Human Race Theatre Co
AUDITION DATES
Sat, Apr 25, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
6 minute time slots. 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
6 minute time slots. 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break.
APPOINTMENTS
All actors, AEA & Non-AEA, may schedule through Tara Lail at 937-461-3823 x3113, beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 10am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No voice messages please. Call back. No emails please.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT $508 per week minimum.
SEEKING
Actors (auditioning for PLAYS)
***WHO'S HOLIDAY: The role of Cindy Lou Who is cast.***
***MY 80-YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND: The role of Charissa is cast.***
PREPARATION
2 one minute contrasting monologues in the style of the show(s) or from the show(s) you're interested in OR 1 two-minute monologue tailored toward the specific show you are interested in.
LOCATION
Human Race Theatre Company
126 N Main St Ste 300
Dayton, OH 45402-1766
Rehearsal Studio
PERSONNEL
Kevin Moore, Artistic Director
Tara Lail, Associate Artistic Director
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EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
The Human Race 2020-21 Season Auditions
Auditions will be held for roles in:
NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan
AIRNESS by Chelsea Marcantel
EVERYTHING THAT'S BEAUTIFUL by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP by Katie Forgette
Note: Roles in Who’s Holiday and My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend are already cast.
We are looking for age appropriate actors. All roles open to all gender identities and ethnicities.
The Human Race 2020-21 Loft Season – Dayton Premieres
Character Descriptions
NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan
Rehearsals: July 21 – Aug 19, 2020
Performances: Aug 20 – Sept 6, 2020
Jamie- Late 20’s-Early 30’s. Bartender and aspiring pianist. Attractive in a regular guy way. Fit, sincere, hardworking, very much in love with Abby.
Man- Mid 60’s A bit beaten down but good-natured. Easy to talk to, well spoken, sincere and very intent on his mission tonight. Husband of 35 years to WOMAN. He is desperate.
Abby- Late 20’s-Early 30’s. IHOP waitress and one time English major. Attractive and funny, very much in love with Jamie.
Woman - Mid 60’s or a bit younger. Strong, direct, loving, a little coarse. She is MAN’s wife of 35 years. No one knows her like he does and no one knows him like she. She and MAN bicker but there is a bedrock of love there. They’d do anything for each other and no one can hurt either of them like the other.
AIRNESS by Chelsea Marcantel
Rehearsals: Sept 21 – Oct 14, 2020
Performances: Oct 15 – Nov 1, 2020
Each character represents one of the pillars of Air Guitar. All characters are in their 20s or 30s; any part can be played by an actor of any race, except: Golden Thunder, who should be an actor of color, and FACEBENDER, who should be white. FACEBENDER should also be older than the rest of the group by a few years.
Ed “SHREDDY EDDY” Leary :: artistic merit Gabe “GOLDEN THUNDER” Partridge :: originality
Mark “FACEBENDER” Lender :: feeling Astrid “CANNIBAL QUEEN” Anderson :: technical ability
Nina “THE NINA” O’Neal :: airness David “D VICIOUS” Cooper :: charisma/stage presence
Announcer/Sprite Exec/Hooded Figure – These parts are played by the same actor; sometimes his/her voice may be heard, without the actor being onstage.
EVERYTHING THAT’S BEAUTIFUL by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Rehearsals: Jan 25 – Feb 17, 2021
Performance: Feb 18 – Mar 7, 2021
Luke (around 40) A good dad who feels responsible for the success of his family. Luke struggles to navigate this new territory. He wants to be a good dad to Morgan, but questions the decisions they have made.
Jess (around 40) Jess holds the family together. She too struggles with the decisions they have made and the stress it has placed on her family.
Morgan (playing age - 8) Smart, sensitive. Morgan knows who she is and often gets frustrated that others don’t see her true self. Casting Note: Morgan was assigned male at birth, now identifies as female. Because of the challenging nature of this role, we are open to audition a young girl, young boy, transgender or non-conforming actor in the role.
Theo (playing age-15) Son of Luke and Jess; brother to Morgan. Pissed off and resentful, but quick-witted. Theo struggles to make sense of Morgan’s identity, while being angry about the stress it’s placed on the family.
Gaby (early 20’s) Beautiful and likeable, there is something a little dangerous/seductive about her as well. She is effortlessly cool and a flirt who knows her power. Maybe a little punk/goth. Or maybe not.
Will/Dr. Miller Will (40’s) is fun and flirty. Will allows Jess an escape without being threatening. Dr. Miller is kind and well-intentioned. He knows the challenges the family faces and is invested in their success.
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP by Katie Forgette
Rehearsals: Mar 22 – Apr 14, 2021
Performances: Apr 15 – May 2, 2021
Linda O’Shea (20 years old) Linda is highly intelligent, caring, and curious. She alternates between thinking she knows everything and thinking she knows nothing. Responsible and rarely impetuous.
Josephine ‘Jo’ O’Shea (late 40s, early 50s) Jo juggles more plates than Cirque de Soleil. A great mom who defines multi-tasking. She's also a little more emotional and prone to outbursts than usual because she's pregnant.
Theresa ‘Terri’ Carmichael (late 50s – Linda’s Aunt) Terri is definitely going through a rough patch, but she is not a depressive or phlegmatic. Think Thelma Ritter or Eve Arden, with a touch of Dorothy Parker. Fast talker.
Becky O’Shea (13 years old) Becky is an unusual child. Bright and verbal. Full of energy and a crazy-huge imagination. She speaks quickly, not unlike some of the characters in the movies she loves, like His Girl Friday.
Triple role: Mike O’Shea (early 50s)/ Father Lovett (late 50s)/ Betty Heckenbach (late 50s)
Mike is loud, loyal, and single-task oriented. His definition of a father is: Breadwinner and disciplinarian. Lousy listener.
Father Lovett is an old school, Catholic priest. Egotistical, imperious, and pampered. Unused to any kind of pushback from parishioners or anyone else for that matter.
There is a Betty Heckenbach in everyone's life. She's right up there with death and taxes—only less fun. Even though the role is played by a man, it has to be played absolutely straight—no winking or flamboyance. Just a homely, judgmental, middle- aged woman sticking her big puss into other people's business.
Note: Roles in Who’s Holiday and My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend are already cast.
Other Casting Considerations for 2020-21:
Monday Night Playreading Series
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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