Old Globe 2024 Season - LA EPA Old Globe | San Diego, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, October 2, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LORT Non-Rep
$1151 weekly minimum (LORT B+)
Equity actors for Old Globe's 2024 Season (See breakdown).
Actors of all Ethnicities, Gender Identities, and Physical Abilities are encouraged to audition.
All roles will be understudied.
Please prepare one of the following options: EITHER - Two contrasting monologues, no more than 1 minute each. Actors auditioning for HENRY VI should choose one
Shakespeare monologue as one of their two selections. OR - One monologue and 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Actors auditioning for HENRY VI should choose one Shakespeare monologue as one of their two selections. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Old Globe 2024 Season
AGE OF INNOCENCE
Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles 5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Old Globe Artistic Producer and Head of Casting: Kim Heil
Interim Associate Producer: Rebecca Myers
Expected to attend:
Old Globe Artistic Producer and Head of Casting: Kim Heil
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
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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.
By Karen Zacarias
Directed by Chay Yew
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Tech Begins: Saturday, February 3
Previews Begin: Thursday, February 8
Official Opening: Thursday, February 15
Closing: Sunday, March 10
This Globe-commissioned world premiere, based on Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning classic, is set in 1870s Gilded Age New York City, where high society clashes with love. When the glamorous Countess Ellen Olenska sweeps into town, she upends the lives of everyone around her, especially the dashing lawyer Newland Archer. This new adaptation for the stage from Karen Zacarías (Destiny of Desire, Native Gardens) is the kind of lush period production for which The Old Globe is renowned.
EDITH / ELLEN- The Storyteller and the Instigator
NEWLAND ARCHER- The handsome young Protagonist
MAY- The beautiful innocent ingénue, always in white.
BEAUFORT- Ellen’s relentless other suitor.
CATHERINE MINGOTT / MRS LOUISA VAN DER LUYDEN- May and Ellen’s very rich, boisterous, crass, fun, obese Grandmother and the very timid old very aristocratic and bland.
SILLERTON JACKSON- The upscale town gossip. A Bachelor.
MRS ARCHER- Newland’s Widowed Mother.
DALLAS / YOUNG MAN / ACTOR in LOVE SCENE/ BUTLER / THE DUKE- The Young men. JANEY ARCHER / OPERA SINGER / NATASCIA- The Young Women.
MRS WELLAND / MEDORA MANSON- May’s stuffy Mother and Ellen’s eccentric (they are sisters). MR. LETTERBLAIR- The lawyer.
MR. VAN DER LUYDEN.
By Sanaz Toossi
Directed by Arya Shahi
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Tech Begins: Tuesday, January 23
Previews Begin: Saturday, January 27
Official Opening: Thursday, February 1
Closing: Sunday, February 18
(Possible Extension through February 25)
Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize, the Obie Award, and the Lucille Lortel Award. In a classroom near Tehran, four adult students prepare for an English proficiency exam. They each have a reason for being there: a chance at opportunity, access, or a new calling. But as they bond over this new way to express themselves, they also grapple with the lives they must leave behind. Told with hilarious wit and genuine compassion, Sanaz Toossi’s English is “both a buoyant comedy of communication and a subtle but probing exploration of what it means to speak and feel understood” (New York Theatre Guide).
MARJAN: the teacher; 44; light accent; was taught American English
ELHAM: a student; 28; very thick accent; bulldozes through English; doesn't not sound like Borat? ROYA: a student; 54; thick accent; wrings English dry
OMID: a student; 29; very light accent; speaks a little like an alien
GOLI: a student; 18; light, sweet accent; not a girl, not yet a woman
Book and lyrics by Freya Catrin Smith
Music and lyrics by Jack Williams
Directed by Sarah Meadows
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 27, 2023
Tech Begins: Saturday, March 23
Previews Begin: Saturday, March 30
Official Opening: Friday, April 5
Closing: Sunday, April 28
(Possible Extension through May 5)
Ready, set, ride! The smash-hit London musical makes its U.S. premiere. It’s 1895, and Annie Londonderry wants to discover if a woman can ride a bicycle around the world. The only problem? She’s only ridden one twice! As Annie and her secretary Martha share unbelievable adventures across four continents, they learn that no matter how far we ride, our past is always right behind us. With a high-energy score and a wildly versatile cast, this fresh and funny show is what Theatre Weekly called “an amazing piece of theatre and a must-watch for everyone.”
