BAD NEWS: I WAS THERE Equity Principal Auditions - New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Auditions

BAD NEWS! I WAS THERE - NYC EPA

New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

AUDITION DATE

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)

Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

CONTRACT

Off Broadway Contract/Salary pending

SEEKING

8 Equity performers of various ages, ethnicities, across the gender spectrum who are comfortable with singing and heightened language.

Also seeking an experienced SM (see separate notice on Casting Call for info)

PREPARATION

One minute classical monologue. Bring picture and resume.

LOCATION

Jack H Skirball Center

566 Laguardia Pl

New York, NY 10012-1011

PERSONNEL

JoAnne Akalatis - Director
Bruce Odlan - Music Director
Leonie Bell - Assistant Director
Charlie Hano - Casting Director (in attendance)

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal August 28th. Last rehearsal September 5th. Performances September 6th - 8th.

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

PERFORMER 1: 20's, female/gnc, any ethnicity. The revolutionary spirit of the show. She is undefeatable and constantly resilient. Must be able to sing.

PERFORMER 2: 20's, male/gnc, any ethnicity. More vulnerable than he appears. Lost in a war-torn world. Must be able to sing.

PERFORMER 3: 40's, female/ gnc, any ethnicity. A bitter survivor. Her strength has come at a high cost. Must be able to sing.

PERFORMER 4: 50's, female/gnc, any ethnicity. A reluctant leader. Not nearly as maternal as she appears. Must be able to sing.

PERFORMER 5: 30's - 50's, any gender, any ethnicity. A bit of a jokester, often in bad taste. Good intentioned. Must be able to sing.

PEFORMER 6: 20's, male/gnc, any ethnicity. A romantic, in a world that cannot support these ideals. Brave without purpose. Must be able to sing.

PERFORMER 7: 60's, male/gnc, any ethnicity. Terrified of the new world that awaits him. Lost. Must be able to sing.

PERFORMER 8: 60's male/gnc, any ethnicity. World-weary and strong. He is tired of losing. Must be able to sing.

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.