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Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Eurydice"

New York, NY, United States
ID: 271707Exp: 10/28/2024
$1,024/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in "Eurydice" show. See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: In life, Eurydice loves books…and a great musician. One of the few heroines who dies twice, she falls to the underworld on her wedding day. In death, she reunites with her father and remembers her life again. Les Waters directs an innovative reimagining of one of Sarah Ruhl’s most beloved plays, inspired by a classic myth. Rate: Off Broadway $1024 weekly minimum (Cat. BB) Additional info: Audition Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PREPARATION Please prepare a brief monologue. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. First Rehearsal: Tues, 04/15/25 Previews begin: Tues, 05/13/25 Opening: Mon, 06/02/25 End of guaranteed run: Sun, 06/22/25 Possible extension through: Sun, 07/06/25 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. If you are interested, please apply.

7 roles

EURYDICEFemale26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

A little too young and a little too in love. Falls to her death on her wedding day. A lover of books and music. Has a sense of irony.

FATHERMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Eurydice’s father. A soul in the Underworld, writing letters to his daughter in the world above. Subversive to the ways of the dead. Loves poetry and also could enjoy watching a sport game. A regular guy, and a good father.

ORPHEUSMale26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

Like Eurydice, a little too young and a little too in love. A great musician and Eurydice’s husband. Travels to the underworld to find her. Wildly passionate. Feels more like a musician than an actor.

A NASTY INTERESTING MAN/THE LORD OF THE UNDERWORLDMale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

First appears at Eurydice’s wedding, luring her away from the party. Later returns as the child-like lord of the underworld. Could seem like one who is not quite human.

BIG STONEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of the chorus of the land of the dead. Could be like a nasty child at a birthday party. Can play at being not the smartest.

LITTLE STONEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of the chorus of the land of the dead. Could be like a nasty child at a birthday party. Has a moral compass.

LOUD STONEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of the chorus of the land of the dead. Could be like a nasty child at a birthday party. Can be loud and bossy.