THE OTHER JOSH COHEN Submission - Denver Center for the Performing Arts Auditions

THE OTHER JOSH COHEN - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

CONTRACT

Cabaret Current minimum is $737/week. Salary pending negotiation.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE OTHER JOSH COHEN (see breakdown).

Seeking actors, musicians and vocalists with comic acting ability, medium to proficient ability to play any musical instrument a plus, but not a requirement of casting. Local/Greater Denver area actors encouraged to apply.

No stage manager positions are available for this production.

INSTRUCTIONS

SEE PREPARATION IN BREAKDOWN. Visit denvercenter.org/casting where a link will be provided to submit for a virtual audition. Once a request is made on our website, performers will receive an email confirmation with submission details (including a link to optional accompaniment) via Google form.

Deadline: Mon, Jul 19, 2021

PERSONNEL

Directed by Joel Ferrell (viewing auditions)
Musical Direction by David Nehls (viewing auditions)
Assistant Directed by Piper Arpan
Grady Soapes, Casting director (viewing auditions)

OTHER DATES

In person callbacks for vaccinated actors will be held on Monday, July 26. Unvaccinated actors will have the ability to audition through Zoom for callbacks.

First rehearsal on or about November 19, 2021
First Preview December 11, 2021
Press Opening December 17, 2021
Closes May 1, 2021

OTHER

The Denver Center does not believe in discrimination based on color, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or otherwise. All performers, including those of color, seniors, women, and performers with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration.

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 prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre pop song. If you play an instrument in which you can accompany yourself (ie; Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Cello) please do so. If you play an instrument that does not allow you to accompany yourself, or you do not feel comfortable accompanying yourself while playing (ie; violin, wind instruments, brass instruments) please sing first and then provide a small example of yourself playing your instrument. All instrument ability is very helpful, but not necessary for auditions or casting.


Josh Cohen: Male, 20-40s
bari-tenor; an empathetic, kind, and lovable mess; is broke and perpetually single, but a good person who does the right thing at any cost; he gets robbed, rejected, and is faced with an enormous moral dilemma which tests the limits of his goodwill; strong baritone/tenor with great comic timing; any and all instrument ability is very helpful, but not necessary. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity

Narrator Josh: Male, 20-40s
tenor; engaging, and charming in a geeky cool way; he never leaves the stage, telling the story of what happened to him a year ago as it gets played out by another actor; part troubadour, part stand-up comic, the role requires a strong tenor voice, and an ease talking to an audience; while it would be nice for Narrator Josh and Josh to have a physical resemblance, it is not necessary; their comedic rapport is far more important. Good rhythm guitar skills required; other instrument ability a plus but not required. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity

Woman 1: Female, 20-40s
a comic tour de force: someone great with varied characterizations, who can also be real; strong singing voice required, and musical instrument ability helpful but not required. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity

Woman 2: Female, 20-40s
a rockstar role; a strong singer (comfortable with rock); plays many comic characters with numerous featured vocals; instrument ability a major plus but not required. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity

Man 1: Male, 30-50s
a role for a hilarious musical theatre actor; roles include a gruff landlord, Josh’s curmudgeonly father and a disgruntled middle manager; musical instrument ability a major plus but not required. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity

One male and One female understudy will also be cast.

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.