First Folio 2018-19 Season - Chicago EPA Days
First Folio Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Thu, May 17, 2018
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CDT)
Lunch 1-2pm.
Fri, May 18, 2018
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CDT)
Lunch: 1-2pm.
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
10:30 am - 5:30 pm (CDT)
lunch 1-2pm.
APPOINTMENTS
Equity Members may sign up for an appointment through the Member Portal beginning Thursday, May 10th at noon.
CONTRACT
CAT CAT 3; $400/week
SEEKING
First Folio is seeking adult actors of all genders and ethnicities. We encourage all actors of all identities to apply for roles for which they view themselves as most fit. See breakdown for details.
PREPARATION
Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 minutes total. 1 of them may be Shakespeare, but that is not required unless you wish to be considered for the production of HENRY V. Be sure to bring a headshot and resume and please include both a phone number & email address on your resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago
557 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: David Rice
Associate Artistic Director: Melanie Keller
Directors: Skyler Schrempp (The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe), Melanie Keller (All Childish Things), Rachel Lambert (The Firestorm) and Hayley Rice (Henry V)
OTHER
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.
BREAKDOWN
First Folio Theatre Breakdowns for 2018-19 Season
THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE by David Rice
EDGAR ALLAN POE (Already cast)
VIRGINIA POE (Already cast)
THE MADMAN/THE PRISONER – male identifying 30’s to 50’s to play the insane man in “The Tell-Tale Heart” and the prisoner in “The Pit and the Pendulum”; will also play one of the guests in “The Masque of the Red Death.”
LIGEIA/LUCIANA – female identifying 30’s to 50’s; a sultry, single-minded murderess
POLICEMAN – male identifying 20’s; a garrulous naif
2 ENSEMBLE – 1 male identifying, 1 female identifying to understudy and play various roles throughout the piece
All roles can be played as any ethnicity.
ALL CHILDISH THINGS by Joseph Zettelmaier
DAVE BULLANSKI – male identifying, an IT tech and consummate Star Wars geek (the safecracker), late 20’s – early 30’s
? MAX FARLEY – male identifying, a U-Haul driver and consummate Star Wars geek (the getaway driver), late 20’s – early 30’s ?
CARTER SLOAN – male identifying, a stockboy w/ Kenner Toys and consummate Star Wars geek (the insider), late 20’s – early 30’s
KENDRA JOHNSON – female identifying, a movie theatre employee (the connection), and Carter’s girlfriend; she is not a huge Star Wars fan, but may be the smartest person on the team; late 20’s – early 30’s
MOM/The BIG MAN – male identifying; head of the local mob; 40’s to 60’s.
All roles can be played as any ethnicity.
THE FIRESTORM
GABY – female identifying, mid to late 30’s, Black. An antitrust attorney. Partner at a well-respected firm in Columbus, Ohio. She’s got a quick, dry wit. A well-practiced pokerface. She is strategic– not to be confused with manipulative–in all aspects of her life.
PATRICK – male identifying, late 30’s to mid 40’s, White. Candidate for Governor of Ohio. Married to Gaby. While impressive and magnetic, his inner geek still surfaces from time to time. He’s got a let’s-roll-up-our-sleeves-and-get-to-work approach to politics. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know the game. Or how to play it.
LESLIE – female identifying, late 20’s, White. Patrick’s assistant campaign manager. High energy. A little awkward. Sometimes her mouth moves a step faster than her brain. But she is neither ditzy nor dumb. Knows when to take charge. Her career takes top billing in her life.
JAMAL – male identifying, late 30’s to mid 40’s (same age as Patrick), Black. The CEO and founder of a successful software company in Atlanta. A father of two. A quiet kid who grew into himself. He walks into a room and commands attention. Not because he’s aggressive or insistent–it’s because he knows exactly who he is.
HENRY V
HENRY V – Already cast
ENSEMBLE – a cast of 12 who will each play multiple, named roles; casting is both ethnic and gender non-specific for all roles. All actors need strong language skills and the ability to play multiple, clearly distinct characters. Strong fight skills preferred, with longsword/broadsword experience a plus.
All roles can be played as any ethnicity.
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 audition.
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