Detroit Public Theatre
REVISED
Revised to show correct audition times of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm EDT.
AUDITION DATE
Monday, April 4, 2022
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)
2pm-3pm Break
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an appointment, contact Lacey Hoolmes, General Manager, at 313-974-7918 Times: Thursday, 3/24 9am-3pm CDT, Friday 3/25 9am-3pm CDT, Monday, 3/28 10am-6pm CDT.
CONTRACT
SPT $450 weekly minimum (SPT 4)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in DETROIT '67 (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Audition sides are available and can be sent via email when appointments are scheduled.
LOCATION
Detroit Public Theatre Administrative Offices684 W Baltimore St
Ste 203
Detroit, MI 48202
Paid street and garage parking in front of DPT office building
PERSONNEL
Lacey Holmes: General Manager
Patrick Hanley: Production Manager
Viewing auditions
Brian Marable: Production Director
Courtkey Burkett: Producing Artistic Director
Sarah Clare Corporandy: Producing Artistic Director
Sarah Winkler: Producing Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Monday, April 18th
First Preview: Wednesday, May 11th
Opening: Friday, May 13th
Close: Sunday, June 5th
OTHER
www.detroitpublictheatre.org
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
Seeking:
CHELLE (MICHELLE) - Black woman, late 30’s, strong, steadfast, firm, and not easily impressed. A widow, mother, and sister. A loving heart beneath her pride.
LANK (LANGSTON) - Black man, early 30’s, cool, loving, and charismatic. A dreamer. Has a special effect on women – but not a womanizer. Chelle’s younger brother.
BUNNY (BONITA) - Black woman, mid-late 30’s, fun, spunky, sexy, and joyful. A friend and sometimes a lover... Never lets nothin’ get her down.
SLY (SYLVESTER) - Black man, late 30’s, hip, slick, and sweet-talking. An honest hustler and numbers man. Fiercely loyal. Lank’s best buddy.
CAROLINE - White woman, late 20's/early 30's, beautiful, quiet strength, troubled, soft, and mysterious. There is a world of danger behind her eyes.
Covid-19 Requirements for Auditions:
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test.
Everyone entering the audition venue at 684 W. Baltimore St, Detroit MI, 48202 (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
o Proof of full vaccination. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
(OR)
o Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue.
All in the audition space must wear a facing covering. Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Detroit Public Theatre will have face masks on hand for audition participants if needed. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for Wayne County is trending upwards and rises to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to inform them there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified via phone and email if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g get dressed, hair/makeup, etc.) to avoid crowding the bathroom and dressing rooms.
Audition Space Information:
Audition Space: Is 800 square feet and will have no more than 5 individuals inside at a time
Holding Space: Is 650 square feet, and will have no more than 3 individuals inside at one time.
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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