Dobama Theatre and Karamu House 2024-25 Season Equity Principal Actors - Dobama Theatre and Karamu House Auditions

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AUDITION DATE

Saturday, April 27, 2024

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

No break

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please contact Elise Kuklinca, Connectivity Director at: 216-932-3396 OR auditions@dobama.org, Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 5pm. If you are unable to attend the in-person EPAs, you may submit a video audition.

For details, please go to:
dobama.org/working-at-dobama .

CONTRACT

SPT / Guest Artist

$361 weekly minimum (SPT 2) - Dobama Theatre

$542 weekly minimum (Guest Artist Tier II) - Karamu House

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Dobama Theatre and Karamu House's 2024-25 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting, contemporary monologues of no more than 60-seconds each or two minutes total. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Dobama Theatre

2340 Lee Rd.

Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-5220

Second floor. Street and lot parking available at no charge.

PERSONNEL

Dobama Theatre:

Colin Anderson, Director of Production Carrie Williams, Education Director and Director - POTUS

Erin Dolan, Director of Programs

Karamu House:

Tony F. Sias, President +CEO

Nina Domingue, Associate Artistic Director

Vonetta Flowers, Director of Production Shannon McManus, Production Manager

Expected to attend:

Nathan Motta, Artistic Director - Dobama Karamu Casting Representative

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

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www.dobama.org


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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.

BREAKDOWN

Dobama Theatre and Karamu House 2024-25 Season

Dobama Theatre

POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE

By Selina Fillinger

Directed by Carrie Williams

First Rehearsal: September 3, 2024

Performance dates: October 4 - 27, 2024

Possible extension to November 3, 2024

SEEKING:

HARRIET – His chief of staff.

JEAN – His press secretary.

STEPHANIE – His secretary.

DUSTY – His dalliance.

BERNADETTE – His sister. White.

CHRIS – A journalist. Black.

MARGARET – His wife. The First Lady. Black.

PETER/WENDY

By Jeremy Bloom

Directed by Nathan Motta

First Rehearsal: November 5, 2024

Performance dates: December 6 - 29, 2024

Possible extension to January 5, 2025

SEEKING:

PETER, charming

WENDY, a girl awoken in the night

A LOST BOY/ A MERMAID, a child who is lost; his lostness literal, his eyes are closed THE TIGER LILLY, a flower, connected to the earth with deep roots TINKER BELL, holds a tap light or finger lights as a puppet

MRS. DARLING / HOOK, romantic, sensual, filled with poetry.

MR. DARLING/SMEE, sincere, earnest to a fault and enthusiastic

THE HOT WING KING

By Katori Hall

Directed by Sheffia Dooley

First Rehearsal: December 22, 2024

Performance dates: January 24 - February 16, 2025

SEEKING:

CORDELL (40s) -- the head chef of the clique. Recently emerged from the closet to co-habitate with Dwayne. In a not so former life, had a wife and 2 kids.

DWAYNE (40s) -- might not be the head chef, but is the head of the household. Holds Cordell and everyone down. Has been a mentor to his struggling nephew for years. Holds resentment towards Cordell for taking so long to legitimize their relationship.

ISOM (30s) -- new friend. Play lists includes gospel and trap and that’s exactly how he talks. Met the duo at chuuch.

BIG CHARLES (40s) -- old friend. Met the duo at the barber shop. Observant, laid-back. The Rock. EVERETT EJ (16) -- Dwayne’s nephew. In need of guidance and a new home.

TJ (35) -- Everett’s father. A long-time dealer who is “about that life” Struggles with teaching his son how to be a man, but unsure if Cordell and Dwayne can be good father figures to his son.

THE WOLVES

By Sarah DeLappe

Directed by Leighann Delorenzo

First Rehearsal: February 4, 2025

Performance dates: March 7 - 30, 2025

SEEKING:

#11 – Midfield. Brainy, morbid, budding elitist, thoughtful. Seventeen.

#25 – Defense. Captain. Classic (ex)coach’s daughter. Seventeen.

#13 – Midfield. Stoner, older pot dealer brother, into her wackiness. Sixteen.

#46 – Bench. New girl. Awkward, different, just wants to fit in. Sixteen.

#2 – Defense. Innocent, unlucky, kind, skinny. Sixteen.

#7 – Striker. Too cool for school. Sarcastic, “fuck,” thick eyeliner. Almost seventeen. #14 – Midfield. #7’s insecure sidekick. Just switched to contacts. Sixteen.

#8 – Defense. Childlike and determined to stay that way. Sixteen.

#00 – Goalie. Intense performance anxiety, perfectionist, high achiever. Seventeen. SOCCER MOM

RUST: A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT

By George Brant

Directed by Laura Kepley

Developmental workshop: July 14-16, 2024 (paid by separate stipend)

First Rehearsal: March 25, 2025

Performance dates: April 25 - May 18, 2025 (possible extension to May 25, 2025)

SEEKING:

Eliese - a 29 year-old Clevelander, English major turned steelworker. Struggles with bipolar disorder.

TRACK 1 - Older Male, Doubles as Dad, Jack, Jeremy, Mike, Sleepy Bear, Father Scanlan, Protestor, Crane Operator, Union Official

TRACK 2 - Younger Male, Doubles as Tony, John, Kenny, Dynamo, Tim, Shuffler, Protestor

TRACK 3 - Female, Doubles as Mom, EMT, Amanda, Therapist, Secretary, Shift Manager, Lea, College Secretary

Karamu House

2 Straight plays and special projects.

Actors of any ethnicity are encouraged to audition.

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