THE ALTRUIST OPEN - The Gallery Players Auditions

SHOWCASE

THE ALTRUIST – OPEN Auditions

The Gallery Players (Brooklyn, NY) Equity Showcase Code

By T.J. Edwards

Director: Brad Malow

Rehearsals begin early May with a total on nine performances in June from June 2nd through June 26, 2011, as part of the 14th Annual Black Box New Play Festival.

OPEN Auditions (Equity and Non-Equity performers):

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Gallery Players

7 PM – 9 PM 199 14^th Street

Sign up begins at 6:30 Brooklyn, NY (Park Slope) bet 4^th and 5^th Ave.

AND

Saturday, April 23, 2011

12 PM – 5 PM

Sign up begins at 11:30 AM

No advanced appointment necessary. Sign up begins half hour prior to the start of the call. AEA members receive priority.

Prepare a one-minute monologue in verse, be it Shakespeare or Molier.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

This play, although contemporary, is done in rhyming couplets in the style of Moliere. Actors need to have proficiency handling the language and the verse.

Seeking 5 men and 3 women for:

Henri Baroque:

40s+, strong-willed, slightly crass billionaire making a stab at a run for President of France.

Madame Christine:

40s upwards, married to Baroque, stands her ground, alcoholic, funny, smart.

Pristee:

Female, 18+ to plays teens, their daughter, gregarious, stuck-up, enjoys privileges of the rich.

Borwall:

Male, 18+ to plays teens, their son, a nerdy type who implodes with rage when his “toys” are taken away.

Mayor:

late 40s-early 60s, jolly family man, an experienced politician who cares about family values but can play rough when necessary.

Monsieur Stabile:

Late 30s-late 40s, a man of reason.

Monsieur Chandler:

Late 30ss-early 40s, confident man serving as political coach, great sense of humor, charming.

Rosette:

Age flexible 30s-60s, maid of the house, down to earth, fearless, fun.

All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. The Gallery Players, 199 14th St. Brooklyn between 4th and 5th Aves. Take the R to 9th St. or the F to 4th Ave. in Brooklyn. The"R" can be accessed at the Pacific/Atlantic station in Brooklyn which is served by the 2,3,4,5,N,B,D and Q trains from Manhattan.
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