Theatreworks Colorado Springs 2024-24 Season Equity Principal Actors - UCCS Theatreworks Auditions

Posted April 2, 2024
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UCCS Theatreworks | Burbank, CA

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AUDITION DATE

Sunday, April 14, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (M)

BREAK: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

Please make an appointment at the following link:
https://calendly.com/theatreworkscs/auditions

Please additionally fill out the form at the following link:
https://forms.gle/jcjKTbPAecwGX7TV6

CONTRACT

SPT

$500 weekly minimum (SPT 4)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Theatreworks Colorado Springs 2024-25 Season (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting pieces totaling no more than 5 minutes.

LOCATION

ENT Center for the Arts

5225 N Nevada Ave

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Parking is available at no cost in lot #576 across the street from ECFA.

PERSONNEL

HENRY IV/V Director: Max Shulman

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY and SILENT SKY Director: Caitlin Lowans

THE HEART SELLERS Director: Jenna Moll Reyes

THE TURN OF THE SCREW Director: Kristin Skye Hoffmann

FLYIN' WEST Director: Marisa Hébert

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Artistic Director: Caitlin Lowans

Artistic Producer: Elena Hansen

OTHER DATES

HENRY IV/V: 1st Reh Aug 23, 2024; Performances Sept 19 - Oct 13, 2024

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY: 1st Reh Nov 5, 2024; Perfs Nov 29 - Dec 22, 2024

THE HEART SELLERS: 1st Reh Jan 7, 2025; Perfs Jan 30 - Feb 16, 2025

THE TURN OF THE SCREW: 1st Reh Feb 18, 2025; Perfs Mar 13 - Apr 6, 2025

SILENT SKY: 1st Reh Apr 8, 2025; Perfs May 1 - 25, 2025

FLYIN' WEST: 1st Reh Jun 10, 2025; Perfs July 10 - 27, 2025

OTHER

All titles will be published on the Theatreworks website and on social media accounts after season launch event on April 12, 2024.

If you are unable to attend the in-person auditions, video submissions will be accepted.

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.

BREAKDOWN

THEATREWORKS COLORADO SPRINGS 2024-24 Season

For Video Submissions: Please complete the audition form including uploading your resume, headshot, and an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link of two contrasting pieces totaling no more than 5 minutes. Neutral background requested.

HENRY IV/V

By: Shakespeare, new adaptation by Max Shulman

CASTING NOTE: Ensemble of 8 actors skilled with verse, heightened text, and stage combat/ physical acting to play the following roles.

Tracks may be shifted based on callbacks but will be confirmed at time of offer.

SEEKING:

Henry IV/Canterbury. M, 40s-60s

Hal. M, late 20s-30s

Hotspur/John of Lancaster/Exeter. M, late 20s-30s

Sir John Falstaff. M, 55+

Northumberland/Lord Chief Justice. Any gender, 40+

Poins/Mortimer. Any gender, 30+7: Lady Percy/Bardolph/Kate. F, late 20s-30s Mistress Quickly/Worcester/Fluellen. F, 50+

Lords. Any gender, 30+

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

By: Kate Hamill

Casting an ensemble of 7 actors with comic skills, including both verbal and physical acuity. Facility with English accents required. Other than actors playing Roles 1 and 2, all other actors will play multiple roles need the ability to create multiple distinct characters through voice and gesture. Tracks may be shifted based on callbacks but will be confirmed at time of offer.

SEEKING:

Marianne Dashwood: middle sister; sensitive. F, 20s-early 30s

Elinor Dashwood: eldest sister; sensible. F, late 20s-mid 30s

Mrs. Dashwood: Mother to the Dashwood sisters/Colonel Brandon. M, late 30s-late 40s

Margaret Dashwood: The youngest Dashwood sister/Sir John Middleton: A country gentleman/Lucy Steele: A young girl from no fortune. Any gender, 30+

John Dashwood: half-brother to the Dashwood sisters/Mrs. Jennings: A good natured, boisterous woman. Any gender late 20s-early 30s

Edward Ferrars: A gentleman; a bachelor/Anne Steele: Lucy’s sister; indiscreet/Robert Ferrars: A callow young man. M, late 20s-late 30s

Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood: wife to John and sister to Edward; Nasty/ John Willoughby: An unusually handsome young man. M, late 20s-mid30s

THE HEART SELLERS

By: Lloyd Suh

SEEKING:

LUNA: Luningning Ignacia Mangahas de la Rosario Bustos. F, 23, Filipina

JANE: Hong Jae Ha. F, 23, Korean

THE TURN OF THE SCREW

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the story Henry James

CASTING NOTE: Both roles require facility with English accents and direct address to the audience.

SEEKING:

The Governess: F, 20s-early 30s. NOTE: Role requires physical intimacy: a kiss.

The Man: M, late 20-mid40s. Must have the ability to change character through distinct vocal and physical choices. NOTE: Role requires physical intimacy: a kiss.

SILENT SKY

By: Lauren Gunderson

SEEKING:

Henrietta Leavitt: F, 30s. NOTE: Requires onstage physical intimacy: kiss. Margaret Leavitt: F, 30s. Sings and (ideally) plays piano.

Annie Cannon: W, 40s

Williamina Fleming: W, 50s. Requires Scottish dialect.

Peter Shaw: M, 30s. Requires onstage physical intimacy: kiss.

FLYIN' WEST

By: Pearl Cleage

SEEKING:

Minnie Dove Charles. The baby sister, pampered. Works hard to hide her troubles. F, 20s, Black. NOTE: Role requires onstage physical intimacy and physical violence.

Fannie Dove. The family peacemaker. Obeys the rules and traditions but also pragmatic. F, early 30s, Black

Sophie Washington. The family protector. Does not tolerate fools or condescension. F, late 30s, Black

Miss Leah. Determined not to rely on others too much. Survived great loss. A great storyteller. F, 65+, Black

Will Parish. Hardworking. Willing to do what needs to be done. In love. M, 40s, Black

Frank Charles. Often mistaken for a white man. His father was a slave owner, and in his heart, he thinks of himself as white. A veneer of urbane charm hiding his true character. M, late 20s-30s, Black and light-skinned. NOTE: Role requires onstage physical intimacy and physical violence.

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