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New York Tristate Plays ‘Choir Boy’ & ‘Between Two Knees’ • Seeking submissions from Equity
actors for roles in “Choir Boy” (Tarell Alvin McCraney, writer; Christopher D. Betts, dir.; Rehearsals begin Feb. 1, 2022; tech begins Mar. 18; runs Mar. 31-Apr. 23) and “Between Two Knees” (The 1491s, playwright; Eric Ting, dir.; Presented with Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Rehearsals begin Mar. 22; tech begins Apr. 29; runs May 12-Jun. 4). • Company: Yale Repertory Theatre /
Drama Productions Inc. Staff: Kay Perdue Meadows (Yale Repertory Theatre), artistic assoc.; Amy Boratko (Yale Repertory Theatre), acting assoc. artistic dir.; James Bundy, dean-artistic dir.; Louis DiPaolo (Tara Rubin Casting), casting; Tara Rubin (Tara Rubin Casting), casting; Vanjah Alexander, casting assoc.
• Rehearses and performs in New Haven,
CT. Note: If hired, all actors on contract with Yale Repertory Theatre must be fully vaccinated and will be asked to complete an attestation of vaccination form prior to arrival on campus. • Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all
ethnicities.
• Seeking submissions from CT. • For consideration, submit PDF of head-
shot and resume, and a video link to your audition (YouTube or Vimeo preferred) to YaleRepEPA21@gmail.com with the subject line “Local Submission/ Actor’s Full Name/2021 EPA.” Submissions deadline is Aug. 20. Any tapes received after the deadline will not be viewed.
• Video Preparation Instructions: Prepare
a two minute contemporary or classical monologue, your choice; preference for heightened or poetic language. If interested in “Choir Boy,” also prepare a 1-2 minute cut of an a cappella song of your choice. Include a slate that includes your full name and the project and/or role for which you’re interested to audition. To ensure that we will be able to view your submission, note that the video should be listed as “Unlisted”
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SUBMIT YOUR CALLS FOR CAST AND CREW: Visit backstage.com/findtalent and click on “Post a Notice.” Include all relevant project requirements, including any pay, fees, dues, costs, required ticket sales or nudity. rather than “Private” on YouTube, and as “Anyone” or “People with the private link” on Vimeo.
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• All roles at Yale Rep are understudied.
Yale Rep is committed to an inclusive casting policy and encourages all actors to audition regardless of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. No stage manager positions are available for these productions.
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‘Dracula’ Bite into this Simi Valley, CA production
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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 submit.
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‘The Wonder Years’ Romanticize the past in Atlanta, GA for this ABC series
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• Pays $739-$1325/wk. and $739/wk.
‘Waitress’ Serve looks in this Broadway Equity production in NYC
(understudies). Equity LORT Non Rep C & D Contracts.
George Street Playhouse 21-22 Season, Equity Video Submissions
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‘The Taming’ Don’t be a shrew in Addison, TX for this all-female, political, Equity reimagining
• Seeking Equity actors for roles in 2021-
22 season. Season Includes: “Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise” (Ken Ludwig (LORT D), writer; David Saint, dir.; 1st rehearsal Sept. 28; 1st preview Oct. 26; runs Oct. 29-Nov. 21); “It’s Only a Play” (Terrence McNally (LORT C), writer; Kevin Cahoon, dir.; 1st Rehearsal Nov. 9, 1st Preview Nov. 30, runs Dec. 3-19); “Her Portmanteau” (Mfoniso Udofia (LORT D), writer; Laiona Michelle, dir.; 1st Rehearsal Dec. 21; 1st Preview Jan. 18; runs Jan. 21-Feb. 13); “Baipás” (Jacobo Morales (LORT D), writer; Julio Monge, dir.; 1st Rehearsal Feb. 1; load in: Feb.14-23; tech: Feb. 24-27; 1st Preview: Mar. 1; runs Mar. 4-27). No roles will be understudied.
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‘Ninth Life’ Reincarnate in Portland, ME
that includes some diffusion (non direct, soft) is best. The sound is important. Make sure if using a reader that you are easily heard. An external mic (Lavalier) plugs into your device, is economical and sounds great. Your background is clean. Be aware of what’s behind you. A busy or dark background can distract the viewer/listener. Keep the slate separate from the actual audition. Slates can be your headshot or your “live” introduction, whichever you prefer. • Feel free to listen to our podcast (2 epi-
sodes, 20 minutes each) on video auditions here: Part one: https://www. podbean.com/eu/pb-4et4x-927236 and Part two: https://www.podbean. com/eu/pb-xqe4n-92de4c. • Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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 submit. • Pays $739/wk. (LORT D) and $926/wk.
(LORT C). Equity LORT Non-Rep Contracts.
‘Selling Kabul’
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for “Selling Kabul.”
• Company: Playwrights Horizons Inc.
Staff: Sylvia Khoury, playwright; Tyne Rafaeli, dir.; Alaine Alldaffer, casting dir.; Lisa Donadio, assoc. casting dirs. • Rehearsals begin Oct. 26; tech runs
• Preparation Instructions: Limit your
video submission to three minutes maximum. Actors may prepare either a short contemporary monologue or a monologue from one of the plays. This time limit includes your slate (your name, name of play, and character you will be performing) which should be included at the beginning of your audition submission. Upload your taped audition to Vimeo and include a link for viewing in your email submission. YouTube links are also acceptable, but Vimeo is strongly preferred. Do not share via WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud or other file sharing platforms. Self tape suggestions for your audition. Framing your shot helps. Make sure your phone/device is in landscape format and not portrait position. Make sure the lighting is sufficient. Non-incandescent, bright white lighting
• Company: George Street Playhouse.
Staff: Pat McCorkle(Viewing Auditions), McCorkle Casting; David Saint, artistic dir.; Scott M. Goldman, general manager. • Rehearses and runs in New Brunswick,
NJ.
• Seeking—All Roles: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NJ. • For consideration, email the video link
and separate attachments of your headshot and resume to epa.submission@mccorklecasting.com with the subject line “Full Actor Name/George Street EPA Submission.” Submissions deadline is Aug. 20.
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Nov. 12-16; runs Nov. 17-Dec. 23, 2021 or Jan. 16, 2022 at The Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons in NYC.
• Seeking—Taroon: male, 30-35, Afghan;
Afiya’s younger brother; once set on following in the family trade of becoming a tailor, his now-wife Bibi encouraged him to interpret for the Americans in Kabul, in hopes of unseating the Taliban and ushering a new era of peace for their country; when the Americanspulled out of Afghanistan, he was left with a promise of a visa—a promise that remains unfulfilled, to great personal peril. Naïve, idealistic, and with no small amount of bravado, Taroon has been hiding primarily in his sister’s home; at the top of the play, he awaits news of the birth of his first child. Afiya (Possible US/ Replacement): female, 30-35, Afghan; an honest woman struggling to remain uncompromised in a deeply comprobackstage.com
