MERRY ME Equity Principal Actors - New York Theatre Workshop Auditions

MERRY ME - NYC EPA
New York Theatre Workshop | New York, NY

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
BREAK 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

Off-Broadway
$1125 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway CC)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MERRY ME (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief comedic monologue, 1-2 minutes. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Studio B

PERSONNEL

By Hansol Jung
Directed by Leigh Silverman
Artistic Director: Patricia McGregor
Executive Director: Jeremy Blocker
Associate Artistic Directors: Aaron Malkin, Rachel Silverman
Producer: Evan O’Brient

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Claire Yenson, NYTW Casting Director in Residence

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: September 12, 2023
First Preview: October 11, 2023
Opening Night: October 31, 2023
Latest Closing Date: December 10, 2023

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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

MERRY ME

SYNOPSIS:

On an island not far away from the vulnerable coasts of the enemy state, a mysterious blackout has left the Navy restless and itching for action. Lieutenant Shane Horne has occupied her time satisfying the libidinous needs of all the women on the base—including the jealous general's wife. But her own merries will not... come. Meanwhile a famed Angel re-descends to amend her previous prophesy, sending the Navy!s psychiatrist on an epic quest to save humanity. Will the general discover the affair? Will the earth be saved? Will they ever be merry enough?

Please note that New York Theatre Workshop requires that all artists involved must be fully-vaccinated as defined by the CDC and share proof of vaccination. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will connect you with HR to see if an accommodation may be available.

SEEKING:

[GENERAL MEMNON] Character portrayed is a male in his 50s-60s. A hot-headed, war-starved General in the Navy. A blustery blowhard who’s a child on the inside.

[THE ANGEL] from Tony Kushner's Angels in America. Character portrayed can be any age or gender. Serves as the play’s narrator, entrusts O’Nope with her epic quest. Musical abilities are a plus.

THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST:

[GENERAL’S WIFE] Character portrayed is a female in her 50s-60s. A sex-starved wife. Dislikes her husband, The General.

[LT. SHANE HORNE] Character portrayed is a female in her 30s. A lieutenant in the Navy. A sexual empath, God's gift to lady parts of all shapes, colors and vintages. Despite her talents, she is unable to find pleasure herself.

[DR. JESS O’NOPE] Character portrayed is a female in her 30s. A wise but repressed Navy psychiatrist who hates her job. Might be past her prime but wants to finally say yes to Life. She becomes an unwilling prophet with an epic quest to save humanity.

[MRS. SAPPH MEMNON] Character portrayed is a female in her 30s. An unwilling wife, married to Willy for the status and money. Now trapped on an island with her husband and in-laws, she craves independence and pleasure.

[PVT. WILLY MEMNON] Character portrayed is a white male in his 30s. Married to Sapph. Sweet, kind, masculinely woke, but with a jealous streak. Has lived a privileged yet unremarkable life. Anxious to prove himself to his father, The General.