Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Northern Stage Company and Geva Theatre Center 2023-24 Season - NYC EPA
Various Producers
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, May 15, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LORT C Non-Rep
$776 weekly minimum (LORT D)
$1058 weekly minimum (LORT B)
Equity actors for roles in Alabama
Shakespeare Festival and Northern Stage Company and Geva Theatre Center's 2023- 24 Season (See breakdown).
Please prepare either two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song not exceeding two minutes in length. An accompanist will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Expected to attend:
Karie Koppel, Casting Director
See breakdown for production specific personnel
See breakdown for production specific dates
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Director: Rick Dildine
Artistic Director: Rick Dildine
First Rehearsal: August 15, 2023
Opens: September 15, 2023
Closes: October 1, 2023
ACTORS WHO SING and/or PLAY INSTRUMENTS A PLUS
THESEUS (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) The Duke, eager for his upcoming marriage to Hippolyta, which he wants to be perfect in every way. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
HIPPOLYTA (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) Queen of the Amazons. Confident and powerful. Engaged to Theseus. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
EGEUS (Any Gender, 40s-60s, Any Ethnicity) A strong-willed father who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
HERMIA (Any Gender, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity) She longs to marry Lysander, despite her father's disapproval. Best friends with Helena. 5’4’or under. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
LYSANDER (Any Gender, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity) Young man who loves Hermia, despite her father's disapproval. Driven to find a way they can marry. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
DEMETRIUS (Any Gender, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity) Confident and proud. The young man who Egeus wants his daughter, Hermia, to marry. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
HELENA (Any Gender, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity) Funny but lacking confidence, she loves Demetrius, who loves Hermia, Helena’s best friend. Over 5’6.” Singing and playing instruments a plus.
QUINCE (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) A carpenter who directs the play for Theseus’s wedding day. He is very specific about how the play should be performed. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
BOTTOM (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) A weaver by trade who thinks he is the best at everything, including acting. He is turned into an ass who Titania instantly loves. One of the six mechanicals who prepares a play for Theseus' wedding day. Adept at comedy. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
FLUTE (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) A bellows-mender who gets cast as Thisbe in the play within the play. A young, excited actor who isn't thrilled with the role of Thisbe. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
SNOUT (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) A Tinker who plays the Wall in the play within the play. Tries to be the best wall ever. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
STARVELING (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) A tailor who plays Moonshine in the play within the play. Has a bit of stage fright. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
SNUG (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) The joiner who plays the Lion in the play within the play. Worried about remembering lines and offending the ladies in the audience. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
OBERON (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicty) King of the Fairies. Powerful and proud, but often his own pride gets in the way. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
TITANIA (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) Queen of the Fairies. She is a force of nature. Intense, Intelligent, and proud. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
PUCK, ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) Loyal to Oberon, a mischievous, magical creature who loves a good prank, but makes lots of mistakes. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
PEASBLOSSOM, MUSTARDSEED, COBWEB, MOTH (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) Fairies who work for and are loyal to Titania. Singing and playing instruments a plus.
Based on the book by Charles Dickens
Director: Rick Dildine
First Rehearsal: October 17, 2023
Opens: November 17, 2023
Closes: December 24, 2023
EBENEZER SCROOGE (Male Identifying, 50s-60s, Any Ethnicity) Grouchy old miser who has grown cold and mean-spirited. Through his journey with the three ghosts, he regains his kindness and goodwill.
BOB CRATCHIT (Male Identifying, 30s, Any Ethnicity) Scrooge's clerk, a kind, mild, and very poor man with a large family. Though treated harshly by his boss, Cratchit remains a humble and dedicated employee.
