THE OLD GLOBE THEATRE 2011 SEASON Equity Principal Audition - The Old Globe Theatre Auditions

The Old Globe Theatre 2011 Season

– Equity Principal Auditions

San Diego, CA LORT B; $750/week minimum

Casting Director: Samantha Barrie

Equity Principal Auditions:

Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Ripley-Grier Studios

10 AM – 6 PM 520 8th Avenue

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York

Prepare 2 one-minute contrasting Shakespeare monologues, or a one-minute Shakespeare monologue and a one-minute contrasting non-Shakespeare classical monologue.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Playwright: Arthur Miller, Director: Pam MacKinnon

Dates: 12/27/10 – 2/27/11 The White Theatre

These roles will not be understudied.

Available roles:

Willy Loman: Male. 60s.

Linda: Female. 50s.

Biff: Male. 34.

Happy: Male. 32.

The Woman: Female. 40s/50s

Uncle Ben: Male. 60s.

RAFTA, RAFTA

Playwright: Ayub Khan-Din, Director: TBA.

Dates: 2/15 - 4/24/11 The Globe Theatre

A look at the generational divide on sex and marriage within a close-knit Indian family living in England. Following their wedding, two newlyweds find that starting their life together under the groom's family’s roof is no honeymoon. With warmth and humor, this British comedy examines what happens when a young couple must choose between saving money or their marriage.

These roles will not be understudied.

Available roles:

Eeshwar Dutt: Male. 55. East Indian.

Atul Dutt: Male. 22. East Indian.

Jai Dutt: Male. 18. East Indian.

Etash Tailor: Male, 22. East Indian.

Jivaj Bhatt: Male.39. East Indian.

Lopa Dutt: Female. 49. East Indian.

Lata Patel: Female. 45. East Indian.

Vina Patel: Female. 21. East Indian.

Molly Bhatt: Female. 35. Caucasian. British

Laxman Patel: Male. 50. East Indian.

GROUNDSWELL

Playwright: Ian Bruce, Director: Kyle Donnelly

Dates: 2/15 - 4/17/11 The White Theatre.

In a small lodge on the ferociously rocky coast of South Africa, two men plot to convince their lone guest to invest in their diamond mining scheme. The three men find themselves caught in a power struggle fueled by greed and desperation and will go to any length to secure a chance at a better life. This unforgettable thriller offers a provocative look at a society still haunted by its divided past.

These roles will not be understudied.

Available roles:

Thami: Male. 30. Black South African.

Johan: Male. mid 30s. White South African

Smith: Male. 60s. Caucasian. British

2011 SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Director: Adrian Noble, Director: TBA

Dates: 4/19 – 9/25/11 The Festival Theatre

Titles are TBA, but will include at least two plays by William Shakespeare. All plays will be performed in rotating repertory. Titles will be announced on September 12, 2010. Please check
www.theoldglobe.org for season announcement. Seeking male and female actors of all ages (18 and up) and ethnicities for multiple roles. Actors hired will be in two or three plays. All roles will be understudied.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

Playwright: Tracy Letts. Director: Sam Gold

Dates: 5/7 - 6/12/11 The Globe Theatre.

These roles will not be understudied.

Available roles:

Beverly Weston: Male. 69. Violet’s husband.

Violet Weston: Female. 65. Beverly’s wife.

Barbara Fordham: Female. 46. Bev and Violet’s daughter. Wife of Bill.

Bill Fordham: Male. 49. Barbara’s husband.

Jean Fordham: Female. Actress ideally over 18 to play 14. Daughter of Barbara and Bill.

Ivy Weston: Female. 44. Beverly and Violet’s daughter.

Karen Weston: Female. 40. Beverly and Violet’s daughter.

Mattie Fay Aiken: Female. 57. Violet’s sister.

Charlie Aiken: Male. 60. Mattie Fay’s husband.

Little Charles Aiken: Male. 37. Mattie and Charlie’s husband.

Johnna Monevata: Female. 26. Native American. Housekeeper.

Steve Heidebrecht: Male. 50. Karen’s fiancée.

Sheriff Deon Gilbeau: Male. 47.

LIFE OF RILEY

Playwright: Alan Ayckbourn, Director: Richard Seer.

Dates: 4/30 - 6/5/11. The White Theatre.

George Riley's closest friends discover that he has just a few months to live and they each deal with the news in their own very surprising way. George has deeply affected each of their lives and he is now plotting one last final farewell, which could upset all of their futures.

These roles will not be understudied.

Available roles:

Monica: Female. Late 30s. George’s estranged wife.

Simeon: Male. 40s. A Farmer, widower and Monica’s new partner.

Jack: Male. 40s. A businessman. George’s oldest and best friend.

Tamsin: Female. Late 30s. A former beautician and Jack’s wife.

Colin: Male. 40s. A doctor.

Kathryn: Female. 40s. A dental receptionist. Colin’s wife.