Stage Source Auditions 2018 - Equity Only Audition Day
Various Producers
**Updated list of participating theatres and breakdowns**
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
10am to 1pm: Non-Singing auditions. Lunch 1pm to 2pm. 2pm to 6pm: Singing auditions.
APPOINTMENTS
To access the audition registration form and to make an appointment, go to: https://stagesource.wufoo.com/forms/zeega7u0fb9625/
CONTRACT
Other AEA Contract and minimum salaries vary depending on the theatre.
SEEKING
This is an Equity-Only Audition Day. Equity members will be auditioning for multiple theatres at this audition. As theatres confirm their participation, this notice will be updated, adding to the list of participating theatres.
Additionally, any Equity theatre that is using this audition to fulfill a portion of its required Equity Auditions, a separate casting notice will also be posted for that theatre, which will provide you with that theatre's general information and the show or season it is auditioning for at these Stage Source auditions.
SEE THIS BREAKDOWN FOR FULL INFORMATION TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT AND ALSO WHAT TO EXPECT AND PREPARE FOR THE AUDITIONS.
PREPARATION
See breakdown for full details on the audition and what you need to do to prepare.
LOCATION
Improv Boston
40 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139
OTHER
www.stagesource.org/AnnualAuditions - 617.350.7611 – auditions@stagesource.org
For directions to the auditions: http://www.improvboston.com/directions
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE AEA AUDITION FORM
https://stagesource.wufoo.com/forms/zeega7u0fb9625/
Before beginning your application, make sure you have the following things ready:
-Your AEA Membership number -Electronic versions of your headshot (.jpeg or .png files preferred) and resume (PDF or Word format)
-A scanned PDF, or photo of your current, up to date AEA Membership Card
Logistics Information:
Upon completion of your audition registration form, you will receive an email with a link to SignUp Genius where you will be able to choose your own audition time. When registering, you may choose “AEA Non Singing” or “AEA Singing.” This selection will generate the appropriate SignUp Genius link.
>>>> AEA Non Singing auditions will take place from 10am to 1pm.
>>>> AEA Singing auditions will take place between 2pm and 6pm.
**If you are a singer, but need an earlier time slot, or if you are not singing, but can only attend after 2pm you should email
ops@stagesource.org in order to request a different time slot.
You must arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your scheduled audition. Please be prompt! This extra time allows for check in, collating your picture/resumes, and keeping the auditions running on time. If you do not arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled audition time, you risk forfeiting your audition opportunity.
If you intend to sing, an accompanist will be provided from 2PM-6PM on 4/9. When filling out your registration form, please choose “AEA Singing” as your audition type so that you receive the correct sign-up link. **If you would like to sing, but are unavailable between 2pm and 6pm you may email
ops@stagesource.org to request an earlier time slot. In that case, you will need to bring your own accompanist or battery operated, cued MP3/CD player. StageSource will NOT provide a CD/MP3 Player for you. This year’s accompanist is Todd Gordon – he can be contacted at
toddgordonvocalstudio@gmail.com
You will be allowed a total of three minutes audition time if auditioning alone – six minutes if auditioning with a partner. Both you and your scene partner must sign up for the auditions during the same half hour time slot. Your time will begin no later than ten seconds after the stage manager introduces you and does not stop between your audition pieces. Please plan your audition pieces accordingly.
Bring at least 40 headshot/resumes for distribution to the producers. Please attach headshots to the back of resumes by stapling or pasting, or print resume directly on the back of the headshots. NO paper clips please! Make sure headshot/resumes are trimmed to 8x10.
If you want extra headshot/resumes returned to you, please supply a 9x12 SASE with postage in the amount of $5.50 or pick them up by May 4th in our office at 15 Channel Center Street Suite 103.
If after signing up you are unable to attend your scheduled audition, please call StageSource at 617-350-7611 or email
ops@stagesource.org as soon as possible to help us keep things running smoothly. It is critical to the smooth operation of the auditions that we know ahead of time that you are not able to attend.
Please bring plenty of water & entertainment material and come dressed for your audition.
