WARRIORS DON'T CRY - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
TheaterWorksUSA
CONTRACT
TYA
$505 weekly minimum (TWUSA)
SEEKING
Equity actors for a roles in WARRIORS DON'T CRY(Touring TYA Solo Show).
YA GIRL/MELBA/EMCEE/ASM - 18+ to play 15-year-old Black woman and activist (think Emma Gonzalez, Jasilyn Charger or Hebh Jamal) and 75-year-old activist Melba Pattillo Beals. Both quick witted, stubborn women, one is at the beginning of her lifelong struggle to create a better future, the other is reflecting back on a journey not yet complete. Both meet at a crisis point of exhaustion and disillusionment and must decide if they will continue the fight. Performers with strong singing voices, exceptional physical storytelling skills, excellent facility with poetic language and adeptness with audience participation are encouraged to submit. Doubles as Emcee. This is a solo performance.
This show travels with two actors (who share the role and trade off performances), a stage manager, and a production assistant.
WARRIORS DON’T CRY is a solo production inspired by the memoir, WARRIORS DON’T CRY by Melba Pattillo.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a video link with pic/resume (one pdf) with the title of the show in the subject line. Prepare a short contemporary monologue or material from the show (which you can find at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bl0zrmtu9clvv59/AACioQbAeKi2QsJWeWqe4xKJa?dl=0 ).
Deadline: Thu, Oct 27, 2022
SUBMIT TO
castingteam@twusa.org
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Barbara Pasternack
Remount Director: Adam Stevens
Conceived by Donnetta Lavinia Grays & Tamilla Woodard
Playwright: Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Music by: Toshi Reagon
Viewing Submissions:
Associate Artistic Director/Casting: Jillian Carucci
COVID-19 SAFETY: TWUSA adheres to Equity safety requirements related to COVID-19 for all auditions, rehearsals, and touring. All company members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About TheaterWorksUSA:
TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art-and theater, in particular-is vital for our youth. Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney's Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton), Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning actor, The Life). Visit WWW.TWUSA.ORG for more information.
TheaterWorksUSA serves a diverse, nationwide audience and strives to hire artists and staff that reflect the diversity of our audiences. TheaterWorksUSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
OTHER DATES
Callbacks will take place in October/November in New York City.
Rehearsal Date(s): 12/27/22
Opening Date(s): 1/12/23
Closing Date(s): 3/12/23
All dates are currently subject to change.
OTHER
ALL ACTORS ARE SIGNED AS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS (ASMs) and will be required, as such, to lift scenery and sound equipment during daily load-in and load outs (up to 60 lbs). All actors participate in assembling and disassembling the set at each venue and school at which they perform. This is a touring production. The company travels by car & van to theaters and schools. NYC performers encouraged to submit.
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 submit.
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