Cleveland Play House and Dobama Theatre 2017-18 Seasons - Cleveland EPA Days
Various Producers
AUDITION DATE
Apr 22, 2017
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (EDT)
Apr 24, 2017
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments can be made by emailing casting@clevelandplayhouse.com
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Cleveland Play House - LORT B ($861/wk) and LORT C ($799/wk)
SPT Dobama Theatre: SPT 3; $318/wk minimum
SEEKING
Male and female actors for the 2017-18 Seasons for both Dobama Theatre and Cleveland Play House. Please see breakdowns for more information.
PREPARATION
Two contrasting monologues; no longer than 3 minutes. Actor may be requested to perform 16 lines of Shakespeare. Actor may perform 16 bars of a song of choice (accompanist provided). If singing, please note that in audition request. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to appointment and bring 3 copies of photo and resume.
LOCATION
Cleveland Play House Adminstration and Education Offices
1901 E. 13th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Outcalt Rehearsal Hall (Room #545)
PERSONNEL
Attending Auditions: Robert Barry Fleming, CPH Associate Artistic Director and Nathan Motta, Dobama Theatre Artistic Director. Laura Kepley, CPH Artistic Director may also be attending these auditions as her schedule allows
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Dobama 2017-18 Season
BROWNSVILLE SONG: b-side for tray
By Kimber Lee
director TBA
first rehearsal - August 7, 2017, Runs September 1 – 24, 2017
Characters: 2 women. 2 men. 1 child (f).
LENA: Black. Late 50s-early60s.
TRAY: Black. 18 years old.
DEVINE: Black and Korean American. 9 years old.
MERRELL: Korean American, 36 years old.
JUNIOR: Black. 18 years old.
MARJORIE PRIME
by Jordan Harrison
directed by Shannon Sindelar
first rehearsal- September 16, 2017, Runs October 13 – November 12, 2017
Characters: 2 women. 2 men.
*the role of Marjorie has been cast
MARJORIE: 85
WALTER: early 30s
TESS: 55, Marjorie’s daughter
JON: 55, Marjorie’s son-in-law
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS
by Eric Coble
from the graphic novels by Tony Lee and Dan Boultwood.
directed by Nathan Motta
first rehearsal- November 4, 2017, Runs December 1st – 30th, 2017
Characters: 6m, 4f
MRS HUDSON: the despairing elderly landlady
DOCTOR WATSON: the despairing best friend to Holmes
WIGGINS: the Young Man with intellect, 16
POCKETS: the Young Woman with a Criminal Gift, 14
CHEN: the Young Man with the Contraptions, 12
TINY: the Young Man with Pencil and Brawn
ASH: the Youngest Girl with Sooty Hands
ELIZA MAYHEW: the Young Woman without a Grandfather, 15
LESTRADE: the Skeptical Policeman
MORRIS WIGGINS: the Wicked Father of Wiggins
RICHARD MAYHEW: missing Grandfather
PEABODY: the Keeping Mayhew from Sight (played by actor playing Morris)
SHERLOCK HOMES: the missing detective (played by actor playing Watson)
Cast also includes Various Henchmen, Police, etc.
GROUNDED
by George Brant
directed by Alice Reagan
first rehearsal- December 26, 2017 ,January 19 – February 11, 2018
Characters: 1 woman.
PILOT: a woman in her mid-to-late 30’s. She should have no allergies or asthma after 12 years of age, distant vision of at least 20/200 but corrected to 20/20, and near vision of 20/40 but corrected to 20/20. She should have a sitting height of between 2 foot 9 inches and 3 foot 4 inches, and a vertical standing height of between 5 foot 4 inches and 6 foot 5 inches tall. She should possess normal color vision and meet other physical weight requirements, with no more than 32% body fat. She should be able to complete a 1.5 mile run in 13 minutes and 56 seconds or less, as well as complete 50 sit-ups and 27 push-ups in a timed test of one minute each. She should have graduated at the top of her class and have a well-rounded education. She should possess heightened situational awareness.
THE EFFECT
by Lucy Prebble
directed by TBA
first rehearsal- February 4, 2018, Runs March 2 –25, 2018
Characters: 2 men. 2 woman.
