THE BACCHAE Equity Principal Auditions - Classical Theatre of Harlem Auditions

THE BACCHAE - NYC EPA

Classical Theatre of Harlem

AUDITION DATE

Wed, May 01, 2019

9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)

Lunch 1 to 2

CONTRACT

LOA-NYC $455/week minimum (contract/salary pending)

SEEKING

Equity actors for various roles. Singing a plus.

The theatre employs Stage Managers: One Equity Stage Manager, and one Equity Assistant Stage Manager (both have been filled).

PREPARATION

Prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue. Classical or contemporary. All should bring picture/resume.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St
16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Based on the play by Euripides
Adaptation: Bryan Doerries
Director: Carl Cofield
Artistic Director: Ty Jones

Expected at the EPA:
Carl Cofield, Ty Jones

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: June 3, 2018
First Public Performance: July 6, 2019
Scheduled closing: July 27, 2019

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.

An Equity monitor will be provided.

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

Dionysus: Early 30’s-40’s, any genders. Dionysus is the son of a mortal woman, Semele, and the male god, Zeus. A true rock star, with magnetic charisma and sex appeal. Dionysus defies categories and is masculine and feminine. Joyful and vicious. Must have a command of heightened language and a strong singer.

Pentheus: 20’s-30’s, Male. A young king, son of Agave and cousin of Dionysus, is opposed to the new Dionysian religion spreading throughout Thebes, although he finds the new religion intriguing. Strong, powerful and unbending. Must have a command of heightened language.

Cadmus: 50’s, Male. Cadmus has stepped down from the throne to hand the kingdom over to his grandson, Pentheus. Sage, regal and must have a command of heightened language.

Tiresias: 50’s-60’s, Male. The oracle of Thebes who provides many warnings to Pentheus, all of which go unheeded. Noble and passionate. Must have a mastery of classical text.

Agave: 40’s-50’s, Female. Agave has been taken over by the god Dionysus, who is angry with her for rejecting his divinity and telling a lie about his mother, Agave's sister, Semele, who died before Dionysus was born. Dynamic and nimble.

Messenger: 20’s-30’s, all genders. The messenger is a cattle herder who tells Pentheus about the Bacchants’ violent behavior on Mount Cithaeron and neighboring villages. Comic timing is a must.

Chorus Leader: 20’s-40’s, Female. The chorus leader is the main speaker of the Bacchae, Dionysius's followers. Must be a strong singer and mover.

3 Chorus persons: 20’s-40’s, Female. Must be strong singers and dancers.

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.