StageManager is Maureen Lane
AUDITION TIPS, INFO, AND RULES:
- NO Weapons
- NO Liquids
- NO Open flame (including lighters, even if it’s “just for a second”)
- NO No glitter
- NO using messy substances that would need to be cleaned up after your audition
There will be two chairs on stage – PLEASE return them to their prior location after you’re done auditioning for the next person in line.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS to ImprovBoston 40 Prospect Street Cambridge, MA 02139:
Public Transportation: On the T
ImprovBoston is conveniently located just steps away from the Central Square T station. Take the Red Line to Central Square Station. Walk north on Prospect Street past the Starbucks and The Field (an Irish Pub). ImprovBoston is about 200 feet from the corner of Prospect Streeet and Massachusetts Ave. on the right.
From 93 Northbound/Southbound
Take the Storrow Drive exit 26 towards Cambridge. Continue on Storrow Drive to Mass Ave. Make a right on Mass Ave (the only way you can go) and drive across the bridge into Cambridge. Go past MIT and through Central Square to Prospect Street. Make a right on Propsect Street. ImprovBoston is about 200 feet from the intersection of Mass Ave. and Prospect on the right.
From Mass Pike (Rte. 90)
Take the Cambridge/Allston exit. Stay to the right as you exit and follow the road over the bridge into Cambridge. Continue straight on River Street through Central Square (crossing Mass Ave). River Street now becomes Prospect Street. ImprovBoston is about 200 feet from the intersection of Mass Ave and Prospect on the right.
PARKING
Central Square has ample parking (metered spaces, public lots, a City garage), but can get congested, especially on weekends, so leave yourself 20-30 minutes to find a space.
Parking is detailed in the map below. There is metered parking ($0.25 / 15 minutes until 6 PM Monday - Saturday) on most of the streets surrounding ImprovBoston. Do NOT park in residential spaces (except on Sundays) or you will certainly be ticketed and possibly towed. There are three public lots (metered parking at $0.25 / half hour until 6 PM Monday - Saturday) accessible from Bishop Allen Drive. The lot near Douglass St. is the largest. The Green Street Garage offers very reasonable rates (open 24 hours, $1 / hour, daily maximum $13, $5 night rate).
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Stage Source 2018 - List of Participating Theatres (as of 3/16/18):
New Repertory Theatre
Greater Boston Stage Company
Central Square Theatre (Nora Theater Co. and Underground Railway Theater)
Theatre Espresso
Martha's Vineyard Playhouse
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Central Square Theatre 2018-19 (Nora Theater Company and Underground Railway Theater)
450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4106
NEAT 6; $425 a week
The Nora and URT Artistic Directors Lee Mikeska Gardner and Debra Wise will be in attendance
FRANKENSTEIN
Adapted by Nick Dear from the novel by Mary Shelley (Adaptation subject to change)
Produced by The Nora Theater Company and Underground Railway Theater
Director TBD
First rehearsal: September 4, 2018
Production run: September 27 - November 4, 2018
Seeking:
*Note: this production will rely on double/triple casting
The Creature
Victor Frankenstein - a scientist
Gretel - a prostitute
Gustav - a beggar
Klaus - a beggar
De Lacey - a blind man
Felix - his son
Agatha - his daughter-in-law
The Female Creature
Elizabeth Lavenza - Victor’s fiancée
Clarice - her maid
William Frankenstein - Victor’s brother
Monsieur Frankenstein - Victor’s father
Ewan - an Orkney Islander
Rab - his nephew
A Constable
Townspeople of Ingolstadt
Servants of the Frankenstein household
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens; adapted for the stage and directed by Debra Wise
Produced by Underground Railway Theater and The Nora Theater Company
First rehearsal: October 29 or November 5, 2018
Production run: November 23 - December 30, 2018
Seeking:
This is a revival of the 2017 production, and at least four of of the eight roles will be played by the original ensemble. Interested actors should ideally exhibit skills in singing, playing instruments, and/or dance. Roles that currently remain available include:
Ghost of Christmas Past and Ensemble - Female, ideally of South Asian origin and with training in Indian dance (alternatively, the character’s cultural identity and dance training might derive from another non-Anglo part of the world with an historic attachment to the British Commonwealth).
