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Theatre Casting Call for 2024-25 Season Shows

New York, NY, United States
ID: 264520Exp: 7/1/2024
$847/week
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Seeking Equity actors for roles in Season 46 (2024-25 Season). See breakdown below. Rate: LOA $847 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) Additional info: Audition breaks 11:30 AM -12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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. Some roles will be understudied. Company requires, as a condition of employment, documentation of the COVID-19 vaccine or be provided a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. Company strives for an inclusive creative work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. They highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to audition. PREPARATION Performers should prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue. An accompanist will be provided for performers interested in auditioning for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Those actors should bring a short song in the style of the show. Please bring a current headshot and resume to the audition. "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" First Rehearsal: August 13, 2024 Opening: September 7, 2024 Closing: September 22, 2024 "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY" First Rehearsal: September 24, 2024 Opening: October 19, 2024 Closing: November 3, 2024 "FAT HAM" First Rehearsal: January 7, 2025 Opening: February 1, 2025 Closing: February 16, 2025 "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" 1st Rehearsal: February 18, 2025. Opening: March 15, 2025. Closing: April 6, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.

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28 roles

Elaine HarperFemale26-44 y.o.All ethnicities

Stylish, smart, witty, sharp. Daughter of Rev. Dr. Harper and fiancée to Mortimer. Surprisingly wise in the ways of the world for a minister’s daughter. She and Mortimer engage in witty, flirtatious banter. She becomes terrorized by Jonathan sending her into twisted confusion and stark fear, and eventually godsent relief. Strong physical comedy skills and versatility. "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"

Mortimer BrewsterMale26-44 y.o.All ethnicities

A good hearted cynic who is stylish, likable, and witty. A drama critic who hates the theater. He is in love with Elaine who lives next door to his Aunts, Abby and Martha, so he visits often. His world gets turned upside down when he learns his sweet aunts are murdering lonely gentlemen and burying them in the cellar. Strong physical comedy skills. "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"

Doctor Van HelsingFemale40-55 y.o.African-American

American. A female vampire hunter. She takes no crap from anybody. She is badass – and 19th century men do not, as a rule, appreciate it. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

Mina HarkerFemale20-39 y.o.African-American Other Asian

(Mixed/Biracial/Asian/African American). Very smart. Caring. Loyal. Wants to do the right thing. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

DraculaMale36-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

A physically imposing man. He is.... extremely confident. Strong. Funny. Charming. Sexy. You’d like him, reader - no, really, you would. Standard British/RP or Eastern European dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

Jonathan HarkerMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A nice man. A truly decent man. A lawyer; a man of letters; a slight man; a slightly fussy man. If being unkind, one could say he’s delicate. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

RenfieldFemale20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Latina/Non-Caucasian. A madwoman. Worships Dracula. Believes that if she can earn his approval, she will be free. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

Lucy WesternaFemale20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Bright, funny, vivacious, playful, and mischievous. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

MarillaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A vampire. More animal than human. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

DrusillaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A vampire. More animal than human. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

MerchantBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

A merchant looking to make a sale. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

Doctor George SewardMale30-49 y.o.White / Caucasian

The head physician of a lunatic asylum. Standard British/RP dialect. "DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY"

JuicyMale20-24 y.o.African-American

Thicc. He’s beautiful. He is lonely. He is smart. A kind of Hamlet. "FAT HAM"

TedraFemale40-59 y.o.African-American

Juicy’s mother. She is a good mother. A kind of Gertrude. "FAT HAM"

Rev/PapMale40-59 y.o.African-American

[REV]: Tedra’s husband. Her dead ex- husband’s brother. Pig farmer and pit master. Electric. A kind of Claudius. Will double as [PAP]: The ghost of Juicy’s father. Was in prison for killing someone ‘cause their breath stank, ‘til he got shanked on the way to dinner. A kind of Hamlet’s father. "FAT HAM"

OpalFemale20-24 y.o.African-American

One of Juicy’s only friends. She loves Juicy and worries about him. A kind of Ophelia. "FAT HAM"

LarryMale20-25 y.o.African-American

A boy that is attracted to Juicy. A marine. Trying to heal from PTSD. Has a secret. Awkward. A kind of Laertes. "FAT HAM"

RabbyFemale40-59 y.o.African-American

Larry and Opal’s mother. Tedra’s friend. Semi-churchy but honestly she just wanna drink and praise the Lord. A kind of Polonius. "FAT HAM"

TioMale20-40 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other

African-American/Afro-Latinx. Clever. Juicy’s cousin. Oldest friend. A kind of Horatio. "FAT HAM"

Seymour KrelbornMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range: Top G4-Bottom A2. An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

AudreyFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range: Top D5-Bottom G#3. Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

Mr. MushnikMale55-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range: Top F4-Bottom G2. The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

Orin ScrivelloMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range: Top G4-Bottom G2. An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

The Plant (Audrey II)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Puppeteering skills. A puppet. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. Puppeteer doubles as other sizes of the plant. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

Voice Of The PlantBoth genders20-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range: Top G4-Bottom G2. A vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

CrystalFemale20-35 y.o.African-American

Vocal range: Top F5-Bottom Ab3. Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

RonnetteFemale20-35 y.o.African-American

Vocal range: Top F5-Bottom Ab3. Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

ChiffonFemale20-35 y.o.African-American

Vocal range: Top F5-Bottom Ab3) Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"