Alliance Theatre LORT and TYA 2019-20 Season - Atlanta, GA EPA
Alliance Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Thu, Mar 14, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
APPOINTMENTS
For an appointment contact Hershey Millner at casting@alliancetheatre.org, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B, LORT D ($941, $696) and TYA ($512.25)
TYA
SEEKING
Equity Actors for both the LORT and the TYA 2019-2020 Seasons
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
PREPARATION
Auditioning Performers should prepare EITHER
-a brief song OR a brief monologue OR
-32 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue
Bring sheet music; an accompanist is provided.
Bring one picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309-3502
Alliance Theatre, Hamacher Studio on the third floor
PERSONNEL
Jody Feldman, Producer and Casting Director (will attend the EPA)
Hershey Millner, Casting and Engagement Associate (will attend the EPA
Chanel Pinnock, Kenny Leon Intern (will attend the EPA)
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: 5/28/19
Season Opening: 6/22/19
Season Closing: 5/17/20
Specific show dates included in character breakdown
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.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
LORT 2019-2020 Season
ALLIANCE SERIES
BECOMING NANCY
Coca-Cola Stage
Contract, LORT B
Music by George Stiles, Lyrics by Anthony Drewe, Book by Elliot Davis
Directed by Jerry Mitchell, Choreographer TBD
First Rehearsal: 7/23/19 Closing: 10/6/19
Maxie Boswell
Male, 18-25, new boy to the school; physically athletic, confident beyond his years, and with a mesmeric charisma that David Starr is instantly attracted to; whilst being made captain of the football team. Maxie also gets cast as Bill Sykes in the school play. Not afraid to rise to the challenge of a bully. Pop tenor voice. Any ethnicity. *an offer has been made for this role*
Eddie Starr
Male, 30-49, David’s father; Kath’s husband; stuck in his ways; his main focus in life is his pigeons, which he keeps in the back yard. He doesn’t understand women and doesn’t really understand his son. A cab driver. Baritone voice. Any ethnicity. *an offer has been made for this role*
Aunt Val
Female, 30-39, Kath’s sister; David’s aunt; has had a string of unfulfilled relationships, adores David and is the person closest to him that understands him. Grounded and strong in her opinions yet open-minded. Sharp tongued. Alto belt voice. Any ethnicity. *an offer has been made for this role*
David Starr
Male, 18-25, witty, sharp, and strong minded; fashion aware and loves his music; in a world of conformity. David is searching for something else, physically not the natural athlete, he uses his wit to fight against the bullying he faces in school. He gets cast as Nancy in the school play as he has the best singing voice in the school. Pop tenor voice. Any ethnicity. *an offer has been made for this role*
Frances Bassey
Female, 18-25, David’s best friend since childhood; Frances also struggles with a bullying culture and faces racism for being black. She is a strong support for David, but not afraid to challenge him; strong-minded and sharp. Pop Belt voice. *an offer has been made for this role*
Kath Starr
Female, 30-45, David’s mother, doesn’t necessarily understand David’s humor but has a deep love for her son; trapped in a loveless marriage to Eddi; alto/mezzo belt with a big range. *an offer has been made for this role*
Marcia Tubbert
Female, 18-25, Female school bully who hangs out with Jason Lancaster and would not-so- secretly love to marry him. She has the frame of an Eastern European weightlifter and uses her physique to intimidate. Gets cast as Mr. Bumble in the school play. Alto/belt voice. *an offer has been made for this role*
Bob Lord
*This role has been cast*
Hamish McClarnon
Male, 35-39, Scottish drama teacher at David’s school; openly gay and confident man who is strict but fair and respected by the pupils; his encouraging teaching style is the opposite of his teaching nemesis, Bob Lord, the school PE teacher; musical theatre tenor voice; an offer has been made for this role. *an offer has been made for this role*
Chrissie Starr
Female, 18-25, David’s sister. Loves David deep down but struggles to show it. Hangs out with her new boyfriend, Squirrel, which takes up much of her time. Can’t wait to leave home and school and start her real life. Modern pop singer with mezzo soprano voice.
Dennis Gordon
Age 12 (to be played by a short young adult), cast as Oliver in the school play. Has a slight speech impediment, which gets worse when nervous or bullied.
Abigail Henson
18-25, Chrissie’s best friend. A larger framed young woman. She is attracted to David and not scared to show it. Modern pop alto/belt voice. *an offer has been made for this role*
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Coca-Cola Stage
Contract, LORT B
Book by Charles Dickens, Adapted by David Bell
Directed by Rosemary Newcott
First Rehearsal: 10/22/19 Closing: 12/24/19
An ensemble of 17
All local Atlanta cast
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDINGS
Coca-Cola Stage
Contract, LORT B
By Will Aronson and Hue Park
Director: Michael Arden, Musical Director TBD, Choreographer TBD
First Rehearsal: 12/10/19 Closing: 2/16/20
Oliver
An obsolete Helperbot 5. Optimistic, believes his owner will come back for him at the discarded Helperbot complex, excellent at repairing himself in creative ways. Loves outdated technology – like books.
Claire
An obsolete Helperbot 6. Model 6s have a more nuanced understanding of emotions and can use specialized language like slang. She can be impatient with less advanced models. Has sworn off long term emotional bonds.
James
Oliver’s former owner. Loves jazz and other outdated things. Was in his 30s when he first bought Oliver and in his 40s when he discarded him. This actor plays a variety of other characters in the show that the Helperbots interact with.
