BALTIMORE CENTER STAGE 2022-23 SEASON - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Center Stage Associates
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$1008 weekly minimum (LORT B)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Baltimore Center Stage 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
Baltimore Center Stage is committed to actively dismantling systems of oppression and racism in every aspect of our organization and practice, including casting. To us, EPAs are our chance to meet the broadest spectrum of the theater community. We encourage all people to submit.
INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all actors to submit one minute of the content of their choosing in the format of their choosing. For this virtual EPA, we welcome all forms of expression – poetry, monologues, scenes, etc. – whatever you feel best represents you and your work. Since we know that not all actors have equal access to adequate space or equipment, you are not required to record something new for us; we will gladly view content that you already have on hand. Submit at
https://tinyurl.com/bcs2223epa
Deadline: Fri, Aug 26, 2022
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
JZ Casting:
Geoff Josselson CSA, Casting Director
Katja Zarolinski CSA, Casting Director
The BCS artistic staff:
Stephanie Ybarra, Artistic Director
Sabine Decatur, Special Artistic Project Coordinator
Sarah Ashley Cain, Director of Artistic Producing
Bridgette Burton, Artistic Producing Associate, Company Management
Jeff Kirkman, Artistic Producing Associate, General Management
Annalisa Dias, Director of Artistic Partnerships and Innovation
BREAKDOWN
Some roles will be understudied.
OUR TOWN, by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb
Dates:
First Rehearsal: August 16, 2022
Previews Begin: September 15, 2022
Opening: September 22, 2022
Closing: October 9, 2022
Seeking:
All roles cast.
AIN’T NO MO’, by Jordan E. Cooper
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
Dates:
First Rehearsal: August 12, 2022
Tech Begins: September 2, 2022
Previews Begin: September 9, 2022
Opening: September 14, 2022
Closing: October 9, 2022
Baltimore Center Stage:
Tech Begins: October 22, 2022
Previews Begin: October 27, 2022
Opening: November 3, 2022
Closing: November 20, 2022
Seeking:
All roles cast.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed
Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos
Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos
Directed by Stori Ayers
Dates:
First Rehearsal: February 14, 2023
Tech Begins: March 4, 2023
Previews Begin: March 9, 2023
Opening: March 16, 2023
Closing: April 2, 2023
Seeking:
Note: Actors of all races/ethnicities and gender identities are sought and strongly encouraged to submit for all roles.
Sugar: Female, 40-49, character is a writer; married mother of two children; by turns confident and flailing, positive and existentially sad, strong, and deeply confused. Truly funny, smart, highly articulate, dexterous, and nimble with language.
Each track will cover a variety of characters, some of which may be of different genders and ages.
Alfredo (Letter Writer #1): Many characters ranging from ages 40-69, who can be practical, aggressive, innocent, slaphappy, numb. All characters are truly funny, smart, highly articulate, dexterous, and nimble with language. They have the ability to transform — via the soul, not via caricature.
Natalie (Letter Writer #2): Many characters ranging from ages 20-39, who can be shy, confident, lost, nerdy, sensitive. All characters are truly funny, smart, highly articulate, dexterous, and nimble with language. They have the ability to transform — via the soul, not via caricature.
Phillip (Letter Writer #3): Many characters ranging from ages 20-39, who can be shy, confident, lost, nerdy, sensitive. All characters are truly funny, smart, highly articulate, dexterous, and nimble with language. They have the ability to transform — via the soul, not via caricature.
LIFE IS A DREAM
An Adaptation of Pedro Calderón De La Barca's Play
By María Irene Fornés
Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb
Dates:
First Rehearsal: April 4, 2023
Tech Begins: April 29, 2023
Previews Begin: May 4, 2023
Opening: May 11, 2023
Closing: May 21, 2023
A note on style: For this production we are actively seeking highly physical actors who are strong with classical text and clown to bring this absurdist Fornés classic to life.
Seeking:
Basilio, King of Poland - a “learned” man, especially in science and mathematics, and he hopes to use his knowledge to overcome fate.
Segismund, his Son - Polish prince imprisoned by his superstitious father, King Basilio of Poland, since the days after his birth, he lives alone, locked in a tower and dressed only in animal pelts for warmth. Segismund is tested by his father to determine if he is capable of ruling Poland.
Astolfo, his nephew- Segismund’s cousin, and Rosaura’s former lover. Astolfo is the Duke of Muscovy, and he comes to Poland to convince his uncle, whom Astolfo believes to be childless, to make him the new king.
Estrella, his Niece - a princess, King Basilio’s niece, and Astolfo’s love interest. Like her cousin Astolfo, Estrella wants to ascend the throne when she believes her uncle to be childless.
Clotaldo, a General in Basilio's Service - is Segismund’s jailer, Basilio’s faithful servant, and Rosaura’s father.
Rosaura, a Muscovite Lady- a noblewoman from Muscovy, Astolfo’s former lover, and Clotaldo’s daughter. Rosaura comes to Poland to find Astolfo and restore her honor by getting revenge on him,
Clarin, Rosaura’s servant - is incredibly talkative, as his name—which is derived from the word clarion, or trumpet—suggests, and he frequently interrupts to tell jokes or offer insightful humor
OTHER DATES
See production dates in breakdown.
OTHER
Continued BCS artistic staff viewing auditions:
Estrellita Beatriz, Artistic Partnerships & Innovation Associate
Shaquan Peterson, New Works Assistant
Janal Daniel, Director of Learning and Social Accountability
Emily Lettau Learning and Social Accountability Coordinator
Jeff Bazemore, Interim Director of Production
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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