Equity Actors Wanted for 2024-25 Season Shows
Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2024-25 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: "THE THANKSGIVING PLAY" Synopsis: Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scramble to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. This hit play was written by Larissa FastHorse, making her the first Native American woman playwright produced on Broadway. "WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME" Synopsis: In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human show, Heidi resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that changed their lives. Rate: SPT $576 weekly minimum (SPT 6) Additional info: "THE THANKSGIVING PLAY" 10/15/24-11/17/24 October 15: First Day of Rehearsal Nov 1-3: Tech Nov 5 & 6: Previews Thurs Nov 7: Opening Performances Nov 8-10; 14-17 "WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME" March 11: First Day of Rehearsal March 28-30: Tech April 1 & 2: Previews Thurs April 3: Opening Performances April 4-6; 10-13 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. Theatre is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive, equitable, and antiracist environment, and they are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, queer, trans, non-binary, candidates with disabilities, or candidates who are parents, veterans, and/or immigrants are encouraged to apply. PREPARATION The sides for each role are attached. They will have hard copies available on the days of the auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Caucasian looking, the high school drama teacher that’s always pushing the envelope in potentially inappropriate ways. Earnest about theatre and proving herself. “Woke,” vegan, nauseated at the mere mention of turkey. "THE THANKSGIVING PLAY"
Caucasion looking, yoga practitioner/actor. Politically correct to a fault, a big one. He’s that confident guy everyone loves, but his logical PC thinking takes weird turns. Self-described “vegan ally.” "THE THANKSGIVING PLAY"
Brunette, Caucasian looking but has looks that would have been cast as ethnic in 1950s movies. Without guile. Sexy and hot, but not bright. Actor must have strong comedic skills & an adventurous sense of play. "THE THANKSGIVING PLAY"
Caucasian looking, the academic. Awkward elementary school history teacher with dramatic aspirations but no experience. His dream is to have his plays performed by semi-professional actors. "THE THANKSGIVING PLAY"
Heidi’s friend. First appears as an assertive American Legionnaire monitor, a stickler for the rules. Later turns into Heidi’s ally and assistant, reflective and genuine. "WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME"
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