OUR AMERICAN QUEEN - NYC EPA The American Vicarious Inc. | Brooklyn, NY
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Friday, March 8, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Mini
$700 weekly minimum.
Equity actors for roles in OUR AMERICAN QUEEN (see breakdown).
Sides will be provided on the day of the audition. For KATE performers may choose either option. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Holding: Studio J; Audition: Studio K
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Stephanie Klapper, Casting Director Christopher McElroen, Director
Erica Laird, General Manager
Hersey Millner, Casting
First Rehearsal: Monday, May 13, 2024
Load in/Tech begins: Monday, June 3, 2024
First Preview: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Opening Night: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Scheduled Closing: Saturday, June 29, 2024 (load out after matinee)
Load out: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Performance Schedule Draft
Tues - Sat 7:30pm*
Saturdays 2pm
*Last performance Saturday June 29 at 2pm Dates are subject to change.
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OUR AMERICAN QUEEN
SYNOPSIS:
Kate Chase, daughter of Salmon Chase, President Lincoln's Treasury Secretary, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and three-time Presidential candidate, earned the moniker 'Our American Queen.' Despite the limitations on American women's political power in the 19th century, Kate emerged as a formidable force with her astute political acumen as the 20th century approached. While possessing beauty, charisma, and influence, true queens are often defined by their wealth. Kate lacked this until her marriage at twenty-three to one of the country's wealthiest men during the Civil War. Many speculated she wed for financial reasons, crucial for funding her father's presidential ambitions, rather than for love. This is that story.
Kate Chase (Woman. Early – mid 20s. Caucasian) Kate is a 23-year-old ambitious and extremely intelligent young woman who is the embodiment of an independent spirit. She is beautiful, charismatic, with tremendous presence and magnetism and a deep understanding of politics.
Salmon P. Chase (Male. Early – mid 50s. Caucasian) He is arrogant, intelligent, righteous, resolute, overbearing, and ambitious. Morally and ethically believes he is the best man for the job.
John Hay (Male. Mid 20s. Caucasian) He is a poet known for his kindness, and earnest nature. At first glance he is not visually appealing, but his talent compensates for what he lacks in looks. He is charismatic and appealing.
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