Virginia Stage Company
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Jul 02, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA min. $710/WEEK
SEEKING
Equity Actors/singers for various roles in the 2019-20 Season . See Breakdown.
(Please note that this EPA was originally posted as being only for Guys and Dolls, but now has been revised to be for the entire season)
All SM and ASM positions have been filled.
PREPARATION
Prepare EITHER: 1) a brief monologue in the style of the shows in the season, 2) a brief song in the style of the show, or 3) a one minute monologue and 16 bars of a song. If singing bring sheet music in the correct key - accompanist provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (305)
305 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018-2902
Holding Room: Studio 207. Check lobby upon arrival for any changes.
PERSONNEL
In the Room:
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA/Binder Casting, Casting Director (does not have authority to hire SMs)
OTHER
All SM positions have been filled.
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
Virginia Stage 2019-2020 Season:
Guys & Dolls
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed by Nick Minas
1st Rehearsal: August 27, 2019. Opening: September 18, 2019. Closing: October 6, 2019
1950’s New York is bustling with glitz and glamour in this classic Tony Award-winning musical. Nathan Detroit, the city’s most infamous craps game organizer, makes the bet of a lifetime with
high-roller Sky Masterson. Sky accepts, and tries to win the heart of “Save-A-Soul” missionary Sarah Brown, while Nathan’s fiance? of 14-years, Adelaide, grows tired of him gambling with hers. When it comes to love, these characters discover you’ve gotta play the right cards if you want to win big.
Seeking:
Sarah Brown
Any ethnicity, Age range mid 20’s to late 30’s. Female. A bright-eyed, idealistic, sincere young woman who serves as the Sergeant of the local Mission. She believes in her cause and is often frustrated in her work to convert the gambling sinners of New York City into saints. She falls in love with gambler, Sky Masterson, and experiences a transformation as she unleashes her adventurous spirit.
Sky Masterson
Any ethnicity, Age range mid 20’s to late 30’s. Male. A self-assured, high stakes gambler who oozes style and sex appeal. He is used to getting by on his luck, looks, and charm but is thrown off course when he falls in love with Sarah Brown.
Miss Adelaide
Any ethnicity, Age range late 20’s to mid 40’s. Female. A strongly comic, classic showgirl who is the headliner at the Hot Box Nightclub. She is Nathan Detroit’s long-suffering fiancee and longs for a quiet family life away from New York City. She is pretty, outspoken, and charming. Strong comedic and dance skills a must.
Nathan Detroit
Any ethnicity, Age range late 20’s to mid 40’s. Male. A good-hearted yet comically irresponsible manipulator. Nathan is a broke schemer and is the facilitator of illegal craps games. He is a broker, seldom a gambler. A consummate businessman with divided loyalties; he pacifies his fiance? Adelaide with vague promises of a marriage ‘some time’ in the future.
Nicely Nicely Johnson
Any ethnicity, Age range 30’s to late 40’s. Male. The nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks. High-spirited and eccentric but sincere and genuine. Nathan's loyal friend and lackey.
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Detroit ‘67
By Dominique Morisseau
Directed by Tom Jones
1st Rehearsal: October 1, 2019. Opening: October 23, 2019. Closing: November 10, 2019
Turntables turn to turmoil in the heart of Detroit when a mysterious woman enters the lives of siblings Chelle and Lank. Underground basement parties are the talk of the town as the spirit of Motown breaks barriers across neighborhoods. As riots erupt in their beloved city, tensions escalate at home. In the age of tumultuous race relations, how will this family keep it together as their community falls apart?
Seeking:
Chelle (Michelle)
African American Woman, Age range late 30's, Female. Chelle is the overprotective older sister of Lank. She is a widow, hard worker, and is determined to provide a better life for her family. She can be intimidating to outsiders and carries herself with a quiet confidence.
Lank (Langston)
African American man, Age range early 30's, Male. The younger brother of Chelle, a hard and a dreamer. Lank is passionate about motown, and has an extensive record collection. A charismatic young man everyone is fond of.
Bunny (Bonita)
African American woman, Age range mid-to-late 30's, Female. A family friend of Lank and Chelle. She is sexy and fun-loving and refuses to be beaten by the discouraging political scene in Detroit.
Sly (Sylvester)
African American man, Age range late 30's, Male. Lank’s best friend. An “honest hustler”-- someone who loves the game and doesn’t mind working hard to find success. He is a loyal friend and fiercely determined to see his reams come true.
Caroline
Caucasian woman, Age range late 20s/early 30s, Female. She is certainly troubled, but is extremely hesitant to discuss her problems with anyone. Caroline is beautiful and alluring, with a quiet strength.
