Caldwell Theatre Company 2010-11 Season, Part I Equity Principal Audition - Caldwell Theatre Company Auditions

Caldwell Theatre Company 2010-11 Season, Part I

– Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT in FL

Boca Raton FL LOA $578/week minimum.

Artistic Dir: Clive Cholerton

Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT:

Monday, November 1, 2010 Caldwell Theatre Company / Count de Hoernle Theatre

11 AM – 7 PM 7901 North Federal Highway

No scheduled break. Boca Raton, FL 33487

For an appointment, e-mail Patricia, with “AUDITION” and Equity status in subject line at

auditions@caldwelltheatre.com ; include contact phone # in body of e-mail OR call 561/995-2324. E-mail is preferred. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits, but appointments are strongly suggested.

Please prepare EITHER two one-minute contrasting monologues OR one two-minute period monologue.

Please bring TWO sets of your stapled-together photo and resume.

Notes: - Roles are available unless otherwise stated; Equity contracts remain available.

- Theatre states, “We strongly encourage South Florida actors to attend.”

Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris. Dir: Clive Cholerton. Commitment dates: 12/14/10 – 2/6/11.

All actors play two or more characters from 1959 and from 2009.

Bev / Kathy:

Caucasian characters, late 40s, early 50s. Bev: Classic 1950s housewife. Energetic and bubbly. Works very hard to give the appearance that everything is fine. Kathy: 2009 real estate attorney. Totally self-absorbed and opinionated, without the benefit of a knowledge base. Needs a tremendous comedic actress.

Russ / Dan:

Caucasian characters, early-mid 50s. Russ: In 1959. Married to Bev. In a state of depression. Harboring overwhelming feelings of anger towards his neighborhood and the people in it. Terrific sardonic sense of humor. Dan: In 2009. Blue-collar worker. Quintessential “bull in a china shop”, but has a heart of gold.

Albert / Kevin:

African American characters, early-mid 40s. Albert: In 1959. Francine’s husband. Wanting to fit in and establish himself in the white world. Kevin: In 2009. Lena’s slightly henpecked husband. Both characters try to be peacemakers, but ultimately succumb to their own tempers.

Jim / Tom / Kenneth:

Caucasian characters, mid-late 20s. Jim: In 1959. The neighborhood minister. Tries to counsel Russ. More than a bit in over his head. Very much a product of the racist ideas of the period. Tom: In 2009. Gay. Real estate attorney. Desperately trying to finalize the agreement quickly without problems. Kenneth: In 1959. Russ and Bev’s son. Has committed suicide in the house. Actor must have the ability for great sensitivity, and impeccable comic timing.

The following three tracks are cast. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.

Francine / Lena:

CAST. African American characters, early-mid 40s. Francine: In 1959. Bev and Russ’s maid. Very hard worker who keeps her opinions to herself. Her personal life is kept entirely to herself. Lena: In 2009. Leader of the community board of the Clybourne Park neighborhood, opposing the new house. Very strong-willed and politically active.

Karl / Steve:

CAST. Caucasian characters, early-mid 30s. Karl: In 1959. Lives in the neighborhood with Bev and Russ, and opposes their selling their home to an African American family. Abrasive man with no sense of humor. Steve: In 2009. Lindsey’s husband. Basically a good guy, with a bit of a chip on his shoulder for having to defer to all minorities and special interest groups.

Betsy / Lindsey:

CAST. Caucasian characters, early-mid 30s. Betsy: In 1959. Karl’s wife. Deaf. Oblivious to the world. Eight months pregnant. Lindsey: In 2009. Steve’s wife, also eight months pregnant. Tries terribly hard to be open-minded and liberal, but limited by the closed and sheltered life she’s lived.

Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts. Dir: Michael Hall. Commitment dates: 2/1/11 – 3/27/11.

Adam:

40ish. Attractive “geek”. Hypochondriac. Atheist who falls in love with a devout Christian man younger than he. Uptight and neurotic, but fun-loving. Complex.

Luke:

28-35. All-American boy-next-door, an adorable puppy. Fully at ease with his Christianity and with being gay. Waiter who wants to be an actor. Charming. In love with Adam.

Butch:

55-65. Luke’s attractive, manly father. Tallahassee businessman. Born-again fundamentalist who cannot accept anything he calls “abnormal”. Role for a strong dramatic actor.

Holly:

35-40. Adam’s long-time friend. Kook. Owns a candle-making store. Odd, funny, likable.

Brandon:

28-35. Luke’s long-time friend. Can’t accept Luke’s relationship w/Adam. Mysterious; hides a secret; closeted.

Arlene:

CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary. 55-65. Luke’s mother, divorced from Butch. Funny. Southern. Once a pill-popping hippie; has reformed, but doesn’t hide her past. Great comic timing required.

God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. Dir: Kenneth Kay. Commitment dates: 3/22/11 – 5/15/11.

All characters are at different stages of their 40s. All are well-schooled on accepted social graces, but all are incapable of continuing them for any period of time. Actors must possess impeccable comic timing and be capable of playing extreme fits of rage and emotion.

Michael:

Very successful domestic hardware wholesaler. The most blue-collar of the group. Very pleased with the pretentions he’s created for himself, though he would be quick to deny it.

Veronica:

Very pretentious. Desperately works on creating the image of the perfect 2010 mother/housewife/artist. Too tightly wound to hold together, and terribly in need of retribution.

Alan:

Corporate attorney. Little interest in what has gone on with his son. His only goal -- true to his profession -- is to win every argument.

Annette:

The most outwardly emotional of the group. Very protective of her son. Quick to find fault in others. Projectile vomiter.

Theatre’s statement: “Caldwell Theatre Company does not believe in discrimination based on color, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disabilities, gender, or otherwise. All performers, including those of color, seniors, women and performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration.”

Note from Equity: Caldwell Theatre will hold another day of Equity auditions (for the rest of its season) at a later date. Watch for separate casting notice.