THE COLOR OF LIGHT - NYC EPA
Schoolhouse Theater
AUDITION DATES
Thu, Feb 28, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
Fri, Mar 01, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
SPT Tier 1; $255/week min
SEEKING
The lead role of
HENRI MATISSE: 70’s. The legendary artist, frail, recovering from surgery, is restored to health and hope by his young nurse. When she becomes a nun, he decides to honor her, and, against opposition, creates the chapel he describes as his “masterpiece.
All other roles have been CAST.
PREPARATION
Sides will be provided at the EPA, including a largely nonverbal scene emphasizing the
physicality of the character. Please bring a picture and resume.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
3rd floor
PERSONNEL
By Jesse Kornbluth
Personnel in attendance:
Playwright Jesse Kornbluth, PSM Pamela Edington, Director Bram Lewis and two readers.
OTHER DATES
The production will rehearse for 2 weeks at Shetler Studios in New York and then move to its Theater in Croton Falls, Westchester.
Rehearsals will begin Weds 3/13. Opening is Thursday, 4/4.
The contract calls for 4 performances per week Thurs-Sun.
Final performance is Sunday, 4/28.
OTHER
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement,
the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this call will
have an opportunity to be seen.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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
Seeking the following role only:
HENRI MATISSE: 70’s. The legendary artist, frail, recovering from surgery, is restored to health and hope by his young nurse. When she becomes a nun, he decides to honor her, and, against opposition, creates the chapel he describes as his “masterpiece.
The following roles are already CAST
Lydia Delectorskaya: Blond, 40’s, Russian, tough-his assistant in all things...
(Role is cast)
Monique Bourgeois- His night nurse. Early twenties, from the country, not sophisticated, but savvy and quick with an independent streak.
(Role is cast)
Pablo Picasso-the Great man. Matisse’s contemporary, friend,
(and rival).
(Role is cast)
Louis Rayssiguier- A novice priest with some background in Architecture. Nervous.
(Role is cast)
Mother Superior-Head of the local convent in Vence. Like Mother Therese, a woman of absolute devotion...and an indomitable will.
(Role is cast)
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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