Casting Call for "Once" Play
Actors wanted for "Once". Please find the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: On the streets of Dublin, a heartbroken Irish songwriter meets a Czech pianist who won't let him sell his guitar. By the end of one fateful week, their budding friendship evolves into a powerful but complicated love story that will change their lives forever. The only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award, and a Tony Award, Once is an achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting story that continues to strike an unforgettable chord. Rate: $1,225 weekly (LORT B minimum: $1,213). Additional info: LORT Non-Rep contract. The Wolf Theatre. Please prepare two contrasting monologues. Singers may substitute one monologue for a song from a musical standard. Total audition package: 3 minutes maximum. An accompanist will be provided. Video submissions are not being accepted at this time. An Equity monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of the audition. If interested, please apply.
15 role s
(Male identifying) Quiet, attractive, layers of internal feeling. Guy is a bit lost. Since his ex-girlfriend left for New York (and started seeing someone else) he’s been swimming in a sea of confusion. He makes ends meet working in his Da’s vacuum cleaner repair shop, but his first love is music. But even that is starting to feel like an exercise in futility as he seems incapable of grabbing anyone’s attention.
(Female identifying) Direct, tenacious, seemingly serious. When her young family emigrated to Dublin to start a new life, Girl was charmed by the warmth of the people, despite the cloudiness of the skies. She also fell for the depth of cultural current alive in the city. But when her husband left her alone with her five-year-old daughter, the new life suddenly became more complicated.
(Male identifying) Eamon is the sound engineer at the recording studio which Guy and Girl have rented to lay down tracks for the big album. He is happily married, grounded and no-nonsense. Excellent guitar skills, folk/rock vocals (mandolin skills a bonus. Dublin dialect. Possible Cover: Guy
(Male identifying) Intense. Andrej emigrated from the Czech Republic to Dublin. He currently works in a fast-food restaurant, but dreams of becoming an Area Manager. He learned English by watching Soap Operas. Strong guitar and bass skills, folk/rock vocals. Czech accent.
(Female identifying) Reza emigrated from the Czech Republic to Dublin. She has a sensuality and confidence that make her seem a bit “on the prowl.” She is definitely searching for a partner, or husband and is pretty direct about pursuing men who seem a decent prospect. Strong violin skills, folk/rock vocals. Czech accent. Possible Cover: Girl
(Male identifying) Simple, grounded, generous. Da is the father of Guy. He owns a vacuum repair shop in the city center. He and Guy live in a small apartment above the shop. Since his wife passed away, he’s been focused on the shop and helping nudge Guy back out into the world after his heart break. Strong mandolin skills. Dublin accent.
(Female identifying) Barushka emigrated to Dublin from the Czech Republic. She is the mother of Girl, and part-time caretaker for her granddaughter, Ivonka. She is grounded and intense, with a lived wisdom. Accordion skills (or strong piano skills and willingness to learn accordion), folk/rock vocals. Czech dialect.
(Male identifying) Intense, direct. Svec emigrated to Dublin from the Czech Republic. He is learning English by watching soap operas and is eager to try out his “authentic” Dublin accent whenever an opportunity arises. He is a skillful musician, though his background in heavy metal makes the transition to playing Guy’s moody music a challenge. Strong guitar and drum skills (cajon is a bonus), folk/rock vocals. Czech dialect.
(5ish, female identifying) Girl’s quiet daughter. Doesn’t need to sing.
(Female identifying) Ex-Girlfriend is Guy’s ex who left Dublin to move to New York in search of new adventures. Though she’s been seeing someone new, there is still a place in her heart for Guy. Strong violin skills (piano a plus), folk/rock vocals. Dublin accent. Possible Cover: Girl
(Irish with Spanish ancestry, male identifying) Billy is a big guy who owns a humble music shop in Dublin. Though he is a small business owner, Billy is a socialist at heart. He is infatuated with Girl, and is protective of her when he senses that there is chemistry between her and Guy. He has big feelings and big opinions. You don’t have to guess what’s going through his head. Strong guitar skills, folk/rock vocals. Dublin dialect.
(Male identifying) The Emcee is the master of ceremonies in a local pub in central Dublin. Strong guitar skills (mandolin a bonus), folk/rock vocals. Dublin dialect. Possible Cover: Guy
(Male identifying) Manager of the bank. He is a rule follower and a bit weary of all the dreamy schemes customers try to get him to fund. He is also a closet musician, who jumps at the chance to join Guy and Girl’s band once that presents itself. Strong cello skills (guitar a plus), folk/rock vocals. Cork dialect.
(Female identifying) Tracks to be identified closer to time of production auditions.
(Male identifying) Tracks to be identified closer to time of production auditions.
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