Victory Gardens 2019-20 Season - Chicago EPA Days
Victory Gardens Theater
AUDITION DATES
Thu, Mar 07, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
Lunch 1-2pm
Fri, Mar 08, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
Lunch:1-2pm
APPOINTMENTS
Equity Members may sign up for an appointment through the Member Portal beginning Thursday, February 28th at noon.
CONTRACT
CAT CAT 3; $406/week minimum
SEEKING
Actors for the upcoming 2019-20 Season. See breakdown for details.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contemporary monologues not to exceed 4 mins. Monologues should be contrasting in style and tone.
LOCATION
Victory Gardens Biograph
2433 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614-2414
Rehearsal Room on the second floor
PERSONNEL
Kanomé Jones - Casting and Producing Associate
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for specific rehearsal/performance dates.
OTHER
Non-AEA are able to walk up and drop headshots off.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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
The Season has not yet been fully announced. Below is a general summary of the plays and what types are being sought for this season.
SHOW ONE - An ensemble-based story. Seeking actors of varying ages, ethnicities and gender identities - particularly seeking actresses late 30s - 40s for one role.
First Rehearsal: 8/13/19 Previews Begin: 9/6/19 Opening: 9/13/19 Closing: 10/13/19 Possible Extension through 10/20/19
SHOW TWO - A story centered around an African-American family. Seeking African-American male and female actors, ages 18-60.
First Rehearsal: 10/15/19 Previews Begin: 11/15/19 Opening: 11/22/19 Closing: 12/22/19 Possible Extension 12/29/19
SHOW THREE - HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF By Lily Padilla Directed by Marti Lyons
Your body is a weapon. So says Brandi, who starts teaching her peers self-defense after fraternity brothers assault one of her sorority sisters. Joined by two male classmates who show up in support, Brandi's peers learn how to fight back, while wrestling with their own complicated experiences and desires. But how much can a class actually teach them about protecting themselves—and asking for what they want? Visceral and provocative, How to Defend Yourself examines the impact of rape culture, on campus and beyond.
First Rehearsal: 12/30/19, Previews Begin: 1/24/20, Opening: 1/31/20, Closing: 2/23/20, Possible Extension through 3/1/20
Diana: 18, Female, Mexican American, freshman
Mojdeh: 18, Female, Iranian American, freshman
Brandi: 21, Female, White, senior. VP of the sorority.
Kara: 20, Female, Open ethnicity, junior. Sisterhood chair of the sorority.
Nikki: 19, Female, person of color, sophomore,
Andy: 20, Male, White, junior. Alpha Epsilon Theta
Eggo: 20, Male, person of color, junior.
SHOW FOUR Seeking actors of all types and ages
First Rehearsal: 3/3/20 Previews Begin: 3/9/20 Opening: 4/3/20 Closing: 4/26/20 Possible Extension through 5/3/20
SHOW FIVE Seeking actors of all types and ages
First Rehearsal: 5/5/20 Previews Begin: 5/29/20 Opening: 6/5/20 Closing: 6/28/20 Possible Extension through 7/5/20
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Victory Gardens Theater, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political persuasion or belief or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
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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