WaterTower Theatre
CONTRACT
SPT $523 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE ODD COUPLE written by Neil Simon (see breakdown).
WaterTower Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and ages to audition.
Local actors encouraged to submit.
Must be willing to follow strict safety standards and agree to COVID testing which will be paid for by WTT. This production is approved under Actors’ Equity Fully Vaccinated Safety Standards.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Visit the following portal to submit your information, headshot, resume & link to your audition for the Creative Team to review: https://airtable.com/shrZ2qGNKCgQ3Y7M8
Deadline: Mon, Nov 8, 2021
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions :
Producing Artistic Director- Shane Peterman
Associate Producer- Elizabeth Kensek
Director- Ashley Puckett Gonzales
OTHER DATES
IN PERSON CALLBACKS WILL BE SCHEDULED PER EQUITY SAFETY GUIDANCE on Sunday November 14, 2021
Rehearsals: 3/7/2022-3/29/2022 (typically Monday is the observed Equity day off)
Shows: Wednesday-Sunday: 3/30/2022-4/10/2022
OTHER
This production will be presented with very limited audience on The Terry Martin Main Stage.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Please visit the following dropbox folder where you can access the side for the role(s) you are interested in.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mw3k9hogs9nmhqw/AADwjZKL4DdnVEhVHckIlvcwa?dl=0
- If you do not have access to a reader you may do a monologue in the style of the show or from another character such as Felix or Oscar.
- Film your audition safely from your home.
- Post your audition video to youtube/vimeo/dropbox
- ALL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE VIEWED IN FULL BY THE TEAM
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN :
Felix Unger: Any race, male identifying, 35 - 50; divorced, fastidious, high strung, and particular.
Oscar Madison: Any race, male identifying,35 – 50; divorced, sloppy, lackadaisical, fun-loving, and relaxed.
Murray: Any race, male identifying 35 – 55; an easy-going policeman; a peacekeeper.
Speed: Any race, 35 – 55; gruff and sarcastic; tends to pick on Vinnie.
Roy: Any race, male identifying 40 – 55; dry wit, Oscar’s accountant, concerned with Oscar’s poor money-management skills.
Vinnie: Any race, male identifying 45 – 65; mild-mannered, avoids conflict.
Cecily and Gwendolyn Pigeon: 30 – 45; Female identifying, any race: English (RP accepted, Northern Dialect adored); giggly, kind-hearted; fun-loving and a bit scattered.
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 submit.
Videos
