Denver Center for the Performing Arts
REVISED
See revised COVID information.
AUDITION DATE
Mon, May 09, 2022
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (MST)
Lunch break: 1-2pm MST
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (M)
Lunch break 1-2pm MST
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment sign-ups will be available at 10am (MST) on Monday, April 25th. Appointments will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis (approx. 140 performers for the day). To request an appointment visit- denvercenter.org/casting Performers will receive an email confirmation with audition details and a 30-minute window in which their appointment will take place. We will be seeing 10 actors per 30 minute window, so a 3 minute audition package length will be strictly enforced.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $1008 weekly minimum (LORT B) $739 weekly minimum (LORT D)
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in Denver Center for the Performing Arts' 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting monologues. Singers should prepare a song from a musical standard and may forgo one monologue in lieu of song. Total audition package should be no longer than 3 minutes- an accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Denver Center for Performing Arts
1101 13th St
Denver, CO 80204-5319
PERSONNEL
Grady Soapes, CSA- DCPA Director of Casting (expected to attend)
OTHER DATES
See BREAKDOWN for production-specific dates.
OTHER
envercenter.org/casting
Equity audition dates are for members only and will be expected to enter their Equity card number at sign-up for proof of membership.
Photo ID will be needed to check in at front desk- parking not provided.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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.
BREAKDOWN
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Casting Statement
The Denver Center intends to lead all decisions from selecting each play to the final bow, with empathy and respect. We acknowledge that race, gender, ethnicity and physical abilities of the actors on stage have meaning and we want to be mindful of that throughout our practices. Our casting process will be led with thoughtfulness and appreciation of the artists we encounter and any level of discrimination will not be tolerated. We do not want to assume that the space you are entering or have entered is fully inclusive of your needs, but instead want to create an environment and expand our conditions that allows for your multi-faceted personhood to thrive and feel welcome.
THE CHINESE LADY by Lloyd Suh
Director: Seema Sueko
LORT D Contract
Singleton Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: August 9th, 2022
FIRST PREVIEW: September 9th, 2022
OPENING: September 16th, 2022
CLOSING: October 16th, 2022
This production will not be understudied.
SEEKING:
AFONG MOY – (Asian or Asian American, she/her) Afong ages from age 14 in 1834 to an enduring 188 in 2022. Afong was the first known female Chinese immigrant to the United States. In 1834, Moy was brought from her hometown of Guangzhou to New York City by traders Nathaniel and Frederick Carne and exhibited as The Chinese Lady. Afong Moy was the first Chinese woman that many Americans interacted with, influencing their perceptions of Asian women and Chinese culture.
ATUNG – (Asian or Asian American, he/him) Atung was a manservant and Chinese–English translator for Nathaniel and Frederick Carne and assigned to Afong. He is older thank Afong when she first arrives in New York.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, by William Shakespeare
Director: Chris Coleman
LORT D Contract
Kilstrom Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: August 23rd, 2022
FIRST PREVIEW: September 30th, 2022
OPENING: October 7th, 2022
CLOSING: November 6th, 2022
This production will not be understudied.
SEEKING:
BEATRICE - CAST.
BENEDICK - CAST.
CLAUDIO - (Male, any ethnicity; mid to late 30’s) Excellent language skills. Athletic but deeply sensitive. Reserved by nature, Claudio has just returned from the war, where he proved himself an excellent warrior, winning the devotion of both the Prince, Don Pedro, and Benedick. He falls hard for Hero, and is devastated when he thinks she hasn’t been faithful.
HERO - (Female, any ethnicity; 30’s) Excellent language skills. Lovely but reserved in a group, Hero finds reservoirs of strength when she is put on the defensive. When in her element, she has a great sense of play.
LEONATO - (Male, any ethnicity; 60’s) Excellent language and comedic skills; emotional depth, easy command. Governor of Messina, Leonato has a lot of power and wealth in this world, and enjoys his life. In the good times, he is generous and playful. He has a deep sense of honor, and when he believes Hero has shamed him, his need to protect that honor comes out ferociously.
DON PEDRO - (Male, any ethnicity; 40’s) Excellent language and comedic skills. Can be the life of the party and has a natural command. Don Pedro is Prince of Arragon, the kingdom that currently governs Sicily (where the play takes place). He wears his status lightly. Having just returned victorious from the war, he is up for a good time. He loves sparring and joking with his friends and plays a bit of the matchmaker in this story. He is also capable of going steely cold when he feels his trust has been betrayed.
DON JOHN - (Male, any ethnicity; 40’s) Excellent language skills. Conniving, dangerous, with the ability to hide it well. Don John is the illegitimate brother of Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon. He is personally offended by the friendship that Don Pedro has developed with Claudio, and plots to bring them both to ruin. There is a sensuality and appeal about the man, despite his danger.
DOGBERRY THE MESSENGER - (Male, late 30’s to 60’s) Excellent comedic skills. Husky. Dogberry is the constable of Messina. While he takes his job seriously, he has an amazing ability to use the wrong word to express his intent, so often baffles those around him. When offended, he can hold a grudge with the best of them.
