National/Regional casting
require wearing makeup indicating white-supremacist face tattoos. Chris: male, 21-29, Black / African Descent, African-American; son of Cynthia; ambitious, open-minded; loyal friend; warm-hearted toward family; requires participation in stage combat. Oscar: male, 22-30, Latino / Hispanic, Latin American; working class; observant; waiting for his break in life; requires participation in stage combat. Evan: 18+, African-American (40s) male; parole officer; weary yet professional; trying to make a difference.
• Seeking submissions from GA. • Preparation instructions: Video record-
ing sides from the show are available here https://drive.google.com/drive/fol ders/1kHdzoQxHNC5SDcxELhDjzcCLwz mRmEZY?usp=sharing. If you don not have someone to read scenes with you, the option preferred is only reading the side that is already a monologue or a scene that can be easily cut/read as a monologue is good. Slate your name and which part you are reading for. We ask you to only read for one role in your audition. Ethnicities and genders are as described by Lynn Nottage in the script. All characters were born in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Dual ages represent the time change between 2000 and 2008. Note: Students from Armstrong/GSU theatre department encouraged to submit for the roles of Jessie, Jason, Chris, Oscar, and Evan. Send video submissions using an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link ONLY, no attachments. If you don’t have access to these platforms we can provide you a shared drive to upload to. Links such as WeTransfer or DropBox will not be opened. Include a headshot and resume as pdf attachments to your email when submitting; links such as Google Drive or Backstage will not be opened. Deadline is July 30, 2021 by 8 p.m. EDT. to casting@savannahrep.org. The Rep is not EMC eligible. CoProduction between Savannah Repertory Theatre & GSU Armstrong Campus Theatre Department.. Venue: Jenkins Hall/Armstrong Campus. More at Savannahrep.org and cah.georgiasouthern.edu/commarts/majors/theatre/armstrong-campus-theatre.
the Performing Arts.
• Rehearsals begin Feb. 14, 2022; runs
all ethnicities, one of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss. Vocal range top: Gb4 - bottom: C3. Violet (Cast): female, 40-50, the company’s Head Secretary and Mr. Hart’s Administrative Assistant; she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious; vocal range top: D5 - bottom: F3. This role is cast. Doralee (Cast): female, 20-30, a young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart’s office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks. Vocal range top: E5 - bottom: G3. This role is cast. Judy (Cast): female, 30-35, the “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful. Vocal range top: F5 - bottom: Ab3. This role is cast. Roz (Cast): female, 35-45, the attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval. Vocal range top: C5 bottom: G3. Joe: male, 25-30, all ethnicities, handsome, muscular, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Vocal range top: G4 - bottom: B2.
• Seeking—Ti Moune: female, 18-25,
resume, and video of you singing one of the provided musical clips (provided at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cxcfo6802zh5w2a/AACADuFw6Dloi7aC5GdFue9a?dl=0) via a downloadable link to Auditions@ NCTheatre.com with “AEA EPA Submission – Your Last Name” in the subject line. Submissions deadline is July 30. • Note: Complying with all COVID guide-
lines, restrictions and regulations from CDC, the State of North Carolina and Actors’ Equity Association. • Pays $824/wk. Equity LOA ref. COST
contract.
‘Once on This Island’
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
Staff: Dolly Parton, music and lyrics; Patricia Resnick, book (20th Century Fox film as source material); Eric Woodall, prod. artistic dir.-dir.-casting dir.; Lauren Juengel, prod. mgr.-assoc. prod.; Edward G. Robinson, music dir.; Robin Levine, choreo.
17 in Raleigh, NC. Note: In-person rehearsals inside of North Carolina Theatre’s rehearsal Studios. In-person performances inside Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Duke Energy Center for
Staff: Lynn Ahrens, book-lyrics; Stephen Flaherty, music; Pascale Florestal, dir.; David Coleman, music direction; Paul Daigneault, prod. artistic dir.
approval.) Equity SPT Agreement.
Musicals ‘9 to 5’
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for principal roles in “9 to 5.” • Company: North Carolina Theatre.
