JUDGMENT DAY - CHICAGO EPA
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
SIGNUP INFO
Signups begin May 10, 12:00 pm (CDT)
Chicago Shakespeare
800 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-5436
Wed, May 17, 2023
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CDT)
Break: 12:30-1:30pm
CAT
$1056.24 weekly minimum (Tier 6)
Equity actors for roles in JUDGMENT DAY, a new play by Rob Ulin (see breakdown).
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to welcoming artists, audience members, and staff of broadly diverse and intersectional identities, including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, ability, faith/belief tradition, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, socio-economic background, and nationality. Acknowledging the entrenched structural inequities around race in the American theater, we are especially focused on addressing equity and inclusion for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals within our IDEA efforts.
Prepare one contemporary monologue. American accents.
Director: Moritz von Stuelpnagel
Casting Director: Bob Mason
Casting Associate: Alexis Taylor
Contract begins: 03/26/2024
Previews: 05/01/2024
Opens: 05/08/2024
Closes: 06/02/2024 at the latest
Limited term: Yes
No MRE on Tier 6.
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An Equity monitor will be provided.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
SEEKING
SEEKING UNDERSTUDIES FOR ALL ROLES.
SAMMY (50s / Male / White) -- A quick-witted, self-serving lawyer whose moral compass points to me, me, and me. When faced with eternal damnation, he finds a loophole to get another chance at redemption. But try as he might, doing good just doesn't come naturally. Acerbic, unapologetic, habitually argumentative, but practical. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST BUT WE ARE SEEKING HIS UNDERSTUDY.
FATHER MICHAEL (40s / Male / Any Ethnicity) -- A priest who genuinely wants to leave the world better than he found it. Feels the pain of others deeply. But his secret crisis of faith has him off-balance and touchier than he would like to admit. His sometimes dry wit masks his giant heart. Wry, skeptical, but kind.
MONSIGNOR / NEIGHBOR (50s-60s / Male / Any Ethnicity) -- An earnest leader in the Catholic faith. He believes strict rules help avoid temptation, so why bend them? Serious and paternal.
JACKSON / DOCTOR (40s-50s / Male / Any Ethnicity) -- An insurance claims adjuster. He has the world weariness of a career bureaucrat. Leads a mundane existence, but secretly hungry for a bit of stimulation. Has never had any luck with the ladies. Recently underwent a crisis with the loss of his mother that led him to do minimal soul searching, but not enough to give him an ounce of empathy. The doctor makes a brief appearance as a capable emergency room cardiologist.
ANGEL (60s / Female / White) -- A former Catholic School nun, now a magnificent angel. Some time ago, child-aged Sammy was her most ungovernable pupil, and she relishes the chance to gleefully bar the gates of Heaven to him at his death. Ecstatically vindictive, nasty, and fanatical, straight out of a child's nightmare.
DELLA / PRINCIPAL (30s-50s / Female / Black) -- Della is Sammy's secretary. She knows her boss is unethical, but a job's a job, and she says a lot by not saying much. Approaches Sammy’s numerous transgressions with a fatalistic attitude. Wry, dry, never misses a beat. The principal makes a brief appearance as a conscientious administrator who feels Casper is doing harm to her school.
TRACY / MOTHER / NURSE (40s / Female / Any Ethnicity) -- Sammy's ex-wife, now doing what she can to make ends meet as a diner waitress and single mom of a troublesome son. Had a bad habit of falling for fast-talkers and isn't looking to repeat the same mistake. But wants to do right by her kid. Ground down, but keeping it together. The mother makes a brief appearance as a privileged and easily-affronted woman who spoils her daughter. The nurse makes a brief appearance as an attentive emergency room attendant.
EDNA (70s-80s / Female / White) -- A defenseless widow in danger of losing her home. Grief and age leave her ill-equipped to deal with a corporate insurance behemoth. Vulnerable, trusting, and a devout Catholic.
CASPER (9 years old / Male / White or Biracial depending on the casting of Tracy) -- Son of Tracy and, unbeknownst to him, Sammy. Smart-mouthed, he's perpetually in trouble. Longing for a father figure, but doesn't know it. Street smart, a little insubordinate, but has a tender heart underneath that is revealed when Sammy bonds with him.
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