Bob Cratchit and Ensemble - May be played as hailing from Ireland. Other roles include Street Performer, Businessman.
Fred and Ensemble - Other roles include Street Performer, Undertaker. Ideally a percussionist.
Belle and Ensemble - Other roles include Street Performer. Ideally plays fiddle, accordion, or other instrument that can accompany dancing.
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PYGMALION
By George Bernard Shaw
Directed by Eric Tucker
Underground Railway Theater will be producing Bedlam’s production.
All roles have been cast.
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PHOTOGRAPH 51
By Anna Ziegler
Produced by The Nora Theater Company
Director TBD
First rehearsal: February 5, 2019
Production run: March 14 - April 14, 2019
Seeking:
Rosalind Franklin: 30s, white, British, Jewish, doesn’t suffer fools
Maurice Wilkins:late 30s/early 40s, white, British, formal, a sparring partner for Rosalind
Francis Crick: early/mid-30s, white, British, very proper, not unkind, but brash
James Watson: early/mid-20s, white, American, all confidence, arrogance
Donald Caspar: late 20s/early 30s, white, American, Jewish, open and affable
Raymond Gosling: mid/late-20s, white, British, awkward, endearing
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BLACK ODYSSEY
By Marcus Gardley
Produced by Underground Railway Theatre and The Front Porch Collective
Directed by Benny Sato Ambush
First rehearsal: April 2, 2019
Production run: April 25 - May 19, 2019
Seeking:
Ancestor
Aunt Tina: black; goddess of war; also plays Scylla, the sea creature. Goddess of wisdom in her human state; strong-willed and purposeful woman on a rescue mission to save her nephew Ulysses. Sassy-mouthed, cheeky with a fire-starter attitude, prescient/clairvoyant; loving. Powerful. Sings really well.
Mortals
Ulysses: black, a vet from the Gulf War, age 20 in Act I; 33 in Act II
Married to Nella Pell. Father of Malachi. The hero on a journey/quest: lost, adrift, hurting, deeply guilt-ridden for having killed; in search of his whole self; searching for his chapters in history; traversing through his blood; chasing his Destiny; learning recipes, history songs, his story course; needing to reintegrate himself; desperately trying to get home. A large universal spirit. Deeply in love with his wife Nella Pell. Missing her like crazy while adrift at sea.
Nella Pell: black, Ulysses Lincoln’s wife, age 21 in Act I, 34 in Act II
Faithful, long-suffering, patiently waiting for Ulysses’ return; pregnant and alone in Act I, fending off suitors; stubbornly believes Ulysses is still alive despite what she’s been told; single mom raising young Malachi in Act II; she considers marrying to have a male role model for Malachi. Never stops believing that Ulysses will return to her as he promised; she is his “lighthouse”.
Malachi: black, son to Ulysses and Nella Pell; age 13; also plays Poly’famous
Man-child trying to find his way in the world without a Dad figure. Head-strong, feisty, hot-blooded, proud, won’t take no s*it from nobody; politically conscious; having difficulty managing his anger as he encounters oppression. Thinks he grown.
Artez Sabine: black, Grand Marshal of a Second Line, age 49; also plays Alabama Slim; The Soul Siren; The Alter Ego, Police Officer 2
Pragmatic survivor; proud; aware of history; bickers with his wife Alsendra whom he loves; believes the government will rescue them; has tunnel-vision focus on leading the march; knows the end is near and is prepared for it - he’s going to glory where the saints come marching in.
Alsendra Sabine: black, Artez’ wife, mother of Benevolence, age 40; also plays Circe Nzinga, the great conductor; Carib’diss, a sea creature, and Calypso, the greatest ancestor. Full of life and vinegar; brassy. Bickers with her husband Artez whom she loves. Protective of her daughter. A handful.
Benevolence Nausicca Sabine: black, daughter to Alsendra and Artez, age 10; also plays African Ancestor. Precocious, garrulous, fearless, open to the world; bluntly honest like kids are; entrepreneurial; loves to hear stories; is Ulysses’ mother in disguise and reveals herself as such in Act II as the loving, nurturing dutiful African Ancestor assisting Ulysses on his hero journey/quest.
