Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 2024-25 Season - Sarasota, FL EPA
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. | Sarasota, FL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Saturday, April 27, 2024
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (E)
To schedule an audition appointment please contact dwhitney@westcoastblacktheatre.org . You can also call him on his cell to schedule an audition 317-615-0956 during business hours Monday-Friday 10am – 5pm. We will be accepting walk-ins.
SPT
$725 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
Equity actors for roles in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2024-25 Season (See breakdown).
Please prepare EITHER, two contrasting monologues - each one no longer than two minutes, OR 32-bars of music (in the correct key) and one monologue not exceeding two minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please provide five copies of your headshot and resume stapled back to back. We advise actors to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition just in case we are running ahead of schedule. If you are unable to attend these live, in-person auditions, you may send in a video audition submission. See Video Submission Instructions in Breakdown.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Binz Building 1012 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Please, park in the gravel parking a lot across our main theater. In-person auditions will be taking place in our rehearsal studios located in our Administrative Building! It is the smaller building with a ramp leading up to it. Please enter through the double doors and check in at the front desk. Once checked in please wait for your scheduled audition time.
Expected to attend:
Directors of each show: Nate Jacobs, Jim Weaver, Chuck Smith, and Dr. Luther Wells Resident Choreographer: Donald Frison Casting Coordinator: Donovan Whitney
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
Mandatory Dance Call at 5:10pm. (same day)
Callbacks at 5:45pm. (same day)
See breakdown for production specific dates.
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https://westcoastblacktheatre.org/
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this audition will have an opportunity to be seen.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 2024-25 Season
Video Submission Instructions:
If you are unable to attend these live, in-person auditions, you may send in a video audition submission.
For Video Submissions: please submit your headshot, resume and audition video to: dwhitney@westcoastblacktheatre.org .
Please prepare EITHER two contrasting monologues (not to exceed 4 minutes total please) OR 32- bars of music and one monologue (not to exceed 2 minutes please). YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or Google Drive are acceptable to submit your video.
Please do slate your name and where you’re based. Please be sure to have your video properly framed and well-lit so we can see your face, as well as making sure we can hear you - especially if you’re auditioning with a song!
PLEASE NOTE: Video submissions will need to include a dance reel or a self-tape of you dancing. Deadline for Video Submissions is Monday, April 29th 5pm EST.
Housing: We provide housing with a private bedroom and shared common areas. FREE laundry onsite.
Flight: We will provide roundtrip airfare (coach class). We will reimburse you up to 2 checked bags.
Local transportation: We try to place actors in walking distance of our theatre. If you are placed further away, we will provide transportation to the theatre. We also have shared company vehicles if you have personal auto liability insurance and pass a background check.
Director: Dr. Luther Wells
Rehearsals: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to Wednesday, June 11, 2024 (4 weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 23, 2024 (2 weeks)
Total performances: up to 15
EDDIE: African-American male. Semi-retired. Handsome but frail. Married to Iris yet refuses to change his ladies man ways. Late 60s.
JOE: African-American male. Retired, know it-all. Self-proclaimed jack of all trades. Eddie's best friend. His views on women, marriage, or life provide entertainment. Wears his money. Struts when he walks. Early 70s.
MARTY: African-American male. Retired steel worker and ex-con turned church deacon. Spiritual voice of reason. Mid-70s.
HANK: Caucasian male. Retired. Unassuming. Marty's brother-n-law. Recent widower. Struggles with loneliness which clouds his judgement. Early 70s.
GOTDAMNIT: African-American male. Mentally ill. Beggar. Omniscient. Often speaks with the speed of his thoughts. Early 60s.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 (4 weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 17, 2023 (5 weeks) - 2 show days on November 16 and 17
(Nov 12, 13, 14, and 15 no shows due to gala)
Total performances: 37
Ensemble (6): African-American. Strong male singers that can move well. 20s – 40s.
Director: Nate Jacobs
Rehearsals: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 to Wednesday, November 27th 2024 (4 weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, November 27th 2024 – Sunday, January 5th 2025 (5 weeks)
No rehearsal and no performance 11/28 (Thanksgiving)
Matinee Preview on 11/27
No Shows: December 24, 25, 31 and January 1
Total performances: 35
ENSEMBLE (10): 5 men and 5 women. African – American. Very strong singers that can also move very well. 20s to 50s.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 to Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 (5 Weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024 to Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 (5 weeks)
No rehearsal December 24, 25, 31 and January 1
No show January 19th 2025
Total performances: 39
Troy Maxson: African – American. Large, ex-Negro League star who lost his way in life but recovered. Early 50s.
Jim: African – American. Troy’s co-worker and close friend. Late 40s to early 50s. Rose: African – American. Troy’s wife. Mid 40s.
Lyons: American – American. Troy’s oldest son by another marriage. Late 20s to early 30s.
Gabriel: African – American. Troy’s younger brother, mentally ill injured during WW2. Mid to late 40s. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 2024-25 Season - Sarasota, FL EPA Page 4 of 6
Cory: African – American. Troy and Rose’s son, an athletic high school senior type. 18-year-old. Raynell: African – American. Troy’s daughter – from another relationship. 10-year-old.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Feb. 4th 2025 to Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 (4 Weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, March 5th 2025 to Sunday, Apr. 6, 2025 (5 weeks)
No show March 31, April 1 due to event; April 2 is 2-show day
Total performances: 33
Big Moe: African – American. A mature man of significant size and stature. A somewhat fatherly figure with a commanding presence. He is Authoritative/Stern/Wise/Single. Vocal range is Bari/Tenor (C3-A4). Vocal style is jazz/pop style and a strong mover. 25 to 40s.
Little Moe: African – American. As the name implies, a man who is physically on the smaller/shorter side. He has a no-nonsense approach to life; a straight shooter who is Sensitive/Short Tempered/Respectful and a Feminist. Vocal range is Tenor (C3-A4). Vocal style is jazz/pop and a strong mover. 25 to 40s.
Four Eyed Moe: African – American. This Moe is a mature man but a bit on the zany side; an energetic jokester who loves to tease and bewilder. He is Confident/Self-Assured/Irreverent/Magnetic leader and wears oversized glasses throughout. Vocal range is Bari/Tenor (C3-G4) with a strong falsetto. Vocal style is jazz/pop and a strong mover. 25 to 40s.
Eat Moe: African – American. A high energy personality who constantly eats to replenish what he has burned off. He is Optimistic/Cheery/Hungry/Positive and Merry. Vocal range is Bari/Tenor (A#2/Bb2 – Ab4). Vocal style is pop/jazz and a strong mover. 25 to 40s.
No Moe: African – American. A logical/analytical thinker with a somewhat reserved personality. He is Conservative/Strait-laced/High Class with a sense of humor. Vocal range is Bari/Tenor (C3-G4). Vocal style is jazz/pop and a strong dancer (potential for a tap solo). 25 to 40s.
Nomax: African – American. A young adult man who has recently broken up with his girlfriend. He is very naïve about life and needs schooling to open his eyes to the direction he is headed. Currently he
is Gloomy/Depressed/Heartbroken/Self-Absorbed/Alcoholic/Blue. Vocal range is Bari/Tenor (G#2/Ab2–G4). Vocal style is jazz/pop and a strong mover. 25 – 40s.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Mar. 11th, 2025 to Wednesday, Apr. 16th, 2025 (5 Weeks) Production Run: Wednesday, Apr. 16th, 2025 to Sunday, May 25th, 2025 (6 weeks)
Total performances: 40
ENSEMBLE (10): 5 men and 5 women. African – American & Caucasian. Very strong singers and strong tap dancers. 20s – 40s.
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