Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, November 14, 2022
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (E)
To make an appointment fill out the Form at:
https://airtable.com/shrC6vdqNzNKgO4Wr.
LOA
$400 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT)
Equity actors for roles in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (See breakdown).
Local actors are encouraged to attend.
Actors of all ethnicities and identities are encouraged to attend.
If you are unable or do not wish to attend the auditions, you may submit by filling out this form at:
https://airtable.com/shroGvj0mx0gwFOl9
Please prepare the sides for the character you would like to audition for. You may find the sides at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jpkrd90n7pvzaw 0/AAAh_rUYIQwaYr7pV3yoJq0ea?dl=0.
Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer
Expected to Attend:
Heidi Cline McKerley – Director
Ann-Carol Pence – Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director
First Rehearsal: April 25, 2023
Previews: May 21-24, 2023
Opening: May 25, 2023
Closing: June 11, 2023
Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm.
There will be a 10am performance on one Wednesday morning.
Aurora Theatre employs strong understudies who are prepared to take on roles in the event of illness or film/TV conflicts for main cast.
Aurora commits to providing a clean, secure and welcoming facility, along with a safe, encouraging environment for all people.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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.
This is a physically demanding show. Most roles will require varying amounts of crawling, climbing, lifting, running, and/or falling. There is also a sword fight and some hand-to-hand combat. Some actors will perform on a tall platform, and some will be asked to stay in an enclosed (not locked) box for roughly 5 minutes.
ANNIE - 21+, The company’s stage manager with a Lancashire accent. She has the biggest journey of any character. She’s initially terrified by acting, but is willing to kill for it by the end of the play. Her terror turns to joy, and then to fury. She starts small, but grows and grows. Cockney or Northern England accent. Presenting Gender: Female, Any ethnicity.
CHRIS/INSPECTOR CARTER - 21+, The director of the play-within-a-play Murder at Haversham Manor and plays the esteemed Inspector Carter. This is the biggest day of his life. He is rigid and uptight. The experience of performing the show is both nerve-wracking and exciting. His pain is evident and every time someone laughs, the pain deepens. RP (Received Pronunciation) accent. Presenting Gender: Male, Any ethnicity.
ROBERT/THOMAS COLLEYMORE - 21+, Wants to be Richard Burton, as evidenced by his presentational style. But he’s not a parody of a bad actor, just unaware of others around him. He does not feel bad when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. There’s a power struggle between Robert and Chris to be president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society (a position that matters a great deal to Robert). RP (Received Pronunciation) accent and real vocal power. Presenting Gender: Male, Any ethnicity.
DENNIS/PERKINS - 21+, Has no real desire to be involved in the theatre; he just wants friends. He believes if he does well in the show, he’ll be more successful socially. Laughter from the audience is agony and a personal tragedy for him. He’s slightly oblivious, but understands when he gets things wrong. RP (Received Pronunciation) accent. Presenting Gender: Male, Any ethnicity.
TREVOR - 21+, The play’s curmudgeonly lighting and sound operator. He simply wants to get on with the show. He doesn’t like actors. He is easily distracted and does many things he shouldn’t, including talking to the audience. When things go really sideways, he is forced to act in the play. Cockney or Northern England accent. Presenting Gender: Male, Any ethnicity.
JONATHAN/CHARLES HAVERSHAM - 21+ Is a bit bland personality-wise but sees himself as a James Bond-type. Excited and having fun. He technically has to drive the show. He cares about the play, but it’s mostly just for fun for him. The role of Charles Haversham is a very physically demanding role. RP (Received Pronunciation) accent. Presenting Gender: Male, Any ethnicity.
MAX/CECIL HAVERSHAM/ARTHUR - 21+, Has never been onstage before. He learned his lines and does exactly what he’s told to do. He has zero connection with any of the actors, but when he gets a laugh, he breaks the fourth wall and engages with the audience. Childlike and naïve. His mistakes are fundamental. He doesn’t think anything through. RP (Received Pronunciation) accent. Presenting Gender: Male, Any ethnicity.
SANDRA/FLORENCE COLLEYMORE - 21+, Vain and has a huge ego. She wants to be loved. She has ambitions to go to Hollywood and will hurt anyone standing in the way of what she wants, but is smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her (like the director). The stakes are high for her. Very physical role – RP (Received Pronunciation) accent. Presenting Gender: Female, Any ethnicity.
Requirements for proof of vaccination/ negative test:
Everyone entering the audition venue (ie., 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 the following prior to entry into the venue:
“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)
Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue
(OR)
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.
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).
If the risk level for Gwinnett County 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.
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 is 5000 square feet and can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time. The holding room is 700 square feet and can accommodate no more than 19 individuals at a time.
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