PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY 2011-12 SEASON Equity Principal Audition - Philadelphia Theatre Company Auditions
Philadelphia Theatre Company
LORT
Philadelphia Theatre Company 2011-12 Season
– EPAs by Appointment in PA
(Philadelphia, PA) LORT C; $710/week minimum
Producing Artistic Director: Sara Garonzik
Equity Principal Auditions by Appointment:
Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Philadelphia Theatre Company
AND 480 S Broad Street (go to lobby)
Friday, July 8, 2011 Philadelphia, PA 19106
9:30 AM — 5:30 PM
Lunch from 1 - 2.
For an appointment, email (preferred method)
adbcasting@gmail.com. If you do not have email access, then call 267-416-0235. AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits.
Prepare either two brief contemporary monologues, OR a 32 measure cut of a song and a contemporary monologue, OR two brief songs. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
RED
By John Logan. Director: Anders Cato
1st Rehearsal: 9/20/11. Runs: 10/14 - 11/13/11
Seeking:
Rothko:
American painter, 50s (or older), dynamic, intelligent, a big presence
Ken:
Appealing, dynamic young painter who assists Rothko. Intelligent and thoughtful. 20s.
THE OUTGOING TIDE
By Bruce Graham. Director: James J Christy
1st Rehearsal: 2/28/12. Runs: 3/23/12 – 4/15/12
Seeking:
Gunner:
Early 70s, a vibrant looking guy, working class, opinionated, strong, a bit cantakerous, losing his strength and vibrancy to Alzheimer's
Peg:
Late 60s, early 70s, energetic, good looking, smart, no-nonsense.
SCOTTSBORO BOYS
By Kander & Ebb
Directors: Jeff Whiting and Susan Strohman
1st Rehearsal: 12/27/11. Runs: 1/20/12 – 2/19/12
Seeking:
The Interlocutor:
A southern gentlemen, kindly, who oversees the Minstrel Show. Loves to recall the good old days that never really were. Caucasian. 60s – 70s.
The Lady:
Early 40s. Rosa Parks. Southern seamstress. Working class.. She is smart, clear-headed, compassionate and brings a sense of humanity to the story. African-American.
Mr. Tambo:
30s-40s. The end man. Funny, inventive comedian and song-and-dance man. In addition to playing Mr. Tambo, he plays a wide variety of characters including a prison guard, the deputy and Samuel Leibowitz. African American. Moves well.
Mr. Bones:
30s-40s. The other end man. Same song-and-dance man as Mr. Tambo. In addition to playing Mr. Bones, he plays a prison guard, Southern trial lawyer, Attorney General, the prosecutor, and the Sheriff. African American. Moves well.
Haywood Patterson:
Hotheaded. Smart. Willing to go up against the authorities, no matter what the cost. Willing to speak his mind and face the consequences. African American. Dances well. Reads as early 20s.
Roy Wright:
Likeable. Curious. Always going a little further than he should. Likes to show off. He knows how to read. He also plays Cousin Billy. Excellent tap dancer. African American. Reads as early 20s.
Andy Wright:
Roy’s brother. Always wants to do the right thing. Mediates. Is the first one to follow the rules. Tries to keep Roy from getting into trouble. Thinks that if he is good, he will be able to go home. African American. Dances well. Reads as early 20s.
Eugene Williams:
Age,13. The youngest of them all. Naïve. The baby. Constantly has bad dreams. Tries to act tough, but is still a kid. Doesn’t understand what is happening. He also plays Young George. Excellent tap dancer. African American. Can be older, but must read as 13.
Clarence Norris:
The bully. Ornery. Starts fights. Belligerent. Determined to stand up for himself. Ultimately, when he gets the chance, he doesn’t. Also plays the Preacher, the fire and brimstone prison minister who is just a little too anxious to please the white jailers. Funny. African American. Dances well. Reads as early 20s.
Olen Montgomery:
The rat. Willing to say anything, do anything, just to get out of jail. African American. Dances well. Reads as early 20s.
Ozie Powell:
The smart one who understands exactly what is going to happen to all of them. Quiet, but very aware. He also plays Ruby Bates, a white girl who is a little dim and who ultimately recants the criminal charges. Funny. African American. Excellent dancer. Reads as early 20s.
Charlie Weems:
Likes to exaggerate. The liar. Always acting bigger than he really is. He also plays Victoria Price, the white girl who sticks to her story. Mean, tough, tries to play the Southern flower but can’t. Funny. African American. Dances well. Reads as early 20s.
Willie Roberson:
The silent one – who is resourceful. Everyone thinks he is stupid - but he isn’t. Able to steal things from the guards. Excellent tap dancer. African American. Reads as early 20s.
reasons to be pretty
By Neil LaBute. Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal: 5/1/12. Runs: 5/25/12 - 6/17/12
Seeking:
Steph:
A fiery woman with a fragile self esteem whose attractiveness is unconventional. Late 20s, early 30s.
Greg:
A smart, decent, unassuming man, who wants to do the right thing, but is often unsure how to do so. Late 20s, early 30s.
Kent:
A competitive and gruff man, at times brutally masculine. Late 20s, early 30s.
Carly:
A very attractive and confident woman, with the ability to be quite blunt. Late 20s, early 30s.