ANNIE, 24
MARTHA, 24
By Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Justin Emeka
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Tech Begins: Tuesday, March 5
Previews Begin: Saturday, March 9
Official Opening: Thursday, March 14
Closing: Sunday, March 31
(Possible Extension through April 7)
The breathtaking career of NBA icon LeBron James is the backdrop for this energetic and funny play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. Shawn is Black and Matt is White, and they couldn’t be more different—except for their love of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The friendship that develops, at turns contentious and compassionate, becomes something as enduring and profound as James’s legacy itself. Interwoven with moments of camaraderie, laughter, and poignancy, King James dives into the heart of basketball fandom and highlights the profound connections that sports can cultivate.
SHAWN, black, (ages 21, 27, 31 and 33)
MATT, white, (ages 21, 27, 31 and 33)
By James Ijames
Directed by TBD
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Tech Begins: Tuesday, May 21
Previews Begin: Saturday, May 25
Official Opening: Thursday, May 30
Closing: Sunday, June 23
(Possible Extension through June 30)
The Pulitzer-winning, Tony-nominated sensation Fat Ham is a fresh and funny take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet that The New York Times called “a flat-out hilarious comedy.” During a Southern family cookout, Juicy is confronted by the ghost of his father, who demands revenge for his murder. But Juicy, a young, queer, Black man, has enough on his plate. James Ijames’s remarkable play uses uproarious humor and profound insight to explore the conflict between what you owe your family and what you owe yourself. “Smart, fearless, and wildly entertaining” (The Chicago Tribune).
JUICY is fat. 20-21, Black. He’s beautiful. He is lonely. He is smart.
TEDRA is Juicy’s mother. 45-50, Black. She is a good mother.
REV/PAP 45-50, Black. REV is Tedra’s husband. Her dead ex-husband’s brother. Pig farmer and pit master. Electric. PAP is the Ghost of Juicy’s father. Appears 45ish. Black. Was in prison for killing someone cause their breath stank, til he got shanked on the way to dinner.
OPAL is one of Juicy’s only friends. 19-20. Black. She loves Ham and worries about him.
LARRY a boy that is attracted to Juicy. 21-23. Black. A marine. Trying to heal from PTSD. Has a secret. Awkward.
RABBY is Larry and Opal’s mother. 40-45. Black. Tedra’s friend. Semi-churchy but honestly, she just wanna drink and praise the Lord.
TIO is clever. 20-21. Black or Afro-Latinx. Juicy’s childhood friend. Oldest friend
Written by Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez
Directed by TBD
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Tech Begins: Tuesday, April 30
Previews Begin: Saturday, May 4
Official Opening: Thursday, May 9
Closing: Sunday, May 26
(Possible Extension through June 2)
MARIANA - [Role is already cast] 45 years old. Type A accountant. She is going through a divorce and the pandemic has manifested some agoraphobic behavior in her.
HENRY - [Role is already cast] 37 years old. A serial monogamist and out of work graphic designer. Reluctantly stuck in Orlando after his mother fell ill and COVID shut the world down. Longs to get back to his fabulous life in New York City.
PAPI - Late 60s. A recently widowed former car salesman. Happy to live out his retirement in the tropical Florida weather and adjusting to life without his wife.
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein
First Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Tech Begins: Tuesday, July 2
Previews Begin: Tuesday, July 9
Official Opening: Saturday, July 20
Closing: Sunday, September 15
In repertory with
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein
First Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Tech Begins: Tuesday, July 2
Previews Begin: Tuesday, July 9
Official Opening: Saturday, July 20
Closing: Sunday, September 15
The Globe joins a small group of theatres that have completed Shakespeare’s canon with the 2024 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Noted Shakespeare director and the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein turns Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III into a thrilling two-part event, running simultaneously through the summer in our beautiful outdoor theatre.
