Equity Actors for Production of "Shakespeare In the Streets"
Equity actors for roles in "Shakespeare In the Streets". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LOA $17 per hour - Rehearsals (Ref. to LORT Period Performance) $127 per Performance (Ref. to LORT Period Performance) Additional info: St. Louis-based performers are encouraged to audition. PREPARATION Please prepare a monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. 1st rehearsal: 8/19/2025 Opening: 9/25/2025 Closing: 9/27/2025 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. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
An East St. Louis mayor who’s running for re-election, his family has run the city for years and abides by the status quo at the expense of residents’ needs - stubborn, selfish and often tyrannical with some redeemable qualities, a middle-aged man.
Richard’s right-hand man and campaign manager, middle-aged man, push-over, extremely loyal to Richard, insecure.
Richard’s sister-in-law and widow of Richard’s brother, a former ESTL mayor. Very confident and aware of her power, despises Richard.
Richard’s mom, elderly woman, voice of reason, wise, close to Lisa.
Richard’s opponent in the mayoral race, prioritizes the needs of the people, very community-centered.
Represents ESTL baseball player Sam Jethroe.
Represents ESTL jazz musician Miles Davis.
Represents ESTL dancer Katherine Dunham.
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