Roles already cast:
Great Grand Daddy Deus
Great Grand Paw Sidin
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TBD
Produced by The Nora Theater Company
First rehearsal: May 14, 2019
Production run: June 6 - July 7, 2019
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Greater Boston Stage Company (aka Stoneham Theatre) 2018-2019 Main Stage Season:
395 Main St, Stoneham, MA 02180
NEAT (weekly minimum approximately $435 – exact amount TBD pending negotiation)
In attendance: Weylin Symes, Producing Artistic Director, Ilyse Robbins, Associate Artistic Director, and Tyler Rosati, Artistic Associate.
BEING EARNEST
A New Musical
Book and Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Music by Paul Gordon and Jay Gruska
From the Play by Oscar Wilde
Director: Ilyse Robbins
Music Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: August 28, 2018. Runs September 13 – October 7, 2018.
Ages, gender, and race are all fluid.
ALGERNON MONCRIEFF, Late 20s to early 30s. A poser and bored by convention, he is always looking for excitement. Unlike Jack, he is not serious, out for his own gratification, and a bit of a pompous ass.
LANE/MERRIMAN, 30-65. Servants in the households or Algernon and Jack, they save their employers from embarrassment and support their easy-going lifestyle.
JOHN “Jack” WORTHING (AKA ERNEST), Late 20s to early 30s. In the city he goes by the name Ernest, a fun-loving bachelor, and in the country he is Jack, land-owner and guardian to Cecily. In love with Gwendolyn and friend to Algernon.
REV. CHASUBLE, 50-65. Local vicar and source of moral judgment, though easy-going and kind.
GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX, 20s. Lady Bracknell’s daughter and the apple that falls from the tree. Believes in style over all else. Romantic and opinionated. In love with Ernest.
LADY BRACKNELL, 50-65. The stereotypical Victorian matriarch - believes in style over substance and the necessity for social and class barriers. Strongly opinionated and a true bully. Mother to Gwendolyn.
CECILY CARDEW, 18. Jack Worthing’s ward, grand-daughter of Jack’s adopted father, Sir Thomas Cardew. Romantic and imaginative, men will do anything for her.
MISS PRISM, 50-65. Cecily’s governess. Educating Cecily to have no imagination nor sensationalism in her life. An outward symbol of Victorian refinement, Miss Prism holds her own secrets.
Note: The same actor/actress plays Chasuble, Lane, and Merriman.
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THE SALONNIÉRES
by Liz Duffy Adams
Director: Weylin Symes
1st rehearsal: October 9, 2018. Runs October 25 – November 11, 2018.
FRANÇOISE, a young woman
MADELEINE DE SAUVETERRE, a girl in her late teens
HENRIETTE, THE COMTESSE DE MARÉ, a woman in her 30s
GABRIELLE, THE MARQUISE D’AULNEY, a woman in her 30s or older
CLAUDE, THE DUC DE LA BEAUCHENE, a man in his 30s or older, he is very sure of, and quite full of, himself
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Adapted from Frank Capra’s original screenplay by Weylin Symes
Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: November 13, 2017. Runs November 29 - December 23, 2018.
Some roles will be doubled.
GEORGE BAILEY, The everyman of Bedford Falls
CLARENCE ODDBODY, A-S-2 (Angel Second Class)
MR. GOWER, Proprietor of the corner drugstore
YOUNG GEORGE, Age 12
HARRY BAILEY, George’s younger brother
MOTHER BAILEY, Very kind and understanding woman
AUNT TILLY, Uncle Billy’s wife
VIOLET PETERSON, Proprietor of a beauty salon
BERT, Patrolman
ERNIE, Mail carrier
UNCLE BILLY, George’s Uncle and business partner
MARY HATCH, George’s loving wife
HENRY F. POTTER, Owns practically the entire town
MRS. HATCH, Mary’s mother
SAM WAINWRIGHT, Financially successful young man. Suitor to Mary
MR. MARTINI, Proprietor of a bar
MRS. MARTINI, His wife
PETE BAILEY, Age 12. George’s son
TOMMY BAILEY, Age 10. George’s son
ZUZU BAILEY, Age 7. George’s daughter
JANIE BAILEY, Age 9. George’s daughter
The role of CLARENCE has been cast.
