The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre 2017-18 - Chicago EPA
The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre |
AUDITION DATE
Thursday, January 26, 2017
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may schedule appointments beginning Thursday, January 19 at 12:00 PM.
CONTRACT
Other
1180/wk for season (Canadian Equity rate)
SEEKING
Young professional female and male actors who have completed a comprehensive multi- year accredited theatre training program and who show potential for, and are passionate about, classical theatre. Must be Equity or eligible and willing to join Equity.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two monologues from Shakespeare plus one monologue of your choice (contemporary or classical). Each piece should be no longer than two minutes in length. Bring headshot and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St 1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661 Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Director of the Birmingham Conservatory, Stephen Ouimette, and Casting Director for the Stratford Festival, Beth Russell, will attend with casting authority.
OTHER DATES
The 2017/18 Conservatory begins on or about September12th, 2017 and finishes on or about February 10th, 2018. Participants are then offered a contract for the 2018 Stratford Festival season, rehearsals beginning February or March 2018 and the season running until mid - late October 2018.
OTHER
Contract is Conservatory Participant Letter of Agreement during Conservatory weeks, then Canadian Equity Contract, actor minimum
$1180/wk. Only able to consider US applicants from, living in, or attending school in CHICAGO.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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.
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