Call Type
Equity Principal
Date of Audition
2/20/2012
Location
San Diego Repertory Theatre Rehearsal Hall
200 E. 12th Street
National City, CA 91950
Plenty of street parking on 12th St. Enter through the front glass doors.
Time(s)
Monday, February 20th
3-7 pm
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Jessica Bird at:
audition@sdrep.org
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$566/wk
Seeking
Performers for:
'Zoot Suit'
by Luis Valdez
Please see breakdown.
Preparation
2 contrasting monologues totaling 3.5 minutes.
Please bring picture & resume already stapled together.
Other Dates
Rehearsals Begin: June 18, 2012
Performance Dates: July 14-August 12, 2012
Performance Space: Lyceum Stage in Horton Plaza
Other
co-production with San Diego Creative and Performing Arts High School
Personnel
Director: Kirsten Brandt
Choreographer: Javier Velasco
Musical Director: Bill Doyle
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| Breakdown
EL PACHUCO: Latino. 18-Ageless. Tenor. Henry Reyna’s macho subconscious. Smooth-talking, aggressive, mature, street smart, born leader, macho, angry and defensive but loving with family and friends. Conflicted about his identity as a Chicano and a Zoot-Suiter. Dancing.
HENRY REYNA: Latino. Plays 21-35. Strong leader of the 38th Street Gang. Older than his years.
ENRIQUE REYNA: Latino. Plays 35-55. Henry’s father. Overbearing and strict but also very loving in his own way. Has a sense of humor.
DOLORES REYNA: Latino. Plays 35-55. Henry’s mother. Typical Mexican mother who holds onto Mexican tradition and customs. Worries about children.
GEORGE SHEARER: Caucasian. Plays 45-55. Defense attorney for the gang. Honest, smart, and just lawyer. Disgusted by the prejudice shown toward the Chicanos.
ALICE BLOOMFIELD: Caucasian. Plays 25-35. Outspoken Jewish woman who defends the 38th street gang. Witty, brash, very caring. She and Henry form a special bond while he is in jail.
JUDGE F.W. CHARLES/LIEUTENANT EDWARDS/GUARD: Caucasian, Plays 50s-60s. Judge: Slow-talking, deliberate bigot. An older Anglo, who is stuck in his ways. Lieutenant Edwards: Personable towards Henry. Makes an effort to listen to Henry’s story.
JOEY CASTRO: Latino. Plays 20-30 Antagonistic “funny man”. Young and belligerent. Proves to be a good friend. Undergoes a transformation while in prison. Dancing.
PRESS/PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Plays 40-50. Quick talking, articulate, opportunistic reporter. Sensationalist and heartless. When playing the prosecution, prejudiced and manipulative.
TOMMY ROBERTS: Anglo. Plays 20-30. Raised with Chicanos and acts/speaks like one of them. Dancing.
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