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A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Patrick Mullins
Directed by Marianne Savell
1st Rehearsal: November 5, 2019. Opening: November 27, 2019. Closing: December 22, 2019.
Virginia Stage’s most popular production continues its tradition at the Wells Theatre. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through time with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and
Future as he learns about redemption, kindness, and compassion. Filled with music and mirth, this timeless play is recommended for all ages and is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
Seeking:
Christmas Present
Any ethnicity, Gender non-specific, age range over 30. Jolly, warm, bigger than life.
Marley
Any ethnicity, Male , age range over 35. Imposing, gruff, and a gentle heart buried inside.
Bob Cratchit
Any ethnicity, Male , age range over 30. The heart of the play. Full of care and compassion, for Tim and Scrooge.
Mrs. Cratchit
Any ethnicity, Female , age range over 30. Bob’s partner who creates a crucial support system for Bob and the family. A big heart, but quick to protect her own.
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Sense & Sensibility
By Kate Hamill
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Jessica Holt
1st Rehearsal: December 31, 2019. Opening: January 22, 2020. Closing: February 9, 2020.
Jane Austen’s words comes to life again in the comedic follow up to the best-selling play in Virginia Stage history, Pride and Prejudice. After their father's sudden death leaves them destitute, the Dashwood sisters must navigate the gossipy world of late 19th century England. Full of humor and bold theatricality, this energetic take on the classic follows the sisters’ journey as they learn the importance of both sense and sensibility in a world where love and money aren’t mutually exclusive.
Seeking:
Elinor Dashwood (female) - 20s-mid30s, any ethnicity. The eldest Dashwood sister. Sensible, intelligent, responsible, composed. A caregiver. Always tries to do the right thing, inclined to follow the rules, aware of social and economic restraints. Vibrant inner life, she feels things much more greatly than she is willing to reveal. Big-hearted and sensitive under it all. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Marianne Dashwood (female) - 20s, any ethnicity. The middle Dashwood sister. Sensitive, spontaneous, romantic, impetuous, and emotional. Bursting with desire to live life to the fullest. She feels EVERYTHING! Leaps before she looks. Falls head-over-heals in love with Willoughby. Sings and plays piano. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Margaret Dashwood - teen/20s, any ethnicity. The youngest Dashwood sister; 10-13 years old. Desperate to be a grown-up. Wants to be included. Has read one too many romance novels. A chip off of Marianne’s block. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Mrs. Dashwood/Anne Steele/Gossip (female) - 20s-50s, any ethnicity.Mrs. Dashwood: Their mother. Loving, warm-hearted, highly principled, protective of her daughters. Optimist. Loves a good drama. Anne Steele: Lucy’s sister. Indiscreet. Very odd. Obsessed with men, a babbler, terrible at reading social cues. Beta to her sister’s alpha. Actor must have strong comic/physical/clown-skills, devilish sense of play. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood/Lucy Steele/Lady Middleton/Gossip (female) - 20s - 30s, any ethnicity. Fanny: Nasty. John Dashwood’s domineering, selfish, manipulative wife. Lucy: A young girl with no fortune. Clever, manipulative, and self-serving, a social climber. Outwardly sweet veneer masks a calculating strategist. Lady Middleton: an overbred lady. Actor must have strong comic/physical/clown-skills, devilish sense of play. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Mrs. Jennings/Mrs. Ferrars/Gossip (female) - 30s - 60s, any ethnicity. Mrs. Jennings: A good-natured, boisterous woman; mother-in-law to Sir John and a terror to the countryside. Enthusiastically, joyously meddling; it’s what she lives for. Mrs. Ferrars: A wisened, unpleasant old woman, mother to Edward, Robert, Fanny. Actor must have strong comic/physical/clown- skills, devilish sense of play.British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Sir John Middleton/Servant/Doctor/Gossip (male) - 30s - 40s, any ethnicity. Sir John Middleton: A country gentleman; distant relation to Mrs. Dashwood. Effusive, amiable, madcap. An enthusiastic and exuberant bull in a china shop. Having just the best time, and wants everyone else to have the best time too. Actor has strong comic/physical/clown-skills, devilish sense of play. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
John Willoughby/John Dashwood/Gossip (male) - 20s-30s, any ethnicity. John Willoughby: Unusually handsome, a true romantic hero; dashing, irresistibly charming. Impulsive; a rule- breaker Has a dark side that he tries hide. He is not a bad man necessarily but he is an irresponsible and often selfish one. A pleasure-seeker. Fundamentally wants to be liked. John Dashwood: The Dashwood sister’s half-brother. Wealthy. Well-intentioned but weak-willed; subservient to his wife Fanny’s wishes. Actor has strong comic/physical/clown-skills, devilish sense of play. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Colonel Brandon/Thomas/Lady Middleton/Gossip (male) - 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Colonel Brandon:
An older bachelor; principled, quiet, restrained, a poet’s heart underneath it all. Retired officer. Lady Middleton: an overbred lady. Actor has strong comic/physical/clown-skills, devilish sense of play. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
Edward/Robert Ferrars/Lady Middleton/Gossip - 20s - 30s, any ethnicity. Edward: A gentleman; a bachelor. Private, sensible, kind. Drawn to a quiet life, though he is caught under his mother’s rule. Robert Ferrars: A callow young man; Edward Ferrar's younger brother. A lout and a twit. Very fond of himself. That guy at every party. Lady Middleton: an overbred lady. Actor has strong comic/physical/clown-skills, devilish sense of play. British accent. Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
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The Legend of Georgia McBride
Written by Matthew Lopez
Directed by Patrick Mullins
1st Rehearsal: February 11, 2020. Opening: March 4, 2020. Closing: March 22, 2020.