The plays chronicle two ruling families of medieval England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, as they fight each other in a civil war known as the Wars of the Roses. These adaptations include all the great language, characters, spectacle, battles, and sweeping crowd scenes that make the three Shakespeare plays so memorable, as they explore the impact of national politics on individual lives.
This milestone will be celebrated with a yearlong program of citywide arts engagement and humanities events, including opportunities for interested San Diegans to participate in the making of the production.
**Please note: Role tracking for HENRY VI is subject to change**
KING HENRY THE SIXTH
MARGARET, Daughter to Reignier; afterwards married to King Henry
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, Uncle to the King, and Protector
DUKE OF YORK
CARDINAL/IDEN
SUFFOLK/RICHARD YORK
JOAN/PRINCE EDWARD
TALBOT/JACK CADE
REIGNIER/OLD CLIFFORD
WARWICK
SOMERSET/KING LEWIS
SALISBURY
BUCKINGHAM
MORTIMER/ELEANOR
CHARLES/CLARENCE
BASTARD/YOUNG CLIFFORD
ENSEMBLE
By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Tech Begins: Friday, July 5
Previews Begin:
Official Opening: Saturday, July 6
Closing: Sunday, August 4
(Possible Extension through August 11)
The triumphant return of the company that brought Globe audiences the smash hit Passengers. Romeo and Juliet comes to life through circus in this one-of-a-kind adaptation of Shakespeare, a one act romp perfect for the whole family. The 7 Fingers reimagines the feud between the Capulets and Montagues as a battle of acrobatics, each competition more daring than the last. While the two teams face off, cheered on by their side of the audience, a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown. The exhilaration and danger of competition provide the thrilling backdrop to this one-of-a kind daredevil theatrical extravaganza.
Originally produced and created in collaboration with Virgin Voyages.
ENSEMBLE: [All roles are cast]
By Kate Hamill
Directed by James Vásquez
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Tech Begins: Tuesday, July 23
Previews Begin: Saturday, July 27
Official Opening: Thursday, August 1
Closing: Sunday, August 18
(Possible Extension through September 1)
A fast-paced and wildly entertaining new play that reimagines the most iconic detective team of all time. In present-day Baker Street, steampunk hipster Shirley Holmes and her spunky new roommate Joan Watson become entangled in a series of cases all related to the same supervillain, who always seems to be one step ahead of them. From the witty imagination of Kate Hamill, one of the most popular playwrights in America, this irreverent take on the beloved characters packs nonstop laughs into a rollicking murder mystery with a bold and modern lens. BroadwayWorld proclaimed, “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B is delightful and entertaining.”
SHERLOCK HOLMES / as cast: (30s-40s) female-identifying. A once-in-a-generation genius. Eccentric. Focused, to a fault. Can be less-than-sensitive. Always playing psychological 3-D chess; operating on a totally different level than civilians. Like many geniuses, has a megalomaniac streak. Gets bored easily; likes applause; sometimes accused of being unfeeling. LOVES costumes and drama.
DR. JOAN WATSON / as cast: (30s-40s) female-identifying. American. Formerly type-A high achiever. Recently divorced; struggling to find herself, feels broken. Reflexively defensive. Once had great bedside manner. Sometimes accused of being a loser; is not a loser. Wry. Smart.
IRENE ADLER / MRS. HUDSON / MRS. DREBBER / as cast: (late 20s-40s) female-identifying. Irene Adler: a whip-smart, super-charming sex worker finding success at the highest levels. Always playing psychological 3-D chess; operating on a totally different level than civilians. Has incredible charm, confidence, and wit, and she knows it—uses it without mercy. You may want to be Irene, or you may want to be with Irene; but you can’t ignore her. Mrs. Hudson: Holmes & Watson’s long-suffering landlady. Mrs. Drebber: seemingly an ordinary housewife. Somebody you would be very wise not to underestimate.
MORIARTY / LESTRADE / ELLIOT MONK / as cast: (30s-50s) male-identifying. Moriarty: a criminal so great you’ve never heard of him. A master blackmailer; knows just when to play his cards. Always playing psychological 3-D chess; operating on a different level than civilians. Wears many masks. A professional. Amoral, but you’d like him.
Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Peter Amster
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tech Begins: Tuesday, September 3
Previews Begin: Saturday, September 7
Official Opening: Thursday, September 12
Closing: Sunday, October 6
(Possible Extension through October 20)
Get ready for a glamorous and enthralling journey in this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece. On a train traveling through Europe, a wealthy American tycoon is found dead in his compartment, the door locked from the inside. Enter world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, who must navigate a train full of suspects and solve the murder before the killer strikes again. With humor and romance, Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig takes audiences on a thrill ride in a spectacular production whose gorgeous designs and innovative staging are a true knockout.
HERCULE POIROT
MONSIEUR BOUC
MARY DEBENHAM
HECTOR MACQUEEN
MICHEL THE CONDUCTOR/ HEAD WAITER
PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF
GRETA OHLSSON
COUNTESS ANDRENYI
HELEN HUBBARD
COLONEL ARBUTHNOT/ SAMUEL RATCHETT
Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Directed by Gordon Greenberg
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 27
Tech Begins: Saturday, September 14
Previews Begin: Friday September 20
Official Opening: Thursday, September 26
Closing: Sunday, October 13
(Extension through November 3)
Celebrate Halloween with a new side-splitting adventure based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale that’s sure to induce blood-curdling screams—of laughter! Famed vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and her motley crew chase Count Dracula around the English countryside in a madcap race to save his innocent victims. Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen return to The Old Globe following their wildly popular Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show! and Crime and Punishment, A Comedy. Filled with their signature imaginative staging, irreverent farce, and special effects, this hilarious scare fest is the perfect way to get spooky this season!
TRACK ONE: HARKER/SUITORS/BOSUN/GRAVEDIGGER
TRACK TWO: DR. WESTFELDT/RENFIELD/CAPTAIN
TRACK THREE: LUCY/KITTY/DRIVER
TRACK FOUR: MINA/VAN HELSING
TRACK FIVE: DRACULA
GLOBE FOR ALL (TBD)
By William Shakespeare
Directed by TBD
First Rehearsal: Friday September 27
Tech Begins: Friday, October 18
Previews Begin: Tuesday, October 22
Official Opening: Thursday, October 24
Closing: Sunday, November 10
CHARACTER
TBD
This production will be auditioned at a later date.
By Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Original production conceived and directed by Jack O’Brien
Original choreography by John DeLuca
Directed by James Vásquez
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Rehearsals Begin: Friday, October 11, 2024
Tech Begins: Friday, November 1
Previews Begin: Wednesday, November 6
Official Opening: Sunday, November 10
Closing: Sunday, December 29
THE GRINCH (30s-50s.) A beastly, charming curmudgeon. Scary but with a heart underneath his gruff exterior. Has the size and presence of a Music Hall superstar with deft athleticism. A triple threat. A strong, booming baritone singing voice with falsetto.
YOUNG MAX (20s). The Grinch's dog, a young pup at heart. Endlessly energetic and acrobatic. Extremely loyal, shows great patience and humor in the face of adversity. A strong Tenor singing voice.
OLD MAX (50s-60s) A trustworthy, benevolent narrator who is inspired by nostalgia. With his urbane elegance, long-limbed grace and gently sardonic humor, he actually reminds us of Dr. Seuss. A strong bass-baritone singing voice.
PAPA WHO (30s–early 40s) The father of the family, the calm eye of the family storm. Goodness and benevolence pour out of him. A moral example for the rest of Whoville. A strong high baritone or baritenor singing voice.
MAMA WHO (30s–early 40s) Quirky, funny, on the brink of saturation but still maintaining complete control. Until . . . A strong, warm soprano singing voice with chest range as well.
GRANDPA WHO (40s–50s) The eldest of the family, comically hard of hearing. Not unlike Grandpa Simpson. A strong character baritone singing voice.
GRANDMA WHO (40s–50s) Loving, has the ear of the children and the patience to calm them. A strong character mezzo singing voice.
ADULT ENSEMBLE (6 actors, 20s–40s). Seeking different types and vivid personalities. The more physically versatile the better. Strong singing voices of all types.
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