FENCES - Washington DC EPA
Ford's Theatre Society
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Sep 17, 2018
9:45 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 12:45 to 1:30
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B; $914/week current minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles in FENCES. See breakdown.
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PREPARATION
Please prepare one 20th century classic American monologue that’s no more than 90 seconds. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
641 D St NW
Washington, DC 20004
PERSONNEL
In attendance:
Jose Carrasquillo, Director of Artistic Programming
Erika Scott, Artistic Programming Manager
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: August 27, 2019
1st Performance: September 27, 2019
Opens: October 2, 2019
Closes: October 27, 2019
OTHER
Stage managers and local performers unable to attend the open call may send their resumes to:
Casting
Ford’s Theatre
514 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Questions specific to Ford’s Theatre casting may be submitted by e-mail to auditions@fords.org. No phone calls, please.
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
FENCES
By August Wilson
Directed by Timothy Douglas
1st Rehearsal: August 27, 2019
1st Performance: September 27, 2019
Opens: October 2, 2019
Closes: October 27, 2019
The roles of TROY MAXSON and ROSE MAXSON have both already been cast. For the role of RAYNELL, there will be additional auditions at a later date for children.
SEEKING:
LYONS
Troy’s oldest son from a previous relationship. Lyons strives, against the wishes of his father, to be a professional musician. African-American. Mid 30’s
JIM BONO
Troy’s best friend, Bono is the follower in their relationship, evidenced by his admission to Troy when confronting him about his affair. African-American. 50’s
GABRIEL
Troy’s brother, Gabriel is the victim of a brain-injury he received at war. As a result of the injury, Gabe has gone insane, living trapped in the psychotic belief that he is St. Gabriel. African-American. Mid 40’s
CORY
The son of Troy and Rose, Cory embodies a hope for the future unmet by the pessimism of his father. African-American. Early 20’s
RAYNELL
The child of Troy and Alberta, Raynell is ultimately raised by Rose. African-American. 7-10 years.
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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