MEDIA THEATRE 2016-17 SEASON PLAYS Equity Principal Auditions - Media Theatre Auditions

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MEDIA THEATRE 2016-17 SEASON PLAYS - Media Theatre

Media Theatre 2016-17 Season Play - PA EPA
Media Theatre | Media, PA

Date of Audition:
5/10/2016


Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
6 PM to 9 PM

Contract
LOA
ref. LORT; $593/week

Location
Media Theatre
104 East State Street
Media, PA 19063


Seeking
Equity actors for various roles in the upcoming season play ROMEO AND JULIET

See breakdown

Preparation
Prepare up to 2 minutes of a Shakespearean monologue

Bring picture and resume.

Other Dates
There will be an EPA for the season musicals (BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, A CHRISTMAS STORY, SIDESHOW and WEST SIDE STORY) on Monday, 5/9, from 10am to 4pm at the theatre. (see separate notice for info)

Other

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Personnel
Expected to be in attendance at the EPA:
Jesse Cline Artistic Director/Director

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
No appointments. Actors seen on first come, first seen basis.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.


Breakdown

2016 SEASON PLAY:


ROMEO AND JULIET
by William Shakespeare
1st reh: 1/9/17 opens 1/25 closes 2/19/17

The Youth:

ROMEO
14- 22 years old, clever and romantic, never does anything halfway, including falling in love.

JULIET
14- 22 years old, witty and smarter than her age, isn’t afraid to go after what she wants.

MERCUTIO
14- 22 years old, Romeo’s friend of royal heritage, loves to party and make bawdy jokes. Very skilled with a rapier.

BENVOLIO
14- 22 years old, Romeo’s cousin and friend, a peacekeeper and helper.

TYBALT
14- 22 years old, Juliet’s cousin who hates the Montagues, prideful. Very skilled with a rapier.

PARIS
14- 22 years old, a Count in love with Juliet. Kind and forthright.

Adults:

LORD CAPULET
Juliet’s father who loves his daughter and thinks he knows what’s best for her. 40s-50s.

LADY CAPULET
Juliet’s mother, a little out of her depth when it comes to connecting with her daughter. 30s-40s.

FRIAR LAURENCE
A mentor and friend to Romeo, idealistic and eager to do something good for the community. 30s-50s.

NURSE
Juliet’s nursemaid, her nanny, best friend and protector. 30s-60s.

LORD MONTAGUE
Romeo’s father, distant but caring. 40s-60s.

LADY MONTAGUE
Romeo’s mother, worried yet caring. 40s-60s.

PRINCE
Trying to keep the peace in a community that just can’t won’t listen. 30s-50s.

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