Nashville Repertory Theatre 2019-20 Season - Nashville EPA
Nashville Repertory Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Mon, Apr 15, 2019
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
Accompanist present from 1:00-5:00 pm only. Break 5:00-6:00 pm.
Tue, Apr 16, 2019
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
Accompanist present from 6:00-9:00 pm only. Break 5:00-6:00 pm.
APPOINTMENTS
Please call (615) 349-3217 for an appointment or visit Nashville Repertory Theatre’s website audition page to fill out an audition request form (http://nashvillerep.org/theatre-auditions). Office hours: M-F, 9AM – 5PM. Online requests and voice messages will all be responded to equally, with equal access to appointment slots. See breakdown for additional information.
CONTRACT
SPT $530 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity adult actors for roles in 2019-20 season. (See breakdown.)
Equity Stage Managers are not being sought at this time, however stage managers may send resumes to erica@nashvillerep.org.
PREPARATION
Please bring current headshot/resumés, 1 for the artistic director and an additional one for each guest director you would like to consider you. (See show info for directors.)
IF AUDITIONING ONLY FOR NON-MUSICAL SHOWS: Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues together totaling no more than three (3) minutes.
IF AUDITIONING FOR SHOWS INCLUDING MUSICAL or ONLY THE MUSICAL: Please prepare 1 or 2 monologues and up to 32 bars of a song, together totaling no more than three (3) minutes. PLEASE NOTE accompanist hours above. Please bring sheet music in your key.
No dancing will be required at this audition, however dancing may be required at callbacks.
LOCATION
Nashville Public Television
Studio A161 Rains Ave
Nashville, TN 37203-5330
PERSONNEL
See breakdown for personnel for each production.
Casting personnel in attendance: René Copeland, Artistic Director, Jason Tucker, Director, Jon Royal, Director.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production dates.
Callbacks for specific Nashville Repertory Theatre productions will be held between April 17 and April 27.
OTHER
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, Nashville Repertory Theatre has agreed that any Equity member who attends this audition will have an opportunity to be seen.
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
Please call (615) 349-3217 for an appointment or visit Nashville Repertory Theatre’s website audition page to fill out an audition request form (
http://nashvillerep.org/theatre-auditions). Office hours: M – F, 9AM – 5PM. Online requests and voice messages will all be responded to equally, with equal access to appointment slots. To assure this:
—If leaving a 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).
—If making an online request, be sure to fill out the form completely.
Equity actors must show their valid membership cards at the auditions.
Roles available for Nashville Repertory Theatre 2018-19 Season
All performances in either the Johnson Theatre or the Polk Theatre, Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
For roles indicated as “CAST”, actors will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL, music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, book by Greg Kotis. Johnson Theatre. Director: Jason Tucker. Assistant Music Director: TBA Choreographer: Pam Atha.
Rehearsals: Aug. 19—Sept. 14, 2019. Previews Sept. 12 & 13. Runs: Sept. 14—29, 2019. Anticipating 5 AEA contracts.
Casting: 10 male, 6 female. Seeking actors of all races/ethnicities to audition for all roles.
Officer Lockstock - a policeman.
Penelope Pennywise – chief custodian at the filthiest urinal in town.
Bobby Strong – assistant custodian at the filthiest urinal in town.
Little Sally – a poor little girl.
Hope Cladwell – Cladwell’s daughter, new in town.
Mr. McQueen – Cladwell’s right-hand man.
Senator Fipp – a public servant.
Officer Barrel – Lockstock’s partner.
Caldwell B. Cladwell – president and owner of Urine Good Co.
An ensemble of 7 (4 male, 3 female) to play Old Man Strong, Josephine Strong, poor people, UGC executives/employees, and cops.
(2 internship roles in ensemble will also be available.)
PIPELINE, by Dominique Morisseau. Johnson Theatre. Director: Jon Royal.
Rehearsals: Sept. 28—Oct. 16, 2019. Previews Oct. 17 & 18. Runs: Oct. 19—Nov. 3, 2019. Anticipating 5 AEA contracts.
Casting: 3 male, 3 female.
Nya – Black woman, mid-late 30s. Single mother. Public high school teacher.
Omari – Black man, late teens. Smart and astute. Rage without release. Tender and honest at his core.
Jasmine – Black or Latina woman, late teens. Sensitive and tough. A sharp bite, a soft smile.
Xavier – Black man, mid-late thirties. Single father, struggling to connect to his own son.
Laurie – White woman, fifties. Pistol of a woman. Doesn’t bite her tongue.
Dun – Black man, early-mid-thirties. Public high school security guard. Genuine and thoughtful.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Johnson Theatre. Director: Lauren Shouse.
Rehearsals: Oct. 28—Nov. 7, 2019. Preview Nov. 8. Runs: Nov. 9-10, 2019.
Anticipating 1 AEA contract.
Narrator: a man or woman, any age CAST.
Patrick Barlow’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by Charles Dickens. Johnson Theatre. Director: René Copeland.
Rehearsals: Nov. 9—Nov. 28, 2019. Preview Nov. 29. Runs: Nov. 30—Dec. 22, 2019. Anticipating 5 AEA contracts.
Casting: 3 male, 2 female. Seeking actors of all races/ethnicities to audition for all roles.
Actor One (M) – Ebenezer Scrooge.
Actor Two (M) – Bob Cratchit, Marley, Young Scrooge, etc.
Actor Three (F) – Martha Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Present, Isabella, etc.
Actor Four (F) – Mrs. Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past, Scrooge’s Mother, etc.
Actor Five (M) – Frederick, Mr. Fezziwig, Peter Cratchit, Tiny Tim, etc.
Actors 2-5 will play various narrators, carol singers, debtors, spirits, skaters, pieces of furniture, ghostly helpers, etc. and will need both Standard British and Cockney dialects. Actors 3 and 5 will also need Irish and Northern English dialects. Actor One needs Standard British only. If auditioning for this show, consider demonstrating ability with dialect at open call.
THIS RED PLANET, by Nate Eppler. Johnson Theatre. Director: TBA
Rehearsals: Jan. 18—Feb. 5, 2019. Previews Feb. 6 & 7. Runs: Feb. 8—23, 2020. Anticipating 4 AEA contracts.
Casting: 2 males, 2 females.
Becca – an artist, 30s. CAST
Dave – her husband, 30s. CAST
Puddles – a former First Lady. CAST
Tumbler – a former President of the United States.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, by Tennessee Williams. Polk Theatre. Director: René Copeland.
Rehearsals: Mar. 5—Mar. 25, 2020. Previews Mar. 26 & 27. Runs: March 28—April 5, 2020. Anticipating 5 AEA contracts.
Casting: 6 males, 4 females. Nontraditional casting. Seeking actors of all races/ethnicities to audition for all roles.
Stanley Kowalski, male, age 30-40
Blanche DuBois, female, age 35-45
Stella Kowalski, female, age 25-30
Harold Mitchell “Mitch”, male, age 30-50
Steve Hubbell, male, age 30-45
Eunice Hubbell, female, age 30-45
Pablo Gonzales, male, age 25-50
Neighbor/Vendor/Matron, female, age 30-60
(Internship roles Young Collector and Doctor will be available.)
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. Roles are for adult, professional actors.
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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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