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TINY TIM’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Written by Ken Ludwig and Jack Ludwig
Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: November 20, 2018. Runs December 8-23, 2018.
TINY TIM, Age 15, the Tiny Tim from the story but a few years older
SCROOGE, 50s-60s, grumpy old miser
CHARLOTTE, Age 14, Tiny Tim’s friend
PUPPET SELLER, any age or gender
PIE SELLER, any age or gender
BOOK SELLER, any age or gender
Note: SELLERS play many of the characters from the original Dickens’ story.
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ONEGIN
Based on the Poem by Pushkin & the Opera by Tchaikovsky
by Amiel Gladstone and Veda Hille
Director: Weylin Symes
1st Rehearsal: February 19, 2019. Runs March 14 – April 7, 2019.
Some roles are doubled.
VLADIMIR LENSKY, a poet, a romantic, a dreamer
EVGENI ONEGIN, gorgeous and rich and knows it, but is still, somehow, charming
TATYANA LARIN, a naïf with a spine of steel and an equally strong moral compass, regal
OLGA LARIN, Tatyana's simpleminded, coquettish younger sister
MADAME LARIN, Tatyana and Olga’s mother
TRIQUET, a French singer who thinks very highly of himself
PRINCE GREMIN, 50s-60s, eventual husband to Tatyana
ENSEMBLE, GOSSIPS, PARTY GOERS, ETC.
The roles of TATYANA and TRIQUET have been cast.
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
By Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott
Two Act version revised by Hunter Foster
Director: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: April 2, 2019. Runs April 25 - May 19, 2019.
ELVIS, Male, 20-29, Elvis at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar.
JERRY LEE LEWIS, Male, 20-29, rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus.
CARL PERKINS, Male, 18-29, American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” Must be an excellent lead guitarist.
JOHNNY CASH, Male, 18-29, Johnny cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar.
SAM PHILLIPS, Male, 30-40, “Father of Rock’n’Roll” and founder of Sun Records. A towering and charismatic figure in American music.
DYANNE, Female, 18-29 an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend
FLUKE, Male, 18-64 - Excellent drummer. Some singing a plus.
JAY PERKINS, Male, 30-39, Carl Perkin’s older brother; excellent bass player.
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THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Co-produced with The Front Porch Arts Collective
Written by Catherine Bush
Adapted from the Novel by Alexandre Dumas
Director: Dawn M. Simmons
1st rehearsal: May 14, 2019. Runs June 6-30, 2019.
Note: it is the Producer’s intent to cast the majority of roles as people of color. Many roles will be doubled. We may also switch the gender of some roles.
LOUIS, King of France
ANNE OF AUSTRIA, Louis’ wife, the Queen
CARDINAL RICHELIEU, second most powerful man in France
ROCHEFORT, Richelieu’s spy
MILADY (LADY DE WINTER), Richelieu’s spy and Rochefort’s lover
CONSTANCE BONACIEUX, the Queen’s maid
MONSIEUR BONACIEUX, her father, D’Artagnan’s landlord
MONSIEUR DE TREVILLE, Captain of the King’s Musketeers
LORD BUCKINGHAM, the English Prime Minister, in love with Anne of Austria
PLANCHET, Treville’s servant
KITTY, Milady’s servant and Planchet’s lover
BRADDOCK, Buckingham’s butler
BEGGAR, a beggar on the streets
MYSTERY WOMAN, Athos’s wife
ABBESS, the head of the Carmelite Convent at Bethune
ATHOS, one of the Three Musketeers, cynical
PORTHOS, one of the Three Musketeers, a vain dandy
ARAMIS, one of the Three Musketeers, priest-like
D’ARTAGNAN, a young man yearning to be a musketeer
CRIMINAL, a convicted thief
FELTON, Buckingham’s assassin
VARIOUS SPIES, CITIZENS, GUARDS SOLDIERS, ETC.
