Pioneer Theatre Company
APPOINTMENTS
NYC Appointment only auditions to be held on an upcoming date TBD, but not earlier than 9/23
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B; $941/week
SEEKING
Submissions from AEA members for various roles. See breakdown.
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, mail picture and resume ASAP
Deadline: Mon, Sep 23, 2019
SUBMIT TO
Bob Cline
c/o TPTGW
2214 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York, NY 10026
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director/Director: Karen Azenberg
Casting: Bob Cline
Written By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: November 11th, 2019
Open: December 6th
Close: December 21st, 2019
OTHER
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
All actors must be in excellent physical shape. We are looking for truthful, funny, physically adept performers who can commit to the style of the play and fully inhabit the characters. It is vital to believe in the characters who are performing the play within the play, as that is where the heartbreaking comedy comes from. With that in mind, we are looking for actors with a keen ability and understanding of comedy, but are able to play the truth of the scenes.
All ethnicities are encouraged to audition
ANNIE
20’s or 30’s. The company’s stage manager with a Lancashire accent. 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
CHRIS/INSPECTOR CARTER
20’s or 30’s. He is 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 accent.
ROBERT/THOMAS COLLEYMORE
20’s or 30’s. He 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). Must have RP accent and real vocal power.
DENNIS/PERKINS
20’s or 30’s. He 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 accent.
TREVOR
20’s or 30’s. 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 acccent
JONATHAN/CHARLES HAVERSHAM
20’s or 30’s. 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 accent.
MAX/CECIL HAVERSHAM/ARTHUR
20’s or 30’s. He 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 accent.
SANDRA/FLORENCE COLLEYMORE
Female, 20s or 30s, any ethnicity. Vain. Huge ego. Wants to be loved. 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 accent
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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.
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