THE GOOD SHIP ST. LOUIS - ST. LOUIS EPA
Upstream Theater
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Aug 30, 2022
5:30 pm - 9:45 pm (CST)
BREAKDOWN
Seeking:
ENSEMBLE: A group pf players to portray multiple characters, some with songs. Some speeches and songs are in Spanish, and at present we anticipate certain songs or snippets of dialogue in Yiddish, Bosnian, Arabic and/or Ukrainian.
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test:
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
o Proof of full vaccination. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
(OR)
o Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue. Results of non-proctored at-home antigen tests will not be accepted.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for St. Louis City is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 10 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 10 individuals at a time.
APPOINTMENTS
Please email caitlinmickey@gmail.com AND upstreamtheater@sbcglobal.net AND pmayermo@mac.com to request an audition appointment. We will try to accommodate scheduling as we assign slots.
CONTRACT
SPT
$344 weekly minimum (Tier 2)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE GOOD SHIP ST. LOUIS (see breakdown).
Local actors encouraged to attend.
Because of limited venue availability, and to accommodate those who may not be able to attend in-person auditions for any reason, we also accept video submissions of one monologue (contemporary or classical) for a total length of no more than 5 minutes. Deadline: 11:59pm, Aug. 30, 2022. Submit to caitlinmickey@gmail.com.
This is a general audition in the hope we will see new faces after the pandemic. If you have acted with us before you do not need to audition: we will contact you.
Upstream Theater is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage participation by performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages.
PREPARATION
Please bring or pre-send resume and headshot. Please prepare one monologue (contemporary or classical) for a total length of no more than 4 minutes.
LOCATION
Grandel Theatre
3610 Grandel Sq
Saint Louis, MO 63108-3626
Street parking nearby.
PERSONNEL
Composed music by Anthony Barilla, with period pieces as well.
Production Stage Manager: Patrick Siler
Expected to attend
Director/Author: Philip Boehm (casting authority)
Staff Administrator/Director of Patron Services: Caitlin Mickey
Managing Director: Peter Mayer
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin: Oct. 11, 2022
Running: Nov. 3-20, 2022
OTHER
upstreamtheater.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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.
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