SWEAT - NYC Appointments
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
APPOINTMENTS
NYC Appointment only auditions : 12/10/18 and 12/11/18
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT D Contract/ $975 per week
SEEKING
Submissions from AEA Members only for various roles. See breakdown.
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, email (preferred) or mail picture and resume ASAP. Include AEA status in your subject line.
SUBMIT TO
Harriet Bass Casting
RE: Sweat - AEA submission
112 W 34th Street 17th FL
New York, NY 10120
PERSONNEL
Director: Rose Riordan
Playwright: Lynn Nottage
Artistic Director: Chris Coleman
Casting Director NYC: Harriet Bass
Casting Assistants: Gama Valle and Brandy Zarle
DCPA Director of Casting: Grady Soapes, CSA
OTHER DATES
Callbacks: 12/12/18
Denver Center Production Dates:
REH: 3/26/2019
1ST PREVIEW: 4/26/2019
OPEN: 5/3/2019
CLOSE: 5/26/2019
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
CYNTHIA- (Female, 40’s-50’s, African American) Chris’s mother and Brucie’s wife. She is content with her life, but she is ambitious. When a possible promotion to Warehouse Supervisor opens she goes for it in the hopes that she can make a difference in the lives of those she loves. As her industry crumbles around her she struggles with the balance of being the supportive friend and doing what she has to do for herself and her family.
STAN- (Male, 50’s, Caucasian) Run’s the bar where everyone hangs out. Tends to be the mediator for all of them when quarrels begin to emerge. Loyal worker at Olstead’s for 28 years. He was lucky to secure a job at the bar after sustaining an injury at the plant. He walks with a limp as a result. He provides support, advice and security to all of the bar’s patrons. He sustains a terrible injury at the end of the play after trying to break up a fight.
JASON- (Male, 20’s-early 30’s, Caucasian) Tracey’s son. 21 years old and started as a worker in Olstead’s plant in 2000. Had a plan to stay at the plant till he could retire and open a Dunkin’ Donuts. In 2008 the same character will appear as an ex-convict with white supremacist tattoos across his face. Jason is a hot head full of youthful hubris and exuberance.
CHRIS- (Male, 20’s-early 30’s, African American) Cynthia and Brucie’s son. 21 years old and a worker at Olstead’s plant with plans to attend Albright University that fall. Much like his mother he struggles to find the balance between helping others and helping himself. Will appear in 2008 as a 29 year old ex-convict trying to find his footing. He turns towards religion to help him get through a tough transition into civilian life.
JESSIE- (Female, 40’s, Italian American) Close friend and co-worker of Tracey and Cynthia. Has a serious drinking problem since her husband left her. A dreamer who got caught up in the riptide of life.
BRUCIE- (Male, 40’s-50’s, African American) Cynthia’s husband and Chris’s father now separated from Cynthia. Can become smooth and charming at the drop of a hat. Used to work at the plant but has been locked out for almost two years. Has a drug addiction and as a result has issues sustaining his livelihood and supporting his family. Is seen as a burden to those he loves and others around him
EVAN- (Male, 40’s, African American) Both Chris and Jason’s parole officer who is assisting them with the transition into civilian life. Described as “comfortably puffy” but does not shy away from the tough love approach when trying to get the boys to see where their lives have led them.
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 submit.
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