Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, May 11. Sunday, May 12.
11:00am – 3:00pm (E)
No break scheduled.
APPOINTMENTS
To request an appointment, submit photo and resume by May 5th to: ColonialWesterlyAuditions@gmail.com
Indicate union status, if you have local housing and desired role, if any, in the subject line.
AEA actors will be seen in the first hour of each day.
CONTRACT
SPT 4
$437 weekly minimum (SPT 4)
SEEKING
Equity and non-Equity actors for 4 ensemble roles in an outdoor version of THE 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon.
Richard Hannay. (30-50, male presenting) – Leading man. Dapper English gentleman, athletic, excellent comedic timing. RP British accent required.
Annabelle Schmidt / Pamela / Margeret / As Cast. (20-40, female presenting) - Comedic Leading Lady. Versatile, good movement skills, and must have excellent comedic timing. German, British, Scottish accents required.
Clown 1. (20-50, any gender) – Character actor/physical comedian. Versatile actor to play dozens of characters. Improv a plus. High London, Cockney, Scottish, German accents/dialects required.
Clown 2. (20-50, any gender) – Character actor/physical comedian. Versatile actor to play dozens of characters Improv a plus. High London, Cockney, Scottish, German accents/dialects required.
The Colonial Theatre is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Toward that end, The Colonial affirms its commitment to non-discrimination and a flexible, imaginative casting policy. The Colonial Theatre strongly encourages the casting of women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of color), and people with disabilities in roles where these are not germane to the role.
PREPARATION
Please prepare the following sides for the role of your choice. Sides do not need to be memorized.
HANNAY ANNABELLA/MARGARET/PAMELA
LOCATION
The Knickerbocker Music Center
35 Railroad Ave
Westerly, RI 02891
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Managing Director, Brian Edward
Artistic Director: Marion Markham
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: July 1, 2024
Opening: July 20, 2024
Closing: August 10, 2024
OTHER
Performances and rehearsals are outdoors in Wilcox Park, Westerly RI,
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employees 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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask, or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF 94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singers mask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 90 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 40 individuals at a time.
A reader will be provided.
