WOMEN BEHIND BARS Equity Principal Auditions - Just Pow! Productions Auditions

Posted July 23, 2019
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WOMEN BEHIND BARS - Just Pow! Productions

Women Behind Bars - Los Angeles EPA

Just Pow! Productions


AUDITION DATE

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)

Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM


APPOINTMENTS

EPA rules in effect. In-person sign-up begins at 9:00AM on 7/31/19.


CONTRACT

LOA LOA. Agreement Pending


SEEKING

See breakdown.


PREPARATION

Sides will be provided.


LOCATION

Madilyn Clark Studios

10852 Burbank Blvd

North Hollywood, CA 91601-2508


PERSONNEL

Director: Scott Thompson
Producer: Christopher Graham


OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: January 6, 2020
Opening: January 24, 2020
Closing: February 2, 2020


OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.

An Equity monitor will be provided.

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

JO-JO - 25 to 40 years old, Black/African American female. Can be drag queen. Sexy, street-smart, tough, and fearless, she is the only inmate in the cellblock that can give Gloria a run for her money.

ADA - 25 to 40 years old, all ethnicities female. Can be drag queen A pyromaniac, narcoleptic mad woman with sudden bursts of wisdom and clarity. Brilliant actress and off-the-wall comedienne needed.

GUADALUPE - 25 to 40 years old, Hispanic female. Can be drag queen. “Charo behind bars”. Hilarious, over-the-top, vivacious, long-suffering Latina with a penchant for melodrama.

MARY ELEANOR - 25 to 30 years old, all ethnicities female. Sweet, innocent young girl, new to the prison system, but ultimately corrupted and transformed into a hardened criminal. Must have tremendous range and vulnerability, as well as comedic timing. Ultimately she is the “heart” of the play.

THE MAN - 20 to 35 years old, Caucasian male. Hunky and handsome with strong comic timing. Plays multiple roles throughout the play, one of which includes nudity. Roles include: prison guard, Paul (Mary’s husband), a psychiatrist, and a pimp. Versatility needed.

The roles of The Matron, Louise, Gloria, Blanche, Cheri, and Granny have been cast.

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