Dallas Children's Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (CDT)
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (CDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Call 214-978-0110 or e-mail at auditions@dct.org
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/TYA. Minimum - $382/wk
SEEKING
A diverse ensemble of actors to portray a variety of characters both real and imaginary which young CJ and his Nana encounter on their weekly bus trip down Market Street. Local hires preferred.
PREPARATION
Readings from the script. Sides will be provided. Please be familiar with the material and bring photo & resume.
LOCATION
Dallas Children's Theater
5938 Skillman St
Dallas, TX 75231
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
PERSONNEL
Director: Vickie Washington
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: February 24, 2020
Opening: March 21, 2020
Closing: April 9, 2020
OTHER
Adapted for the stage by Gloria Bond Clunie
Based on the book by Matt de la Pena & Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal, Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor
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 ROLE OF NANA HAS BEEN CAST
CJ - A CURIOUS, PRECOCIOUS YOUNG BOY OF COLOR. PLAYED BY A JUVENILE ADULT
ACTOR #1 - MALE - REVEREND, GUITAR & OTHERS
ACTOR #2- MALE - TATTOO MAN, BLIND MAN & OTHERS
ACTOR #3 - FEMALE - BUTTERFLY LADY, WOMAN WHO FEEDS CATS & OTHERS
ACTOR #4 - FEMALE - WOMAN WITH A LOVELY HAT, VIDEO GAME PLAYER & OTHERS
ACTOR #5 - MALE/FEMALE - BUS DRIVER, MUMFORD THE DRAGON & OTHERS
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.
Videos
