NOISES OFF - Austin EPA Zachary Scott Theatre Center | Austin, TX
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Thursday, February 23, 2023
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (C)
To request an audition time slot please email auditions@zachtheatre.org by February 20th. If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a video submission. See Breakdown for video submission instructions.
LOA
$725 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT)
Equity actors for roles in NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn (See breakdown).
Actors of any ethnicity are encouraged to audition.
Actors local to the Austin, Texas area are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare the sides for the character of your choice. Sides can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Lgtuv Atpcx5nhigiOXmeWb8iGkNjIXh?usp=sharing . Please bring you headshot and resume stapled together.
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
1510 Toomey Rd
Austin, TX 78704-1078
Directed by Monique Midgette
Expected to attend:
Producing Artistic Director - Dave Steakley Director - Monique Midgette
Casting Associate - Marilyn Wechsler
Rehearsals: May 23rd, 2023
Performances: June 14th, 2023
Closes: July 9th, 2023
Six to seven shows per week: Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:30pm and some Saturday and Sundays at 2:30pm.
OTHER
ZACH is intending to operate as a fully vaccinated workplace.
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: 90
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 85
VIDEO
:
Please film your audition, beginning with a slate, followed by your sides.
Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting.
Please submit your video, headshot, and resume via the following link:
https://airtable.com/shrJ6npAjKTPZCsTX
Video Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 2/22 at 6pm CT
Submissions will be viewed by:
Producing Artistic Director - Dave Steakley
Director - Monique Midgette
Casting Associate- Marilyn Wechsler
SYNOPSIS: NOISES OFF is a play-within-a-play that follows the chaotic, behind-the-scenes mishaps of a theater company as they perform a farce called “Nothing On.” It features a cast of comedic characters who struggle with forgotten lines, technical difficulties, and personal issues, culminating in a rib-splitting performance. The play, written by Michael Frayn, is widely considered a classic of modern British theater and has been performed around the world.
All the characters are members of the cast of a new comedy entitled “Nothing On”. In Act One we see them in their final dress rehearsal; in Act Two we see them backstage, one month later, during a performance on tour; in Act Three we see them attempting to perform the same play quite a while later after company relationships have soured.
LLOYD DALLAS: Director of the play-within-a-play. Part of a love triangle.
GARRY LEJEUNE/ROGER TRAMPLEMAINE: GARRY - Leading man, who never finishes a sentence. Temperamental. Romantically interested in Dotty and attacks Freddy in his jealousy. ROGER - Estate agent engaged to let the Brent’s house.
BROOKE ASHTON/VICKI: BROOKE - Inexperienced actress from London, pays no attention to anyone, rarely takes direction. Always losing her contact lenses. Part of a love triangle. VICKI - Works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger. Appears in bra & pants.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR: Assistant Stage Manager. Envious of Brooke, whom she understudies. Part of a love triangle.
FREDDY FELLOWES/PHILIP BRENT/SHEIKH: FREDDY - Serious fear of violence and blood. Lacks confidence and is rather dim and pompous. PHILIP - Writer who spends time abroad. Married to Flavia. SHEIKH - Interested in renting the house.
TIMOTHY ALLGOOD: Over-worked Stage Manager. Understudies both Selsdon and Freddy.
SELSDON MOWBRAY/BURGLAR: SELSDON - Mannered, alcoholic actor. BURGLAR - Old man who breaks into the Brent’s house.
BELINDA BLAIR/FLAVIA BRENT: Cheerful and sensible. Perhaps a bit oversentimental at times. Has a protective attitude towards Freddy. FLAVIA - Philip’s wife. Not a housewife. Glamorous?
DOTTY OTLEY/MRS CLACKETT: DOTTY - Grande Dame. Forgetful. Has a relationship with Garry and teases him by showing interest in Freddy. MRS CLACKETT - Slow but hospitable, old-fashioned housekeeper to the Brents.
Videos
