First Folio Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
Break from 1-2pm
Fri, Feb 07, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
Break From 1pm-2pm
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
Break from 1pm-2pm
APPOINTMENTS
Members May sign up through the Member Portal on 1/30/2020 @ 12:00pm
CONTRACT
CAT CAT Tier 3 $ 426 Per week Minimum
SEEKING
First Folio Theatre is holding auditions for its 2020/21 season. Productions include a horror tale, a mystery, and a period romance (see breakdown for more information). First Folio is seeking adult actors of all genders and ethnicities.
In reference to the character descriptions below—most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. But however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with.We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.In addition, we will list disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors with disabilities as well as non-disabled actors for all roles.
PREPARATION
Please prepare 2 modern contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 minutes total.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 for entry
PERSONNEL
Executive Artistic Director: David Rice
Associate Artistic Director: Melanie Keller
Directors: Hayley Rice (fall production) and 2 directors TBA
OTHER DATES
FALL HORROR SHOW:
First rehearsal 9/7/20, Opening 9/30/20, Closing 11/1/20
WINTER MYSTERY:
First rehearsal 1/4/21, Opening 1/27/21, Closing 2/28/21
SPRING PERIOD ROMANCE:
First rehearsal 3/1/21, Opening 3/24/21, Closing 4/25/21
OTHER
SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER BREAKDOWNS
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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
PLAYS UNDER CONSIDERATION INCLUDE
A late 19th century tale of horror
F, 20s – former servant with a mysterious background; enigmatic, shrewd, powerful, and fiercely intelligent.
F, 40s – a Swiss scientist; independent of spirit with a wry sense of humor.
M, 40 – a showman, owner of a Menagerie of the Macabre; he is a bold man who keeps his own secrets
All roles can be played as any ethnicity.
An Agatha Christie mystery
Detective 1 – F, 30s brash and bold, stylish, and quick witted
Detective 2 – M, 30s quick witted and bright; has just a touch of an edge to him, not ever nasty but not afraid to be a bit cutting when it’s called for
ENSEMBLE CAST – 2 M, 2 F who will each play multiple characters of various ages; some of the actors may play both M and F roles
All roles can be played as any ethnicity.
A Jane Austen adaptation
F, 20s – a bright, high-spirited, intelligent, almost overly self-confident young woman
ENSEMBLE – 2 M, 2 F who will each play multiple characters of various ages; all actors may play both M and F roles
All roles can be played as any ethnicity.
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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