NIGHT WATCH Equity Actors - Raven Theatre Auditions

NIGHT WATCH - Equity video submissions Raven Theatre | Chicago, IL

Notice: Submission

CONTRACT

CAT

$385 weekly minimum (Tier 1) - Rehearsal $276 weekly minimum (Tier 1) - Performance

Raven Theatre will make pension and health contributions.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in NIGHT WATCH (see breakdown).

Chicago local actors are encouraged to audition.

All roles will be understudied.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please tape the sides that align with the role (s) you’d like to be considered for. Sides and script are here:
https://rb.gy/bjgtk . Submit a link to your self tape (Vimeo or Youtube, please no download links), along with your headshot and resume to this form:
https://airtable.com/shr4KUuaTzkGmIPD7 . Deadline: 6/12/23 at 5:00pm CT.

Deadline: 06/12/2023

SUBMIT TO

PERSONNEL

Viewing auditions:

Director: Georgette Verdin (she/her) Interim Artistic Director: Sarah Slight (she/her) Casting Director: Catherine Miller (they/them)

OTHER DATES

First Read: 9/6/2023

Design Run: 9/21/2023

Tech: 9/29/2023 – 10/7/2023

Previews: 10/5/2023 – 10/8/2023

Opening: 10/9/2023

Closing: 11/12/2023

Regular Run: Thu-Sat @ 7:30pm, Sun @ 3:00pm

OTHER

If you have any questions, please email Catherine Miller at casting@raventheatre.com.

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 submit.

BREAKDOWN

SEEKING

Elaine Wheeler: 30s. Wife, emotionally fragile and feels betrayed. Suspicious and haunted by a tragic past; Elaine looks for validation; when it is not forthcoming, she questions her sanity. Slowly builds up confidence as the play progresses.

John Wheeler: 30s. Elaine's husband. Stockbroker, businessman. Very practical and in charge of his home. Deals with all problems quickly and logically; dismissive of his wife's story, he is exasperated by her erratic behavior.

Blanche Cooke: 30s. Elaine’s best friend. A nurse by training, she presents an efficient and tailored appearance. Currently a houseguest in the Wheeler townhouse, she is concerned for Elaine’s mental health.

Vanelli/Curtis Appleby: Vanelli - Streetwise NYPD patrolman. Affable, has an eye for fine art. Impressed by the Wheelers' collection. Curtis Appleby - Eccentric neighbor. Local busybody; particularly interested in the Wheeler home and what takes place there. Is especially fascinated by the subject of murder, a fascination that perhaps has become an obsession.

Dr. Tracey Lake/Helga: Dr. Tracey Lake - Noted psychologist. Professional clinical demeanor. Observes Elaine; tries to gain her confidence. Helga - German maid. Was Elaine's maid for years before the Wheelers were married. Seems loyal to Elaine and distrustful of John.

Sam Hoke/Lieutenant Walker: Sam Hoke - Owner of local deli. A large, shabby, working-class man. Talk of murder is hurting his business. Frustrated, angry, defensive and perhaps a little nervous. Lieutenant Walker - Homicide detective. Jaded and overworked, has no time for wild goose chases. Concerned only with doing the job.