Virginia Repertory Theatre
CONTRACT
SPT SPT Tier 6 + LOA + SPT Tier 3. Minimums TBD for 20-21
LOA
SEEKING
Video submissions from Equity members for the 20-21 SPT and LOA seasons. See breakdown.
INSTRUCTIONS
See breakdown for submission instructions and preparation. Video submissions will be open on Monday April 6th 2020. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, April 20th at 12 PM.
Deadline: Mon, Apr 20, 2020
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Personnel Reviewing Auditions: Artistic Director: Nathaniel Shaw
Music Supervisor: Anthony Smith
OTHER
Due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing Efforts, accepting Video Submission Auditions.
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
Video submission details:
-Please email
casting@virginiarep.org
- Include EPA - Video Submission in the subject line.
- Email should include your resume and headshot.
- NOTE: The submission deadline is Monday April 20th by noon.
- NOTE: we will send a confirmation email once your information has been processed.
What to prepare:
1) a brief song
OR
2) a brief monologue
OR
3) 16-32 bars of a song and a brief monologue
OR
4) For dancers, a brief dance reel and 16-32 bars of a song.
**Note: Prepared audition materials should not exceed 2 minutes.
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VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE 2020/2021 SEASON
SIGNATURE SEASON
All Signature Season productions performed onstage at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre (114 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220).
Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, and (dis)abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
(PLAY)
Book by Robert Harling
Direction by TBD
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Rehearsals begin: week of August 31st, 2020
Performance run: September 16th to October 25th 2020
(There are 3 AEA contracts to be offered among all of the roles)
SEEKING:
TRUVY JONES (female, 40 to 50) - Owner of small town beauty shop. Full of energy and advice, huge heart, dreamer, glue that holds the small family of friends together.
ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO (female, 18+) - new hairdresser. Moves from shy, bible-loving Christian to witty young woman with sense of self.
SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (female, 18+) - M’Lynn’s daughter. Smart, beautiful, confident with a sense of humor. Hungry for life, and wants to make her own mistakes.
OUISER BOUDREAUX (female, 60-70) - Wealthy, eccentric, independent, and a curmudgeon.
M’LYNN EATENTON (female, 40-55) - Shelby’s overprotective mother. Not a gossiper, the heart of the piece.
CLAIREE BELCHER (female, 60-70) - Widow, grand dame, town gossip. Elegant, sophisticated, sarcastic.
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ANNIE
(MUSICAL)
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Direction and Choreography by Kikau Alvaro
Musical Direction by Anthony Smith
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Rehearsals begin: week of November 2nd 2020
Performance run: December 2nd 2020 to January 10th 2021
(There are 3 AEA contracts to be offered among all roles)
SEEKING:
ANNIE (female, 10-12) - A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced. (Mezzo-Soprano, Vocal range: A3-G5)
OLIVER WARBUCKS (male, 40-55) - A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. (Baritone, Vocal range: B3-Gb4)
GRACE (female, 20 to 35) - Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. (Soprano, Vocal range: Bb3-G5)
MS. HANNIGAN (Female, 30-45) - The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. (Alto, Vocal range: A3-F5)
ROOSTER HANNIGAN (Male,25-30 ) - Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. (Baritenor, Vocal range: B2-G4)
LILY ST. REGIS (Female, 20-30) - Rooster’s girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered a floozy and bimbo. (Soprano, Vocal range: B3-G5)
BERT HEALY (Male, 30-45) - The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Also in ensemble. (Tenor, Vocal range: E3-G4)
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT (Male, 40-60) - The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks. Also in ensemble. (Baritone, Vocal range: Eb2-F4)
BOYLAN SISTERS (Female, 20s-40s) - Singing group that backs up Healy, strong part singers. Also in ensemble. (First Soprano, Second Soprano, Alto)
ORPHANS (Ages 6 to 15) - The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. All orphans will need to be strong dancers and good performers. Mezzo-Soprano, Vocal Range: A3-F5. Named roles include Molly (6-8, the smallest of the orphans), Pepper (11-13, the toughest), Duffy (13-15, the oldest), July (13-15, the quietest), Tessie (10-12, crybaby), Kate (9-11, the second smallest).
ENSEMBLE (Any vocal range, 16+) - All minor roles will come from the Ensemble. Ensemble will all have multiple parts. Need to have strong vocal, acting and dance abilities. Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh, Annette, Cecille), Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens.
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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
(MUSICAL)
Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller
Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr and Murray Horowitz
Direction by Dr. Tawyna Pettiford-Wates
Music Direction by Anthony Smith
The inimitable Thomas Fats Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin' new beat, swing music. Although not quite a biography, Ain't Misbehavin' evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs that he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Rehearsals begin: week of January 18th, 2021
Performance run: February 10th to March 14th 2021
(There are 3 AEA contracts to be cast offered all roles)
SEEKING:
KEN (Male, 25 to 45) - Jovial, cheerful, loud. Larger than life. (Vocal range C6 to D3)
NELL (Female, 30 to 45) - Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of theworld. (Vocal range F5 to F3)
ANDRE (Male, 25-45) - An unrepentant party houd. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer. (Vocal range E6 to G2).
