DANCING ON EGGSHELLS Equity Principal Auditions - Billie Holiday Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Friday, February 13, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1 to 2

Contract
LOA
$375/week

Location
Billie Holiday Theatre
1368 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY
The theatre is located inside of Restoration Plaza.

Seeking
Equity actors for 3 available principal roles (2 women, 1 man).

see breakdown.

Preparation
Prepare a contemporary monologue under 2 minutes. Bring headshot and resume stapled together.

Other Dates
First Rehearsal: March 31, 2015
Opening: April 23, 2015
Closing: May 17, 2015

Other
www.thebillieholiday.org

Personnel
Playwright: Cynthia Robinson
Director: Cezar Williams
Stage Manager: Avan Littles

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Play Synopsis: In this memory play, Grace, a professional dancer, struggles with the trauma of being raised in a family plagued by domestic violence. As she reflects on the story of her parents' torrid relationship, Grace must come to terms with a family secret that threatens to destroy her entire world.

Seeking:

FAITH MILLS
Female. To play 20s to 40s; Cain's wife; singing and movement/dance ability a plus

CAIN MILLS
Male. To play 20s to 50s; Faith's husband; singing and movement/dance ability a plus

GRACE MILLS
Female. To play 15 to 20s; prima ballerina/dancer; daughter of Faith and Cain; suffers from panic attacks and vertigo; must be strong dancer, preferably in ballet