Allied Theatre Group Inc
AUDITION DATE
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
10:00 am - 5:45 pm (CST)
APPOINTMENTS
To make an appointment, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/3f8z2c58
CONTRACT
SPT $375 weekly minimum (SPT 3)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in GUARDS AT THE TAJ by Rajiv Joseph (see breakdown).
Local Dallas/Fort Worth actors and out-of-town actors are encouraged to attend.
PREPARATION
Auditions will consist of cold readings. Advance perusal of the script is requested. Scripts will be available at Stage West.
LOCATION
Stage West
821 W Vickery Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76104-1144
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Director - Shyama Nithiananda
Executive Producer - Dana Schultes
Associate Producer - Garret Storms
OTHER DATES
Callbacks - Sunday July 24
Begin Monday, September 19, 2022.
Rehearsal schedule is Monday through Saturday with Sundays off.
Rehearsal times are Mondays through Fridays 7-11PM, Saturdays 1-5PM and 6:30-9:30PM.
Times are subject to change.
Performances Are Thursday, October 13, 2022 through Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Stage West, 821 W Vickery
[Note: performances will be Thursdays at 7:30PM, Fridays at 8:00PM, Saturdays at 8:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM ]
OTHER
stagewest.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
In reference to the character descriptions below—most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. But how ever limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
Synopsis: India, 1648. Two hapless Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time over the newly completed Taj Mahal. The morning light brings with it an unthinkable task that will shake the foundations of everything they thought to be true. In this disarmingly funny and deeply moving story, two friends behold the most sublime of wonders and discover the perils of bearing witness to perfection.
Seeking:
Humayun - Male. South Asian/Indian. Late 20’s-late 30’s. An Imperial Guard. His father is the Chief Officer of the Guards. Lifelong friend of Babur. Has pride in his position and tries to stay within the lines while still being swayed by his friend’s perspectives.
Babur - Male. South Asian/Indian. Late 20’s-late 30’s. An Imperial Guard. Lifelong friend of Humayun. A dreamer who challenges the rules. Follows his impulses. Never means harm. Desperately wants more.
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test:
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
o Proof of full vaccination. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
(OR)
o Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue. Results of non-proctored at-home antigen tests will not be accepted.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for Tarrant County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. Additional information required in notice:
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room is 2100 square feet and can accommodate no more than 21 individuals at a time.
The holding room is 500 square feet and can accommodate no more than 5 individuals at a time
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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