JACOB MARLEY (Male Identifying, 40s-50s, Any Ethnicity) In the living world, Ebenezer Scrooge's equally greedy partner. Marley died seven years before the narrative opens. He appears to Scrooge as a ghost condemned to wander the world bound in heavy chains. Marley hopes to save his old partner from suffering a similar fate.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (Female Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity) The first spirit to visit Scrooge, a curiously childlike apparition. He takes Scrooge on a tour of Christmases in his past.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (Male Identifying, 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity) The second spirit to visit Scrooge, a majestic giant clad in a green robe. His lifespan is restricted to Christmas Day. A larger than life, jovial character who shows Scrooge the present world around him.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME (Male Idenifying, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) The third and final spirit to visit Scrooge, a silent phantom clad in a hooded black robe. He presents Scrooge with an ominous view of his lonely death.
MRS. CRATCHIT (Female Identifying, 30s, Any Ethnicity) Bob's wife, a kind and loving woman.
TINY TIM (Male Identifying, 6-8, Any Ethnicity) Bob Cratchit's young son, crippled from birth. Represents the Christmas spirit with hope and goodness.
PETER CRATCHIT (Male Identifying, 13-16, Any Ethnicity) Bob's oldest son, who inherits his father's stiff-collared shirt for Christmas.
MARTHA CRATCHIT (Female Identifying, 14-18, Any Ethnicity) Bob's oldest daughter, who works in a milliner's shop.
FRED (Male Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity) Scrooge's nephew, a genial man who loves Christmas. Compassionate and joyful.
FRED’S WIFE (Female Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity) Sweet, generous and good natured.
MR. FEZZIWIG (Male Identifying, 40s-50s, Any Ethnicity) The jovial merchant with whom the young Scrooge apprenticed. Fezziwig was renowned for his wonderful Christmas parties.
MRS. FEZZIWIG (Female Identifying, 40s-50s, Any Ethnicity) As jovial as her husband. The perfect hostess, filled with the Christmas spirit.
BELLE (Female Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicty) A beautiful woman who Scrooge loved deeply when he was a young man. Belle broke off their engagement after Scrooge became consumed with greed and the lust for wealth. She later married another man.
Conceived by Sheldon Epps
First Rehearsal: January 9, 2023
Opens: February 9, 2023
Closes: March 3, 2023
The Girl With a Date (Female Identifying, 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity) Looking to make a fresh a start in the big city and determined it will be a good one.
The Lady From The Road (Female Identifying, 50s-60s, Any Ethnicity) A warm, beautiful woman lost in the memories of her brighter past.
The Man in The Saloon (Male Identifying, 20s-40s, Any Ethnicity) Charming and dangerous. He oversees everything with a wary eye, while throwing silver tongued barbs at anyone in his sights.
The Woman of The World (Female Identifying, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) Very stylish and loose. Surrounds herself with equal amounts of perfume bottles and liquor bottles. Spends the evening in anticipation of the arrival of her gentleman caller.
Playwright: Ken Ludwig
Director: Laura Kepley
First Rehearsal: March 19,2023
Opens: April 18, 2023
Closes: May 12, 2023
Sherlock Holmes: (Male Identifying, 30-40, Any Ethnicity) Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson.
Doctor Watson: (Male Identifying, 40-49, Any Ethnicity) Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. He lives to have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes.
Track One: (Male Identifying, 30-49, Any Ethnicity) Great versatility both physically and vocally. Multiple roles, including Stapleton (seemingly geeky butterfly lover persona conceals the psychopath within), Barrymore (mournful caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Milker (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy) and Dr. Mortimer (elegant, friendly, passionate).
Track Two: (Male Identifying, 20-35, Any Ethnicity) Great versatility both physically and vocally. Multiple roles, including Sir Hugbaskerville (brutal, cruel Cavalier), Wilson (exuberant, hearty head of messenger office), Sir Henry Baskerville (Texan relation to Baskervilles. Open-hearted, earnest, ready for adventure and to fall in love), and Inspector Lestrade (cocky police inspector).
Track Three: (Female Identifying, 20-35, Any Ethnicity) Great versatility both physically and vocally. Multiple roles, including Miss Stapleton (Stapleton’s initially secretive, scared “sister” who falls passionately in love with Sir Henry), Mrs. Barrymore (severe, humorless Swedish caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Mrs. Hudson (older, maternal housekeeper for Holmes).
