OLNEY THEATRE CENTER 2023-24 SEASON - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS (PRINCIPALS)
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Equity actors for principal roles in Olney Theatre Center's 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
Olney Theatre Center is committed to hiring actors who reflect the diversity of our world; we are actively seeking actors of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Deadline: Fri, Dec 30, 2022
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Artistic Director: Jason Loewith
Associate Artistic Director/Director of Music Theater: Christopher Youstra
Casting Director: Jenna Place
Director of Curated Programming: Kevin McAllister
Viewing auditions:
Senior Associate Artistic Director: Hallie Gordon
Casting and Producing Fellow: Irene Martinko
Choreographer: Tara Jeanne Vallee
See production dates in breakdown.
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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.
Please prepare one of the following options:
1.) A brief cut of a song (either with the provided accompaniment or of your own choosing) and a 1-minute Monologue
2.) 2 Contrasting 1-Minute Monologues
3.) 2 Contrasting cuts of songs (either with the provided accompaniment or of your own choosing)
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By: Prince Gomolvilas
Performance Space: Lab
Director: TBD
Important Dates:
Rehearsals Begin: September 5, 2023
Previews Begin: October 4, 2023
Opening: October 7, 2023
Closing: October 29, 2023
Potential Extension: November 5, 2023
SYNOPSIS: Two Thai-American brothers launch a ghost-hunting business in order to capitalize on the nationwide increase in sightings of “Asian-looking ghosts.” When the siblings investigate the home of an African-American couple who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina and who are antagonized by one very terrifying spirit, everyone’s notions of reality, fantasy and sanity clash against the shocking truth.
JAI - 20s; a Thai woman
MAX - 25; Thai American; born in the U.S.
DELIA - 50s; African American; born in U.S.; her name is pronounced “DEE-LEE-UH”
VISARUT - 39; Thai American; born in Thailand; immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13; speaks with a Thai accent; Max’s brother; his name is pronounced “VIS-UH-ROODT”
TASANEE - 60; Thai American; born in Thailand; immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 33; speaks with a Thai accent; Max and Visarut’s mother; her name is pronounced “DTAH-SAH-NEE”
FELIX - 50s; African American; born in the U.S.; Delia’s husband
By: Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein, Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Performance Space: Mainstage
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Important Dates:
Rehearsals Begin: October 10, 2023
Previews Begin: November 8, 2023
Opening: November 11, 2023
Closing: January 1, 2024
Potential Extension: January 8, 2024
Synopsis: Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
TEVYE - The likable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures. Age: 45-60. Vocal part: Bass-Baritone.
GOLDE - Tevye’s strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. Age: 40-50. Vocal part: Mezzo-Soprano.
TZEITEL - Tevye’s eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town’s traditions. Age: 18-25. Vocal part: Mezzo-Soprano.
HODEL - Tevye’s second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. Age: 18-23. Vocal part: Mezzo-Soprano.
CHAVA - Tevye’s middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love with a Russian soldier. Age: 15-20. Vocal part: Mezzo-Soprano.
SHPRINTZE - Tevye’s fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik. Age: 9-13. Vocal part: Alto.
BIELKE - Tevye’s youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik. Age: 8-12. Vocal part: Alto.
MOTEL - The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. Age: 18-25. Vocal part: Tenor.
PERCHIK - The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. Eventually falls in love with Hodel. Age: 20-30. Vocal part: Tenor.
LAZAR WOLF - The feisty, brawny butcher and the town’s wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel. Age: 40- 50. Vocal part: Baritone
YENTE - The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip. Age: 50-60. Vocal part: Alto.
FYEDKA - A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence. Age: 20-25
CONSTABLE - Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers. Age: 35-45.
AVRAM - Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area. Age: 40-60. Vocal part: Baritone
GRANDMA TZEITEL - Golde’s deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. Age: 60- 75. Vocal part: Mezzo-Soprano.
FRUMA-SARAH - Lazar Wolf’s deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to marry Tzeitel. Age: 35-45. Vocal part: Mezzo-Soprano
THE FIDDLER - Small stature, moves well
By: Ken Ludwig
Performance Space: Mainstage
Director: TBD
Important Dates:
Rehearsals Begin: January 23, 2024
Previews Begin: February 14, 2024
Opening: February 17, 2024
Closing: March 10, 2024
Potential Extension: March 17, 2024
Synopsis: The play is set in 1934, when the clever and combustible Lucille Wiley, Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for her one-night-only starring role in Carmen. Alas, Elena arrives late, her impassioned husband Pasquale has a fit of jealousy, and it remains to be seen whether Mrs. Wiley’s mousy but determined assistant Jo can save the day. Based on Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, the roles are reversed, and the ladies take the lead in this madcap screwball comedy.
MRS. WYLIE - General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company
JO - her assistant
JERRY - her son
ELENA FIRENZI - a world-famous soprano
PASQUALE - Elena’s husband
BEVERLY - a bellhop
LEO - a tenor
JULIA - Chairwoman of the Opera Guild
By: Vanessa Severo
Performance Space: Mainstage
Director: Joanie Schultz
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Important Dates:
Rehearsals Begin: February 13, 2024
Previews Begin: March 13, 2024
Opening: March 16, 2024
Closing: April 7, 2024
Potential Extension: April 14, 2024
As the playwright is attached to this project as a performer, this role has been CAST.
FRIDA KAHLO - A Mexican painter known as a self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera, and is still admired as a feminist icon. She has been described as a bomb with a ribbon tied around it.