DR. LORNA JAMES: 47 years, 131 lbs, 5’5
DR. TOBY SEALEY: 45 years, 201 lbs. 6’1
CONNIE HALL: 26 years, 121 lbs, 5’3.5
TRISTAN FREY: 30 years, 176 lbs, 5’7
APPROPRIATE
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
directed by Nathan Motta
first rehearsal- March 25, 2018, April 20 – May 20, 2018
Characters: 4 women, 3 men 1 child (f)
ANTOINETTE “TONI” LAFAYETTE: the oldest, white, late 40s/early 50s
RHYS THURSTON: her son, white, late teens
BEAUREGARDE “BO” LAFAYETTE: the middle, white, late 40s/ earl 50s
RACHAEL KRAMER-LAFAYETTE: his wife, white, late 40s
CASSIDY “CASSIE” KRAMER-LAFAYETTE: their oldest child, white, early teens
AINSLEY KRAMER-LAFAYETTE: their youngest child, white, a child
FRANCOIS “FRANZ/ FRANK” LAFAYETTE: the youngest, white, late 30s/ early 40s
RIVER RAYNER: his fiancée, white, early 20s but looks younger
Cleveland Play House 2017-18 Season
Productions and available roles in the Cleveland Play House 2017-2018 season:
1. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, by Lee Hall. Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
Directed by Laura Kepley
First Rehearsal – Aug. 15, 2017. Opening – Sep. 15, 2017. Closing – Oct. 1, 2017, with a possible extension to Oct. 8, 2017
Roles that are uncast (all): Will Shakespeare (M, 20s-30s), Viola de Lesseps (F, 20s-30s), Henslowe (M, 30s-50s), Fennyman (M, 30s-50s), Kit Marlowe (M, 20s-30s), Wessex (M, 30s-40s), Ned Alleyn (M, 20s-40s), Burbage (M, 20s-40s), Nurse (F, 40s-60s), Queen Elizabeth (F, 50s-60s), Tilney (M, 30s-60s), Webster (M, teens-20s; plays 13), Sir Robert (M, 40s-60s), Lambert (M, any age), Wabash (M, 20s-40s), Robin (M, 20s-40s), Sam (M, teens-20s), Nol (M, 20s-40s), Ralph (M, 20s-40s), Peter (M, 20s-40s), Adam (M, 20s-40s), Boatman (M, 20s-60s), Molly (F, 20s-30s), Kate (F, 20s-30s), Actor (M, 20s-40s), Frees (M, 20s-50s), Guard (M, 20s-60s), Burbage Heavy (M, 20s-60s), Mistress Quickly (F, 20s-60s), Maestro (M, 20s-60s), Barman (M, 20s-60s), Musician (M, 20s-60s)
2. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman Directed by TBA.
First Rehearsal – Sept. 26, 2017. Opening -- Oct. 27, 2017. Closing – Nov. 12, 2017, with a possible extension to Nov. 19, 2017
Roles that are uncast (all): Anne Frank, Otto Frank, Edith Frank, Margot Frank, Miep Gies, Peter Van Daan, Mr. Kraler, Mrs. Van Daan, Mr. Van Daan, Mr. Dussel, First Man, Second Man, Third Man
3. A CHRISTMAS STORY, by Philip Grecian. Directed by John McCluggage.
First Rehearsal – Oct. 31, 2017. Opening – Dec. 1, 2017. Closing – Dec. 23, 2017.
Roles that are uncast: None
4. MARIE AND ROSETTA, by George Brant. Directed by TBA.
This is a co-production, orginating at Cleveland Play House before moving to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in Cincinnati, OH.
Cleveland Dates: First Rehearsal – Dec. 26, 2017. Opening – Jan. 26, 2018. Closing – Feb. 11, 2018. (with a possible extension to Feb. 18, 2018.
Roles that are uncast: None
5. THE INVISIBLE HAND, by Ayad Akhtar. Directed by TBA.
First Rehearsal – Jan. 23, 2018. Opening – Feb. 23, 2018. Closing – Mar. 11, 2018. (with a possible extension to Mar. 18, 2018.
Roles that are uncast (all):Dar (M, early 20s. A rural Pakistani who speaks English with a thick accent); Nick Bright (M, 30s. American. Intelligent and vital); Bashir (M, mid-to-late 20s. Pakistani. Sinewy, intense, a human barracuda. Speaks with a working class English accent); Imam Saleem (M, 40s-50s. Pakistani. Regal with charisma to burn. Articulate, but speaks with a pronounced Pakistani accent.)
6. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss. Directed by TBA.
First Rehearsal – Mar. 20, 2018. Opening – Apr. 20, 2018. Closing – May 6, 2018, with a possible extension until May 13, 2018.
Roles that are uncast (all): Chip Tolentino/Jesus, Logianne Schwarzandgrubenniere, Leaf Coneybear/Carl's Dad, William Barfee, Marcy Park, Olive Ostrovosky, Rona Lisa Perretti/Olive's Mom, Vice Principal Douglas Panch, Mahoney/Dan's Dad/Olive's Dad
7. TTHE ROYALE, book by Marco Ramirez. Directed by TBA.
First Rehearsal – Apr. 10, 2018. Opening – May 11, 2018. Closing – May. 27, 2018
Roles that are uncast (all): Jay (M, Late 20s-early 30s. The Negro Heavyweight Champion); Wynton (M, 50s. Afreican-American; Jay's trainer.) Nina (F, 30s. Jay's big sister); Fish (M, Late teens-Early 20s. African-American; An amateur boxer); Max (M, Late 30s-Early 40s. White. A fight promotor and referee)
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.
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