TYA
Kennedy Center, Theater for Young Audiences
– Equity Principal Auditions
(Washington, DC) TYA Tier I $445/week and Tier II $460/week minimums
Casting Director, Michelle Kozlak
Manager of Theater for Young Audiences, David Kilpatrick
Equity Principal Auditions:
Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Kennedy Center, Opera House Stage Door
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM located in the Hall of Nations side of the building
(Sign in begins at 10 AM ) 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566
Parking will not be reimbursed; Metro is recommended
No advanced appointments. Sign in begins at 10am.
Please prepare a comedic, contemporary monologue, no longer than 2 minutes. Actors interested in being considered for a musical should prepare 16 bars of a standard musical theater song. If singing, bring sheet music; accompaniment will be provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
Seeking: Actors, dancers and musical theater performers for our full TYA season, including two national tours. 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):
Production #1 - Title TBD
This world premiere Kennedy Center commission will be a play with music about a girl detective and her science-centered adventure. For audiences ages 7 and up.
Book and Lyrics by Lauren Gunderson. Music by Brian Lowdermilk
Director: Sean Daniels
Runs: 10/13 – 10/30/11
Cast: 2 male, 2 female
Production #2 - Title TBD
This world premiere play will be a Kennedy Center commission adapted from a Newbery Honor book looking at a young boy's journey during the Civil War. For audiences ages 8 and up.
Adapted by Tom Isbell
Director: Gregg Henry
Runs: 11/17 – 12/11/11
Cast: 7 actors (male and female)
Production #3 - Title TBD
This world-premier dance/theater piece is commissioned by the Kennedy Center and based on a popular picture book by an award-winning author/illustrator. For audiences ages 8 and up.
Adapted by Jerome Hairston
Director/Choreographer: Devanand Janki
Runs: 2/2 – 2/23/12
Cast: 5 actors (Characters are African-American and Hispanic.)
Developmental Readings – TBD
Resident Productions for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Seasons
One-Week Per-Performance Tier II Contracts
Exact dates to be determined, although the program generally holds three to seven Developmental Readings a season.
Cast: 5-7 Actors per Reading (male or female)
Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour (Tier II):
KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL
Adapted by Mo Willems from his Caldecott Award-winning children's book, his musical follows toddler Trixie and her beloved stuffed bunny, which she misplaces on a trip to the laundromat with her slightly dishelveled dad. “Knuffle Bunny” is a story about family, best friends, baby steps, and memories that last a lifetime.
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Based on his book “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale”
Music by Michael Silversher
Director: Rosemary Newcott
U.S. Tour: October 2011 - January 2012
Cast: 2 male, 3 female
LOCOMOTION
Lonnie Collins Motion has so much kinetic energy that his nickname, Locomotion, is perfect. He’s seen a lot of sadness in his young life. But when he discovers a passion for writing poetry, Lonnie finally finds a way to express his feelings about his family, the fire that took his parents away, his little sister, and his world.
Adapted by Jacqueline Woodson from her book "Locomotion"
Director: Jennifer L. Nelson
U.S. Tour: January 2012 - April 2012
Cast: 2 male, 1 female (Characters are African American and Hispanic.)
Videos
