RACE Submission - Florida Studio Theatre Auditions

RACE – Photo / Resume Request

Florida Studio Theatre Sarasota, FL LORT D; $555/week minimum

Artistic Director/Stage Director: Richard Hopkins

Casting & Hiring Coordinator: James Ashford

Casting Assistant: Brianna Rendon

By David Mamet

1^st rehearsal: 1/4/11. Runs: 1/28 – 4/2/11.

NYC auditions will be held on November 18, at Ripley Grier Studios, 530 Eighth Avenue, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these particular auditions.

For consideration, email picture and resume to James Ashford at:
casting@floridastudiotheatre.org.

Make sure to indicate in the subject line of your email:

“RACE – NYC Appointments – AEA member self submit.”

Sides for the audition will be given in advance upon obtaining an appointment.

All should bring an updated photo & resume to the audition.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, November 5^th, by 5pm.

A provocative new legal drama by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner David Mamet. Three attorneys. Two black. One white. When a wealthy white man is charged with a crime against a young black woman, a debate ensues over whether or not to defend him. A fast-paced and engaging investigation into how society deals with guilt, class, sex, lies and race. RACE is sure to leave theatregoers discussing it long after the curtain goes down,

Seeking:

Jack Lawson:

A Caucasian attorney in his 40s

Charles Strickland:

A Caucasian man in his 40s

Henry Brown:

An African-American attorney in his 40s

Susan:

An African-American woman in her 20s.

Florida Studio Theatre recognizes and appreciates the benefits of diversity in the work place. People who share this belief or reflect a diverse background are encouraged to audition.