ARMELIA (Female, 24 to 45) - A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong willed and not afraid to share her thoughts. (Vocal range C6 to G3).
CHARLAINE (Female, 18 to 25) - A sweet, young lady. Very innocent. (vocal range G5 to G3).
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A DOLL’S HOUSE PT. TWO
(PLAY)
Written by Lucas Hnath
Direction by Sharon Ott
This explosively entertaining continuation of Ibsen’s original masterwork examines what happens when we walk back through a door we stormed out of fifteen years prior.
Rehearsals begin: week of March 22nd, 2021
Performance run: April 14th to March 16th 2021
(This production is a reschedule performance from our 19-20 season due to COVOID-19 cancellations. Cast was given the right of first refusal. Seeking potential replacements for the following roles).
SEEKING:
NORA (female, 40s-60s) - returning 15 years after leaving her Torvald and the confining role of the “ideal 19th-century wife.” She is now an author who takes great pride in her success and autonomy.
TORVALD (male, 40s-60s) - Nora’s estranged husband. On the surface, he is measured and reserved. He feels quite deeply, but is unsure of how to express it.
ANNE MARIE (female, 60-75) - the nanny of the Helmer household. She has raised the three Helmer children as if they were her own.
EMMY (female, 20s) - Nora and Torvald’s daughter.
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JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
(MUSICAL)
Composition by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics and Libretto by Tim Rice
Direction by Kikau Alvaro
Choreography TBD
Musical Direction by Anthony Smith
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
Rehearsals begin: week of May 24th 2021
Performance run: June 23 - August 8, 2021
(There are 3 AEA contracts to be offered among all available roles)
SEEKING:
JOSEPH (Male, 18-35) - 11th son of Jacob and Jacob’s favorite. Early on in life, Joseph shows a talent for interpreting dreams and predicting the future. He’s a gentle, truthful, humble man and a true lead. Tenor. Excellent singer and strong actor who moves well.
NARRATOR (Female, 18-35) - our host and storyteller. Her word and song guide the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers. Must be able to both be the focal point and blend into the scene soprano with belt/high belter. Seeking a strong singer who moves well.
JACOB (Male, 50+) - the father of Joseph and his brothers. He favors Joseph as the first son of his favorite wife, unwittingly causing the friction between the boys. Baritone. Must be a good actor who can sing.
JOSEPH’S BROTHERS (Male, 18-35) -11 of them. The Brothers act as a group but have their own personalities, talents, and flaws. They sing and dance their ways through many situations and places. Some will double as other characters. Three brothers will have solo numbers. Must sing and dance/move well. Looking for strong individuals with personality who can sell a song.
POTIPHAR (Male, 35-50) - rich, powerful, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist who buys Joseph as a slave. He grows suspicious of his wife and Joseph and has Joseph thrown into prison. Baritone. Looking for a strong actor and singer who moves reasonably well.
MRS. POTIPHAR (Female, 18-30) - an indulgent woman who likes to get her own way and thinks first and foremost about her own personal gratification. She is razor sharp, beautiful, and confident. Must be comfortable moving in a seductive manner. Must move well. Can do ensemble work as well.
BAKER (All genders, 18-65) - a servant of Pharaoh. In prison with Joseph. Can double as one of the brothers. Strong singer and dancer.
BUTLER (All genders, 18-35) - a servant of Pharaoh. In prison with Joseph. Can double as one of the brothers. Strong singer and dancer.
ENSEMBLE (All genders, 18-35) - will play multiple roles throughout the show, including wives to Jacob and his sons and citizens of Egypt. They sing and dance throughout the entire show. Some featured roles and solos will come from the ensemble. Looking for energetic singers who move well.
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HANOVER SEASON
All Hanover Season productions performed onstage at Virginia Rep’s Historic Hanover Tavern (13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover VA 23069). Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, and (dis)abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI
Play)
Book by Jacques Lamarre
Direction by TBD
Rehearsals begin: week of August 31st, 2020
Performance run: September 25th to October 25th, 2020
(There is 1 AEA contract to be offered among all available roles)
SEEKING:
GIULIA MELUCCI (Female, 35 to 50) - tells the audience her tales of true love, and the kitchen, as she prepares a three course meal (antipasto, salad and homemade pasta) on stage, sharing truths about herself, her foodie business and her love life.
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE RADIO PLAY
(Play)
Book by Joe Laundry
Direction by TBD
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is based on the classic holiday movie with a clever twist thrown in: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters, and sound effects are done through Foley artists. It’s a Wonderful Life is about the life of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel to show George what life would be like if he wasn’t born for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays.