BALTHASAR / VERGES - (Male identifying, late 30’s to 50’s) Excellent comedic skills. Balthasar: excellent jazz vocalist (perhaps pianist); jaded, self-deprecating, witty. Verges: second in command with the local “night watch.” A bit of a bumbler, he can inadvertently pop out with the truth now and then.
ANTONIO/ 1st WATCH - (Male, any ethnicity, 60’s) Good language and comedic skills. Antonio: is brother to Leonato, the Governor of Messina. Happy to be near the seat of power, he is ready to defend his family’s honor if provoked. Good natured. 1st Watch: a local gent who has been enlisted into the night’s watch. He’s a bit in over his head.
CONRAD / FRIAR FRANCIS - (Male identifying, any ethnicity, 40’s – 50’s) Excellent language skills. Conrad: key player in Don Pedro’s posse. He enjoys being close to power, but also cares about the human being, and how to help him temper his anger to get what he wants. Friar Francis: grounded, thoughtful, trusted. Friar Francis has the ear of all those in power in this story, and at the play’s most dangerous moments is able to chart a path toward reconciliation.
BORACHIO- (Male, any ethnicity, late 30’s – 40’s) Excellent language skills. Sensual, but calculating. Borachio is Don John’s (the illegitimate brother of the Prince) most trusted advisor. He understands his patrons deep need for power and revenge, and strategizes about the best way to achieve that. He is also confident in his skills as a lover.
MARGARET - (Female, any ethnicity, 30’s) Excellent language and comedic skills. Wise-cracker. Margaret is chief attendant to Hero, daughter to the Governor of Messina. She has clear, practical advice, and has a hard time keeping it to herself. She also loves teasing those around her, no matter their status level.
URSULA / 2nd WATCH - (Female identifying, any ethnicity, 30’s – 50’s) Excellent language and comedic skills. Ursula: loyal, playful, ready to help. In attendance on Hero, daughter to Messina’s Governor. Understands her role and how best to be useful. Second Watch: a fresh recruit for the Night Watch in Messina, overseeing the Prince’s visit. Takes the job seriously, and isn’t afraid to ask tough questions.
LITTLE RED – A New Musical!
Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Contract
Book, Lyrics and Music by Chad Henry
Director: Allison Watrous
The Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: October 5th, 2022
FIRST PREVIEW: October 28th, 2022
OPENING: November 2nd, 2022
CLOSING: December 18th, 2022
For all roles: this is authentic theatre storytelling for young audiences and their families- focused on PreK-3rd grade. The company of actors will reflect the diversity of our young audience members and their authentic engagement with the world. This production values the experience of childhood, curiosity, youth empowerment, joyful and truthful storytelling.
All roles in this production will be understudied.
SEEKING:
Track 1: F. Single role: Little Red. Female, any ethnicity, 20s to 30s. Strong mover with good dance skills Vocal: belt to soprano and/or strong musicality. An every-girl, authentic (no snark or apathy), joyful, expressive, physical, a critical thinker who delights in building friendships and solving problems. Red is a child of the outdoors – in this case, the woods.
Track 2: Multi-role: Mother, Grandmother, a Pig, Gretel. Female, any ethnicity, mid 30s to mid 40s. Strong dancer – musical theatre/jazz and any other style discipline. Vocal: soprano to alto – adult voice able that varies based on characters. Authentic, independent, supportive, adult figure – independent female households, bolsters their child/grandchild and sees her potential. Mother is less a character and more a role model while Grandmother is a bit more of a character. Pig and Gretel are fairy-tale characters who require their own strong and vibrant physicality and playfulness. All characters: energy forward.
Track 3 : Multi-role: Boy Who Cried Wolf (aka Shep or Shepherd Boy), a Pig, Woodcutter, Hansel. Male identifying, any ethnicity, 30s to mid 40s. Vocal: Baritone or tenor – adult voice able that varies based on characters. Strong dancer – musical theatre/jazz and any other style discipline Authentic, independent, supportive, adult figure. Woodcutter is less a character and more of a role model while the other characters are fairy-tale characters who require their own strong and physicality and playfulness. All characters: energy forward.
Track 4: Multi-role: Wolf, Pig. Male, any ethnicity, 20s to 30. Vocal: High Baritone or 2nd Tenor – young adult voice able to vary based on characters. Strong dancer – musical theatre/jazz and any other style discipline. Very strong comedic skills – (based in charm and technique rather than sass) complimented by physicality and an authentic sense of discovery. This non-traditional version of the Wolf faces his own struggles with habitat and food resources and so must (joyfully) adapt to the circumstances he finds himself in. Eventually a friend to Red, he is never a physical threat but a strong animal of the woods in compliment to Red’s a child of the woods. Character is never menacing, evil, snarky, or manipulative. Pig is a fairy-tale character who has a strong and vibrant physicality and playfulness. All characters: energy forward.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Richard Hellesen
Director: Anthony Powell
Choreographer: Grady Soapes
Music Director: TBD
LORT B Contract
Wolf Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: October 18th, 2022
FIRST PREVIEW: November 18th, 2022
OPENING: November 25th, 2022
CLOSING: December 24th, 2022
All roles in this production will be understudied.
