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CROWNS Equity Principal Audition - Goodman Theatre Auditions

Goodman Theatre

Posted March 28, 2011

This audition closed on April 11, 2011. View current auditions →

CROWNS
Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL


Call Type
Equity Principal

Date of Audition
4/11/2011

Location
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60601


Time(s)
Monday, April 11th
10 AM - 5 PM

Appointments
will be taken by the Equity office beginning Tuesday, April 5th at 9:30 AM. Call 312-641-0406 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM only.

> EPA Rules are in effect.
> A monitor will be provided.

Personnel
Casting Director Adam Belcuore and Casting Associate Logan Vaughn will attend with casting authority.

Other Dates
1st rehearsal May 15, 2012
Show runs June 25-July 22, 2012, with possible extension through August 19, 2012

Breakdown:

[Mother Shaw] 50s-60s: A Nurturer. Present. No nonsense Grandmother. Rooted. Strong gospel voice.

[Velma] 30s-40s: Great sense of humor. Strong, sassy and fabulous. Marches to her own beat. Strong Bluesy/Jazz vocalist.

[Yolanda] Late teens-Early 20s: Brooklyn girl with an edge. Has an attitude and sensitive side. Strong vocally and moves very well.

[Mabel] 30s - 50s: Fiery percussive presence. Always front and center and will tell it like it is. A force to be reckoned with. Vocally malleable and moves well.

[Jeanette] Early 20s - late 30s: Feminine and flirtatious. Lovely. Centered. A very strong dancer/mover.

[Wanda] 40s-50s: By the book. Refined. Always plays by the rules. A judge/ teacher. Pulled up tightly but can let go on a Sunday if the spirit moves her. Moves well.

[Preacher] 30s-50s: Strong presence and stature. Extremely malleable character man. Strong vocally and moves well.

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
Tier B+; Actor min. $816/wk

Seeking
Male and Female African American Actors, all vocal ranges, for Regina Taylor's CROWNS. See breakdown.

Breakdown
A breakdown has been added for this notice. See below.

Preparation
Please prepare 32 bars of a gospel song and one contemporary monologue. The monologue should be no more than two minutes. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume.

Other
Written and directed by Regina Taylor
Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.


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