Cast Needed for Production of "Indecent"
The company is holding auditions for the Main Stage production of "Indecent" and looking for actors, please see the details below About the project: Indecent is the Pulitzer and Tony-winning play that depicts the true story of Sholem Asch’s 1907 drama God of Vengeance, which toured the Yiddish theaters of Europe before coming to Broadway in 1923, causing a scandal, in part because of its lesbian protagonists. Indecent depicts the real-life events of the cast’s arrest and trial for obscenity. Through ensemble storytelling and evocative live music, Indecent explores themes of censorship, LGBTQ stories, antisemitism, and Fascism’s spread across Europe and America. With its klezmer band and bouncing dance numbers, Indecent is also a love letter to theater and the human capacity to create art and beauty even in the darkest chapters of history. Additional info: Callbacks (if necessary) on Wednesday, December 13th from 7–9:30 pm. Weekend Performances — May 17–June 2, 2024. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Invited Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, May 16, 2024; Opening Night: Friday, May 17th at 8 pm; Performance Dates: Fridays thru Sundays, May 17th–June 2nd; Saturday, May 18th — Possible matinee performance. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE January-February approx 6 rehearsals for instrumentalists. Day/Time TBD once musicians are in place, March 11-May 17 (May 11-15: Tech week); Mon-Thu: 6:30-9:30 pm; Sat: 9:30 am-1:00 pm. See the file attached for the audition requirements for actors and musicians. To be considered, please apply.
9 roles
(Ensemble Vocalist) A passionate and curious stage manager from a humble background, often underestimated by his peers. As the play progresses, Lemml develops the courage of his convictions, and becomes the moral center of the story. Strong acting required. Will learn or know a Yiddish accent. Will sing and dance in the ensemble.
(Solo Vocalist) Plays several characters in the show. Must be able to differentiate between characters physically, vocally, and stylistically. Passionate and adventurous and smart. Will sing, dance, and do/learn a Yiddish accent. Will sing songs in English, German and Yiddish. There will be an intimacy coordinator and a dialect coach. Characters played: Rifkele, Young Madje Asch, Elsa, Immigrant, Reina/Ruth, Virginia, Bagelman Sister.
(Ensemble Vocalist) Plays several characters in the show. Must be able to differentiate characters physically, vocally, and stylistically. Rebellious, ambitious, and passionate. Will sing, dance, and do/learn a Polish accent. Will sing in English, German and Yiddish. Avram’s character engages in opposite-gender kissing. There will be an intimacy coordinator and dialect coach. Characters played: Sholem Asch, Immigrant, Morris, Eugene O’Neill, John Rosen.
(Solo Vocalist) Plays several characters in the show. Must be able to differentiate characters physically, vocally, and stylistically. Sophisticated, unconcerned with politics, and frank. Will learn/do a Yiddish accent. There will be an intimacy coordinator and dialect coach. Characters played: Manke, Immigrant, Freida, Deine/Dorothee, Dr. Hornig, and Bagelman Sister
(Ensemble Vocalist) Plays several characters in the show. Must be able to differentiate characters physically, vocally, and stylistically. Stubborn, authoritative, and occasionally desperate. Will sing in English, German and Yiddish. Will learn/do a Yiddish accent and (optional) an Irish accent. Characters played: Nakhmen, Immigrant, Harry, Officer Bailie, Rabbi Silverman
(Solo Vocalist) Plays several characters in the show. Must be able to differentiate characters physically, vocally, and stylistically. Cultured, boisterous, erudite, and disillusioned. Will sing in English, German and Yiddish. Will learn/do German and Yiddish accents. Characters played: Yekel, Mr. Peretz, Schildkraut, Immigrant, Bartender, Judge McIntyre, Older Scholem Asch
(Ensemble Vocalist) Plays several characters in the show. Must be able to differentiate characters physically, vocally, and stylistically. Roles including Mrs. Peretz and Esther. Protective, bawdy, boisterous and occasionally dismissive. Will sing in English, German and Yiddish. Will learn/do a Yiddish accent. Characters played: Sarah, Mrs. Peretz, Ester Stockton, Immigrant, Madje Asch
Most importantly, Nelly/Nat is the violinist in the band, performing all songs in the score on violin and ideally, possibly playing mandolin for a few parts of the score. Nelly/Nat and the other members of the band will join the ensemble on stage in some scenes and dances, interacting with the actors in a non-speaking role. Must be able to interact with and physically respond to actors, and comfortably move in and out of acting and dance scenes while continuing to play the violin.
Most importantly, Mayer/Mira is the clarinetist in the band, performing all songs in the score on clarinet and bass clarinet. Mayer/Mira and the other members of the band will join the ensemble on stage in some scenes and dances, interacting with the actors in a non-speaking role. Must be able to interact with and physically respond to actors, and comfortably move in and out of acting and dance scenes while continuing to play the clarinet.
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