THIS BITTER EARTH - Chicago EPA
About Face Theatre Collective
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CDT)
Lunch: 1-2pm
APPOINTMENTS
Equity Members may sign up for an appointment through the Member Portal beginning Friday, July 13th at noon.
CONTRACT
CAT CAT 2; $300/week minimum
SEEKING
Male and female actors of all ages and types for About Face Theatre's 2018 production of THIS BITTER EARTH.
PREPARATION
Please prepare TWO contrasting contemporary monologues in the style of the show. Please bring a copy of your Headshot/Resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago
557 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
AFT Artistic Associate and Casting Director Keira Fromm, and AFT Casting Director Stephen Schellhardt will be in attendance.
OTHER DATES
Performances at Theater Wit
Rehearsal begins 10/2/18
Opening 11/8/18
Closing 12/8/18
OTHER
About Face Theatre creates exceptional, innovative, and adventurous theatre and educational programming that advances the national dialogue on sexual and gender identity, and challenges and entertains audiences in Chicago and beyond.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
BREAKDOWN
THIS BITTER EARTH by Harrison David Rivers
Directed by Michael Burke
Rehearsal/Performance Dates: 10/2/18-12/8/18
Neil is a passionate white activist and advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement. Jesse is an introspective black playwright coming to terms with his own activism, or the lack thereof. As racial tensions mount with the extrajudicial killings of black men throughout the country, the young gay couple is forced to contend with the politics of their love in these turbulent times. Wrestling with issues of race and class, this poetic and timely story, written by Harrison David Rivers, is a haunting reminder of the strength it takes to love out loud.
JESSE - Late 20s-early 30s. Serious, passionate, black. He wields his wit like a weapon. Hyper-aware of his body – not in a productive way. A playwright. His strength comes from holding his emotions tight and not letting his guard down. Calculated.
NEIL - Late 20s-early 30s. Compassionate, privileged, white. Disarmingly beautiful and completely unaware. He means well. An enthusiast. His strength comes from wearing his emotions on his sleeve and always speaking his truth. Free-spirit.
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 audition.
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