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Equity Actors & Actor/Singers For Theatre's Plays & Musicals

Sarasota, FL, United States
ID: 245735Exp: 10/2/2023
Pays:$776/Week
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Casting Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2023-24 Winter Season and Stage 3 Series. See the details below. About the project: "PICTURES FROM HOME" SYNOPSIS: Pictures From Home is a moving and comedic portrait of a mother, a father, and the son who photographed their lives. Drawing inspiration from Larry Sultan’s celebrated photo memoir, PICTURES FROM HOME will evoke recollections of childhood, parenthood, and the ever-changing nature of familial bonds. Can we ever really know our parents? "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY" SYNOPSIS: Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family and a company that changed the world. In 1844, a Bavarian youth stands upon a New York dock, envisioning a fresh start in the unfamiliar land of opportunity. Accompanied by his two brothers, an American saga unfolds. 163 years down the line, the company they founded - Lehman Brothers - dramatically crumbles into bankruptcy, sparking the largest financial crisis in human history. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $776 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Mainstage $621 weekly minimum (Experimental) - Stage 3 Series Additional info: Audition Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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. All roles will be understudied. PREPARATION If auditioning for “THE LEHMAN TRILOGY,” “PICTURES FROM HOME,” “THE WHITE CHIP,” or “BLEEDING HEART,” please prepare a 1-minute monologue. If auditioning for “TROUBADOUR,” please accompany yourself on guitar for a 32-bar cut of a country song (if interested in Joe, Pooch, Billy, Inez) or a - minute monologue (if interested in Ludee or Izzy). If auditioning for “A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN,” please prepare a 32-bar cut from one of the artists listed in the breakdown. Please also bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Winter Mainstage 23-24 Season: "PICTURES FROM HOME" Rehearsals begin – 11/21/2023 Show opens – 12/13/2023 Show closes – 2/18/2024 Possible extension(s) through – 3/3/2024 "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY" Rehearsals begin – 1/2/2024 Previews- 1/31/2024-2/1/2024 Show opens – 2/2/2024 Show closes – 3/17/2024 Possible extension(s) through – 3/24/2024 "TROUBADOUR" Rehearsals begin – 3/12/2024 Previews: 4/1/2024-4/2/2024 Show opens – 4/3/2024 Show closes – 5/19/2024 *All actors who play guitar must be strong guitarists and singers. STAGE III Series: "THE WHITE CHIP" Rehearsals Begin- 12/26/2023 Previews- 1/17/2024-1/18/2024 Show Opens- 1/18/2024 Show Closes- 2/11/2024 Possible Extension Through: 2/18/2024 "BLEEDING HEART" Rehearsals Begin- 1/30/2024 Previews- 2/21/2024-2/22/2024 Show Opens- 2/23/2024 Show Closes- 3/17/2024 Possible Extension Through: 3/31/2023 "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN" Rehearsals Begin- 2/27/2024 Previews- 3/20/2024-3/21/2024 Show Opens- 3/22/2024 Show Closes- 4/7/2024 Possible Extension Through- 4/28/2024

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25 roles

LARRY SULTANBoth genders30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. A photographer who was active in taking and teaching photography from the 1970s until his death in 2009. His specialty was conceptual photographs of houses, a genre his Pictures From Home project falls into. Sensitive and passionate about his photography, but misunderstood. Originally played by Danny Burstein on Broadway. "PICTURES FROM HOME"

RVING SULTANBoth genders50-79 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. Larry’s father. He is an executive at a razor company, who is matter-of-fact and definitely masculine. One of Sultan's photo titles describes him as "looking like Johnny Carson." Headstrong, competitive, and stubborn. Disapproving of Larry’s photography project. Originally played by Nathan Lane on Broadway. "PICTURES FROM HOME"

JEAN SULTANBoth genders50-79 y.o.All ethnicities

Feminine-presenting. Larry’s mother, a successful realtor. Sultan's photographs often show her in leisurewear and disco outfits. A workaholic who also tries to hold together the family despite the rift between Larry and Irving. She holds herself back to make her husband feel good. Originally played by Zoe Wanamaker on Broadway. "PICTURES FROM HOME"

