KENNEDY CENTER THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES 2012-13 SEASON Equity Principal Auditions - Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences Auditions

Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences 2012- 13 Season

- Equity Principal Auditions in DC

(Washington, DC) Tier I; $449.50 and Tier II; $464.50 / week minimums

Casting Director: Michelle Kozlak

Manager of Theater for Young Audiences: David Kilpatrick

Equity Principal Auditions:

Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Kennedy Center

10 AM – 6 PM Sign in at the Opera House Stage Door

Lunch from 1 - 2. (located in the Hall of Nations side of the building)

2700 F Street, NW

Washington, DC 20566

Parking will not be reimbursed; Metro is recommended

There are no advanced appointments for this call. Sign in begins at 9:30am.

Questions in advance, email
kctya@kennedy-center.org.

Please prepare a comedic, contemporary monologue, no longer than 2 minutes.

Please bring headshot and resume.

Seeking: Actors for our the TYA season. Actors will be signed on as Actor/ASMs.

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Kennedy Center Family Theater Productions (Tier I):

THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF HOMER P. FIGG

Directed by Gregg Henry

Adapted by Tom Isbell from the Newbery Honor book by Rodman Philbrick

November 15 - December 20, 2012

During the Civil War, a small 12 year old boy saves his older brother at the Battle of Gettysburg and then helps lead the Union to victory. Sounds hard to believe, but it’s true. At least, mostly true. Homer P. Figg doesn’t always tell the whole truth — but from Maine to Pennsylvania, facing Union soldiers and Confederates, Underground Railroad workers to circus ring leaders, Homer tells any tale in order to save his brother. A first-person narration in the voice of Homer himself is adapted for the stage from Rodman Philbrick’s humorous and spritely children’s novella. For ages 8 and up.

Seeking 6 men and 1 women. Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions below may change upon completion.

Homer P. Figg:

Main character. 18+ male to play twelve

Mr. Willow:

30s. Also plays other ensemble parts (female)

Samuel Reed: 20s, African American. Also plays other ensemble roles (male)

Frank Nibbly:

Late 20s, also plays other ensemble parts (male)

Kate Nibbly:

Late 20s, also plays other ensemble parts (female)

Mr. Brewster:

30s, also plays other ensemble parts (male)

Male actor:

Plays two male adult roles (male)

JASON INVISIBLE

Adapted by Laurie Brooks from the novel 'Crazy' by Han Nolan

Directed by Rosemary Newcott

March 21 - April 11, 2013

Everything in Jason’s world is crazy. He’s a loner, he can’t concentrate in school and, hardest of all, his mom recently passed away leaving him as sole caregiver for his beloved dad, who is trying to cope with mental illness. Jason takes a journey to protect his dad and discover his own identity, guided by three new friends he meets in therapy: outspoken Shelby, who becomes his crush, Zen political activist Pete, and Haze, who may be the most messed up of all. Based on National Book Award winner Han Nolan’s novel, this haunting, humorous and highly theatrical play humanizes young people dealing with less than perfect families and celebrates the awesome power of friendship.

Seeking: 4 male, 2 female. Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions below may change upon completion.

Jason:

Main character. 18+ male to play fifteen

Shelby:

18+ female to play fifteen, also plays other ensemble parts

Pete:

18+ male to play fifteen, also plays other ensemble parts

Haze

18+ male to play Fifteen, also plays other ensemble parts

Male actor:

Plays Dad and other ensemble parts (male)

Female actor:

Plays two female adult roles (female)

Also seeking actors for Developmental Readings - TBD Resident Productions for 2013-2014 Season

One-Week Per-Performance Tier II Contracts

Exact dates to be determined, although the program generally holds three to seven Developmental Readings a season.

Seeking: 5-7 Actors per Reading (male or female)