Equity Actors Wanted for "Elektra" Play Audition
Equity actors for roles in "Elektra". See breakdown below. About the project: Seeking roles, understudies, as well as possible replacements. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1114 weekly minimum (LORT C) Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. PREPARATION: Please prepare a 60-90 second classical monologue of your choosing. First Rehearsal: October 5, 2026 Tech Begins: November 3, 2026 First Preview: November 10, 2026 Official Opening: November 20, 2026 Closing: December 6, 2026 Possible Extension Through: December 13, 2026 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. All roles are open to various ethnicities and open in terms of dis/ability. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
She/her or they/them. Daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, sister of Orestes and Chrysothemis. Strong. Fierce, Uncontrollable. Great with language.
She/her or they/them. Mother of Elektra and Queen of Argos. Unapologetic. Powerful. Great with language.
She/her or they/them. Sister to Elektra. More controlled than Elektra. Great with language.
Lover of Clytemnestra. Ruthless. Great with language.
He/him or they/them. Brother to Elektra and son to Clytemnestra. Strong, Open. Great with language.
She/her or they/them. Six vocalists in mid-soprano to low alto range. The score consists of about 30 minutes of unaccompanied vocal music, often in 3- & 4-part harmony. The music is at times complex rhythmically & vocalists should be able to independently hold their own part. Looking for a heterogenous sound, with singers who can maintain an individual character to their voice while still being able to blend well. The general sound they are looking for is best described as "soulful and earthy."
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