Casey is down on his luck. Recently fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator, he scrambles to pay his rent. To top it off, his wife just announced she is pregnant. When a new drag show replaces his act, Casey trades in his jumpsuit for a dress and finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business—and himself. This music filled comedy explores the art of finding your true voice, with loads of laughs and dance numbers along the way.
Seeking:
Casey
Caucasian, male, age range early 20’s. A charismatic and good-looking small town high school football star turned Elvis impersonator; a loyal, loving husband who dreams big.
Jo
African American, female, age range early 20’s. Caseys wife; a hard-headed woman married to a soft-hearted man; a realist whos prone to being fatalistic.
Miss Tracy Mills
Any ethnicity, male, age range 40s-50. Sweet-natured drag queen, and drag mother to Casey; her impeccable timing, wit, and charm can disarm anyone; deeply nurturing by nature, she thrives on being a mentor, but is ruthlessly pragmatic when she needs to be.
Rexy/Jason
Any ethnicity, male, age range 20s-30s. Bitchy in a mean way, but very funny; feisty and sharp- tongued with a dark past; a fairly trashy gal who fancies herself the most sophisticated in the room, also the sweet best friend of Jo and Casey.
Eddie
Any ethnicity, male, age range 50s-60s. the easily flustered, hot-headed owner of a struggling dive bar; a bit rough around the edges; still longing for the dimly remembered glory days of high school.
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Khanisha Foster
1st Rehearsal: March 17, 2020. Opening: April 8, 2020. Closing: April, 26, 2020.
The playwright of Pulitzer Prize-winning A Streetcar Named Desire paints a portrait of a steamy Mississippi south. At Big Daddy’s birthday, family ties and undercover lies come to surface as
Maggie the Cat infiltrates her husband Brick’s homeplace. The two dance around the sultry secrets seeping through the cracks of their marriage. Between love, death, lies, and sexual tensions, will the truth ever be revealed?
Seeking:
Margaret
Any ethnicity, female, age range 30s-40s. A vivacious and attractive woman whose curse is a love for a husband who doesn't love her.
Brick
Any ethnicity, male, age range 30s-40s. A taciturn and stony-faced drunk, Brick is too numb to feel much of anything anymore.
Mae, sometimes called Sister Woman
Any ethnicity, female, age range 40s-50s. Gooper's wife has picked up his bitterness and greed, without any of his justifying history.
Gooper, sometimes called Brother Man
Any ethnicity, male, age range 40s-50s. The elder of the Pollitt children by eight years has languished in Brick's shadow since the day his brother was born.
Big Mama
Any ethnicity, female, age range 50s-60s. She is an older version of Maggie – more hysterical, sloppier, needier, having let herself go, but still like Maggie.
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The Hobbit
By Greg Banks
Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
Lyrics by Greg Banks & Tom Johnson
Directed by Tom Quaintance
1st Rehearsal: April 28, 2020. Opening: May 20, 2020. Closing: June 7, 2020
Travel to the fantasy world of Middle Earth, live on stage, as reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins takes the audience on an epic magical adventure ensuring fun for the whole family. When Bilbo is asked to leave his home to search for treasure, he encounters many obstacles along the way, including the legendary dragon, Smaug. J.R.R. Tolkien's classic is adapted with vigor and charm. This Theatre for Families production is produced in collaboration with The Governor’s School for the Arts.
Bilbo Baggins
Any ethnicity, male, age range mid-to-late 20’s. A hobbit. Physical theatre and vocal experience a plus.
Gandalf etc.
Any ethnicity, gender non-specific, age range 40’s - 50’s. A great wizard. Physical theatre and vocal experience a plus.
Thorin etc.
Any ethnicity, gender non-specific, age range mid-to-late 30’s. Leader of the Dwarves. Physical theatre and vocal experience a plus.
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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 audition.
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