---Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure---
(TYA)
Book and Lyrics by Karen Zacarías with the Young Playwrights of Young Playwrights’ Theater
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by Amber Martinez
Music Direction by Elle Meerovich
Field trips are fun, especially when your destination is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! Students Dee, José and Annie accidentally knock George Washington out of his portrait and into real life—turning their White House tour into an unexpected adventure. As they try to get the nation's first president back into his painting, the threesome encounters Jacqueline Kennedy; Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd; Dolley Madison; and other famous White House residents. Together, they learn that the White House isn't just a historic building—it's also a home.
1.) Notice Type
Non-Equity Open Call
2.) Employer Information
Virginia Repertory Theatre
114 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
3.) General Information
Casting Personnel:
Artistic Director: Todd D. Norris
Director: Amber Martinez
Music Director: Elle Meerovich
4.) Audition Notice
Audition Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education
4204 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Callback Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education
4204 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Call Type: Non-Union Open Call
Casting Timeline
In-Person Auditions: Sunday, November 5, 2023 (5-8PM)
Callbacks: Sunday, November 12, 2023 (5-8PM)
Rehearsals begin: January 15, 2024
Performance run: February 7 - March 3, 2024
Audition Sign Up:
Please sign up for an audition using the form at
THIS LINK. Following the initial audition individuals will be notified, if needed, for a callback. At this time, we are only seeking actors local to Richmond, VA or actors who can provide their own housing. Please note that Virginia Rep is a fully vaccinated workplace and all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required in order to attend auditions and callbacks.
PLEASE NOTE: There are performances that will take place during weekday mornings in addition to weekend hours. Actors’ schedules will need to be flexible to accommodate all performances.
What to prepare:
CHASING GEORGE WASHINGTON CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
In casting Chasing George Washington, Virginia Repertory Theatre endeavors to be as inclusive as possible. We invite all performers, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors, to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.
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