By: Music by Henry Krieger, Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Performance Space: Mainstage
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Important Dates:
Rehearsals Begin: March 26, 2024
Previews Begin: April 24, 2024
Opening: April 27, 2024
Closing: May 26, 2024
Potential Extension: June 2, 2024
Synopsis: A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom.
EFFIE WHITE - African American woman, 20-30, lead singer of the Dreams until she is fired from the group, headstrong powerhouse, gospel singer with a powerful belt
DEENA JONES - African American woman, 20-30, sings back up to Effie until Curtis makes her the lead of the grooms her as the star, beautiful, more of a commercial pop vocal, mezzo with a belt
LORRELL ROBINSON - African American woman, 20-30, third member of the Dreams, flirtatious soprano who has an affair with Jimmy Early, tries to keep the peace
CURTIS TAYLOR JR. - African American man, 30 - 40, handsome car salesman who becomes the Dreams’ manager, dates Effie but eventually marries Deena, initially warm and approachable but is hardened by wealth and power, baritone
JAMES “THUNDER” EARLY - African American man, 30-40, R&B star, married but has an affair with Lorrell, charismatic, sexy, rock and R&B tenor
C.C. WHITE - African American man, 20-30, Effie’s brother, songwriter who writes music for the Dreams, high baritone
MICHELE MORRIS - African American woman, 20s, Effie’s replacement in the Dreams, beautiful, mezzo soprano with a belt
MARTY - African American man, 30-45, Jimmy’s manager but quits when Curtis takes over, becomes Effie’s manager and helps her rebuild her confidence, baritone
By: Book by Douglas McGrath, Music by Various Artists
Performance Space: Mainstage
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
Important Dates:
Rehearsals Begin: June 11, 2024
Previews Begin: July 3, 2024
Opening: July 6, 2024
Closing: August 25, 2024
Potential Extension: September 1, 2024
Synopsis: Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.
CAROLE KING - Female singer/songwriter. Ages from 16-29, unique, talented, unassuming with a passion for music, mezzo soprano belt
GENIE KLEIN - Female, Carole King’s mother, 40s-50s, non-singing role
DON KIRSHNER - Male, music publisher and producer at the legendary 1650 Broadway, fast talking, energetic, a hit maker
GERRY GOFFIN - Male, late teens to late 20s, Carol’s first husband and songwriting partner, baritone/tenor
CYNTHIA WEIL - Female, late teens to late 20s, a lyricist working at the Brill Building, she and Barry Mann form a friendly rivalry with Carole and Gerry, strong comedic timing, mezzo soprano belt
BARRY MANN - Male, a songwriter that works at the Brill building, energetic and flirty, becomes romantically involved with Cynthia, high pop/rock tenor
NEIL SEDAKA - Male, a singer-songwriter that used to date young Carole, when she was still Carole Klein
LUCILLE - Don Kirshner’s secretary
LITTLE EVA - A pop singer
JANELLE WOODS - A singer
NICK - A musician
MARILYN WALD - A singer
LOU ADLER - A record producer and music executive
BETTY - Carole King’s childhood friend
By: Music and Lyrics by Timothy Graphenreed, Book by Dominic Taylor and Curtis Jones, Original story by Curtis Jones, Conceived by Denise Gray
Director: Kenneth Roberson
Rehearsals: July 17 - 23, 2023
SYNOPSIS: During a 6-day workshop we will continue to develop this musical. This workshop will not have a public performance. It’s 1968 in a small rural town in South Carolina where the Joint, an old, run-down juke joint, sits at the heart of a changing neighborhood, serving as both a hard-drinking sensual dive and prayer-filled sacred sanctuary. The Joint is the story of three generations of women striving to live their dreams at great costs.
CORRIDA - Granddaughter of the original owner of The Joint. Age 28
QUEEN - Godmother of Corrida. Proprietor of the Joint. Age 50 in 1968
MELVIN - Corrida’s Father. Local Minister. Age 40s
TONY - A young musician taken in by Queen after he came back from the Vietnam war. Age 25.
SUNNY - Corrida’s best friend. Age 28.
HANK - Queen’s betrothed Age 52.
JACOB - Record executive Mid 30s
DUDE - Businessman Mid 50s in 1968.
Book by: Naomi Iizuka
Composer: Paul Hodge
Director: Lisa Portes
Rehearsals: June 12 - 18, 2023
Synopsis: During a 6-day workshop we will continue to develop this musical story of the woman who founded Kabuki, Okuni. This workshop will not have a public performance.
OKUNI - early 20s, Asian-American*, female identifying - starts as a teenager, a dancer at the temple in a small village knowing there's something more - precocious, tenacious, an artist who finds her voice
WOMAN 2 - early 20s, Asian-American* - a quick-change artist and costume maker, a member of OKUNI's troupe, becomes OKUNI's friend
WOMAN 3 - early 20s, Asian-American* - a beauty, a make-up genius, a member of OKUNI's troupe, becomes OKUNI's rival
MAN 1 - mid 20s - mid 30s, Asian -American* - a comic, a clown, gay and proud, a member of OKUNI's troupe, OKUNI's good friend and ally
MAN 2 - mid 20s - mid 30s, Asian-American* - a musician, an artist, an expert - rock and roll and sexy, becomes the director of OKUNI's troupe, her bad boyfriend
MAN 3 - mid 20s - mid 30s, Asian-American* - a Ronin (Samurai without a lord), adventurous, heroic, sexy, he becomes OKUNI's great love. this role will double with the HitMaker - the powerful man who sees Okuni's troupe perform and says he's gonna make them all stars!
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