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New Repertory Theatre
Artistic Dir: Jim Petosa
Assoc. Artistic Dir: Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
Artistic Assoc: Leila Ghaemi
CHARLES MOSESIAN THEATER- NEAT CATEGORY 6 (MINIMUM WEEKLY SALARY: $425.)
BLACK BOX THEATER – NEAT CATEGORY 6 (MINIMUM WEEKLY SALARY: $425).
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Young Jean Lee.
Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: August 21, 2018. Runs September 7, 2018– September 30, 2018. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
DREW
(mid 30’s white M) youngest brother. Attractive middle-aged hipster; prizewinning novelist
JAKE
(early 40’s, white M) middle brother. Athletic; successful, recently divorced banker; cocky and masculine.
MATT
(early 40’s, white M) eldest brother. Unemployed Harvard Alumn, Charismatic but burdened.
ED
(late 60’s/early 70’s, white M) Great sense of humor; good-natured, lovable, widowed and retired engineer.
PERSON IN CHARGE
ideally a gender nonconforming character. A person of color. Has an abundance of natural charm; they will interact with the audience and should be able to ad-lib responses as necessary.
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WE WILL NOT BE SILENT
by David Meyers
Director: Jim Petosa
1st rehearsal: September 25, 2018. Runs October 13, 2018– November 4, 2018. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
SOPHIE SCHOLL
(20’s, F) German college student
KURT GRUNWALD
(40’s, M) German, Nazi Police Officer
HANS SCHOLL
(20’s, M) German, college student
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1776
music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards
book by Peter Stone
based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
original production directed by Peter Hunt
originally produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow
Director: TBD
Production Stage Manager: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: November 6, 2018. Runs November 30, 2018 - December 23, 2018, with a possible extension through December 30, 2019. Wed.–Sun., with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
*BENJAMIN FRANKLIN:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Intelligent, incorrigible, and pleasantly cunning. A jolly and admirable fellow with whom anyone would desire friendship. Represents Pennsylvania. Vocal Range: Ab to Eb
*JOHN ADAMS:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A fiery, very articulate, proud, passionate man. He is a New England Puritan coupled with a passion for ideas and an incredibly strong love for his wife. Good sense of humor. Represents Massachusetts. Vocal Range: Baritone, C to F#.
THOMAS JEFFERSON:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A quiet but intellectually forceful man. Good sense of humor. Represents Virginia. Sings ' But Mr. Adams', 'The Egg.’ Vocal Range: Baritone, C to G
JOHN HANCOCK:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A wealthy business man. Confident, outspoken and empathetic. Sings 'Cool, Cool, Considerate Men.’ Vocal Range: flexible
MARTHA JEFFERSON:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A beautiful, dazzling woman full of joy. Sings 'He Plays the Violin.’ Vocal Range: High Belt in mix, Bb to D
ABIGAIL ADAMS:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Sensible, loving, smart, equal to her husband in all things. Sings ' Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve', 'Yours, Yours, Yours', 'Till Then.’ Vocal Range:Mezzo-Soprano, Db to F.
RICHARD HENRY LEE:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Full of himself. Energetic, persuasive and pompous. Represents Virginia. Sings 'The Lees of Old Virginia,’ Vocal Range: High Baritone, Bb to G (or Ab).
EDWARD RUTLEDGE:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
South Carolina aristocracy. Oozes confidence and cynicism. Represents South Carolina. Sings 'Molasses to Rum’ Vocal Range: C to A
JOHN DICKINSON
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): Leader of the conservative opposition to Adams. Sharp-tongued and formidable. Representative of Pennsylvania. Sings 'Cool, Cool, Considerate Men.’ Vocal Range: A to E.
CHARLES THOMPSON:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Congressional Secretary. Sings 'Finale.' Vocal Range: Tenor.
ROGER SHERMAN
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): A simple cobbler from Eastern Connecticut. Sings 'But Mr. Adams.’ Vocal Range: Tenor, C to Bb.