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SWEAT
Coca-Cola Stage
Contract, LORT B
By Lynn Nottage
Director: Tinashe Kajese-Bolden
First Rehearsal: 3/24/20 Closing: 5/17/20
Evan
Male, 40s, African-American
Jason
Male, 21/29, White American of German descent
Chris
Male, 21/29, African-American
Stan
Male, 50s, White American of German descent
Oscar
Male, 22/30, Colombian-American
Tracey
Female, 45/53, White American of German descent
Cynthia
Female, 45/53, African-American
Jessie
Female, 40s, Italian-American
Brucie
Male, 40s, African-American
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HERTZ SERIES
SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS
Hertz Stage*
Contract LORT D
By Bess Wohl
Directed by Susan V. Booth
First Rehearsal: 9/17/19 Closing: 11/3/19
*subject to change
Teacher
A disembodied, androgynous voice that is amplified through a microphone. Has an accent that is affected or possibly foreign.
Joan
Female, late 40s, a therapist and sex educator. Prefers to focus on the pleasurable things in life, but still has an overwhelming sense of rage at the world that sometimes bubbles to the surface. Survivor of sexual assault and an eating disorder. Meditates, does yoga, and wears mostly clothes/jewelry from India.
Judy
Female, 50s, Joan’s partner. Loves to be in control, especially of her image. Sleeps four hours a night, watches Fox news, and has a very successful career as an editor for a magazine. Recently been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer and is madly in love with Joan.
Alicia
Female, 30ish, very attractive. Always finds a way to make noise no matter what she’s doing and enjoys being watched. Former beauty pageant star and child actor who had a mediocre career. Recently dumped by her ex who cheated on her and gave her an STD. Is still in love with him and feels an incredible amount of shame about it.
Ned
Male, 40s, chronically unlucky. Contemplated homicide after his wife left him for his younger brother. Became an alcoholic after the death of his parents. Found meditation after his AA sponsor killed himself. Is very excited for the retreat but is also contemplating murder again now that his brother and ex-wife are expecting a child.
Rodney
Male, mid 30s, fit and gorgeous. A yoga instructor who habitually has sex with his students and designs a line of vegan wallets. Is terrified of aging and death. Used his wife’s money to fund his own studio after being fired for sexual harassment. Wears a lot of man jewelry, but no wedding ring.
Jan
Male, 50ish, a Lutheran pastor from Finland. Curious and sweet, he desperately misses his dead son and is looking for answers. Uses pharmaceuticals to cope with the fear that nothing he does actually helps people and is at the retreat looking for answers. Has overestimated his fluency and comprehension of English.
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COURTENAY’S CABARET
Hertz Stage
Contract, LORT D
By Courtenay Collins
Directed by Susan Booth
First Rehearsal: 11/19/19 Closing: 12/24/19
*This production has been cast.
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53% Of
Hertz Stage
Contract, LORT D
By Steph Del Rosso
Directed by TBD
First Rehearsal: 3/3/20 Closing: 4/19/20
Leslie/Larry/Lucy - White, female.
Denise/Derek/Dana - White, female
Sue/Stan/Sasha - White, female
Vicky/Victor/Vivian - White, female
PJ/RJ - White, female
KJ - A woman of color *The characters in Scenes 1 and 2 are in their 30s-40s. The characters in Scenes 3 and 4 are in their 20s-30s. Looking for transformative actors with strong comedic chops*
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Alliance Theatre TYA 2019-2020 Season
MAX MAKES A MILLION
Hertz Stage
By Maira Kalman
Contract TYA
Directed and Adapted by Liz Diamond
First Rehearsal: 5/28/19 Closing: 7/21/19
*This production has been cast.
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GHOST
Rich Auditorium and Tour
Contract TYA
By Jason Reynolds, Adapted by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden
First Rehearsal: 9/27/19 Closing: 11/22/19
Ghost
Male, 13, African-American. Young, fast moving, and quick witted
Sunny
Male, African-American, also plays Brandon the school bully
Patina
Female, African-American, also plays the classmates Monique and Shamika
Lu
Male, African-American, albino. Also plays various classmates
Coach
Male, 30s, African-American, father of Ghost, former Olympic runner and cab driver
Terri
Female, 30s, African-American, single mother to Ghost, also plays Mrs. Hollow and Tia
Mr. Charles
Male, 40s -50s, basically James Brown if James Brown was white, also plays Principal Marshall, Server, The Starter, and Everything Sports employee.
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SEIZE THE KING
Hertz Stage
Contract TYA
By Will Power
Directed by Charlotte Brathwaite
First Rehearsal: 1/21/20 Closing: 3/8/20
Actor 1
Richard III
Actor 2
Lord Hastings, Young Warwick, Greygor the Tailor, Reverend Shaw, Soldier 1, Rebel Soldier 2
Actor 3
Queen Woodville, Gardener 2, Female Servant, Person in Crowd 2, Master of the Royal Wardrobe
Actor 4
Edward V, Anne Neville, Woodville, Person in Crowd 1, French Attendant, Rebel Soldier 3
Actor 5
Lord Buckingham, Gardener 1, Royal Servant
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NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED (THE ROCK EXPERIENCE)
Coca-Cola Stage
Contract TYA
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by Leora Morris, Musical Director TBD
First Rehearsal: 2/7/20 Closing: 3/29/20
Tall Mole Rat
Soprano belt
Grande Mole Rat
Alto belt
Weather/Secret Service Mole Rat
Mezzo belt
Wilbur J Mole Rat, Jr
Rock tenor
Venti Mole Rat
Bass/Baritone
Grand-Pah/Buck-Naked
Baritone
*All ethnicities, all genders, various ages, must sing.
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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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