Black Ensemble Theater 2024 Season Equity Principal Actors - Black Ensemble Theater Auditions

Black Ensemble Theater 2024 Season - Chicago EPA Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, January 9, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

CAT

$683 weekly minimum (CAT 4)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Black Ensemble Theaters 2024 season (see breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief cut of a song, and one contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic). Rappers, please prepare a short cut as well. Accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Black Ensemble Theatre

4450 N. Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60640

PERSONNEL

THE TIME MACHINE: A TRIBUTE TO THE 80's:

Written and Directed by Daryl D. Brooks

THE SALON:

Written and Directed by Michelle R. Bester

THE GAMBLE ON HUFF: THE STORY OF GAMBLE AND HUFF:

Written and Directed by Daryl D Brooks

OTHER DATES

THE TIME MACHINE: A TRIBUTE TO THE 80's

1st Reh: Jan. 30, 2024

Opens: Mar. 3, 2024

Closes: Apr. 14, 2024

THE SALON:

1st Reh: Apr. 23, 2024

Opens: Jun. 2, 2024

Closes: Jul. 14, 2024

THE GAMBLE ON HUFF: THE STORY OF GAMBLE AND HUFF:

1st Reh: Oct. 29, 2024

Opens: Dec.15, 2024

Closes: Jan. 19, 2025

OTHER

blackensembletheater.org

EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATRE 2024 SEASON

THE TIME MACHINE: A TRIBUTE TO THE 80's

SYNOPSIS:

A Musical Revue paying tribute to the music and culture of the Eighties.

SEEKING:

An ensemble of 14 people, to cover roles in their 20s - 40s, such as Prince, Al B sure, New Edition, Bobby Brown, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Salt N Pepper, Michael Jackson, Keith Sweat, Slick Rick, Ready For the World.

THE SALON

SYNOPSIS:

A show about a salon located in the Uptown area in Chicago, that has been newly inherited by a young woman from her aunt. When the stress of the salon and her ideas of innovation and upgrade has no effect on the increase of clientele, she decides to close the salon and/or open a new business that’ll appeal to the masses.

SEEKING:

SALON OWNER -Black Female, 30s-40s

HAIRSTYLIST 1 - Black Female, 50s-60s

HAIRSTYLIST 2 - Black Female, 20s

BARBER - Black Male 30s

INVESTOR - Caucasian Female 40s to 50s

4 CLIENTS - mixed genders and races.

THE GAMBLE ON HUFF: THE STORY OF GAMBLE AND HUFF

SYNOPSIS:

A musical based on the story of Gamble and Huff.

SEEKING:

KENNY GAMBLE: 25-30,

LEON HUFF: 25-30,

OLDER KENNY: 55-60

OLDER LEON: 55-60

ENSEMBLE: 25-50, to double various roles such as Teddy Pendergrass, Gladys Knight and The Pips, and Jerry Butler.