National Asian American Theatre Company
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Mini $580
SEEKING
Equity actors for NAATCO's Double Bill of Two Pinter Shorts: A KIND OF ALASKA and ONE FOR THE ROAD.
Asian American actors strongly encouraged to audition.
The SM position has been filled. Still seeking an ASM. See separate notice on casting call for submission info.
PREPARATION
Actors will read from sides provided at the EPA. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Studio 16H. Check lobby upon arrival for any changes.
PERSONNEL
Director: Les Waters
Expected in attendance:
Artistic Producing Director: Mia Katigbak
Associate Producer: Peter Kim
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal: April 20, 2020
First preview: May 15
Opening: May 20
Closing: June 13, 2020
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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
There will likely be doubling of parts between the two plays.
A KIND OF ALASKA
(Inspired by Oliver Sacks' AWAKENINGS):
HORNBY: Male, early sixties, doctor. Under his care is Deborah, his sister-in-law, who has been in a coma for 30 years. He wakes her up medically.
PAULINE: Deborah's younger sister, married to Hornby, but estranged from him because of Hornby's devotion to Deborah's care.
ONE FOR THE ROAD
NICOLAS: Male, mid-40's. A government official; powerful, aggressive, perverse, brutal, charming, calm.
GILA: Female, 30's. Tortured by the government Nicolas represents.
VICTOR: Male, 30's. Married to Gila, also tortured.
NICKY: Male, 7-years-old. Victor and Gila's son.
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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 audition
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