Depot Theatre 2018 Season - NYC EPA
Depot Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
SPT $344.00/week
SEEKING
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2018 season.
PREPARATION
Prepare suggested material for the shows(s) you are interested in below (Total audition time not to exceed 2 minutes)
For Ain't Misbehavin': a brief song. For Always…Patsy Cline: a brief song (and for Louise, 16 bars and a side that will be provided). For The 39 Steps sides will be provided. Songs from the shows are fine..
Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Expected to be in attendance:
Kevin Cochran, Depot Theatre Producing Director; Director, Always…Patsy Cline
Amy Griffin, Director, The 39 Steps
Kenney M. Green, Director, Ain't Misbehavin'
OTHER
www.depottheatre.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
2018 Season
ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE
1st Reh June 18; Perfs June 29 - July 15
Kevin Cochran, Director
Patsy Cline -- (25-35) Brassy broad with a phenomenal voice in the style of the iconic woman herself.
Louise -- (40-60) Any ethnicity. Texan with a heart of gold; huge fan of Patsy's; they develop a friendship through letters and brief visits.?It is through Louise that we learn all about the legend that is Patsy Cline.
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THE 39 STEPS
1st Red July 9; Perfs July 20 - August 5
Amy Griffin, Director
Richard Hannay -- (35-45) Any ethnicity. Upper-class Englishman, handsome, square-jawed leading man, quite aware of how attractive he is. British accent.
Pamela/Annabella/Margaret — (mid-20s-late 30s) Any ethnicity . Versatile actress who will play three roles: Annabella, a mysterious and alluring German spy;
Margaret, the young, shy, very pretty Scottish wife of an older country farmer; and Pamela, our spunky, independent, and beautiful upper-class British heroine--the classic Hitchcock leading lady. Scottish, German, and British accents.
Clown #1 (20s-40s) Male or Female. Any ethnicity. Must be a superb comedic actor who will play many roles, with ages ranging from teens-60s. Cockney, Scottish, and English accents.
Clown #2 (20s-40s) Male or Female. Any ethnicity. Must be a superb comedic actor who will play many roles, with ages ranging from teens-60s. Cockney, Scottish, and British accents.
Richard Hannay -- (35-45) Any ethnicity. Upper-class Englishman, handsome, square-jawed leading man, quite aware of how attractive he is. British accent
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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
1st Reh July 30; Perfs August 11-26
Kenney M. Green, Director
Charlaine -- (20-30) A sweet, young lady. The youngest of the group, and usually the butt of the jokes among the women. Mezzo-soprano. Must move well. African American.
Andre -- (30-40) Male An unrepentant, larger than life party animal. A jovial and unapologetic womanizer. Laid back, dapper, charismatic. Baritone. Must move well. African American.
Ken -- (30-40) Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life. Cheerful and personable. Tenor. Must move well. African American.
Nell -- (30-40) Confident and charming, she is a knowledgeable woman of the world. Alto. Must move well. African American.
Armenia -- (30-40) A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts. Soprano. Must move well. African American.
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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