THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (Washington DC) - Equity Video Submissions
Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM (E)
Submissions will be accepted until 5:00 PM ET on April 26th.
Production (League)
$2439 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (See breakdown).
Venue: Kennedy Center in Washington DC
Please prepare one side from the link 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 occuring upstage, MAX launches into this monologue and acts out / mimes almost every moment in the speech.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (Washington DC) - Equity Video Submissions
Via Submission
, NY 10036
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
Viewing Submissions:
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
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As part of a pilot program created in the new agreement for Production: Broadway and Sit Downs, the employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition.
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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.
More information:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2022- 2023/play-that-goes-wrong/
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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