Upcoming Theatre Season is Casting Performers in VA
Seeking male and female Equity performers for the upcoming theater season. More details are provided below. ONLY MD, DC & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: 1. "FAITHLESS" 1st Rehearsal: Sept. 3, 2024; Tech: Sept. 22-22, 2024; Previews: Sept. 26 – 28, 2024; Opening: Sep. 29, 2024; Closing: Oct. 20, 2024. 2. "SHAW’S SHORTS" 1st Rehearsal: week of Oct. 28, 2024; Tech: Nov. 16-17, 2022; Previews: Nov. 21-23, 2024; Opening: Nov. 24, 2024; Closing: Dec. 15, 2024. 3. "SOFONISBA" 1st Rehearsal: week of Mar. 17, 2025; Tech: Apr. 5-6, 2025; Previews: Apr. 10-12, 2025; Opening: Apr. 13, 2025; Closing: May 4, 2025. Rate: SPT $512 weekly minimum (SPT 5). Additional info: Actors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis upon checking in at the holding area on the audition day. Sign-up begins at 10:30 am. Prepare a brief monologue showcasing verbal and mental dexterity, but please avoid Shakespeare. Bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Actors from the DC/MD/VA area are encouraged to audition. An Equity Monitor will not be provided; the producer will handle all aspects of this audition. To be considered, please apply.
12 roles
"FAITHLESS" (MALE PRESENTING) A RETIRED INSURANCE ADJUSTOR AND AVOWED ATHEIST. PRACTICAL, STUBBORN.
"FAITHLESS" (FEMALE-PRESENTING) GUS’S STEPDAUGHTER, A TWICE-DIVORCED, CHILDLESS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER. SOMEWHAT AIMLESS, ACID-TONGUED, AND FORTHRIGHT.
"FAITHLESS" (MALE PRESENTING) GUS’S STEPSON, A PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER. EVEN-KEELED, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF BEING MILQUETOAST. DEVOTED TO HIS BELIEFS.
"FAITHLESS" (FEMALE-PRESENTING) GUS’S ADOPTED DAUGHTER. IMPRESSIONABLE, BUT JUST STARTING TO ASSERT HERSELF AND STAND UP FOR WHAT SHE BELIEVES IN. ACTORS OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
"SHAW’S SHORTS" THE MANAGER IN INTERLUDE – BOASTFUL, ANXIOUS & EASILY DISTRACTED; GENERAL MADIGAN IN O’FLAHERTY – A VERY PROPER BRITISH BARONET; AND THE BEEFEATER IN DARK LADY – AN OPPORTUNISTIC PALACE GUARD.
"SHAW’S SHORTS" THE MANAGER’S WIFE IN INTERLUDE – A DUTIFUL WIFE WITH MORE NERVE THAN HER HUSBAND; MRS. O’FLAHERTY IN O’FLAHERTY – A FORMIDABLE AND PASSIONATE IRISH PATRIOT WHO DOMINATES HER SON; AND QUEEN ELIZABETH IN DARK LADY – IMPERIOUS, REGAL, AND ULTIMATELY COMPASSIONATE.
"SHAW’S SHORTS" DENNIS O’FLAHERTY IN O’FLAHERTY - A BRAVE RAPSCALLION AND A GENERALLY CHEERFUL FELLOW WITH UNCONVENTIONAL OPINIONS; AND SHAKESPEAR IN DARK LADY – A BOLD & CREATIVE ROMANTIC.
"SHAW’S SHORTS" THE STAGE MANAGER IN INTERLUDE – AN EFFICIENT PROFESSIONAL; TERESA IN O’FLAHERTY - A MATERIALISTIC PARLOR MAID, OUT TO GET WHAT SHE CAN FOR HERSELF; AND THE DARK LADY IN DARK LADY – A PASSIONATE, JEALOUS MISTRESS AND LOYAL SUBJECT.
"SOFONISBA" (FEMALE PRESENTING) - COURT PAINTER TO KING PHILIP II OF SPAIN WHO BECOMES A CONFIDANT TO THE QUEEN. RESERVED, BUT NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK HER MIND.
"SOFONISBA" (FEMALE PRESENTING) - QUEEN OF SPAIN, PHILIP’S SECOND WIFE. A BIT OF A CHATTERBOX, BUT SHE COMMANDS SPACE AND IS GUILELESS IN HER OCCASIONAL IMPERIOUSNESS.
"SOFONISBA" VARIOUS ROLES, INCLUDING: BISHOP ESPINOZA - SERIOUS AND PATERNAL, UPHOLDS CLASSISM; KING PHILIP II OF SPAIN - A GOOD HUSBAND, BUT STILL A KING; DON FRANCISCO A TRAGICALLY EARNEST SICILIAN SON OF A PRINCE WITH A STUTTER; ORAZIO LOMELLINO – A SHIP’S CAPTAIN, HANDSOME, CHARMING AND STRONG; AND THE FOOL – AGELESS, SCOTTISH, AND SUPREMELY WITTY.
"SOFONISBA" VARIOUS ROLES, INCLUDING: BISHOP ESPINOZA - SERIOUS AND PATERNAL, UPHOLDS CLASSISM; KING PHILIP II OF SPAIN - A GOOD HUSBAND, BUT STILL A KING; DON FRANCISCO A TRAGICALLY EARNEST SICILIAN SON OF A PRINCE WITH A STUTTER; ORAZIO LOMELLINO – A SHIP’S CAPTAIN, HANDSOME, CHARMING AND STRONG; AND THE FOOL – AGELESS, SCOTTISH, AND SUPREMELY WITTY.
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