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Seeking
Male and female actors and actors who sing for a variety of roles for the 2015-2016 season.
Preparation
Two monologues:one classical piece and one contemporary piece - combined length no more than 3 minutes. Singers should prepare a song from a traditional legit American musical standard. Accompanist will be provided. Bring current picture and resume, sheet music, AEA card.
Other Dates
Season runs from August 25, 2015 - May 15, 2016
Please see Breakdown for additional information.
Other
www.denvercenter.org
All Stage Manager positions have been filled at this time.
Please see Breakdown for additional information.
Personnel
In attendance at audition:
Bruce Sevy Associate Artistic Director
Emily Tarquin Artistic Associate
Please see Breakdown for additional Personnel information.
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Appointment requests accepted on-line starting at 10am on Monday, March 23, 2016 at
denvercenter.org/auditions
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
PERSONNEL:
Kent Thompson, Producing Artistic Director; Bruce K. Sevy, Associate Artistic Director
AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, directed by Kent Thompson
TRIBES by Nina Raine, directed by TBD
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Hellesen, music by David de Berry, directed by Bruce K. Sevy
THE NEST by Theresa Rebeck, directed by TBA
ALL THE WAY by Robert Schenkkan, directed by TBA
FADE by Tanya Saracho, directed by TBD
SWEENEY TODD book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond, music adaptations by DeVotchKa, directed by TBA
OTHER DATES:
As You Like It 1st Reh: 8/25/2015 1st Perf: 10/2/2015Close:1/1/2015
Tribes 1st Reh: 9/8/2015 1st Perf: 10/16/2015 Close: 11/15/2015
A Christmas Carol 1st Reh: 11/3/2015 1st Perf: 12/4/2015 Close:12/27/2015
The Nest 1st Reh: 2/15/2015 1st Perf: 1/29/2016 Close: 2/21/2016
All The Way 1st Reh: 12/29/2015 1st Perf: 2/5/2016 Close:2/28/2016
FADE 1st Reh: 12/29/2015 1st Perf: 2/12/2016 Close: 3/13/2016
Sweeney Todd 1st Reh: 3/1/2016 1st Perf: 4/15/2016 Close:5/15/2016
All roles are available. Some roles in some productions will be understudied.
Non-Traditional Casting: The Denver Center does not believe in discrimination based on color, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disabilities, gender, or otherwise. All performers, including those of color, seniors, women, and performers with disabilities, are encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration. All efforts are being made to cast the role of Billy in TRIBES with a deaf actor, an interperter will be present at auditions.
Character descriptions for new plays are as follows:
For FADE
Lucia – 30s/Americanized Mexican, fluent in Spanish/can code-switch between Spanish and English. Novelist experiencing her first TV writing gig, a freelance writer who has never had an office job before, moved from Chicago to LA, born in Mexico, unsure of herself and her new job environment, misses her boyfriend, puts her trust in Abel and uses him as a sounding board
Abel – 30s/Mexicanized American, fluent in Spanish, proud of his heritage. Hard-working janitor, grounded, humorous, passionate, born in California in a Mexican family, able to navigate the corporate office he works in while also staying true to himself, tells it like it is, has struggled and deals with it well
For THE NEST
Margo – 40s / Opinionated, office manager struggling with her co-workers and office environment, visits The Nest to blow off steam, not afraid to speak-up and challenge what others are saying, excellent comedic timing
Patrick – 40s / Hot head, thinks he’s still got it but he doesn’t, struggling to pay child support, schemer, has been going to The Nest since college, grew up there, has lost his way
Barry – 40s African American / Good friend, regular at The Nest, neutral party who tries to resolve conflict, content, humorous
Nick – 30/40s / Married to Laila, attractive, co-owns The Nest, bartender, everyone is in love with him, wild spirit stuck behind the bar who wants more
Laila – 30/40s / Married to Nick, co-owns The Nest, server, fiery, no-nonsense, content, deep attachment to the bar and her family’s history there, enjoys her work and place in life
Sam – 25/30 / Antique dealer, air of urban professionalism, sales shark, flirtatious, very attractive
Ned – 28/30 / Post doctorate in climatology, very intelligent, obsessed with viruses and the end of the world, wants to be right and wants to be heard, in a relationship with Irene
Irene – 28/30 / Female Studies professor, very intelligent, petite, loud, unapologetic, excellent comedic timing , in a relationship with Ned
Actors unable to attend this call may submit headshot and resume to:
Director of Production
Denver Center For Performing Arts
1101 13th Street
Denver, CO 80204
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