Casting Equity Actors for Theatre's Winter Season Shows
Equity actors for roles in Theatre's Winter season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: "THE HEART SELLERS" SYNOPSIS: Jane and Luna run into each other in the grocery store on Thanksgiving in 1973 and discover they have much in common: they’re both 23, recent Asian immigrants, homesick and lonely with hardworking absentee husbands, and adjusting to a new country surprisingly filled with as much political uncertainty as the places they’ve left. Over a bottle of wine (or two) and a questionable frozen turkey, they dream of Disneyland, learning to drive, and an unknowable future as they share their hopes and fears in making a new home in a new reality. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN" SYNOPSIS: Lauren Fein is at the top of her game. Happily married with a foster son, she is a world-renowned scientist and tenured professor at an elite university. She’s on the verge of a breakthrough in her life’s work when she runs afoul of the university’s “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies. Suddenly, her groundbreaking research, her tenure, and even her family are all put in danger. "JERSEY BOYS" SYNOPSIS: With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $807 weekly minimum (LORT D). Salary may be higher, depending on size of role and experience. Additional info: 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. All roles will be understudied. PREPARATION For actors auditioning for THE HEART SELLERS and THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN: Please prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue. For actors auditioning for JERSEY BOYS: Please prepare two contrasting 32-bar cuts in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. "THE HEART SELLERS" Rehearsals begin – November 19, 2024 Previews – December 11-12, 2024 Show opens – December 13, 2024 Show closes – February 16, 2024 Possible extension(s) through – March 2, 2024 "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN" Rehearsals begin – December 31, 2024 Previews – January 22-23, 2025 Show opens – January 24, 2025 Show closes – March 9, 2025 Possible extension(s) through – March 16, 2025 PLEASE NOTE – This play is still in development. As a result, this character breakdown is subject to change. NOTE: In Act I, the actors playing Dylan, Chi, Melanie, Evan, Zoe and Judge Miller double as various secondary characters (texters, students, etc.) who appear in passing. Please make sure it's clear to the audience that these secondary characters are not the main characters being played by these actors. "JERSEY BOYS" Rehearsals begin – March 4, 2025 Previews – March 26-27, 2025 Show opens – March 28, 2025 Show closes – May 11, 2025 Possible extension(s) through – June 1, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.
25 roles
Filipina, female-presenting. Luningning Ignacia Mangahas de la Rosario Bustos. She is amiable and extroverted. Speaks with a Philippine accent. "THE HEART SELLERS"
Korean, female-presenting. Hong Jae Ha. She is reserved, but intelligent and wise. Jane is an artist with dreams of becoming a famous painter. Speaks with a Korean accent. "THE HEART SELLERS"
Female-presenting, lesbian. A biology professor specializing in the research of human genetic blood disorders. She is on the verge of finding a cure for sickle-cell anemia. Lauren has been the smartest person in almost every room she's ever walked into. She is deeply passionate about her work. While she is warm & loving, she can be awkward in large social situations. NOTE: This role involves staged intimacy including close proximity & kissing. No nudity. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Female-presenting, lesbian. Paola is a professor of Theatre and Film Studies at the same university as Lauren. She is of Puerto Rican descent and is a native Spanish speaker. She has a slight accent and occasionally peppers her speech with Spanish. Paola is fiercely loyal to Lauren and often tries to compensate for Lauren's social faux pas. What Lauren lacks in social savvy, Paola more than makes up for. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
18+ to play 14 years old, male-presenting. Lauren's and Paola's foster son who has lived with them since he was a toddler. He is smart, empathetic, and likeable but bears deep hurt from having suffered brutal neglect as a child at the hands of his biological mother. This hurt can manifest itself in unexpected bursts of irrationality and cruelty. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Nigerian, male-presenting. A visiting biologist who is collaborating with Lauren on sickle-cell research. Funny and voluble, Chi, is often befuddled by American social mores. His traditional, conservative Christian, Igbo background often puts him at odds with those in American academia on social issues. Chi is in awe of Lauren and, because of her dedication to curing sickle-cell disease, he would take a bullet for her. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
A no-nonsense judge. Doubled by actor playing Chi or Evan. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Female-presenting. Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Brilliant and politically astute. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Female-presenting. A professor of Law and Gender Studies. The prosecutor of Lauren's faculty senate hearing, Melanie is to the University's DEI) policies what Robespierre was to the enlightenment principles of The French Revolution. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Male-presenting, gay. Snarky, smart, hilarious, and a bit past his prime. Always reading the lay of the land. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Male-presenting. A voluble Southern gentleman. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Female-presenting. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Mid 20s, female-presenting. Beautiful. NOTE: This role involves staged intimacy including close proximity and kissing. No nudity. "THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN"
Male-presenting. Strong tenor/baritone voice, comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; able to play guitar; funny; a wise-guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. 5’9 or shorter; has a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; has a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; very comfortable with four-part harmonies. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Strong bass/baritone voice, very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Strong tenor/baritone voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Must be 5’9 or shorter; young, energetic and funny; a strong singer. Will double various roles. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Strong singer. Doubles various roles (friends, producers, etc.); strong tenor to high C; with a strong falsetto to G above high C; Has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Owns a private money lending agency; strong singer. Doubles various roles; strong tenor/bari-tenor voice. "JERSEY BOYS"
Male-presenting. Tough, Mafioso type; a strong singer. "JERSEY BOYS"
Female-presenting. Frankie’s wife; tough, “Seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; doubles a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group; strong belt; high straight tone soprano; very good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"
Female-presenting. Frankie’s girlfriend; educated; not from Jersey; a reach career girl; young Diane Sawyer; doubles a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey girl; strong high belt, belt to high F; high, straight tone soprano also useful; very good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"
Female-presenting. Frankie’s daughter; named for, doted on and deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl—vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her dad. Doubles a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Strong, high belt useful. Belt to high F, high straight tone soprano; very good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"
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