Davis Shakespeare Ensemble
AUDITION DATE
Sun, Feb 02, 2020
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (PST)
APPOINTMENTS
Online appointment sign-up: www.shakespearedavis.org/audition/ Questions? E-mail casting@shakespearedavis.org
CONTRACT
SPT Minimum - $392/wk
SEEKING
Actors for the 2020 Davis Shakespeare Festival, featuring The Tempest, Into the Woods, and Frankenstein.
PREPARATION
The Tempest: 1 one-minute verse monologue.
Frankenstein: 1 one-minute contemporary monologue. British dialect encouraged, not required.
Into the Woods: One of the above plus 16 bars of a song. Please bring music (accompanist provided).
LOCATION
Shotgun Studios
1201 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
PERSONNEL
Rob Salas - Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
The Tempest & Into the Woods (run in repertory): First rehearsal, May 19. Shows run July 2 to August 9,
2020.
Frankenstein: First rehearsal, September 8. Show runs Oct 7 to Oct 31, 2020.
OTHER
Video audition submissions accepted thru February 10 via e-mail at casting@shakespearedavis.org
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
THE TEMPEST
All roles available. Open to all genders for all characters.
INTO THE WOODS
All roles available. Doubling Narrator/Mysterious Man + Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf.
FRANKENSTEIN
NOTE: Seeking actors who have proficiency with British dialects.
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (MALE, Late 20’s—Late 30’s) A genius scientist whose vigor and passion make him feel like an outsider in society.
DE LACEY/MONSIEUR FRANKENSTEIN (MALE, Mid 50’s—Mid 70’s) DE LACY: The educated father of Felix who teaches The Creature everything he can. His blindness allows him the capability of seeing the Creature’s innermost character without prejudice. MONSIEUR FRANKENSTEIN: Victor’s father. A grieving family man who longs for Victor to have a normal life that society deems acceptable.
ELIZABETH LAVENZA/Ensemble: (FEMALE, 20’s—30’s) Victor’s fiancée and cousin. Strong-willed and passionate about her love for life and Victor.
CLARICE/AGATHA/Ensemble: (FEMALE, 20’s—30’s) CLARICE: Elizabeth’s wise and supportive maid. AGATHA: Felix’s wife and De Lacey’s daughter-in-law. She is strong, caring, and hopeful as she runs the farm with her husband.
EWAN/GUSTAV/Ensemble:(MALE, 30’s—60’s) EWAN: Rab’s uncle. A poor farmer working various jobs to make ends meet. He and his nephew are hired by Victor to find parts for a female creature. GUSTAV: A poor nomad. He is Klaus’ companion.
FELIX/RAB/Ensemble: (MALE, 20’s—30’s) FELIX: De Lacey’s son. Runs the farm with his wife, Agatha. He is loving and protective. RAB: Ewan’s nephew who is forced to take on the job of digging up graves for money.
KLAUS/Ensemble: (MALE, 30’s—60’s) A rough yet fun-loving nomad who is friends with Gustav.
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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