THE GREAT DIVIDE Submission - Metropolitan Playhouse Auditions
Metropolitan Playhouse
Seasonal Showcase
THE GREAT DIVIDE – Photo / Resume Request
Metropolitan Playhouse (NYC) Equity Seasonal Showcase Code; $425 total stipend
by William Vaughan Moody (1906)
Director: Michael Hardart
1st rehearsals: 2/3/11. Runs: 3/5 – 4/3/11/
NYC auditions will be held January 17 and 18, by appointment only.
For consideration, email picture and resume to:
casting@metropolitanplayhouse.org
Please include words “Great Divide” in subject line.
Or you may mail or drop off picture and resume to the theatre at:
Metropolitan Playhouse
220 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10009
Attn: THE GREAT DIVIDE
Note: If you have already submitted via Actors Access, please do not submit again.
Auditioners will be asked to read from sides, available on Metropolitan Playhouse website once schedule has been confirmed.
The Great Divide is an American drama from 1906, tells the story of a woman forced into an unthinkable marriage.
Theatre’s Submission Advice:
Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit, several actors will take on multiple roles.
NOTE: Please submit for only one role below. This breakdown is for casting purposes; actors will be considered for all appropriate roles and for roles not listed.
Ruth:
Woman. 20s Idealistic, free-spirit with a strong moral compass. Torn between her love of the wild, untamed West and her puritan New England upbringing.
Mrs. Jordan:
Woman. 55-65 New England Matriarch
Ghent:
Man. 30s Strong, reticent man of the West. Has lived a profligate life, but will be reborn because of his love for Ruth.
Winthrop:
Man. 20s Earnest young doctor
Lon:
Man. 55-65 Crusty Western miner. Will double as kindly New England Doctor.