Playwright: Elyzabeth Gregory WIlder
Director: Rick Dildine
First Rehearsal: May 7, 2023
Opens: June 7, 2023
Closes: June 23, 2023
ALL ROLES HAVE BEEN CAST.
Lyrics By: Tim Rice
Music By: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
First Rehearsal: June 11, 2023
Opens: July 12, 2023
Closes: August 11, 2023
NARRATOR (Female Identifying, 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity, Mezzo-Soprano with a strong belt) A woman, not of the time or place of the action, the Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers.
JACOB (Male Identifying, 40s- 50s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The father of the twelve sons, Jacob definitely favors Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel.
JOSEPH (Male Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity, Tenor) Obviously his father’s favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dreams. In the end he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there.
POTIPHAR (Male Identifying, 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of his wife and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison
MRS. POTIPHAR (Female Identifying, 30s, Any Ethnicity) Beautiful and scheming, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph (unsuccessfully). However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison.
PHAROAH (Male Identifying, 30s- 40s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government.
REUBEN (Male Identifying, Mid 30s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The eldest of Jacob’s sons. Sings “One More Angel In Heaven.”
SIMEON (Male Identifying, Late 20s-Mid 30s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The second of Jacob’s sons. Sings “Those Canaan Days.”
LEVI (Male Identifying, Mid 20s-Mid 30s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The third of Jacob’s sons.
JUDAH (Male Identifying, Mid 20s-Early 30s, Any Ethnicity, Tenor) Jacob’s fourth son. Sings “Benjamin’s Calypso.”
DAN (Male Identifying, Mid 20s-Early 30s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) Jacob’s fifth son. NAPTHALI (Male Identifying, Mid-Late 20s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The sixth of Jacob’s sons. GAD (Male Identifying, Mid-Late 20s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The seventh of Jacob’s sons. ASHER (Male Identifying, Mid 20s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) Jacob’s eight son. ISAACHAR (Male Identifying, Mid 20s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) Jacob’s ninth son. ZEBULUN (Male Identifying, Early-Mid 20s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) The tenth of Jacob’s sons.
BENJAMIN (Male Identifying, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity, Baritone) Jacob’s youngest son and Joseph’s only full brother.
Written by Sylvia Khoury
Director: Evren Odcikin
First Rehearsal: September 19, 2023
First Preview: October 11, 2023
Closing: October 29th, 2023
TAROON. Early 30s. Afghan. He worked as an interpreter for the US Army during the war, which has made him a target for the Taliban. He hides in his sister's apartment while awaiting the birth of his first child.
AFIYA. Early 30s. Afghan. Taroon’s sister, a seamstress. Taroon's work as an interpreter puts a target on her and her family as well. She is working hard to keep her brother and the whole family safe, which means she can't trust anyone.
LEYLA. Late 20s. Afghan. Afiya’s neighbor and childhood friend. She is chatty and a bit of a busy body which can be dangerous in such a tense situation. But she loves Afiya, and is, in her way, trying to keep everyone safe.
JAWID. Late 30s. Afghan. Afiya’s husband, a tailor. He loves his wife dearly. Taroon's work as an interpreter puts a target on him and his family. He's working hard to hold it all together, and to get Taroon out of the country for everyone's safety.
Based on the Book by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Carol Dunne
Director: Carol Dunne
First Rehearsal: October 31, 2023
First Preview: November 21, 2023
Closing: December 31, 2023
EBENEZER SCROOGE: Grouchy old miser with a cold-hearted approach to life. Standard English accent.
BOB CRATCHIT/as cast: Scrooge’s clerk. An affable man stuck in an ineffable job.
MRS. CRATCHIT/as cast: Bob Cratchit's wife and mother to four children. Kind, loving, strong, smart woman.
FRED/as cast: Scrooge’s nephew. A quick witted and kind man who enjoys being fun and playful. Also: YOUNG SCROOGE - Scrooge’s younger self.
