UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Submission - Metropolitan Playhouse Auditions

Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Photo/Resume Request

Metropolitan Playhouse Seasonal Showcase $425 project stipend

Artistic Dir/Stage Dir: Alex Roe

Author: George Aiken, after Harriet Beecher Stowe

1st reh: 10/15/10. Runs 11/13-12/12.

NYC appointment auditions will be held beginning September 30. To be considered, submit headshot/resume in person or mail to the following address

Metropolitan Playhouse

220 East 4th St

New York NY 10009

or submit by e-mail to
casting@metropolitanplayhouse.org . Please include the words “Uncle Tom Casting” in subject line.

Auditioning performers will be asked to read from sides, available on the Theatre’s website once schedule has been confirmed.

George Aiken’s is the most famous adaptation of this novel of the conditions and hypocrisy of American slavery.

Seeking:

Notes: Those who can sing and play any hand-held instrument (fiddle, flute, harmonica, guitar, etc.) in addition to performing roles are encouraged to submit. All actors will play multiple roles. 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.

Men:

Uncle Tom:

50+, African American. Powerful and self-sacrificing; devoted to what he sees as a higher good.

Legree:

50+, Caucasian. Arrogant, merciless slaveholder. Converted by goodness, when it’s too late.

Shelby:

40+, Caucasian. Kindly within his own world, but oblivious to the bigger picture.

George Harris:

30s, African American. Quick-witted, poised, defiant and kind.

Phineas Fletcher:

30s, Caucasian. Fearless, sardonic, independent and open spirit.

Harry:

Teens – 20s, African American. Animated, optimistic boy.

Women:

Chloe:

50s+, African American. Caretaking and long resigned to her fate.

Eliza:

20s-30s, African American. Strong and courageous; devoted to her family and her freedom.

Marie:

30s, Caucasian. Proper and poised. Generous within the constraints of her circumstance.

Topsy:

Teens - 20s, African American. Incorrigibly defiant, cunning and joyous free spirit.

Eva:

Teens-20s, Caucasian. Angelic and open girl, full of life.

Theatre’s statement: “Actors of all ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.”

Note from Equity: Equity Principal Auditions for this and other Metropolitan Playhouse productions will be held on October 1 and 2, 2010. See separate notice.