Equity Actors for Production of "Garside's Career"
Equity actors for roles in "Garside's Career". See breakdown below. About the project: STORYLINE: GARSIDE’S CAREER, by Harold Brighouse, tells the story of a mechanical engineer who has the drive to better himself by earning his B.A. degree, urged on by his fiancé. On the day he passes his exams, they begin to make plans for their wedding. They are interrupted when he is unexpectedly coaxed into filling a sudden opening as the Labour candidate for Parliament, thanks to his gifts as an orator. Mint’s production of GARSIDE’S CAREER will be the New York Premiere. The play had an extended run in Boston in 1919 (“admirable in construction, realistic in characterization, bright in wit and keen in satire”) and a New York production was announced, but never happened. Even in the U.K. this bright, witty, political satire seems to have completely disappeared. Rate: LOA-NYC $650 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1st Rehearsal: Week of January 6, 2025 1st Preview: February 1, 2025 Opening: February 20, 2025 Closing: March 15, 2025 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. NOTE ABOUT DIALECT: Most of the cast speaks with a Lancashire dialect. The three members of the Mottram family are also Lancashire natives, and though they are not aristocratic, they do speak R.P. (Received Pronunciation). Mr. Denis O’Callaghan speaks with an Irish dialect. Preparation: please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
A working-class engineer who achieves great success as a politician, only to fall prey to ego and ambition. A charming idealist and silver-tongued orator, who believes in himself as much as the cause.
A working-class woman who has grinded all of her life. She scoffs at handouts and is fiercely protective of her son. As Peter’s star rises her belief in him will be tested.
A working-class, educated schoolteacher who would rather lose everything than sacrifice her ideals. Her belief in Peter will test the boundaries of her convictions.
An enthusiastic, impractical Irishman who believes in the cause. Peter’s most loyal friend, and lone supporter after his fall. Will double as TIMSON.
Butler at Mottram household. Will double as O’CALLAGHAN.
An unapologetic firebrand, singularly focused on the cause. Intelligent, direct and practical--defers to no one.
A responsible leader who carries authority with age. Earnest, respectful, believes in the cause.
Wealthy, intelligent, suspicious of politicians, bored with life and looking for a distraction. A worthy sparring partner, she is not easily won.
Wealthy, loves money and sees no reason not to enjoy his life. He conceals real kindness behind his flippant manner. Despite his loathing for the cause, he is taken with Peter and doesn’t mind a bit of adventure.
Wealthy, authoritative in manner, accustomed to getting her way. She knows exactly which buttons to press to bend people to her will.
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