JUNGLE THEATER 2022-23 SEASON - MINNEAPOLIS EPA
Jungle Theater
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
9:00 am - 5:30 pm (CST)
Lunch 12:45-1:45pm
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
9:00 am - 5:30 pm (CST)
Lunch 12:45-1:45pm
APPOINTMENTS
Please email John Novak at jnovak@jungletheater.org to schedule an appointment. When you request an appointment, please indicate your preferred day/times, if any, and/or indicate when you are NOT available to audition. The deadline for requests is Saturday, July 16 at 11:59pm CT.
CONTRACT
SPT 2022 weekly minimum = $657; 2023 weekly minimum = $690 (SPT 8)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Jungle Theater's 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Prepare up to 3 minutes of material of your choice: 1 or 2 monologues, singing optional (without accompaniment). Masks required in the lobby but not during the audition onstage. Email headshot & resume to jnovak@jungletheater.org prior to your appointment.
LOCATION
The Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Street parking on Garfield Ave S. Check-in in the lobby, audition onstage.
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Christina Baldwin, Jungle Theater Artistic Director and GEORGIANA & KITTY Director
James Rodríguez, member of the Jungle Theater Artistic Cohort and THE COURTROOM Director
Alison Ruth, Jungle Theater Artistic and Advancement Associate
OTHER DATES
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
Rehearsals begin Oct 17, 2022
Tech Begins Nov 7
Opens Nov 19
Closes Dec 23
THE COURTROOM: A REENACTMENT OF ONE WOMAN'S DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Rehearsals begin May 15, 2023
Tech begins May 26
Opens Jun 3
Closes Jul 2
5
Rehearsals begin Jan 23, 2023
Tech begins Feb 13
Opens Feb 25
Closes Mar 26.
OTHER
Perusal copies of the scripts will be available at the Jungle Theater beginning July 1. Contact Alison Ruth at aruth@jungletheater.org for access.
Email any questions to John Novak jnovak@jungletheater.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
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Synopsis: The final chapter of the beloved Christmas at Pemberley trilogy. This engaging and uplifting holiday story profiles the love of a family and the perseverance of women in the ever-popular world of Jane Austen.
ROLES CAST:
Fitzwilliam Darcy - proud but finding his warmth, does not forgive easily, perhaps slightly over-protective of his little sister.
Elizabeth Darcy - loves all of her sisters but loves Georgiana like a combo of sister and mom, and brings Georgiana out in a way that Darcy tends to shut her down.
Thomas O'Brien - Henry’s friend, a little bawdy and a little jolly, says exactly what's on his mind, does not have much time for polite society but is so good natured that everyone kind of loves him.
SEEKING:
GEORGIANA DARCY: 20s-30s. Extraordinarily shy, an accomplished pianist, romantic but super hesitant after her experience with Wickham. She is an introvert but lives a full life in the letters she writes and the music she plays. Very like her brother in some ways, she can be stubborn and a bit of a grudge holder.
KITTY BENNET: 20s-30s. A ray of sunshine, the perfect best friend and wing man, she is supportive, optimistic and a problem solver. Without the influence of Lydia, she is more grounded and generous. She is the mastermind behind Georgiana’s future.
LYDIA WICKHAM: 20s-30s. A little “extra” but has gained some wisdom. Now that she is suddenly without a husband, she is looking for a companion again, only to find Kitty unavailable. She is trouble when she has too much unstructured time on her hands. Also SARAH DARCY: Lizzy and Darcy’s daughter. She is serious like her father and exuberant like her mother, friendly and opinionated.
JANE BINGLEY: 20s-30s. Eldest and most reserved sister of the Bennets. Married to Bingley and very pregnant with her first child. Kind, generous, soft spoken. Also EMILY GREY: Henry Grey’s daughter. Sweet, earnest, deeply devoted to her father and self-possessed.
MARY BENNET: 20s-30s. Middle sister, brainy and extremely recently engaged to Arthur de Bourgh. Also MARGARET O’BRIEN: Kitty and Thomas’s daughter. Bubbly, busy, and incredibly empathetic just like her father, a thoughtful caretaker like her mother.
HENRY GREY: 20s-30s. Georgiana’s beau – also remarkably shy and an introvert, but of incredible sincerity and intellect. Henry is unassuming, possibly to a fault, and is unaware that he is the hero of the story.
THE COURTROOM: A REENACTMENT OF ONE WOMAN'S DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Transcripts arranged by Arian Moayad
Synopsis: An exploration and examination of the U.S. immigration system and those at its mercy. This unique show has garnered great critical attention in recent years, performed as a mock-trial and in real courtrooms to blur the lines of reality & theater to tell this impactful story.
SEEKING:
ELIZABETH KEATHLEY (female-identifying): Immigrant from the Philippines, married to John Keathley.
Characteristics for the following roles (including gender, age, race, and ability) need not necessarily match those of their real-life counterparts.
JOHN KEATHLEY: Married to Elizabeth Keathley.
RICHARD HANUS: Lawyer for Elizabeth Keathley.
GREGORY GUCKENBERGER: Lawyer, Department of Homeland Security in Immigration Court.
IMMIGRATION JUDGE CRAIG ZERBE: Chicago Immigration Court.
CHIEF JUDGE FRANK H. EASTERBROOK: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
JUDGE MICHAEL STEPHEN KANNE: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
JUDGE KENNETH RIPPLE: U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit.
MARGARET O’DONNELL: Lawyer, Department of Justice.
5, by JuCoby Johnson
Synopsis: The Jungle is excited to produce this new work by our inaugural Artistic Cohort member, JuCoby Johnson. Set in “Big Jay’s” Corner Store in Babylon, GA, 5 examines a friendship tested by money — laying bare what is truly at stake when decisions of self-preservation and community are on the line.
ROLES CAST:
Please note that this production is fully cast.
Jay (he/him/his)-Late 20’s, Black, A natural charmer and unashamed flirt, Evan’s best friend, Sometimes June’s boyfriend, Store owner. ROLE CAST.
Evan (he/him/his)-Late 20’s, White, Ambitious, Focused, Jay’s best friend, Store owner. ROLE CAST.
Stacy(she/her/hers)-mid-30’s-mid-40’s, Black, Persuasive, Not easily rattled, Real Estate Developer. ROLE CAST.
June (she/her/hers)-Late 20’s, Korean American, Unbothered, Poetic, Sometimes Jay’s girlfriend, Artist. ROLE CAST.
Walter (he/him/his)-50’s-60’s, Black, Prophetic, Timeless, Friend of the store. ROLE CAST.
Covid safety measures:
Everyone entering the audition venue will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry:
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)
Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
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. Results of non-proctored at-home antigen tests will not be accepted.
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).
If the CDC risk level for Hennepin County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Orange) we will contact people with appointments at least 48 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or canceled. Everyone with appointments will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if the auditions must be postponed or canceled.
We encourage actors to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the theater, to the extent that they can (e.g., getting dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in restrooms. Vocal warmups should be done prior to arrival.
The maximum occupancy of the lobby is 119 people.
The maximum occupancy of the theater is 154 people.
Total occupancy is not to exceed 154 people.
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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