SENIOR CLASS Equity Principal Actors - Olney Theatre Corporation Auditions

SENIOR CLASS - Submit for Olney, MD appointments

Olney Theatre Corporation | Olney, MD

CONTRACT

COST

$870 weekly minimum (tier 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in SENIOR CLASS (see breakdown).

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration.

Deadline: 09/13/2024

SUBMIT TO

imartinko@olneytheatre.org

PERSONNEL

Libretto, Melodies, and Lyrics by Melvin Tunstall III

Music by Greg Borowsky

Conceived by Kevin Duda

Directed by Amy Anders Corcoran

Choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia

Music Directed by TBD

Artistic Director: Jason Loewith

Senior Associate Artistic Director: Hallie Gordon

Associate Artistic Director/Director of Music Theater: Christopher Youstra

Associate Artistic Director/Casting Director: Irene Martinko

Director of Curated Programming: Kevin McAllister

OTHER DATES

Audition: TBD

Rehearsals Begin: April 15, 2025

Previews Begin: May 15, 2025

Opening: May 18, 2025

Closing: June 22, 2025

Possible Extension: June 29, 2025

OTHER

www.olneytheatre.org

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.

BREAKDOWN

SENIOR CLASS

SEEKING:

GEORGE BERNARD WASHINGTON, III (GB) - 17, Black. High school senior obsessed with all things Broadway. With his prodigy-like ability to play piano and compose, he along with Colin and Alizé, create a new musical Pygmalion. A Justin Cooley type. Or...Justin Cooley?

COLIN CROSBY - 17, White. High school senior obsessed with all things Broadway. A budding gay icon, Colin has his sights set on winning a Jimmy Award. Plays Professor Higgins” in Pygmalion. Think a younger Gavin Creel, Aaron Tveit, or Derek Klena. Tall, leading man who would absolutely play Higgins in his later years.

ALIZÉ DORSEY - 18, African American. One of the infamous “Showtime” subway dancers, Alizé’s abilities go beyond what unsuspecting passengers see on their commute. She is tough, confident, and fearlessly committed to using her talent to make it. Has a high belt to E, and an ability to charm while standing her ground. NOTE: Role was inspired by Ariana DeBose.

MARVA WASHINGTON - 40s. GB’s mother. Juilliard trained, world renowned opera diva, and recording artist. Think young Kathleen Battle, Denyce Graves. An Audra McDonald type- or a Bryonha Marie Parham type if Mrs. Swenson is unavailable.

BRICK JOHNSON - 17, White. High School Junior. Classic jock with a heart of gold. Plays “Pickering” in Pygmalion. Hot.

MEREDITH - 17, White. High school junior. Head cheerleader type. Brick's girlfriend. Plays “Mrs. Pearce” in Pygmalion. Hot.

TYQUASIA - 17, African American/Nigerian. Alizé’s no-nonsense best friend. Fashion icon. Queen Bee of “The Girlfriends.” Plays “Mrs. Eynsford-Hill” in Pygmalion.

TINY - 15, Diverse. Freshman. One of the “girlfriends.” Plays “Clara Eynsford-Hill” in Pygmalion.

DRE’ MARCUS - 17, Black. Another B-Boy. Plays “Freddy Eynsford-Hill” in Pygmalion. He is much more comfortable on the dance floor than onstage.

JAMAL - 17, Black. Another B-Boy. Fluid.

STEPH - 17, White. The stage manager of Pygmalion. She hates speaking in front of people, but will step up to the task when forced. An EMMA LORD voice.

COACH JOHNSON

40s, Brick’s Father. The Senior Class advisor (against his wishes). Doubles as MARSHALL.

MARSHALL - 40s, White. Marva’s Accompanist. Deliciously catty gay.

GRACE BENDEL-WALDORF - 50s, White. A Socialite. Chair of the Juilliard Gala. Doubles as MRS. ANDREWS.

MRS. ANDREWS - 50s, White. An English Teacher/Softball Coach hybrid who gets roped into playing Mrs. Higgins in Pygmalion.

ENSEMBLE - A collection of DIVERSE teens to play the B-BOYS, GIRLFRIENDS, and THE SENIORS.