Center REP 2017-2018 Season - Walnut Creek EPA/ECC Singers Days
Center Repertory Company
AUDITION DATE
Apr 13, 2017
9:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
Apr 14, 2017
9:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
For appointments, please contact Jennifer Perry centerrepcasting@yahoo.com
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/LORT Minimum - $435/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
no more than 3 minutes total. 2 contrasting monologues or 1 monologue and 1 song
LOCATION
Actors' Center
501 Lawrence Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Rehearsal Hall
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Michael Butler, Casting Director: Jennifer Perry
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
Local hires preferred. www.centerrep.org
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 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
A Christmas Carol
November 2017-December 2017
Director: Scott Denison
~most roles pre-cast.
Looking for ensemble
RED SPEEDO
December-February 27 2018
Director: Markus Potter
~all roles open
RAY (early-mid 20s) Olympic swimming prospect who recently beat Michael Phelps in the qualifying trials. Swimming has been his entire life as long as he can remember. Trying to reach this ultimate goal, while also navigating what life may be like after swimming. Note: Ray wears a Speedo and nothing more for the duration of the play.
PETER (mid-late 30s) Ray's older brother. Currently a lawyer, but trying to take over as Ray's agent to capitalize on potential economic gains for he and Ray. Ruthless, driven, perhaps a touch desperate. Does not play by the rules. He is over being a lawyer, and would like to quit and make a new career in sports management; quick on his feet; his mouth moves fast and his brain even faster; quite important that he not be at all slimy; like his brother, grew up poor and fought to make a more comfortable life for himself.
LYDIA (early 30s) Ray's ex-girlfriend. Bad blood between Peter and Lydia effectively forced Ray to choose a side and ended the relationship. Ray reaches out to her on the eve of the Olympic trials. She’s an ex-physical therapist; lost her license for selling black-market pharmaceuticals; she's a tough lady, a little more mature than Ray.
COACH (40s) Ray's swimming coach. Has to protect his own reputation and that of this swimming club, which is his livelihood. Also genuinely cares about Ray's well being. He’s a kind of father figure, old pro, steady, but never quite had the break-out success he wanted; at first he seems to be the moral center of the play, but as the story progresses, his code of ethics shows some serious cracks.
A Musical (cannot announce title yet)
May -June 2018
Director: Jeff Collister
Choreographer: Jennifer Perry
~all roles open
DONNA (late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.
SOPHIE (18-25) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role.
TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Supporting Principal role.
ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Supporting Principal role.
LISA (18-25) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non Caucasian young woman. Should sing and dance well. Featured Ensemble role.
ALI (18-25) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.
SAM (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone. Supporting Principal role.
HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, weathy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Supporting Principal role.
BILL (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role.
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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