Rehearsals begin: week of October 12th, 2020
Performance run: November 20th 2020 to January 3rd, 2021
(There is 1 AEA contract to be offered among all available roles)
SEEKING:
OLIVER REESE JOHNSTON (Male, 30-40) - to voice and play multiple characters, the true-to-heart ensemble performer, he’s played all the classics and has a reverence for every word he speaks. Characters include Old Man Gower, Potter, Joseph (super of angels), Billy Bailey (George’s uncle), Peter Bailey (George’s father), Old Man Collins, Binky (a bouncer), Shultz (has German dialect), and Sheriff Horace (a bank teller).
JAKE LAURENTS (Male, 30-35) - an everyman--that part in all of us that is good. He’s genuine, passionate about everything he does, the underdog that everyone wants to win in the end, handsome, but a bit uncomfortable with his own physicality. Jake’s secret is that he’s never really acted in anything before… he’s just playing himself. Characters include George Bailey and Young George Bailey.
FREDDIE FILMORE (Male, 25-35) - to voice and play multiple characters, full of charm, the emcee of the evening’s presentation, well-polished, self-assured with a bit of an ego. Characters include Announcer, Peter (George’s son), Ernie (a cab driver), Ed (at the run on the bank), Man at Martini’s, Pete (George’s son), Nick/Bartender, and Cop.
HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD (Male, 30-50) - to voice and play multiple characters, great physicality, technical and detailed but with an exceptional sense of the ironies of life. A former minstrel show vaudevillian who left the circuit to perform in radio. Characters include Harry, Young Harry (George’s brother), Bert, Clarence, Sam Wainwright (an entrepreneur), Martini (a bar owner), Dr. Campbell, Mr. Welch (a school teacher’s husband), Tommy (George’s son) and Charlie (man at the bank).
SALLY APPLEWHITE (Female, 20-25) - girl-next-door type, wholesome, smart, funny, talented, and absolutely beautiful. Sally has just arrived in town and here to make it or bust. Like Mary Hatch--once she falls in love, it’s forever. Characters include Mary Hatch and Young Mary.
LANA SHERWOOD (Female, 20-25) - to voice and play multiple characters, sassy and precocious, an experienced theater actress, has heard and seen it all. She won’t accept flowers unless there’s also jewelry in the box, but inside that outer hard core, there’s a heart of gold. Character include Violet Brick, Mrs. Thompson, ZuZu, and Janie (George’s daughter).
MISS ALICE JANE KENTWORTHY (Female, 30-64) - to voice and play multiple characters, former heiress to the Whitney Oil fortune her family lost everything when the market crashed in 1929. Now a widow, she lives a modest life alone in a small flat with her cat Winston. The radio show and cast are her only family. Character include Rose Bailey, Matilda (a secretary), Ruth Bailey (Harry’s wife), Mrs. Hatch (Mary’s mother), and Sadie Vance (a bank examiner).
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BONNIE AND CLAIRE
(Play)
Written by Bo Wilson
Direction by TBD
A funny and heartwarming new play about two sisters who reluctantly reunite after a forty-year separation.
Rehearsals begin: week of January 27th, 2021
Performance run: March 25th to April 18th, 2021
(This production is a reschedule performance from our 19-20 season due to COVOID-19 cancellations. Cast was given the right of first refusal. Seeking potential replacements for the following roles).
SEEKING:
BONNIE begins the play as a woman of 67. She is tough and hard-shelled, with an acid humor. She tends to assume that things can and will get worse.
CLAIRE begins the play as a woman of 62. She is Bonnie’s younger sister; vivacious, exuberant, demonstrative. She is the half-full to Bonnie’s half-empty.
ZOE begins the play as a young woman of 18. She is Bonnie and Claire’s niece, the daughter of their brother. She is highly efficient and she relishes new ideas. Unfashionably avid. She doesn’t miss much.
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TENDERLY, THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL
(MUSICAL)
Music by
Direction by Nathaniel Shaw
Music Direction by Anthony Smith
TENDERLY, THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL is not a typical “juke-box musical.” It offers a fresh, remarkably personal, and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. In TENDERLY, Rosemary Clooney’s journey starts with her simple Maysville, Kentucky childhood and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom. With her signature songs woven in and out, we learn both the story of her successes on film, radio, and TV, as well as her struggles in her personal life.
Rehearsals begin: week of May 18th, 2021
Performance run: June 11 to August 1st, 2021
(There is 1 AEA contract to be offered among all available roles)
SEEKING:
ROSEMARY CLOONEY (Female, 30+) - the famous singer, charming, feisty, straightforward, and vulnerable, seeking seasoned dramatic singer/actress who excels at a variety of musical styles.
DOCTOR (All genders, 30+) - will play a variety of roles, both male and female, including Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, must sing, move well and convey a range of recognizable and believable characters.
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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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