"Guards at the Taj" Play Seeking Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Guards at the Taj". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal – an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty and duty... and changes them forever. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $600 weekly minimum Additional info: PREPARATION: Please prepare a brief monologue in the style of the show. Rehearsals begin: January 11, 2027 Performances: January 29 - February 7, 2027 Performance schedule: Friday at 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday at 2pm All rehearsals and performances will be held in Pleasantville, NY. 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.
2 roles
An Imperial Guard. Son of the Chief Officer of the Guards. Lifelong friend of Babur. He is disciplined, practical, and precise. He is invested in complying with the rules as he believes upholding the status quo will be what will keep him safe. His fear of consequences has built a rigidity in him, but at his core he is deeply vulnerable and caring. Actors of all genders are encouraged to audition.
An Imperial Guard. Lifelong friend of Humayun. He is playful, imaginative, and insatiably curious. He concocts fantastical inventions, delights in nature, and dreams for a life beyond his military post. He challenges the status quo and has a rebellious, mischievous spirit. He has a sensitivity to suffering and is unapologetic in expressing his doubts and emotions. Actors of all genders are encouraged to audition.
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