Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 2019-20 Season - Sarasota, FL EPA
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc.
**The description of the role of Sam in the play RUBY has been updated.**
AUDITION DATES
Sat, May 04, 2019
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EDT)
no lunch break
Sun, May 05, 2019
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EDT)
no lunch break
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members may request an appointment by contacting Travis Ray at (941) 404-7801 or e-mail tray@westcoastblacktheatre.org Mon-Fri from 9am-4pm. Deadline: 5/3/18 at 4pm EST.
CONTRACT
SPT AEA SPT Category 8 is $601/week
SEEKING
-Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the 19-20 season. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Actors (Two contrasting monologues), Singers (One song--16 bars and one monologue). Please bring six copies of your headshot and resume stapled together. Singers please bring sheet music noted for the accompanist with a beginning and ending in the correct key. Dancers should come dressed to move.
LOCATION
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Binz Building
1012 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free parking at audition location. Use glass door behind water fountain.
PERSONNEL
Founder and Artistic Director, Nate Jacobs
Associate Managing Director, Travis Ray
Resident Stage Manager, Juanita Munford
Resident Choreographer, Donald Frison
Three directors for the upcoming 2019-2020 season, which are Jim Weaver, Chuck Smith, and Harry Bryce will all be present during the entirety of the EPA's.
OTHER
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement,
the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this call will
have an opportunity to be seen.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
2019-2020 season
A Motown Christmas
Creator/Director: Nate Jacobs
1st rehearsal: Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Run:
Wed - Fri, Dec 4 - 6, 3 evening performances and a possible matinee
Wed - Fri, Dec 18 - 20, 3 evening performances and a possible matinee
Total performances: 6 or 8
Seeking
[Man 1]---Tenor, African American, 18+
[Man 2]---Tenor/Soloist, African American, 18+
[Man 3]---Baratone/Soloist---African American, 18+
[Man4]---Baritone/Soloist----African American, 18+
[Man 5]---Bass---African American, 18+
[Woman 1]---Soprano/Soloist---African American, 18+
[Woman 2]---Soprano/Soloist----African American, 18+
[Woman 3]---Alto/Soloist----African American, 18+
[Woman 4]---Alto/Soloist---African American, 18+
[Woman 5]---Contralto---African American, 18+
Dancers: Any race and age, very proficient in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop or modern dance.
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Caroline, Or Change
Director: Jim Weaver
1st rehearsal: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 (5 weeks)
Run: Wednesday, January 8-Sunday, February 16, 2020 (6 weeks)
Total performances: 40
seeking
Caroline Thibodeaux: 39 year old African-American maid for the Gellmans, a middle-class Jewish family
Noah Gellman: The Gellmans' 8-year-old curious, sympathetic, and neurotic son, Caucasian
Rose Stopnick Gellman: Noah's concerned new stepmother from New York City, marries Stuart after his first wife's death, 25-35, Caucasian
Stuart Gellman: Professional clarinet player and Noah's father, mourning the loss of his wife, 30-40, Caucasian
Emmie Thibodeaux: Caroline's 16-year-old free-spirited daughter, African American, supporter of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement
Dotty Moffett: Friend of Caroline and fellow maid, takes night classes at the University, 35-40, African American
The Washing Machine: Domestic appliance portrayed by an actor, cleans clothes for the Gellmans and pushes Caroline to move forward in life, 25-35
The Dryer: Domestic appliance portrayed by an actor, torments Caroline throughout the show, 30-45
The Radio: Domestic appliance portrayed by a Supremes-like trio, serves as a Greek Chorus for the show, strong singers, actors, who move well with jazz dance training, preferred. 25-30
The Moon: Portrayed by an actor, is a calming and healing presence throughout the show, 40-50
The Bus: Portrayed by an actor, is the primary source of transportation for the African-American characters in the show, 40-50
Mr. Stopnick: Rose's father, a conservative Jewish man from New York City, 45-55, Caucasian
Grandpa Gellman: Noah's grandparent, Stuart's parents, 50-70, Caucasian
Grandma Gellman: Noah's grandparent, Stuart's parents, 50-70, Caucasian
Jackie Thibodeaux: Caroline's young son, 8-10, African American
Joe Thibodeaux: Caroline's young son, 8-10, African American
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Vinnette Carroll’s Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
World Premiere
By: Nate Jacobs and Michael Jacobs
Director: Harry Bryce
1st rehearsal: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 (4 weeks)
Run: Wednesday, February 26-Sunday, April 5, 2020 (6 weeks)
Total performances: 40
seeking
[Man 1]---Tenor, African American, 20’s+
[Man 2]---Tenor/Soloist, African American, 20’s+
[Man 3]---Baratone/Soloist---African American, 20’s+
[Man4]---Baritone/Soloist----African American, 20’s+
[Man 5]---Bass---African American, 20’s+
[Woman 1]---High Soprano/Soloist---African American, 20’s+
[Woman 2]---Low Soprano/Soloist----African American, 20’s+, deep resonating voice
[Woman 3]---Alto/Soloist----African American, 20’s+
[Woman 4]---Alto/Soloist---African American, 20’s+
[Woman 5]---Contralto---African American, 20’s+
Dancers---18+, very proficient in contemporary jazz, ballet and modern. Training in Martha Graham and Lester Horton strongly encouraged.
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Ruby
World Premiere
Creator Director: Nate Jacobs
1st rehearsal: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 (5 weeks)
Run: Wednesday, April 15-Sunday, May 24, 2020 (6 weeks)
Total performances: 40
seeking
Ruby McCollum: African American, strong mezzo soprano, 30’s+, strong, convincing
Sam McCollum: Ruby’s husband, African-American, mid 30’s+, strong Baritone singer
Dr. Adams: Caucasian, 40’s+, Baritone
Zora Neal Hurston: African American, strong alto, 40’s+
Ensemble: 5 Caucasians and 5 African American, strong singers, actors who move well.
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Flyin’ West
By: Pearl Cleage
Director: Chuck Smith
1st rehearsal: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 (4 weeks)
Run: Wednesday, June 3-Sunday, July 12, 2020 (6 weeks)
Total performances: 38
seeking
Sophie Washington- African American woman, born into slavery, age 36
Miss Leah- African American woman, born into slavery, age 73
Fannie Dove- African American woman age 32
Wil Parish- African American woman, born into slavery, age 40
Minnie Dove Charles- African American woman, age 21
Frank Charles-a very light skinned African American man, born into slavery, age 36
***All actors auditioning for these roles DO NOT need to be the specific ages listed above; age ranges are provided as description.
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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