Park Square Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Sun, May 15, 2022
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Meal break from 3:45pm-4:30pm
Mon, May 16, 2022
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Meal break from 3:45-4:30pm
APPOINTMENTS
To request an appointment please email edson@parksquaretheatre.org
CONTRACT
SPT $508 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in Park Square Theatre's 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare either two contasting monologues or one monologue and one musical theatre piece.
Preparation should total no more than three minutes in length. There will be piano accompaniment provided for those who choose to sing, please bring sheet music in the correct key.
LOCATION
Park Square Theatre
408 Saint Peter St
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1130
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Executive Director - Mark Hauck
Producing Director - Kim Vasquez
Artistic Associates - Ellen Fenster and Ansa Akyea
Executive Administrator - William Edson
Outside Companies in Attendance:
Sod House Theater: Luverne Seifert - Co-Artistic Director
Full Circle Theatre: Rick Shiomi - Co-Artistic Director
Gray Lady Productions: Kim Vasquez - Producing Director
OTHER DATES
THE HUMANS - First Rehearsal: 8/822 Closes 10/9/22
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - First Rehearsal: 11/28/22 - Closes: 3/5/23
FOOLS AND LOVERS - First Rehearsal: 5/8/23 - Closes: 7/2/23
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY - First Rehearsal: 4/17/23 - Closes: 6/18/23
HOLMES/POIROT - First Rehearsal: 5/29/23 - Closes: 8/20/23
OTHER
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
THE HUMANS by Stephen Karam
Directed by Ellen Fenster
SEEKING:
Erik Blake- 60 years old.
Deirdre Blake- 61; Erik’s wife.
Aimee Blake- 34; Erik and Deirdre's daughter.
Brigid Blake- 26; Erik and Deirdre's daughter.
Fiona “Momo” Blake- 79; Erik’s mother.
Richard Saad- 38; Brigid’s boyfriend.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Directed by Ryan Levin
SEEKING:
Anne Frank- Female, 16-25.
Otto Frank- Anne's father, Male, 40s/50s.
Miep Gies- Anne's friend, Female, 16-25.
Edith Frank- Anne's Mother, Female, 40s/50s.
Peter Van Daan- Anne's friend, Male 20s.
Margot Frank- Anne's sister, Female, 20s.
Mr. Van Daan- Male, 40s/50s.
Mr. Dussel- Male, 40s/50s.
Mr. Fraler- Male, Male 20s/30s.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY by Stephen Adly Guirgis
Directed by Steven DiMenna
SEEKING:
Walter Pops Washington- Male, 60s.
Junior- Male 20s/30s.
Lulu- Female, 20s.
Lieutenant Caro- Male, 30s.
Oswaldo- Male, 20s.
Detective Audrey O'Connor- Female, 40s.
Church Lady- Female, any age.
FOOLS AND LOVERS Adaptations of Shakespeare by Gregory Wolfe
Music by Andrew Sherman
Directed by Kim Vasquez
SEEKING:
Groom- Male, 20s.
Bride- Female, 20s.
Mother of the Groom- female 40s/50s.
Father of the Bride- Male, 40s/50s.
Best Man- Male, 30s.
Maid of Honor- female, 30s.
Woman in Red- Female, 20s/30s.
Photographer- Male, 30s.
Caterer- Female, 30s.
Priest- Male, 40s/50s.
HOLMES/POIROT by Jeffrey Hatcher and Steven Hendrickson
Directed by TBD
Seeking:
Sherlock Holmes- Male, 30s-50s.
Dr. John Watson- Male, 30s-50s.
Georges Conneau- Male, 50s/60s.
Arnold Beroldy/ Advocate- Male, 30s-50s.
Inspector Lucerne- Male, 20s/30s.
Madame Jeanne Beroldy- Female, 40s/50s.
Fraulein Bunt- Female, 40s/50s.
Mademoiselle Raspail- Female, 20s.
Eloise- Female, 20s.
Hercule Poirot- Male, 40s/50s.
Captain Arthur Hastings- Male, 40s/50s.
Paul Renauld/Corner- Male, 40s/50s.
Inspector Giroux- Male, 20s/30s.
Jack Renauld- Male, 16-25.
Madame Daubreuil- Female, 40s/50s.
Madame Ranauld- Female, 40s/50s.
Marthe Daubreuil- Female, 20s.
Bella Duveen- Female, 20s.
Required for Proof of Vaccination/Negative Test:
Everyone entering the audition venue will be required to undergo a symptom check, and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue.
- Proof of Full Vaccination - Fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
OR
- Proof of Negative PCR Test - Test must be taken no earlier than 48 Hours prior to entry of audition Venue.
OR
- Proof of (2) Negative Antigen Tests (Not taken at Home.) - First test should be taken the evening before and no less than 2 Hours before entry into the audition venue.
Masks:
- The following masks are acceptable face coverings that everyone entering into the audition venue must wear properly (covering mouth and nose) at all times, unless actively auditioning. - Two-Ply Cloth Face Masks, Surgical Masks, Singer's Masks and Respirators (N95, KN95, or KF94) We encourage all auditioners to prepare for their auditions at home to the extent they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up. etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms.
If the risk level for Saint Paul, MN is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact auditioners with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All auditioners with appointments will be notified if auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
A maximum number of individuals will be allowed in each audition area at one time, currently no more than 8 individuals at a time is expected. Lobby/holding room maximum (1,564 sq ft) – 43 people. Theater/audition room maximum (1643 sq ft) – 16 people.
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 audition.
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