JACOB MARLEY/as cast: A ghostly apparition. Scrooge’s deceased business partner.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/as cast: A ghost. Magical and whimsical, childlike and ancient all at once.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT/as cast: A spirit. Gregarious and knowledgeable. Also: MR. FEZZIWIG. A wise and jovial businessman. Scrooge’s old boss.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE/as cast: A phantom. Shadowy and scary. OLD JOE/as cast: Buyer of stolen goods.
MRS. FEZZIWIG/as cast: Warm, joyous, giving.
BELLE/as cast: Scrooge’s ex-fiancé. Grateful for her home and family.
MRS. DILBER/as cast: Calculating, shrewd charwoman.
Written by Nick Payne
Director: Sarah Elizabeth Wansley
First Rehearsal: January 2, 2024
First Preview: January 24, 2024
Closing: February 11, 2024
MARIANNE. Role is cast. Female-identifying, late 20s-mid 40s.
ROLAND. Role is cast. Male-identifying, late 20s-mid 40s.
Written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer
Director: Peter Hackett
First Rehearsal: February 13, 2024
First Preview: March 13, 2024
Closing: April 14, 2024
ANNIE. The company’s stage manager, who has no choice but to step into Sandra’s role when an incident happens onstage.
TREVOR. The company’s lighting and sound operator who simply wants to get on with the show.
CHRIS. Head of the drama society, director of the play. Plays “Inspector Carter.” This is his big night. Everything is on the line for him and his career.
JONATHAN. Plays “Charles Haversham.” A good person and dedicated actor amidst the chaos onstage. Very physical role.
ROBERT. Plays “Thomas Colleymoore.” Strong presence and personality on and off stage.
DENNIS. Plays “Perkins.” More or less nonchalant compared to other actors, sees this production as a social opportunity for himself.
MAX. Plays “Cecil Haversham” and “Arthur.” A first-time actor who only knows to do what he’s told. Frequently breaks the fourth wall seeking comedic approval.
SANDRA. Plays “Florence Colleymoore.” A cunning and ambitious actor. The stakes are high for her. Very physical role.
Elizabeth Williamson, Artistic Director
Chris Mannelli, Executive Director
By L. Frank Baum
Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen & EY Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed by Zi Alikhan
Wilson Stage, LORT B
First Rehearsal: August 08, 2023
Performances: August 29, 2023-October 01 or October 08, 2023
Synopsis: Contextualized around our country’s conversations about Drag Queen Story Hour, this Wizard of Oz will embark on a journey that starts with celebrating everyone in our queer communities, across identities, experiences, loves, and dreams. Think the gingham dress inside an episode of We’re Here where Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is premiering down the street, hosted by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. We are excited to explore actors of all gender identities for all roles. Note: The below ranges may be adjusted based on casting.
Dorothy Gale Range: G3-C5 (opt. E5)
Aunt Em (Emily Gale)/Glinda the Good Witch of the North Range: G3-C5
Uncle Henry (Henry Gale)/Emerald City Guard/as cast Range: Bb2-Eb4
Zeke/Cowardly Lion Range: Bb2-F4
Hickory/Tinman Range: Bb2-G4
Hunk/Scarecrow Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)
Miss Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West
Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of OZ
Ensemble
By Vanessa Servero
Directed by Joanie Schultz
First Rehearsal: October 12, 2023
Performances: October 17, 2023 – November 11, 2023
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Synopsis: Frida Kahlo was her own mysterious and brilliant muse. The iconic Mexican painter captured the difficulties and wonders of her life with incredible vibrancy. Now, she comes to life onstage through playwright and performer Vanessa Severo.
All roles are currently cast.
By Belinda Lopez with Maurice Emmanuel Parent
Conceived with and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian
A Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Production
First Rehearsal: October 28, 2023
Performances: November 01, 2023 – November 19, 2023
Fielding Stage, LORT D
Synopsis: A struggling actor turns to teaching for a steady paycheck, thinking “how hard could it be?” It doesn’t take long to realize that the answer is somewhere between “very” and “impossible.”
