FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE 2022 SEASON **Revised** Submission (Principal) - Flat Rock Playhouse Auditions

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE 2022 SEASON - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS (PRINCIPAL)

Flat Rock Playhouse

REVISED
See updated breakdown.

CONTRACT

CORST $885 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for principal roles in Flat Rock Playhouse 2022 Season (see breakdown).

All artists must be fully vaccinated.

Qualified actors/singers/dancers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, as well as performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition/submit.

INSTRUCTIONS

SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please email headshot, resume, and video audition with your name and union status in the subject line. Send video links via YouTube, Vimeo, or a Dropbox link–no downloads for videos. Please include the show(s)/role(s) you would like to be considered for in the first line of your email. Please make sure your contact information is clearly stated on your resume or within your email, including agent contact info.

Deadline: Fri, Feb 11, 2022

SUBMIT TO

Casting@flatrockplayhouse.org

PERSONNEL

Viewing auditions:
Artistic Director- Lisa Bryant
Artistic Associate- Matthew Glover

OTHER DATES

Callbacks will be held in person in NYC from March 7-13.

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For Plays: Please provide a one-minute monologue in the style of the show, from the show that you are auditioning for, or something that you have recently recorded. Please slate your name and the material you will be performing at the top of your video.

For Musicals: Please sing your best audition cut that you already know and love or sing from the show for which you are submitting. If neither of those applies, please use sheet music and tracks that have been provided at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rnaq-goN0BvgF-tnb_9axRw9BbBDaiIO . You may also provide something that you have recently recorded. If you have any dance footage, you may include it as well. Please slate your name and the material you will be performing at the top of your video.

Character Breakdowns:

Catch Me if You Can: (Runs April 28-May14) 1st rehearsal April 12, 2022

By: Robert Thomas, Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert

Director: Chris Dolman

MURDER COMEDY, Play *This is NOT the musical by the same title.

Daniel Corbin: (40’s-50’s) Nervous. Maddened by the ineptitude of the Inspector charges with finding his missing wife. He is hilariously anxiety-ridden.

Inspector Levine: (40’s-60’s) Cut from the same cloth as Columbo. Though he may seem inept, distracted, and disinterested in helping to find the missing wife, he’s far from incapable. Comedic chops.

Father Kelleher: (40’s-50’s) “A humble servant of the Lord.” Maybe. Father Kelleher has found Corbin’s wife. Or has he?

Elizabeth Corban: (30’s-40’s) A knockout. Fresh, outdoorsy, and yet sultry. She is Corbin’s found wife! Only...he says she isn’t.

Sidney: (40’s-60’s) “Hilarious little man…” who owns and runs Sidney’s Sandwich Shop. A Catskill combination of Lindy’s and the local general store.

Mrs. Parker: (20’s) Tall, slender, beautiful blonde. The boss's wife. Not the sharpest tool.

Everett Parker: (40’s) The boss. Tres distingue, gray temples, the quintessence of cool--and he knows it.

Million Dollar Quartet (Runs May 20-June 19) 1st Rehearsal May 3, 2022

By: Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux

Director: Jim Moye

Musical

Carl Perkins: Singer/Musician.

Johnny Cash: Singer/Musician.

Jerry Lee Lewis: Singer/Musician, Male; Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary piano prodigy. Age: mid 20’s. Vocal Range: D4-C6.

Elvis Presley: Singer/Musician.

Jay Perkins: Bass Player/Singer, Male.

W.S. Fluke Holland Drummer: (CAST)

Sam Phillips: Male; Age 33. The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and many others. A towering and charismatic figure in American music.

Dyanne: Elvis’s girlfriend/Singer.

West Side Story (Runs July 1-30) 1st rehearsal June 10, 2022

Book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Director: Lisa K. Bryant

Choreographer: Matthew Glover

MUSICAL

Jets:

Tony: Handsome, older teenager, who has outgrown the Jets.

Riff: Glowing, driving, intelligent, slightly wacky leader of the Jets.

Diesel: Lieutenant to Riff, big, slow, steady.

Baby John: The youngest member of the Jets, awed at everything, even being a Jet.

