THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS 2011
– Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT in Philadelphia
1812 Productions Philadelphia PA SPT $518/week minimum. Note: No housing is available to out-of-area performers.
Artistic Dir / Creator / Dir: Jennifer Childs
Asst to the Artistic Dir: Noah Herman
1st reh: 11/1/11. Runs 11/25–12/31.
Equity Principal Auditions:
Thursday, September 1, 2011 1812 Productions
10 AM - 6 PM 421 N. 7th Street, Suite 218
Lunch from 1:30-2:30. Philadelphia PA
See directions below.
For a 5-minute appointment, call 215/592-9560 x16 and speak to Noah Herman. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.
Please prepare a comedic monologue (2 minutes or less). As each member of the cast writes material for the show as well as performs, actors are encouraged (but not required) to audition with a self-written piece.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Original piece with music. Looks at the history of political humor and lampoons current events.
Seeking:
Note: Show is topical and will change nightly, so all ensemble members must have strong improvisational skills. Writing experience is a plus.
Male Actor:
AVAILABLE TRACK. Plays multiple male characters, mostly ages 30–60, including President Barack Obama and a conservative pundit. This actor will join an existing ensemble.
The following tracks are cast. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary.
Female Actor:
CAST. Plays multiple female characters, including Michele Bachman and Michelle Obama.
Female Actor:
CAST. Plays multiple female characters, including Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton.
Male Actor:
CAST. Plays multiple male characters, including Joe Biden and a news anchor.
Male Actor:
CAST. Plays multiple male characters, including Rush Limbaugh and a liberal pundit.
Male Actor:
CAST. Plays multiple male characters, including Mitt Romney and a roving reporter.
Directions, provided by the Theatre: “There are two entrances to the building – it is closer to come in through the North entrance – the elevator is to your right and we are on the second floor. There is a paid parking lot attached to the building and metered parking in front of the building.”
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