HENRY LEHMANBoth genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. The oldest brother, he’s the one in charge—and he knows it. In his own words, “Henry Lehman is always right.” A dreamer, smart, and crafty, he is the head of the three brothers. Doubles as Philip Lehman, Pete Peterson, and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

EMANUEL LEHMANBoth genders30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. The middle child, he has a hot temper—You never know when he’ll blow up. Quick-tempered, hard-headed, and brash, he is the arm of the Lehman brothers. Doubles as Herbert Lehman, Lewis Glucksman, and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

MAYER LEHMANBoth genders30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. The youngest brother, he is an anxious person. Sentimental, passionate, and brave. The most sentimental of the three, he keeps Henry and Emanuel from bashing heads too often. Passionate about keeping the family business alive. Doubles as Bobby Lehman and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

IZZY WEISSBoth genders30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. Russian born, wiry, slight accent, lots of energy, scrappy, impulsive, ambitious. "TROUBADOUR"

INEZ MILLER*Both genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Feminine-presenting. Sweet looking, faithful, plays the guitar and sings. Southern, but does NOT speak with an accent. "TROUBADOUR"

LUDEE FEEBACKBoth genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Feminine-presenting. A looker, sexy, gutsy, competitive, raw, Southern. "TROUBADOUR"

JOE MASON*Both genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. Heart throb handsome, heir to country music, sheltered, tenderhearted, plays guitar and sings, Southern. "TROUBADOUR"

BILLY MASON*Both genders50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. King of country music and looks it, can be charming and a son of a bitch, narcissist, sings, plays guitar, commanding, Southern. "TROUBADOUR"

POOCH JOHNSON*Both genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Masculine-presenting. Southern radio personality, funny, big-hearted. Doubles as the Charlotte radio announcer, Jimmie Lollie. "TROUBADOUR"

STEVENBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Male-presenting. A recovering alcoholic. "THE WHITE CHIP"

#1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-presenting. Helping STEVEN to tell the story and also plays all the women in the piece. "THE WHITE CHIP"

#2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male-presenting. Helping STEVEN to tell the story and also plays all the men in the piece. "THE WHITE CHIP"

Sloane BurkeFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Timothy’s wife, high strung, opinionated, not afraid to use sarcasm as a weapon, a restless sleeper, pent up and frustrated in her marriage. "BLEEDING HEART"

Timothy BurkeMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sloane’s husband, earnest, a go getter, confident in his opinions, maybe a bit naïve about consequences but mostly a good guy, also a foodie. "BLEEDING HEART"

“Old Blindy”Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Not actually old, all muscle and bone, bare feet, tattered clothing, with a blindfold of scrap; he’s bearded, dirty, bloody, & holding a large knife. "BLEEDING HEART"

Felicia Reed-WalkerFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Something of a snooty femme fatale, but also rich beyond measure; this fact does not stop her from being a rampant kleptomaniac. "BLEEDING HEART"

Griff O’BrienMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A younger man, Sloane’s brother, he’s a chipper poster child for wanderlust and all that’s romantic about taking zero responsibility for life decisions. "BLEEDING HEART"

Janis JoplinFemale25-35 y.o.White / Caucasian

Force of nature, a genuine spirit, "a white chick singin' the blues," an original; the rock and roll legend, an old soul; great, authentic rock & roll/blues voice with incredible range and chords of steel. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

Joplinaire #1Female18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured singer evocative of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone; sings "Summertime" in the original vocal style of the song and key. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

Joplinaire #2Female18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured singer evocative of Etta James and The Chantels. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

Joplinaire #3Female18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured singer evocative of Odetta, Bessie Smith, and The Chantels. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

Joplinaire #4Female18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured Blues Singer, also evocative of The Chantels; sings "Summertime" in the original vocal style and key. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"