AS YOU LIKE IT - LA EPA
Independent Shakespeare Co. | Los Angeles, CA Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LOA
$550 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)
Equity actors for roles in Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival: William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT (See breakdown).
Our administrative structure and artistic practices have long been built on the principles of equity and inclusion, and we're leaders in creating a truly diverse ensemble of artists, and an equally diverse audience. We believe that shared theatrical experiences build a stronger and more joyful community. Our working style is highly collaborative, energetic, and audience-focused.
Los Angeles-based actors who love language plays, want to explore the building blocks of story-telling, and wish to be part of an ensemble whose foundational values are creativity, connection, integrity, excellence, and joy are encouraged to audition.
ISC’s team on stage and off stage reflects the Los Angeles community and we encourage BIPOC actors to audition.
No roles will be understudied.
Please prepare one 2-minute speech from Shakespeare or any poetic dramatic author. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles 5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Expected to attend:
Melissa Chalsma: Artistic Director
David Melville: Managing Director & Director Sabrina Lewis: Community Connectivity Manager & Casting Director
First Rehearsal: 6/11/2024
Opening: 7/10/2024
Closing: 9/1/2024
OTHER
Venue in Griffith Park
EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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.
Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival: William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT NOTE: The park is an extremely physical environment: physical and vocal stamina is imperative.
LORD AMIENS (any gender): Faithfully accompanies Duke Senior into exile. Jolly and fond of music. Able to sing and play an instrument (of any kind).
LE BEAU (30s - 40s, male): Speaks well but knows little. Sociable and fashionable. AUDREY (late 20s - early 40s, female): A simple country woman who weds Touchstone.
PHOEBE (early 20s - mid 30s, female): A young shepherdess who rejects the advances of Silvius and falls for Ganymede.
CORIN (mid 40s - early 60s, male): A wise shepherd offering romantic counsel to Silvius.
ORLANDO (mid 20s - early 30s, male): Noble and pure of heart. Flees to the Forest of Arden to escape assassination and falls in love with Rosalind.
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