Classic Stage Company
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Jun 25, 2019
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
Wed, Jun 26, 2019
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Off Broadway Off-Broadway, Category 5; $772.00/week
SEEKING
Actors of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities who are willing to work as an ensemble and strong with classical text.
PREPARATION
Classical monologue (preferably Shakespeare) that is no longer than 2 minutes. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Author, William Shakespeare
Director, John Doyle
Producer, Classic Stage Company
A member of the Classic Stage Company staff with casting authority, to be determined, will be in attendance.
SM availability TBD
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal (on or about): Tuesday, September 10, 2019
First Preview (on or about): Thursday, October 10, 2019
Opening: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Closing: Sunday, December 15, 2019
OTHER
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
1. MACBETH ( age 40+) - A general in Duncan's army and later King of Scotland. Must have good experience with classical texts.
2. LADY MACBETH ( age 35 +) - Wife of Macbeth. Must be able to play fierce and strong.
3. MACDUFF ( age 35 +) - Thane of Fife. Should be powerful and good with classical text.
4. BANQUO ( age 35 + ) - Friend of Macbeth and general in Duncan's army. Should be powerful and good with classical text.
5. ROSS (can be older) - Scottish Thane. Should be good with classical text.
6. LADY MACDUFF ( age 30 +) - Wife of Macduff. Will play other roles, including a witch. Should be good with classical text.
7. DUNCAN (older) - King of Scotland. Should have dignity.
8. MALCOLM (20s) - Duncan's oldest son. Needs to have good use of language and good emotional range.
9. PORTER (any age) - Gatekeeper of Cawdor, Macbeth's home. Will also play a witch and others.
10. LENNOX (younger) - Scottish Thane. Will also play a witch and others.
Actors could be asked to play a number of featured characters. Roles can be played by men or women. Apart from when mentioned above, age is flexible. All roles are open in terms of ethnicity. Actors must be willing to work in an ensemble.
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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