue: Bingham Theater, LORT D full Equity agreement, $776/ week
In this inventive adaptation that bounces between humor and horror, Hamill reimagines Bram Stoker’s vampire classic as a full-throated battle cry against toxic masculinity. No damsels in distress, no romanticized villains—just a gleeful stake through the heart of the patriarchy.
ALL ROLES CAST:
DOCTOR VAN HELSING (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
MINA HARKER (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
RENFIELD (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
LUCY WESTENRA (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
MARILLA/MAID (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
DRUSILLA/MERCHANT/MILLER (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
JONATHAN HARKER (He/Him) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
DOCTOR GEORGE SEWARD (He/Him) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
DRACULA (He/Him) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
In association with Upstart Crow Collective
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed and adapted by Rosa Josi
First Rehearsal: October 10th, 2023
Tech: November 2nd,2023 – November 9th, 2023
Previews: November 8th, 2023 – November 9th,2023
Open: November 10th, 2023
Close: September 19th, 2023
Venue: Bingham Theater, LORT D full Equity agreement, $776/ week
Unfolding in a treacherous world ruled by self-interest, warmongering, and a lack of moral leadership, this fascinating political thriller follows a scheming monarch battling threats from abroad and within.
Seeking:
KING JOHN (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
ELEANOR/EXECUTIONER/MESSENGER (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
PHILLIP THE BASTARD (He/Him) an excellent fighter, hugely energetic, the Bastard is glib and extraordinarily cheeky, to the extent that John sometimes has to rein him in. Utterly guileless, he has no qualms about giving up a guaranteed income for the sake of a new name and the opportunities afforded by serving the King. He is a charmer, quickly getting his grandmother Elinor’s approval and becoming one of John’s closest advisers. He is loyal to his uncle, and thinks nothing of being sent to ransack monasteries to find money for the wars.
CONSTANCE/EXECUTIONER (She/Her) the widow of King John’s elder brother Geoffrey, and Prince Arthur’s mother. She does not like many people, but is still shocked when the men who had sworn to uphold her casually break their oaths. She nevertheless hopes that things can be resolved without bloodshed. She does not like many people, but is still shocked when the men who had sworn to uphold her casually break their oaths. An expert mocker, she hates her mother-in-law Elinor. She nevertheless hopes that things can be resolved without bloodshed.
KING PHILLIP/SALISBURY (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
LEWIS THE DAUPHIN (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
ARTHUR (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
AUSTRIA/HENRY (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
BLANCHE/PEMBROKE (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
HUBERT (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
CARDINAL PANDULPH/CHATILLON (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
ROBERT FAULCONBRIDGE/LADY FALCONBRIDGE/MELUN (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
Written by Beto O'Byrne and Meropi Peponides
Directed by Ameila Acosta Powell
First Rehearsal: January 16th, 2024
Tech: February 2nd, 2023 – February 8th, 2024
Previews: February 7th, 2023 – February 8th, 2024
Open: February 9th, 2024
Close: February 18th, 2024
Venue: Victor Jory Theater, LORT D full Equity agreement, $776/ week
Loving and Loving is inspired by the lives of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple from Virginia who were arrested in 1958 for the crime of being married. Told from a distinctly 21st-century perspective, the play weaves together the story of the Lovings’ landmark civil rights struggle and interviews with mixed-identity folx in the Kentuckiana community—thoughtfully exploring the joys and challenges of multi-racial identity, and exuberantly celebrating our right to love who we choose.
Seeking:
MILDRED LOVING (She/Her) African American. Wife of Richard Loving. A shy, meek person who finds they have an extraordinary amount of courage. Comfortable with dance/movement.
RICHARD LOVING (He/Him) Scotch/Irish American. Husband of Mildred Loving. A gentle person who loves his wife and wants nothing more than to provide for his family despite the frustrations of the world. Comfortable with dance/movement.
