Geva Theatre Center 2019-20 Season - Rochester, NY EPA (accompanist provided)
Geva Theatre Center
**Corrected phone number**
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2 (accompanist provided)
APPOINTMENTS
For appointment: 585-232-1366
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B actor minimum through Feb 9, 2020 $941 LORT B actor minimum after Feb 9, 2020: $969 LORT D actor minimum through Feb 9, 2020: $696 LORT D actor minimum after Feb 9, 2020: $717
SEEKING
Equity actors and singers for various roles in the upcoming 2019-20 Season. See breakdown.
No understudies will be used.
All Stage Management positions have been filled for 2019-20.
PREPARATION
Prepare EITHER: 1) Two brief contrasting monologues; OR 2) A brief monologue and a brief song. Bring picture and resume. Note: Accompanist provided on this day only.
LOCATION
Geva Theatre
75 Woodbury Blvd
Rochester, NY 14607-1717
PERSONNEL
In attendance will be Artistic Director Mark Cuddy and/or Artist-in-Residence Skip Greer, plus Music Director Don Kot
OTHER
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
La Cage aux Folles
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson
Choreographed by Sam Hay
Music Direction by Don Kot
First Rehearsal: August 13, 2019
Performances: September 3 - October 6 or 13, 2019
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Seeking: Albin, Francis, Jacob, Jean-Michelle, Anne, Mme. Renaud/Mme. Dindon, M. Renaud/M. Dindon, Jacqueline. The role of Georges is cast.
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The Niceties
by Eleanor Burgess
Directed by Nicole A. Watson
First Rehearsal: October 1, 2019
Performances: October 22 - November 17, 2019
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Seeking: Janine Bosko, Zoe Reed
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Queen
By Madhuri Shekar
Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
First Rehearsal: October 22, 2019
Performances: November 7 – 24, 2019
Fielding Stage, LORT D
Seeking: Sanam Shah, Ariel Spiegel, Arvind Patel, Dr. Philip Hayes
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A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens. Adapted by Mark Cuddy, Music and Lyrics by Gregg Coffin
Directed by Mark Cuddy
Music Direction by Don Kot
First Rehearsal: November 12, 2019
Performances: November 27 – December 29, 2019
Wilson Stage, LORT B
All roles are currently cast.
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Slow Food
By Wendy Macleod
Directed by Skip Greer
First Rehearsal: December 13, 2019
Performances: January 14 - February 9, 2020
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Seeking: Woman (Irene), Man (Peter), Waiter (Stephen)
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Once
Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
Directed by Mark Cuddy
Music Direction by Don Kot
A Co-Production with Syracuse Stage
First Rehearsal: January 28, 2020
Performances in Rochester: February 19 - March 22, 2020
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Performances in Syracuse: April 15 – May 3, 2020
Seeking: Guy, Girl, Eamon, Andrej, Reza, Da, Baruska, Svec, Billy, Emcee, Bank Manager, Ex-Girlfriend
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World Premiere
Looks Like Pretty
By Elyzabeth Wilder
Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
First Rehearsal: March 6, 2020
Performances: March 31 – April 26, 2020
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Seeking:
GLORIA late 30’s/early 40’s, African-American, café au lait skin, Smart and self-motivated, Gloria has sacrificed a lot.
CHARLIE early 30’s, Caucasian. Socially awkward and introverted, Charlie wanted to be famous photographer, but right now he’d settle for being a company man.
WALTERS 60’s, Caucasian. A company man who finds himself torn between science and commerce.
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Where Do We Sit on the Bus?
Written and Performed by Brian Quijada
Directed by Chay Yew
Performances: April 23 – May 10, 2020
Fielding Stage, LORT D
Role of Brian is currently cast.
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Vietgone
By Qui Nguyen
Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
First Rehearsal: April 14, 2020
Performances: May 5 – May 31, 2020
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Seeking: Quang, Tong, ASIAN GUY/AMERICAN GUY/NHAN/KHUE, ASIAN GIRL/AMERICAN GIRL/THU/HUONG/TRANSLATOR/FLOWER GIRL, PLAYWRIGHT/GIAI/BOBBY/CAPTAIN CHAMBERS/REDNECK BIKER/HIPPIE DUDE
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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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