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Looking for Talent for Theatre Productions

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
ID: 198400Exp: 10/15/2022
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for Theatre Productions. Please see the details below. About the project: "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" "The 39 Steps" Additional info: Therefore, all cast members will be required to either be fully vaccinated or provide routine COVID test results -subject to change. CALLBACKS will be held separately for each show throughout the coming months. Rehearsal Information: Rehearsals are on weekday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Days off will typically be Monday and Tuesday but may change per show Each monologue must be 90 seconds or less. *Please note, if you are auditioning for Harriet Tubman, you will be asked to sing an a capella gospel or spiritual song **Please note, if you are auditioning for 39 Steps, you will be asked to perform your comedic monologue twice with two different voices and physicalities "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" Rehearsals start December 4th Performance Schedule: Friday, January 20th: 7 pm-Preview Saturday, January 21st: 7 pm-Opening Sunday, January 22nd: 2:30 pm Wednesday, January 25th: 10am-Student Matinee Thursday, January 26th: 10am-Student Matinee Friday, January 27th: 7 pm Saturday, January 28th: 2:30 pm and 7 pm Sunday, January 29th: 2:30 pm "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Rehearsals start January 22nd Performance Schedule: Friday, March 3rd: 8 pm-Preview Saturday, March 4th: 8 pm-Opening Sunday, March 5th: 2:30 pm Wednesday, March 8th: 10am-Student Matinee Thursday, March 9th: 10am-Student Matinee Friday, March 10th: 8 pm Saturday, March 11th: 2:30 pm and 8 pm Sunday, March 12th: 2:30pm "The 39 Steps" Rehearsals start March 26th Performance Schedule: Friday, May 5th: 8 pm-Preview Saturday, May 6th: 8 pm-Opening Sunday, May 7th: 2:30 pm Wednesday, May 10th(TBD): 10am-Student Matinee Thursday, May 11th: 10am-Student Matinee Friday, May 12th: 8 pm Saturday, May 13th: 2:30 pm and 8 pm Sunday, May 14th: 2:30 pm If you are interested, please apply.

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23 roles

Harriet TubmanFemale18-25 y.o.African-American

"Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" Leader/Conductor of the Underground Railroad; must sing

Sarah BradfordFemale20-30 y.o.White / Caucasian

"Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" Narrator/Author trying to get a book on Tubman published; also plays Quaker Woman, Mary Ross, Mrs. Ross, Susan B. Anthony; must sing

Publisher, Master, SoldierMale20-40 y.o.African-American

"Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" Book publisher, slave master, and soldier; must singю

Various Female CharactersFemale20-30 y.o.African-American

"Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" must sing.

Joe, William Still, Henry, Mr. Ross, ConductorMale20-40 y.o.African-American

"Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad" must sing.

ASLANMale35-49 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" The actor will be wearing makeup to create the lion character. Aslan is a leader who is tall, compassionate, commanding, and well-spoken. Being a lion, he should have a great roar and be physically flexible.

WHITE WITCHFemale26-49 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Beautiful and statuesque, she commands leadership and is well-spoken with expressive eyes.

DWARFMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" He is the closest ally of the White Witch. He is crafty and loyal to the White Witch.

FENRIS ULF / WITCH’S ARMY DWARFMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" The evil messenger and warrior of the White Witch. Must be physically flexible and athletic.

TUMNUS, THE FAUN / ASLAN ARMYMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Tumnus the faun is limber like a dancer, plays a recorder, is pleasant, and naïve.

MR. BEAVERMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Outspoken, a bit gruff, a hard worker who is a builder.

MRS. BEAVERFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Pleasant personality, optimistic, friendly, loves to have company

PROFESSOR/FATHER CHRISTMAS / WITCH’S ARMYMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" The actor should be able to play multiple roles that include a wise Professor who owns the manor house, Father Christmas, and a member of the Witch’s army for the battle.

3 WOOD NYMPHS / WITCH’S ARMY AND ASLAN ARMYBoth genders18-29 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Actors should be imaginative, physically flexible, and able to play multiple roles.

Richard HannayMale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

"The 39 Steps" A dashing, dapper English gentleman, Richard should possess a great sense of camaraderie and be a good listener with great comic timing and be adept at physical comedy. British accent required.

Pamela, Annabella, MargaretFemale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

"The 39 Steps" Versatile lead actress to play three roles: Annabella is a mysterious alluring German spy; Margaret is young, shy, sheltered, wife of an older country farmer; Pamela is our spunky, independent, and young British heroine. Must have excellent comedic timing. Several European accents required. Needs to possess physical, emotional and comedic skills.

Clowns 1Both genders18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

"The 39 Steps" Two extremely versatile character actors that play dozens and dozens of characters with speed and agility. A great sense of comedy, improv and physicality are essential. Various European accents and vocal prowess needed.

Clowns 2Both genders18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

"The 39 Steps" Two extremely versatile character actors that play dozens and dozens of characters with speed and agility. A great sense of comedy, improv and physicality are essential. Various European accents and vocal prowess needed.

Mrs. Alberts/Mrs. Truman/bakery womanFemale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Boxcar Children" Mrs. Alberts is the no-nonsense principal of the Alden children’s school. She is all business Mrs. Truman is the kind, concerned and wise mother of Dr. Samuel Truman. Together, they are trying to solve the mystery of who the Alden children are/belong with. The “bakery woman” runs a local bakery, and is overworked, suspicious, and looking to get the reward money.

Officer Banning/Mr. John Henry Alden/CookieMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Boxcar Children" Officer Banning is a typical police officer with a take-charge attitude and rather brusque nature. Mr. John Henry Alden is the estranged grandfather of the Alden children. They believe him to be mean and unaccepting, but learn to see another side of him. Cookie is a homeless person living in a “Hooverville” (vagabond town of homeless people). Protective of “the Kid” and uses any means to get food for his “family.”

Sarah CalderFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Boxcar Children" Sarah is the social worker charged with finding a home for the Alden children when they are orphaned.

Dr. Samuel Truman/SheriffMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Boxcar Children" Dr. Truman befriends Henry and is the link to connecting the children with their grandfather. He is thoughtful, curious, and ready to help.

Big MikeMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

"The Boxcar Children" Cookie’s sidekick. (Possibly played by one of the other actors.)