CHOIR BOY Submission --- Photo & Resume - Philadelphia Theatre Company Auditions

CHOIR BOY - HEADSHOT/RESUME SUBMISSIONS

Philadelphia Theatre Company

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep $739 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in CHOIR BOY (see breakdown).

Pharus, a talented student, has been waiting for years to take his rightful place as the
leader of the legendary gospel choir at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys. Pharus bravely stands up to the traditions that would silence his voice in this Tony Award-winning drama by Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight). Featuring gorgeous á cappella gospel music, this soaring musical drama illuminates the collision of masculinity, tradition and self-discovery.

Bass/Valle Casting encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply.

Please note that this production may contain nudity and will require written consent from the actor in the offer/contracting process. For nudity requirements please email bassvallecasting@gmail.com.

INSTRUCTIONS

Please email headshot and resume. We will invite performers to send in a video audition after reviewing their materials.

Deadline: Wed, Oct 13, 2021

SUBMIT TO

bassvallecasting@gmail.com

PERSONNEL

Playwright: Tarell Alvin McCraney
Director: Jeffrey Page
Music Director: Crystal Monee Hall
Choreographer: Jeffrey Page
PTC Casting: Allison Fifield
NYC Casting: Bass/Valle Casting
Casting Directors: Harriet Bass & Gama Valle

OTHER DATES

Callbacks : In-person 11/02/2021 and 11/03/2021

1st Rehearsal: 01/18/2022
1st Preview : 02/18/2022
Open: 02/23/2022
Closing: 03/13/2022

OTHER

All performers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC (i.e.,
more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine) by 01/02/22. Any actor requiring a medical or religious exemption must provide written documentation for the exemption during the hiring process.

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.

BREAKDOWN

CHOIR BOY

Pharus Jonathan Young— late teens, an effeminate young man of color. Begins the play a junior at the Charles R Drew Prep School for Boys and the Lead of the School's famous choir. He is roommates with AJ JAMES.

Robert “Bobby” Marrow III—mid to late teens, a young man of color, BOBBY is a junior at the Charles R Drew Prep School, and member of the School's Choir. He is also nephew to HEADMASTER MARROW.

Junior Davis—a teenage young man of color, and a junior at the Charles R Drew Prep School for Boys. He is a member of the School's Choir.

Anthony Justin “AJ” James—in his late teens, athletic young man of color, a senior at the Charles R Drew Prep School for Boys. He is a member of the School's Choir and the Schools Baseball Team. He is roommates with PHARUS YOUNG.

David Heard—in his late teens, a young man of color, a senior at the Charles R Drew Prep School for Boys. He is a member of the School's Choir.

While vocal type will not be assigned to an individual character in the audition process, the ensemble of male characters will include a lead, a tenor 1, tenor 2, a baritone, and a bass. Their ranges should be:

Tenor 1: C3 - C5
Tenor 2: C3 - G4
Baritone: A2 - E4
Bass: D2 - D4

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.