MAYA (any gender identity) Mixed-Racial/Bicultural. Serves as a guide through Mildred and Richard’s story and through history. They are a descendant of the Lovings’ - not necessarily biologically, but culturally and spiritually - Maya represents the legacy made possible by their courage. Also BERNIE, REPORTER, SIDNEY, PEGGY, DONALD, JUDGE BAZILE, STRANGER, and POLICEMAN. Comfortable with dance/movement and singing.
Co-Produced with Dallas Theatre Center
Written by Jonathan Norton
Directed by Robert Barry Fleming
First rehearsal (Dallas) - Jan 2, 2024
Designer run (Dallas) - Jan 20, 2024
Tech (Dallas) - Jan 25, 2024
1st Preview (Dallas) - Feb 2, 2024
Opening (Dallas) - Feb 9, 2024
First Rehearsal (Louisville) - March 5, 2024
Previews (Louisville) - March 13, 2024
Open (Louisville) - March 15, 2024
Close (Louisville) - March 24, 2024
Venue: Pamela Brown Auditorium, LORT B full Equity agreement, $1058/ week
Good Friday. The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church's Seven Last Words service is in full swing. But outside - on the church parking lot - another resurrection story is taking shape. Sis, the Vice President of Usher Board Number One and her protégé Pickles, find themselves in a battle royale of romantic quagmires. This joyful new comedy introduces theater audiences to the world of Church Usher Board culture and celebrates same gender loving church folks, and the power and joy of being your authentic self. These are the announcements. Let us govern ourselves accordingly.
Seeking:
SIS (She/Her) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
PICKLES (He/Him) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
BREEDLOVE (She/Her) Jackie Breedlove. Female. Early to mid-fifties. Maybe even a bit younger. Divorced. She is a former member of New Jerusalem and has not visited since leaving fifteen years ago. But tonight, she is visiting for the Seven Last Words service.
EFFIE (He/Him) Ephraim Love. Male. Late twenties. Instead of Ephraim, his gay friends call him Effie - of course they do. A former member of Usher Board #1. He no longer attends New Jerusalem
Cyrano De Begerac, by Edmund Rostand, adapted by Martin Crimp Directed by Nelson Eusebio III
Spencer Theatre, LORT B
8/08/23 – First Reh
8/30/23 – First Tech
9/5/23 – First Preview
9/8/23 – Opening
9/24/23 – Closing
Seeking:
Christian: Latinx Male Identifying, 25-35
Cyrano: Asian Male Identifying, 30-50
De Guiche: Male Identifying, 40-60s, older than
Cyrano Le Bret: Male Identifying, 40-60s, older than Cyrano
Ligniere: Male Identifying, 35-60s
Madame Ragueneau: Female Identifying, 30s-50s
Roxane: Black Female Identifying, 25-40s
by Heidi Shreck Directed by Amy Corcoran
Copaken Theatre, LORT D
9/26/23 – First Reh
10/18/23 – First Tech
10//24/23 – First Preview
10/27/23 – Opening
11/12/23 – Closing
Seeking:
Heidi: Female Identifying, 40s
Mike: Male identifying, 40s
Directed by TBD
Roanoke Park, Kansas City, MO
10/02/23 – First Reh
10/12/23 – First Tech
10//13/23 – First Preview
10/14/23 – Opening
10/15/23 – Closing
No roles available.
by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Wilson Directed by Jason Chanos
Spencer Theatre, LORT B
11/3/23 – First Reh
11/17/23 – First Tech
11/25/23 – First Preview
12/1/23 – Opening
12/24/23 – Closing
No roles available.