All roles are currently cast.
By Charles Dickens. Adapted by Mark Cuddy, Music and Lyrics by Gregg Coffin Directed by TBD
Music Direction by Don Kot
First Rehearsal: November 14, 2023
Performances: November 28, 2023 – December 30, 2023
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Synopsis: Miser Scrooge's view of the world is changed by the visits of three Christmas ghosts. All roles are currently cast.
By Frederick Knott
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Rachel Alderman
Geva First Rehearsal: December 21, 2023
Geva Performances: January 16, 2024-February 11, 2024
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Synopsis: A new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination, and murder.
[TONY WENDICE] Male, mid 30s to mid 40s. British. A recently retired professional tennis player. Handsome, charming and charismatic. He does not initially seem like a villain, but is self-assured and arrogant; a constant manipulator with a slick, casual demeanor. Likes the finer things in life, but cannot afford them; his solution is to have his wealthy wife murdered. Any ethnicity.
[MARGOT WENDICE] Female, 30s to early 40s. British. Charming, elegant, confident but guileless wife of Tony Wendice. Comes from money and has always lived comfortably. She and Tony's marriage has not always been strong, leading her to have an affair with Max, which she has since ended. She trusts Tony and believes their marriage is back on track. Any ethnicity.
[MAXINE HALLIDAY] Female, 30s to 40s. An American murder mystery writer from New York. Successful and confident. Grounded, honest and genuine, she is in love with Margot and truly has her best interests at heart. Any ethnicity.
[CAPTAIN LESGATE] Male, mid 30s to mid 40s. Working class British. A con artist, also known as C.A. Swann, Adams, and Wilson. A former Cambridge classmate of Tony’s, who is now a convicted criminal willing to do most anything for money, including murder. An outsider looking in; guarded in manner, but easily one-upped. Dangerous in manner but not intelligence. Any ethnicity.
[INSPECTOR HUBBARD] Male, 50s to 60s. A seasoned British Police Inspector. A bit eccentric but thoughtful and extremely thorough. A strong presence, with gravitas. He has a keen sense of observation and intelligence, but does not show his hand until the time is right. Any ethnicity.
Book by Harrison David Rivers
Music Arranged by Nubya Garcia
Based on I Put A Spell on You: The Autobiography of Nina Simone by Nina Simone with Stephen Clearly
Directed by TBD
First Rehearsal: February 05, 2024
Performances: March 05, 2024-March 31, 2024
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Synopsis: A world premiere musical by Geva’s Playwright in Residence, Harrison David Rivers, based on the life and music of Nina Simone. From the sticky-keyed upright at Luke C.M.E Church in Fort Tryon, North Carolina, to the sleek concert grand at Carnegie Hall, Nina Simone never met a piano she couldn’t make sing; or a song she couldn’t transform with her signature artistry and unique sound.
NINA, Black, Female-identifying, mid-40s/mid-50s. Consummate musical storyteller, dignified and sophisticated with a raw intensity and an unbridled passion. Worldly wise. Nina is singular in her purpose; uncompromising. Piano playing.
BLUE 1, Black, Female-identifying, 7-10 years old. Innocent and naïve. Devoted to her parents and desires to please them. Blue 1 is only just realizing her gift – and thus, her power. Piano playing.
BLUE 2, Black, Female-identifying, early 20s. Beginning to question and explore. First love. First heartbreak and disappointment. Piano playing.
EUNICE, Black, Female-identifying, mid-20s/mid-30s. Coming into herself as an artist, and as a wife and mother. Experiencing success and betrayal. Possible piano playing.
KATE/LORRAINE, Black, Female-identifying, 40s. Devoted to God above all else. Unable to square her daughter’s choices with her beliefs.
JOHN DIVINE/ANDY STROUD, Black, Male-identifying, 40s. The great loves of Nina’s life. Charming men. Caretakers. But ultimately, lacking; unable to give Nina what she needs. Possible piano playing.
