"The Butter And Egg Man" Play Casting Equity Actors
Seeking Equity actors for roles in "The Butter And Egg Man". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: Showcase-NY Stipend TBD (showcase pending approval) + round-trip subway fare to rehearsals and performances. Additional info: Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin the week of May 6. All rehearsals will be in person, on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons. Dates and location(s) tba. Performance Dates: Tuesday, June 18, 7:30 pm Thursday, June 20, 7:30 pm Friday, June 21, 7:30 pm Saturday, June 22, 3:00 & 7:30 pm Sunday, June 23, 3:00 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. PREPARATION Please prepare the sides for your desired character. Please bring your headshot and resume. CASTING NOTE: It is the mission of theatre company to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible. Theatre Company embraces diversity and nontraditional casting. Actors of color are encouraged to audition for all roles. Casting by the Director will be color blind. Looking for actors who understand the style of 1920s-style New York “Damon Runyon-esque” characters with great comedic sense. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
Described as a boy of 21 or so, so he exudes an air of innocence, likable, simple, naive.
Driven, energetic would-be Broadway producer, fast talking, gruff, cigar chomping.
Lehman’s partner, only a little less brash.
Know-it-all phony would-be Broadway sophisticate.
Fritchie is an affable, naive hotel manager who is enamored by the theatre. Waiter is and opinionated, wise-cracking hotel waiter.
Benham is a British theatre director, offended by the manner of the coarse Broadway types. Patterson is a matter-of fact-lawyer, formidable, no nonsense.
Joe’s wise-cracking wife, former burlesque/vaudeville performer.
Becomes Peter’s romantic interest, should project youthful spirit, honest & sincere.
Slightly over-the-hill Broadway actress, self-important. NOTE: directors will change the name of this character—the play was written before the real Mary Martin appeared on the scene.
Wise-cracking chorus girl.
Attractive, flirtatious switchboard operator.
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