THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Washington DC EPA Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Kennedy Center
2700 F St NW
Washington, DC 20566-0002
When you arrive, come to the Hall of Nations (ushers or Kennedy Center staff can direct you). A staff member will take you from the Hall of Nations to the Opera House Rehearsal Room floor, where the auditions will take place. When you are finished, staff will be on hand to guide you back to the Hall of Nations.
Producer: Kevin McCollum, J.J. Abrams,
Kenny Wax, Mark Bentley & Catherine
Schreiber
Authors: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry
Shields
Directed by Matt DiCarlo
Original Direction by Mark Bell
Venue: Kennedy Center (Eisenhower Theatre)
Casting: Stephen Kopel / C12 Casting
Expected to attend:
Casting Director: Stephen Kopel
Final callbacks (in-person): May 1, May 2 & May 3 in DC (if you are invited to callbacks you will be needed on 2 of the 3 callback dates)
First rehearsal: Monday, June 26
First performance: Thursday, July 20
Close: Sunday, Aug 13
OTHER
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whatson/explore-by-genre/theater/2022-2023/playthat-goes-wrong/
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Friday, April 28, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30PM - 2:30 PM
To schedule an audition appointment, please sign-up here:
https://www.slottr.com/sheets/18275950 .
You will not receive a confirmation email, but your appointment is locked in once you submit a request. If you need to cancel your appointment, please email DCGoesWrongCasting@gmail.com. You must sign-up for an audition slot in advance using the Slottr link. If you are unable to attend the EPA and wish to send a video submission, please see the separate notice for Equity Video Submissions.
Production (League)
$2439 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (See breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
Local Washington DC actors are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare one side from the Dropbox below for the role you feel best suited for. Alternatively, you may prepare a short comedic monologue. Those interested in the role of JONATHAN should read the CHRIS side. Audition material:
https://tinyurl.com/yfynmhkd .
All roles should use a standard RP accent except ANNIE and TREVOR. ANNIE and TREVOR should use standard American accents. A note on the MAX side: In an effort to cover the disaster occurring upstage, MAX launches into this monologue and acts out / mimes almost every moment in the speech. Also, please bring you headshot and resume stapled together.
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: 100
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 100
ABOUT THE SHOW: Cornley Polytechnic Dramatic Society presents ‘Murder At Haversham Manor’, and everything that could go wrong, does. We are looking for truthful, funny, physically adept performers who can commit to the style of the play and fully inhabit the characters. It is vital to believe in the characters who are performing the play within the play, as that is where the heartbreaking comedy comes from. With that in mind, we are looking for actors with a keen ability and understanding of comedy, but are able to play the truth of the scenes. Adding additional bits and ad-libs are not recommended.
CHRIS (Male, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) High status clown. Rigid, uptight, everything really matters. He is the director of the show and this is the biggest day of his life. Everything is riding on this. It is a nerve wracking and exciting night. His pain is evident and every time someone laughs the pain deepens. He has equal amounts of contempt for his fellow actors & the audience watching the play. RP ACCENT.
ROBERT (Male, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) A large prescence physically and vocally. Wants to be Richard Burton, as evidenced by his declamatory style. He is, however, not a parody of a bad actor. He is unaware of others around him. He does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. There is a power struggle between Robert and Chris to be president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society (a position that matters a great deal to Robert). Real vocal power. RP ACCENT.
MAX (Male, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) Childlike and naïve. Easily finds joy/wonder in the simple things. He has never been on stage before. He learned his lines and does exactly what he's told to do. He has zero connection with any of the other actors, but when he gets a laugh he breaks the 4th wall and engages with the audience. His mistakes are fundamental. He doesn't think anything through, just looks for approval. RP ACCENT.
DENNIS (Male, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) Small in stature and full of anxiety. He has no real desire to be involved in the theatre, he just wants to make friends (of which he has none). He believes if he does well in the show, he will be more successful socially. Laughter from the audience is agony for him. He may be slightly oblivious, but understands when he gets things wrong. The laughter is a personal tragedy/failure for him, and the stakes are high. RP ACCENT.
TREVOR (Male, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) The play’s lighting and sound operator. He simply wants to get on with the show. Curmudgeonly and doesn’t care for actors. He is easily distracted and does many things he shouldn’t, including engaging with the audience. When things go really sideways, he is forced to act in the play. He hates acting. STANDARD AMERICAN ACCENT.
JONATHAN (Male, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) A bit bland, but sees himself as a James Bond type. Excited and having fun, but not naïve. He technically has to drive the show. He cares about the play, but not to the same extent as the others. Very Physical role. RP ACCENT.
SANDRA (Female, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) She is vain and possess a huge ego. Wants to be loved. Has ambitions to go to Hollywood and will hurt anyone standing in the way of what she wants, but is smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her (like the director). You know the type. The stakes are high for her. Very physical role. RP ACCENT.
ANNIE (Female, 25 - 35, any ethnicity) The stage manager. She has the biggest journey of any of the characters. When Sandra is indisposed Annie, who cannot bear to be on stage, must step in. Initially terrified by acting, she is willing to kill for it by the end of the play. Her initial terror turns to joy, and then to fury. She starts small, but grows and grows. STANDARD AMERICAN ACCENT.
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