Nashville Repertory Theatre 2017-18 Season - Nashville TN EPA
Nashville Repertory Theatre
AUDITION DATE
May 23, 2017
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
Break 6pm to 7pm
May 24, 2017
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
Break 6 to 7
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members call (615) 349-3217 or fill out audition request form on website at: (http://nashvillerep.org/theatre-auditions). Office hours: M – F, 9AM – 5PM. All Online, voice msgs, and calls will all be responded to equally, with slots filled in order requests received. To assure this, if leaving voicemail message be sure to mention any times you would be unavailable during the posted audition hours, as well as any preference you have (subject to availability).
CONTRACT
SPT Cat. 7; 17-18 pending; currently $490.00/week
SEEKING
Local Nashville-area Adult Equity Actors for various roles in the upcoming season.
PREPARATION
Please bring two current headshots and résumés.
IF AUDITIONING ONLY FOR NON-MUSICAL SHOWS: Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues together totaling no more than three (3) minutes. If interested in SENSE & SENSIBILITY it is recommended that proficiency with British dialect is demonstrated.
IF AUDITIONING FOR SHOWS INCLUDING MUSICAL: Please prepare 1 or 2 monologues and up to 32 bars of a song, together totaling no more than three (3) minutes.
Accompanist provided 1p-6p only on both audition days. Please bring sheet music in your key.
LOCATION
Nashville Public Television
161 Rains Ave
Nashville, TN 37203-5330
Studio A, Nashville Rep’s rehearsal hall
PERSONNEL
René D. Copeland, Producing Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
Callbacks for specific Nashville Repertory Theatre productions will be held between May 25 and June 3.
OTHER
Equity Stage Managers are not being sought at this time, however stage managers may send resumes to chase@nashvillerep.org.
If making an online appointment request, be sure to fill out the form completely. For more info go to www.nashvillerep.org
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
Roles available for Nashville Repertory Theatre 2017-18 Season
All performances in the Johnson Theatre, Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
For roles indicated as “CAST”, actors will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
by Kate Hamill. Based on the novel by Jane Austin. Director: René Copeland.
Rehearsals: Aug. 19—Sept. 6, 2017. Previews Sept. 7 & 8. Runs: Sept. 9—23.
Anticipating 5 AEA contracts to be cast among available roles.
Seeking: An ensemble of ten (5-6 female, 4-5 male). Non-traditional casting will be considered.
Elinor Dashwood – the eldest Dashwood sister, sensible
Marianne Dashwood – the middle Dashwood sister, sensitive
Fanny Dashwood/Lucy Steele/Lady Middleton/Gossip
Colonel Brandon/Thomas/Gossip – Colonel Brandon is an older bachelor over 45
Edward Ferrars/Robert Ferrars/Gossip
John Willoughby/John Dashwood/Gossip – Willoughby is an unusually handsome young man
Margaret Dashwood/Mrs. Ferrars/Gossip – Margaret is the youngest Dashwood sister
Mrs. Dashwood/Anne Steele/Gossip – Mrs. Dashwood is mother to Dashwood sisters
Mrs. Jennings/Gossip – Mrs. Jennings is a good-natured, boisterous woman
John Middleton/Doctor/Servant/Gossip – John Middleton is a country gentleman
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Book by Alex Timbers Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman. Director/Music Director: Jason Tucker
Rehearsals: Sept. 17—Oct. 11, 2017. Previews Oct. 12 & 13. Runs: Oct. 14—Nov. 4, 2017.
Anticipating 5 AEA contracts to be cast among available roles.
Seeking: An ensemble of thirteen (8-9 male, 4-5 female). Non-traditional casting will be considered.
Andrew Jackson -- a man’s president, roguish, charming, sexy, violent, arrogant
Martin Van Buren/doubles -- Jackson’s right hand man, in over his head, buffoon, lovable
Rachel Jackson/doubles – Jackson’s wife, a little older than him, maternal, alluring
The Storyteller/doubles – oppressively good natured, she loves history, loves Jackson
John C. Calhoun/Andrew – gentleman senator from the South, sinister, brilliant
Henry Clay/Black Fox – weasel-ly, over-the-top villain/Native American chief, intelligent
James Monroe/doubles – President, old school American aristocracy, foppish
John Quincy Adams/doubles – whiny, spoiled, demanding, really wants to be president
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A CHRISTMAS STORY
adapted by Phillip Grecian. Director: René Copeland.
Rehearsals: Nov. 12—22, 2017. Preview Nov. 24. Runs: Nov. 25—Dec. 22, 2017.
All roles have been CAST. However actors will be considered for possible replacements.
The Old Man, Schwartz, Ralphie/Ralph, Randy, Mother, Flick, Scut
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SMART PEOPLE
by Lydia R. Diamond. Director: TBA.
Rehearsals: Jan. 20—Feb. 7, 2018. Previews Feb. 8 & 9. Runs: Feb. 10—24, 2018.
Anticipating 5 AEA contracts to be cast among available roles.
Seeking: 2 males, 2 females.
Valerie Johnston, 24. African American. Recently graduated A.R.T. Acting M.F.A.
Brian White, 36-42. White. A professor at Harvard and a neuropsychiatrist.
Ginny Yang, 34-40. Chinese and Japanese American. No accent. Only speaks English.
Jackson Moore, 28. African American. Harvard Med School. Surgical intern on rotation.
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INHERIT THE WIND
by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Director: René Copeland.
Rehearsals: Mar. 3—21, 2018. Previews Mar. 22 & 23. Runs: March 24—April 21, 2018.
Anticipating 5 AEA contracts to be cast among available roles.
Seeking: 8 males, 2 females.
Henry Drummond
Matthew Brady
E.K. Hornbeck, the reporter
Rev. Jeremiah Brown, Rachel’s father
Sarah Brady, Matthew’s wife
Mr. Meeker, the bailiff
The judge/ensemble
The Mayor/ensemble
Bannister/ensemble
Mrs. Krebs/ensemble
(Internship roles not being cast at open call: Melinda, Howard, Rachel Brown, Bertram Cates, Tom Davenport, various townspeople, reporters.)
Full and fair casting consideration will be given to ethnic minorities, women, seniors, and actors with disabilities. Performers of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
www.nashvillerep.org
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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