Fences - Los Angeles Appointments
City of Lone Tree for the Lone Tree Arts Center
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/LORT Agreement Pending. Previous minimum: $637/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
INSTRUCTIONS
To schedule an appointment please email: mdasst@michaeldonovancasting.com
Deadline: Sat, Aug 19, 2017
SUBMIT TO
mdasst@michaeldonovancasting.com
PERSONNEL
Executive Director for Lone Tree: Lisa Rigsby
Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA
Casting Associate: Richie Ferris, CSA
Playwright: August Wilson
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin: 3/6/18
Show opens: 4/5/18
Runs through: 4/21/18
OTHER
Appointments will be held on August 21, 2017.
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
TROY MAXSON – Male, African-American, 45 – 55. A “larger than life” character both in size and spirit. Troy is a hard working, proud man who demands more out of life. He loves telling “tall tales” to his friends and family. Troy struggles to provide for his family while working as a sanitation worker. A former baseball player in the Negro Leagues, Troy is resentful over the racism that prevented him from playing in the major leagues.
ROSE - Troy’s wife: – Female, African-American, 40 – 45. Troy’s wife and the mother of Cory. She is a compassionate and nurturing individual who is active in the local church. Rose loves her family and is determined to keep them together. She asks Troy to build a fence around their house. After learning Troy has cheated on her, Rose agrees to be a mother to Troy’s illegitimate daughter, Raynell.
JIM BONO - Troy’s friend: – Male, African-American, 45 – 55. Troy’s best friend for over thirty years. The two met while serving a stretch in prison. Bono, as he is called, works alongside Troy hauling garbage for the sanitation department. Bono admires Troy ands sees him as a role model. Bono warns Troy to end the extramarital affair he’s having or risk losing Rose and their friendship.
LYONS - Troy’s oldest son by previous marriage: – Male, African-American, late 30 – 35. Troy’s son from a previous relationship. Lyons is an aspiring Jazz musician who has no regular job. He admits that music is the only thing which gives him purpose and enables him to control his anger. Lyons grew up without his father’s presence, as Troy was serving time in prison. He frequently borrows money from Troy and vows to pay him back.
GABRIEL - Troy’s brother: – Male, African-American, 45 – 55. Troy’s brother. Gabriel fought as a soldier in World War II and was severely wounded and brain damaged. His injuries have left him with a metal plate in his head. He receives a check from the government – Troy used that check in part to purchase his own home. Gabriel imagines himself as the archangel “Gabriel” roaming through the neighborhood chasing “hell hounds.”
COREY - Troy and Rose’s son: – Male, African-American, over 18 to play 16 – 18. Troy and Rose’s teenage son. Cory is a high school senior and a talented athlete. When a college football recruiter shows an interest in Cory, Troy refuses to see him. He also won’t allow his son to play football any longer. Cory is intimated by his Father and wonders if Troy even likes him.
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.
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