COL. THOMAS MCKEAN
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): A rough-hewned Scott (with brogue) who’s seen many battles. Loud and Funny. Represents Delaware. Vocal Range: Bass Baritone, low C to Eb.
SAMUEL CHASE
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): Large, gentlemen with an insatiable appetite. Has a lot of grace and sweat. Represents Maryland. Vocal Range: Tenor, up to Ab.
ROBERT LIVINGSTON
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): A gracious diplomat. Droll. Is on the Declaration writing committee. Represents New York. Sings 'But Mr. Adams.’ Vocal Range: Tenor, Bb to F.
STEPHEN HOPKINS
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): Second oldest member of Congress, starts the day with a strong drink. Represents Rhode Island. Vocal Range: C to Eb.
ANDREW MCNAIR
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): The Congressional custodian. Earthy, plain-speaking with a wry sense of humor. Sings 'Mama Look Sharp.’ Vocal Range: Light Baritone, low Bb to Db (just above middle C).
COURIER
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): The message runner between General George Washington and the Continental Congress. Has seen a lot of war for his young age. Sings 'Mama Look Sharp,’ Vocal Range: C to Db.
LEATHER APRON
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity):
A Laborer. Sings 'Mama Look Sharp.’ Vocal Range: Tenor
Chorus Parts:
Dr. Josiah Bartlett: New Hampshire
Caesar Rodney: Delaware
George Read: Delaware
Dr. Lyman Hall: Georgia
Joseph Hewes: North Carolina
Lew Morris: New York
Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon: New Jersey
James Wilson: Pennsylvania
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CARDBOARD PIANO
by Hansol Jung
Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: March 5, 2019. Runs March 23, 2019 - April 14, 2019. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
CHRIS
(16 and 30, white F) the gay daughter of Missionaries. She is fierce, naïve, and in love. All American girl.
ADIEL
(16, black F) full of life, played by the same actress who plays RUTH. She is a Ugandan. She knows how to protect herself. She is a romantic.
RUTH
(29, black F) played by the same actress who plays ADIEL. She is a woman of faith who believes in forgiveness for all people. She has a big heart.
SOLDIER
(20’s, black M) played by the same actor who plays PAUL. A Ugandan soldier who happens on Adiel and forces himself on her,
PAUL
(30’s, black M) played by the same actor who plays SOLDIER. A pastor who has taken over the church abandoned by Chris' family when they fled the country, married to Ruth, he deeply believes in his mission; he is a leader, has gravitas and power and honesty but he is also tender and loving.
PIKA
(16, black M) played by the same actor who plays FRANCIS. He is a Ugandan boy-soldier who has been forced to perform atrocities, he is looking to escape but cannot forgive what he sees as the worst atrocity.
FRANCIS
(22, black M) played by the same actor who plays PIKA. A young man who has been outed and is no longer accepted in Paul's congregation, he is looking for acceptance. He is not afraid to be vulnerable.