Directed by Malkia Stampley
Copaken Theatre, Community tour, LORT D
Co-Production with The Milwaukee Rep
1/16/24 – First Rehearsal
2/07/24 – Tech
2/13/24 – Previews
2/16/24 – Opening
3/03/24 – Closing
3/07/24– Tour
Seeking:
Nina Simone: Black Female Identifying, darker skin, 30s or 40s
Sarah: Black Female Identifying, older than Nina (40s-50s)
Sephronia: Black Female Identifying, between Nina and Sarah, 30s
Sweet Thing: Black or Bi-Racial Black Female Identifying, light skinned, younger than the others (20s 30s)
Book and lyrics by: Howard Ashman, Music by: Alan Menken Directed by–Stuart Carden
Spencer Theatre, LORT B
3/26/24 – First Reh
4/24/24 – First Tech
4/30/24 – First Preview
5/03/24 – Opening
5/19/24 – Closing
Seeking:
Seymour Krelborn: Male identifying, 25 to 35 years. Vocal range: A2-G4.
Mr. Mushnik: Male identifying, 55 to 65 years. Vocal range: G2-F4.
Audrey: Female identifying, 25 to 35 years. Vocal range: G#3-D5.
Orin Scrivello: Male identifying, 30 to 40 years. Vocal range: G2-G4.
Audrey II–Voice: Male Identifying, 20 to 50. Vocal range: G2-G4.
Ronette: Female identifying, 20 to 35 years. Vocal range bottom: Ab3--F5.
Chiffon: Female identifying, 20 to 35 years. Vocal range: Ab3- F5.
Crystal: Female identifying, 20 to 35 years. Vocal range: Ab3-F5. Puppeteer.
$1058 weekly minimum (LORT B)
by Tracey Letts
Director TBD
2/20/24 – First Reh
3/12/24 – First Tech
3/19/24 – First Preview
3/22/24 – Opening
4/14/24 – Closing
Seeking:
Beverly Weston, sixty-nine years old
Violet Weston, Bev's wife, sixty-five years old
Barbara Fordham, Bev and Violet's daughter, forty-six years old Bill Fordham, her husband, forty-nine years old
Jean Fordham, their daughter, fourteen years old
Ivy Weston, Bev and Violet's daughter, forty-four years old
Karen Weston, Bev and Violet's daughter, forty years old
Mattie Fae Aiken, Violet's sister, fifty-seven years old
Charlie Aiken, Mattie Fay's husband, sixty years old
Little Charles Aiken, their son, thirty-seven years old
Johnna Monevata, housekeeper, twenty-six years old
Steve Heidebrecht, Karen's fiance, fifty years old
Sheriff Deon Gilbeau, forty-seven years old
ALL PRODUCTIONS BELOW HAVE BEEN CAST.
by Stefano Massini and Adapted by Ben Power Directed by Carey Perloff in association with The Huntington Theater Company Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre
8/15/23 – First Rehearsal
8/29/23 – First Tech
9/5/23 – First Preview
9/8/23 – Opening
9/24/23 – Closing
10/1/23 – Possible Extension
No roles available.
Written and Performed by Kelvin Roston, Jr. Directed by Reggie D. White
Catherine B. Berges Theatre
9/5/23 – First Reh
9/26/23 – First Tech
10/3/23 – First Preview
10/6/23 – Opening
10/22/23 – Closing
10/29/23 – Possible Extension
No roles available.
by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Wilson Directed by Hana S. Sharif
Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre
11/3/23 – First Reh
11/17/23 – First Tech
11/25/23 – First Preview
12/1/23 – Opening
12/24/23 – Closing
No roles available.
Adapted by David Catlin
Directed by David Catlin
Loretto-Hilton Center Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre
1/9/24 – First Reh
1/30/24 – First Tech
2/6/24 – First Preview
2/9/24 – Opening
2/25/23 – Closing
3/3/24 – Possible Extension
No roles available.
by Mark Clements Directed by Mark Clements
Catherine B. Berges Theatre
1/18/24 – First Preview
1/19/24 – Opening
1/28/24 – Closing
2/4/24 – Possible Extension
No roles available.
created by Benjamin Scheuer Directed by Sean Daniels
Catherine B. Berges Theater
2/8/24 – First Preview
2/9/24 – Opening
2/18/24 – Closing
2/25/24 - Possible Extension
No roles available.
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