Classic Stage Company
AUDITION DATES
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:00-2:00 pm
Friday, November 1, 2019
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Off Broadway Cat 5; $772/week
SEEKING
Classic Stage Company is seeking actors for two roles in FRANKENSTEIN (See breakdown.)
Equity actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities are encouraged to attend.
SM positions may be available. See separate notice on Casting Call for submission info.
PREPARATION
Classical or contemporary monologue that is no longer than 2 minutes.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Playwright, Tristan Bernays
Director, Timothy Douglas
A representative from CSC or an assistant to the director (as of yet TBD) is expected to attend the auditions.
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 7, 2020
First Preview: Tuesday, January 30, 2020
Opening: Sunday, February 16, 2020
Closing: Sunday, March 15, 2020
OTHER
This production will run in repertory with DRACULA, by Kate Hamill.
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
Frankenstein / The Creature:
African-American/African, cis or trans woman; 30s – 50s. May be tall and/or full-figured, but she is physically and rhythmically agile, and very at ease and activated in her body. She is accomplished in her abilities to deliver heightened-language while remaining her authentic and innately powerful/vulnerable self. She is equal parts physical and spoken storyteller.
The Chorus:
White/European/American, cis or trans man; 30s - 50s. The Chorus will portray William & Elizabeth and other supportive characters through dialogue and music. Should be proficient in an instrument or instruments that can be played while at times simultaneously engaged, both figuratively and literally, with the actor portraying Dr. Frankenstein & The Creature. Instruments of proficiency might include, but is not limited to: violin, viola, African drums/percussion, accordion, saxophone.
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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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