A-Rab: Enjoys everything, takes nothing seriously.

Action: Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury.

Snowboy: Bespectacled, self-styled expert.

Big Deal: Jet.

Kiddo: Jet.

Anybody’s: Scrawny teen-aged girl, pathetically dressed to imitate the Jets.

Velma: Riff’s girlfriend, young, slithery, sexy, lost in a world of jive.

Graziella: Girlfriend of Diesel, impressed with herself.

Sharks:

Bernardo: Handsome, proud, fluid leader of the Sharks.

Chino: Shy, gentle, sweet-faced young boy, the intended husband of Maria.

Maria: Lovely young and obedient immigrant Puerto Rican girl, excited and enthusiastic about her new life in America, but with a stubborn inner strength that allows her to evolve into a strong woman.

Anita: Older and wiser in the ways of the world, flashy, sharp-tongued, and with a knowing sexuality.

Rosalia: Shark girl.

Consuelo: Shark girl.

The Adults:

Doc: Middle-aged drug store owner, tired and worn out.

Lieutenant Schrank: Plainclothes policeman used to being in charge.

Officer Krupke: A not-too-bright street cop.

Glad Hand: Nerdy, cheerful, and ill-equipped social director at the gym dance.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (August 19-September 4) 1st rehearsal August 2, 2022

By: Todd Kreidler based on the screenplay “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” by William Rose

Director: TBD

Play

MATILDA BINKS (55), black. “Tillie” has worked twenty-seven years as a domestic for the Draytons.

HILARY ST. GEORGE (43), white. Associate Director of the Drayton Gallery.

CHRISTINA DRAYTON (64), white. Runs the Drayton Gallery.

MATT DRAYTON (67), white. Publisher of San Francisco newspaper, The Guardian.

JOANNA DRAYTON (23), white. “Joey” recently interned for a medical research hospital in Hawaii.

DOCTOR JOHN PRENTICE (37), black. A medical research doctor.

MONSIGNOR RYAN (75), white. A longtime family friend of the Draytons.

JOHN PRENTICE SR (63), black. Schoolteacher.

MARY PRENTICE (59), black. Department store clerk.

God of Carnage (September 15-October 8) 1st rehearsal August 26, 2022

By: Yasmina Reza

Director: Lisa K. Bryant

Play

ANNETTE RALEIGH (35+, Alan’s wife) Low self-confidence, Annette feels abandoned by her husband.

ALAN RALEIGH (35+, Annette’s husband) Lawyer, always on the phone, condescending.

MICHAEL NOVAK (35+, Veronica’s husband) Workingman, rough around the edges, racist.

VERONICA NOVAK (35+, Michael’s wife) Overly judgmental nature attempts to maintain her crumbling façade of civility.

Blood Knot (September 16-October 9) 1st rehearsal August 26, 2022

By: Athol Fugard

Director: TBD

Play

“Written and set during South Africa’s Apartheid era of institutionalized racism and segregation, South African playwright Athol Fugard’s dramatic play concerns two half-brothers who share the same mother, who is black. One of the brothers can pass for white, while the other cannot.” **Historically, the brothers have been predominately cast with one black actor and one white actor. FRP welcomes submissions from any actors who feel they are appropriate for the role of Morris.

MORRIS (Adult Male) Light-skinned.

ZACHARIAH (Adult Male) Dark-skinned.

Mamma Mia! (Oct. 21-Nov. 13) 1st rehearsal Oct. 4, 2022

Book by Catherine Johnson, music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaues, and some songs with Stig Anderson

Director/Choreographer: Matthew Glover

MUSICAL

DONNA (late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20-year-old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.

SOPHIE (20) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role.

TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Supporting Principal role.

ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, a bit of a clown. The actress who sings. Supporting Principal role.

LISA (18-25) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American, or any non-Caucasian young woman. Sings and dances well. Featured Ensemble role.

ALI (18-25) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.

SAM (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Sings. Baritone. Supporting Principal role.

HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. English accent. Sings. High baritone, tenor. Supporting Principal role.

BILL (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role.

SKY (late 20s) Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.

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.