SEIZE THE KING Submission - Classical Theatre of Harlem Auditions

SEIZE THE KING - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Classical Theatre of Harlem

CONTRACT

LOA-NYC $476/week minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

SEEKING

The Classical Theatre of Harlem is currently seeking actors for their summer 2021 show, Will Power’s Seize the King, a bold re-imaging of William Shakespeare’s Richard III. Please note, all actors must possess strong language skills, i.e.: classical, slam poetry, rap/hip-hop etc.

Actor 1: (M 30’s-50) Plays Richard III. Must be extremely well versed with classical texts and a high level verse speaker. Movement and physical dexterity are a plus.

Actor 2: (M 25’s-40’s) Plays Lord Hastings and various roles

Actor 3: (F 20’s-40’s) Plays Queen Woodville and various roles

Actor 4: (F 30’s-40’s) Plays Edward V and various roles

Actor 5: (M40’s -60’s) Plays Lord Buckingham and various roles

The Classical Theatre of Harlem strongly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a video of a 1-2 minute classical monologue showing command of verse. All video submissions must include an opening slate with your name and the name of your audition piece. Email your submission to casting@cthnyc.org. All should submit a picture/resume. Deadline: 5:00 pm ET on April 16.

Deadline: Fri, Apr 16, 2021

SUBMIT TO

casting@cthnyc.org

PERSONNEL

Director: Carl Cofield
Written by: Will Power
Producer: The Classical Theatre of Harlem,
Producing Artistic Director Ty Jones

OTHER DATES

TENTATIVE DATES
First Rehearsal: June 3th, 2021
First Public Performance: July 7th
Scheduled closing: July 25th

OTHER

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.