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VIEUX CARRE
by Tennessee Williams
Director: Jim Petosa
1st rehearsal: April 9, 2019. Runs April 27, 2019 - May 19, 2019. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
MARY MAUDE
(70’s, white F) A spinster who lives with Miss Carrie – (i.e. elderly Clare ‘2 Character Play)
MRS. WIRE
(40’s, white F) She is easily angered. She is landlord – (i.e. Amanda Wingfield )
NURSIE
(60’s, black F) Mrs. Wire’s tired house lady – mentally abused by Mrs. Wire
THE WRITER
(20’s – 30’s, white M) Naïve and curious about the world – (i.e. young Tom Wingfield / Tennessee)
JANE
(20’s – 30’s, white F) Passionate woman ruined by drug abuse – (i.e. Maggie)
NIGHTINGALE
(70’s, white M) a fragile painter with tuberculosis – (i.e. old Tom Wingfield / Tennessee )
MISS CARRIE
(70’s, white F) dying of malnutrition – (i.e. elderly Blanche Dubois)
TYE
(20’s – 30’s, white M) Handsome, strong, violent drug addict – (i.e. Stanley Kowalski)
SKY/PHOTOGRAPHER
(20’s, white M) handsome, aspiring artist – (i.e. Young Man / Gentleman Caller)
BLACK BOX SEASON:
HEARTLAND
by Jason Gabriel Dean
Director: Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
1st rehearsal: December 26, 2018. Runs January 12, 2019– February 9, 2019. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Black Box Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
NAZRULLAH
(20’s, Afghani M) Math teacher in Afghanistan. In love with Getee. Handsome and Charming
GETEE
(20’s, Afghani F) Harold’s adopted daughter. English teacher at a school in Afghanistan. She wants to connect with her roots. Naïve and Opinionated
*HAROLD
(60’s, white M) Retired professor. In the early stages of Dementia. Reconciling the death of his daughter. Bitter and Straightforward
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*Note the roles have been cast; auditioning performers may be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
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THEATRE’S MAILING ADDRESS: NEW REPERTORY THEATRE, 200 DEXTER AVENUE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472
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Theatre: Theatre Espresso
Address: 43 Boynton St. #1L, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Contact: Shelley Bolman, Artistic Director - Email:
shelleyhbolman@gmail.com
AEA Contract: Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Tier II Minimum Weekly Salary: $81 (for a one-show week)
Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals for all shows will be held between Sept. 4 - Oct. 5, 2018
Show Run Dates: All FIVE shows will be available to tour from Oct. 8, 2018 - June 21, 2019
All roles have been CAST for the season. Actors will be considered for understudies and/or possible future replacements if needed.
American Tapestry
by Megan Cooper, Wendy Lement, and Derek Nelson (Director: Shelley Bolman)
All roles CAST. Seeking understudies and/or replacements:
Carmella Teoli – Female, any race
Mrs. Teoli/Ensemble - Female, any race
Mrs. Wannarzyk Ensemble - Female, any race
Mrs. Wade/Ensemble - Female, any race
Victoria/Ensemble - Female, any race
Mr. Teoli/Ensemble - Male, any race
Chairman Henry - Male, any race
Samuel Goldberg/Ensemble - Male, any race
Father Milanese/Ensemble - Male, any race
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Justice at War - The Japanese Internment Camps
by Mimi Katano, Wendy Lement, and Jordan Winer (Director: Shelley Bolman)
All roles CAST. Seeking understudies and/or replacements:
General John L. DeWitt – Male, Caucasian
Solicitor General Fahey - Male/Female, any race
Mitsuye Endo - Female, Asian
Purcell - Male/Female, any race
Chief Justice Stone - Female/Male, any race
Bailiff - Male/Female, any race
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The Trial of Anthony Burns
by Bethany Dunakin and Wendy Lement (Director: Shelley Bolman)
All roles CAST. Seeking understudies and/or replacements:
Anthony Burns - Male, African American
Rev. Grimes/Ensemble - Male, African American
Colonel Suttle/Wendell Phillips - Male, Caucasian
Ensemble - Female, any race
Richard Henry Dana/Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
Judge Edward Loring/Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
State Senate Chairman/Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
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Uprising on King Street
by Christopher Robin Cook, Wendy Lement, and Derek Nelson (Director: Shelley Bolman)
All roles CAST. Seeking understudies and/or replacements:
Captain Thomas Preston - Male, any race
Judge Trowbridge/Phillis Wheatly & Ensemble - Female, African American
Abigail Adams/Ensemble - Female, any race
Mrs. Hartigan/Ensemble - Female, any race
Sam Adams/Andrew & Ensemble - Male, African American
John Adams/Ensemble - Male, any race
Robert Paine/Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
Ensemble - Male, any race
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Nine Who Dared
by Wendy Lement, Derek Nelson, and Clifford Odle (Director: Shelley Bolman)
All roles CAST. Seeking understudies and/or replacements:
Ernest Green - Male, African American
Melba Patillo - Female, African American
Mrs. Bates/Minnijean Brown - Female, African American
Miss Huckaby/Ensemble - Female, Caucasian
Ensemble - Female, Caucasian
Reverend Chrenshaw/Ensemble - Male, African American
Governor Faubus/Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
Ben Fine/Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
Ensemble - Male, Caucasian
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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