• Rehearsals begin Sept. 27; runs Oct.12-
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Black / African Descent, female-identified, Black / African Descent, dark skinned; a beautifully spirited peasant girl, full of restless energy and optimism; the heroine; tries to break social barriers to be with her love, Daniel; strong alto belt, G (below C) to E (2 above C); strong musician skills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. Daniel: male, 18-25, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, male-identified to play 22; light skinned. Ti Moune’s love interest; a handsome, aristocratic young man who struggles with crossing social barriers; sensitive and poetic; strong tenor or baritenor, B (2 below C) to F# (above C); strong musician skills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. Mama Euralie: female, 30-59, Black / African Descent, female-identified, Black / African Descent, specifically, dark skinned. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother; described as an “old peasant”; caring, over-protective, superstitious, fiercely loving, and strong-willed, her similarities often lead to clashes with Ti Moune; strong alto, F# (below C) to B (above C); strong musician skills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. TonTon Julian: male, 30-59, Black / African Descent, male-identified, dark skinned. Ti Moune’s adoptive father (“Tonton” is a French affectionate term for “Uncle”); described as an “old peasant”; he teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits, and he goes to great lengths to support her wishes; caring, loving, and practical; strong baritone, A (2 below C) to E (above C); strong musicianskills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. Asaka: 25-59, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, mother of the Earth; a mentor to Ti Moune; personifies the peasants’ connection to the land; she is generous and good-humored on the surface, but like all the gods feared by the islanders; her “motherly” facade is not to be trusted; she is powerful, funny, and ironic; strong mezzo belt, A (below C) to E (2 above C); strong musician skills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. Erzulie: 20-49, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, goddess of love; a mentor to Ti Moune and foil to Papa Ge; the most approachable of the gods, but ultimately no less egocentric; one of the main instigators of the events of the story, she is looked upon fondly by the people; set out to prove that love is stronger than the fear of death: by love, she means the power of the human heart; strong soprano, B (below C) to E (2 above C); strong musician skills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. Agwe (Cast): 25-59, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous
• Seeking submissions from NC. • For consideration, submit headshot,
actor/singers for SpeakEasy Stage Company’s production of “Once on This Island.” For pre-cast roles, auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. No understudies are being cast. For these auditions, no nudity or any form of sexual contact will be required as part of an actor’s audition. We will not ask prospective participants to perform violence or sexual contact as part of an audition without disclosing this expectation in the audition notice or invitation. SpeakEasy Stage Company seeks to foster an environment of communication, safety, respect, accountability, and the health, safety, and well- being of institutions and its participants.
• Pays $354/wk. (Category 3 - pending
Mar. 11-Apr. 16 in Boston, MA.
• Seeking—Franklin Hart: male, 45-50,
• Company: SpeakEasy Stage Company.
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/ Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, God of water; a mentor to Ti Moune; Larger than life, mysterious; Perhaps the peasants’ greatest fear next to Papa Ge himself; commanding voice and presence; strong, dramatic baritone/bass with a big range, B (2 below C) to E (above C); strong musician skills; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; principal. Note: Role of Agwe has been cast. Actors will be seen for this role as replacements only. Andrea/ Storyteller 1: female, 20-29, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, female-identified, light skinned. Daniel’s betrothed; an attractive, elegant, and refined young woman; she seems cold at first but turns out to be both humane and determined; she pities Ti Moune, but despite having little affection for Daniel, she will not allow sentiment to interfere with her well-ordered plan for marriage and the aristocratic ways; also plays Madame Armand; strong mezzo, B (below C) to D (2 above C); strong musician skills; strong mover; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus. “Beauxhommes” Narrator/Storyteller 2: female, 20-49, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, female-identified, excellent singer: soprano; strong musician skills; movement ability is a plus; ability to play instrument (s) is a plus; possible understudy assignments; principal. “Beauxhommes” Narrator/Storyteller 1: female, 20-49, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, male-identified, excellent singer: tenor; strong musician skills; movement ability is a plus; ability to play instrument(s) is a plus; possible understudy assignments; principal. Storyteller 2/Monsieur Beauxhomme/ Armand: male, 30-59, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, male-identified, Daniel’s stern father; reminds Daniel of the harsh realities of life; not deliberately cruel, but determined; represents the heart of aristocratic society; also plays Armand, the ancestor; strong baritone, A (2 below C) to D (above C); strong musician skills; movement ability is a plus; ability to playinstrument(s) is a plus; principal. Little Ti Moune: female, 7-11, Black / African Descent, female-identified, dark skinned. The younger version of Ti Moune; also plays the child for whom the story is told; energetic, confident, funny, and sweet; strong singer, VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING for full character breakdowns, script sides, and more casting notices
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