EDNEY WHITESIDE/VOICE #1, Native American, Male-identifying, early 20s. Nina’s first boyfriend, her first everything. Loves Nina, but wants her to stay in North Carolina. His inability to compromise is the end of their relationship.
MRS. MILLER/MURIEL MASSINOVITCH/VOICE #4, White, Female-identifying, early 50s. Nina’s first champions. They see her genius and encourage it.
M.C./ANNOUNCER/BAR GUY/DON ROSS/MAN, White, Male-identifying, mid/late 30s. Charming, but has ulterior motives.
HARRY STEWARD/TED AXELROD/SID NATHAN/VOICE #3, White, Male-identifying, mid 30s. USHER/BARTENDER/JERRY FIELD/VOICE #2, White, Male-identifying, late 20s.
By Martyna Majok
Directed by TBD
A Kitchen Theatre Production
First Rehearsal: March 16, 2024
Performances: March 20, 2024 – April 07, 2024
Fielding Stage, LORT D
Synopsis: From Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok comes this poignant and invigorating drama. All roles will be cast by Kitchen Theatre.
By Dan O’Brien
Directed by Elizabeth Williamson
First Rehearsal: March 19, 2024
Performances: April 16, 2024-May 12, 2024
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Synopsis: Newtown engages with recent history: the prologue and aftermath of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012. Derived closely from documentary source material, the play is at once lyrical and unflinchingly realistic. A heartbreaking and powerful interrogation of the complex causes of gun violence in our culture, Newtown offers in the end the possibility of healing and hope.
NANCY, early 50s: Loquacious, intelligent, a bit manic. Searching and desperate. Lonely. ADAM, early 20s: Silent. A mystery, a cypher. Flashes of love and rage.
ROBBIE, early 30s: Outgoing, personable. Religious. A grieving father. Hopeful. ALISSA, early 30s: Guarded but courageous. Religious. A grieving mother.
PETER, 50s: Shattered, guilt-stricken. Intelligent.
By Alice Walker
Music & Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Alee Willis & Stephen Bray
Directed by Kelli Foster Warder
First Rehearsal: May 23, 2024
Performances: May 28, 2024-June 23, or June 30, 2024
Wilson Stage, LORT B
Synopsis: The Color Purple tells the story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world. This intimate version of this landmark musical celebrates life, love, and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.
CELIE- (she/her) Ages from 14-40s. A survivor who triumphantly journeys through a life filled with emotional and physical abuse. She is grounded in her rock-solid faith in God and devotion to her sister Nettie, and later her intimacy-awakening bond with Shug Avery. A dynamic singer who is well versed in both gospel and contemporary musical theatre styles. Mezzo soprano with strong high belt. Intimacy is required for this role.
MISTER- (he/him) Ages from 30s-50s. A deeply troubled man, as well as Celie’s husband and abuser. Still carries a torch for his former lover Shug Avery. Baritone. Intimacy is required for this role.
SHUG AVERY- (she/her) Ages from 30s-40s. A sultry and seductive singer who is overcoming her own traumas. Former lover of Mister’s whose body, soul, and desire to love again is reawakened by her intimate relationship with Celie. Alto. Intimacy is required for this role.
SOFIA- (she/her) Ages from 20s-40s. A full-figured woman with a big personality who suffers no fools. She has a lust for life and a proud sense of justice. Harpo’s wife and Celie’s friend. Alto with strong belt. Intimacy is required for this role.
HARPO- (he/him) Ages from 18-40s. Mister’s hapless son from his first marriage. He’s well intended but often falls short due to poor guidance. Falls deeply in love and takes a submissive role with his wife Sofia and later his girlfriend Squeak. Tenor/Baritone. Intimacy is required for this role.
NETTIE- (she/her) Ages from 13-40s. Smart, driven, and protected by circumstance. Unwaveringly devoted to her sister Celie. Mezzo soprano.
SQUEAK/ENSEMBLE- (she/her) 20s. Harpo’s devoted and protective girlfriend. She possesses a voice that matches her name. Soprano. Intimacy is required for this role.
Videos
