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Actors Job For 2023-2024 Shows

Syracuse, NY, United States
ID: 222664Exp: 4/13/2023
$500/week
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Auditions for 2023-2024 shows. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. Rate: Local Non-Equity performers cast in a production are paid a stipend between $100-$250/week depending on the role and production for both rehearsal and performance weeks. Local AEA performers cast in a production will receive the Tier 3 AEA Guest Artist minimum weekly salary for both rehearsal and performance weeks. Non-Equity performers that live outside of Central New York cast in a production will be provided round-trip travel to and from Syracuse and housing for the duration of their stay, with a stipend between $400-$500/week depending on the role and the production for both rehearsal and performance weeks. AEA performers that live outside of Central New York cast in a production will be provided round-trip travel to and from Syracuse, housing for the duration of your stay, the Tier 3 AEA Guest Artist minimum weekly salary, and per diem for both rehearsal and performance weeks. Additional info: If Auditioning for All Shows: Please prepare 32 bars of contemporary musical theatre and a contrasting contemporary monologue. If Auditioning for Musicals Only: Please prepare 32 bars of contemporary musical theatre and a contrasting contemporary monologue. If Auditioning for Plays Only: Please prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues. When applying, please include your information.

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27 roles

BLANCHEBoth genders30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Described by Williams as moth-like, Blanche is a remnant of the southern aristocracy and personal tragedy who has survived on her wits and her wiles. She is educated and refined but slowly losing her grasp on reality. Female presenting. "A Streetcar Named Desire"

STELLABoth genders26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Blanche’s younger sister who is married to Stanley and lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans. She has forgotten her genteel upbringing in order to enjoy a more common marriage. Female presenting. "A Streetcar Named Desire"

STANLEYBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

An earthy virile working man whose main drive in life is to dominate and who faces everything with brutal realism. Male presenting. "A Streetcar Named Desire"

MITCHBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Stanley’s friend who went through the war with him. Mitch is unmarried and has a dying mother for whom he feels a great devotion. Male presenting. "A Streetcar Named Desire"

EUNICEFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

EUNICE AND STEVE – The upstairs neighbors who quarrel and who own the apartment in which Stella and Stanley live. "A Streetcar Named Desire"

STEVEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

EUNICE AND STEVE – The upstairs neighbors who quarrel and who own the apartment in which Stella and Stanley live. "A Streetcar Named Desire"

CHARLIEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A loveable loser, his main characteristics are either self-defeating stubbornness or admirable determined persistence to try his best against all odds. Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor. "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

LUCYBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The crabby, opinionated, manipulative, self-important older sister to Linus who bosses Charlie Brown around and perpetually offers arm-chair psychiatric advice for her rate of five cents. Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto belt. "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

LINUSBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The thumb-sucking, blanket-dependent younger brother to Lucy – and Charlie Brown’s best friend. Though young, he is the smartest character in the bunch. He is also the show’s philosopher. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor. Tap experience a plus, but not required. "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

SALLYBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A highly articulate, charismatic, lovable, sometimes eccentric and argumentative younger sister (2-3 years younger) to Charlie Brown. Vocal Range: Soprano/mezzo belt. "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

SNOOPYBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Charlie Brown’s dog. A gentle but clownish vaudevillian scene stealer who can “sell it.” Snoopy is more human-like than dog. He is smart, wise-cracking, and joyous. Vocal Range: Tenor/baritone. "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

SCHROEDERBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A friend to Charlie Brown, he is distinguished by his precocious skill at playing the toy piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Vocal Range: High baritone/tenor. "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

CATESBoth genders20-34 y.o.All ethnicities

A science teacher and the defendant in the trial. A soft-spoken and humble man, Cates has been arrested for teaching his students the theory of evolution from a biology textbook. Male presenting. "Inherit The Wind"

RACHELBoth genders20-34 y.o.All ethnicities

The daughter of Reverend Brown. Rachel teaches the second grade at the school where Cates also taught. Rachel is a close friend of Cates, and their relationship has a romantic element. Female presenting. "Inherit The Wind"

JUDGEBoth genders40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The judge presiding over Cates’s trial. The judge conducts the trial impartially, although his personal views about the Bible’s legitimacy are in line with those of the rest of the townspeople of Hillsboro. Male presenting. "Inherit The Wind"

MRS. BRADYBoth genders30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Brady’s wife. Monitors her husband and nags him not to overeat. Brady calls her “Mother.” Female presenting. "Inherit The Wind"

DAVENPORTBoth genders30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The local district attorney. Davenport assists Brady during the trial. Male presenting. "Inherit The Wind"

GOSPEL TRIOBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A trio of female presenting gospel singers that provide vocal underscoring during the play. Also doubles as Townspeople. "Inherit The Wind"

Rev. Brown/MayorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Will be doubled. "Inherit The Wind"

Bannister/Dunlap/SillersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Will be doubled. "Inherit The Wind"

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Will be doubled. "Inherit The Wind"

JESUSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. Vocal Range: Tenor "Godspell"

JOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDASMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Baritone. "Godspell"

8 DISCIPLE ROLESBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

These characters will be named after the actor playing the role and will carry many of the attributes of the actor. Each Disciple role has a song that they lead. "Godspell"

ANNIEBoth genders40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A nurse who comes to Paul’s rescue (seemingly), Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. As Paul grows to know her it becomes clearer that Annie is manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade. Female presenting. "Misery"

PAULBoth genders30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A famed romance novelist tired of the series that has brought him the most acclaim. Returning from a retreat to finish his most recent work, he is involved in a terrible car crash that leaves him with broken legs and unable to care for himself. He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty. He quickly realizes how dangerous his situation is and must use anything and everything at his disposal to survive. Male Presenting. "Misery"

BUSTERBoth genders30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The Sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. Very friendly if a tad acerbic. Male presenting. "Misery"