THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND - Atlanta, GA EPA Horizon Theatre Company | Atlanta, GA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, April 24, 2023
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)
To schedule an audition appointment please fill out the form at: https://airtable.com/shrjWhiaGzJGYIKIJ . If you are unable to attend you may submit a video audition submission at the same link. For questions, contact
casting@horizontheatre.com
SPT
$549 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
Equity actors for roles in THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND (See breakdown).
Please prepare two or more sides from the show. If you have not auditioned for Horizon before, please prepare a contemporary monologue. Sides can be found at the following link beginning April 10th at: https://airtable.com/shrjWhiaGzJGYIKIJ . The script is available now. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Horizon Theatre
1083 Austin Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-1940
Associate Artistic Producer, Marguerite Hannah
Expected to attend:
Director, Thomas W. Jones II
Co-Artistic/Producing Director, Lisa Adler
Callbacks may be on Monday, May 1 or Tuesday May 2
First Rehearsal: June 6, 2023
Opening: July 14, 2023
Closing: August 6, 2023
Performance Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm, and Sunday at 5pm
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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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 35
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 35
THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND
Sensuous, witty, heartbreaking, and uplifting, award-winning Gardley unearths a story about free women of color in New Orleans 1836, where black Creole women entered into common-law marriages with rich white men. But the house that Beatrice built — on a foundation of wealth, freedom, and secrets — threatens to collapse after her man mysteriously dies and her three unwed daughters realize that his money could cost them the people they love. A humorous and gripping family drama told in a rich and lyrical river of words.
Setting: Faubourg Tremé, New Orleans, Louisiana
Time: One Sunday (24 hours) in the summer of 1836.
Beartrice Albans: Female, 50, Black - A free woman of color. Mistress of Lazare Albans; a white, wealthy merchant. Queen of her household. She is a strict but fiercely loving mother, with a commanding presence and underlying Southern grace. A strong believer in good appearances, manners and tradition.
Agnès Albans: Female, 29, Black - The oldest of Beartrice’s three daughters. Agnès is sensual and full of desire with a frank sense of humor. She longs for adventure outside of her mother’s home and is willing to take risks to find love. She desperately wants to be the first sister to succeed.
Maude Lynn Albans: Female, 24, Black - The middle of Beartrice’s three daughters and has the lightest skin. Maude Lynn has a strong moral compass and is devoted to her spirituality. She fears trouble and is unwilling to scheme as her sisters do. She is ultimately able to stand up for what she believes.
Odette Albans: Female, 20, Black - The youngest of Beartrice’s three daughters and has the darkest skin. She is romantic and unaware of the dangers of the world. Odette trusts what her sisters tell her but deep down is full of undiscovered confidence.
Makeda: Female, 40, Black - A slave who works in Beartrice’s house. Makeda is wise, observant, and resourceful with a regal energy. She acts as a second mother and protector of the three daughters. She hopes to buy her freedom from Beartrice.
La Veuve: Female, 45, Black - A free woman of color. Beartrice’s sworn enemy. La Veuve is an opportunistic town gossip who is constantly stirring the pot.
Marie Josephine: Female, 48, Black - Beartrice’s sister. Marie Josephine is clairvoyant and connected to the dead. She wistfully dreams of a lover from a past life and is determined to help free the daughters from Beartrice’s tight grip.
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