SEEKING:
EBENEZER SCROOGE – (Male, any ethnicity, mid-50’s to 60’s) Driven by greed and resentment, Ebenezer Scrooge is a man who has locked himself away from the world. Past disappointments have hardened into icy intolerance for anyone or anything that threatens his personal status quo. Flinty, tight-fisted and “solitary as an oyster,” Scrooge fears change above all else – but when it finally comes, this misanthropic miser transforms overnight into the man he was born to be: generous, affectionate, and alive with childlike wonder.
BOB CRATCHIT – (Male, any ethnicity, 30’s to early 40’s) Scrooge’s underpaid and overworked clerk. Good-hearted, caring and kind, Bob Cratchit just can’t help but wear his heart on his sleeve. He’s reticent in public, boisterous at home, and always does his best to stay positive – even when sickness and financial instability threaten the well-being of his beloved family.
FIRST SUBSCRIPTION GENTLEMAN / DICK WILKINS / THE UNDERTAKER’S MAN– (Male, any ethnicity, 20’s) The First Gentleman is an up-and-coming businessman collecting donations for the poor of London; he’s never encountered anyone like Scrooge before. Dick Wilkins is young Ebenezer’s best friend, outgoing and confident. The Undertaker’s Man is a weaselly punk who sells the belongings of dead people on the cheap.
MR. FEZZIWIG / SECOND SUBSCRIPTION GENTLEMAN / OLD JOE – (Male, any ethnicity, 40’s to early 50’s) Mr. Fezziwig is Scrooge’s first employer, a man who knows how to make money and spend it for the benefit of others. He’s sprightly, exuberant, and more than a little zany – a whirling dervish whose dearest wish is to make everyone around him happy. The Second Gentleman is another philanthropic businessman raising money for the underprivileged; he really doesn’t want to let Scrooge off the hook. Old Joe is a lowlife fence for stolen goods. He’s funny and fond of putting on airs – but still plenty dangerous.
FRED / THE FIDDLER– (Male, any ethnicity, mid to late 20’s) Fred is Scrooge’s nephew, a young professional with the proverbial heart of gold. He’s optimistic, cheerful, and a bit mischievous. Despite everything, Fred has great compassion for his difficult Uncle, and that same sense of empathy extends outward into the world at large. The Fiddler is a jovial sort who keeps things hopping every year at the Fezziwigs’ annual Christmas party.
GHOST OF JACOB MARLEY / FRED’S PARTY GUEST – (Male, any ethnicity, 40’s) Jacob Marley is Scrooge’s former business partner, seven years dead and hungry for redemption. He’s possessed by sadness, rage, and deep regret for a life horribly misspent. He also happens to be scary as hell – and an ironist of the first rank. Fred’s Party Guest is a friend of Fred’s from work, amiable and down-to-earth.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT / SCHOOLMASTER / BELLE’S HUSBAND– (Male, any ethnicity, 40’s) The Ghost of Christmas Present is a big, bountiful spirit – jolly and wise by turns, he’s the very embodiment of goodwill. Christmas Present is a commanding, larger-than-life figure, but love and sympathy for humankind suffuse his every word and gesture. The Schoolmaster appears in one of Scrooge’s bittersweet childhood memories, and Belle’s Husband is a thoughtful fellow who understands the true depths of Scrooge’s loneliness.
EBENEZER AS A YOUNG MAN / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME – (Male, any ethnicity, 20’s) In most things, Young Ebenezer is the polar opposite of his older self: he’s passionate, romantic, and open to new experiences. The world is an exciting place for him, and Ebenezer envisions a bright future ahead. He’s deeply in love with his fiancé, Belle, but the desperate importance Ebenezer attaches to worldly success eventually spells doom for their relationship. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is a dark and looming phantom capable of great eloquence – despite the stony silence it maintains.
PETER CRATCHIT / SUITOR #1 – (Male, any ethnicity, late teens) – The Cratchits’ oldest son Peter is earnest and attentive. He can be playful, too, but tries hard to be the man of the house when Bob is away. Suitor #1 is the youngest (and most awkward) of three young gentlemen paying court to the Fezziwig daughters.
TOPPER / SUITOR #2 – (Male, any ethnicity, 20’s to early 30’s) Topper is one of Fred’s good chums, a somewhat rowdy bachelor with an eye for the ladies. He’s high-spirited and fun to be around. Suitor #2 is another irrepressible admirer of the three Miss Fezziwigs.
MALE DEBTOR / SUITOR #3 – (Male, any ethnicity, 20’s to early 30’s) The Male Debtor is an impoverished young husband anguished at the thought of going to prison. He’s vulnerable and very nearly at the end of his rope. Suitor #3 is the final member of that romantic trio enthralled by the Fezziwig girls.
OLDER BELLE / STREET SINGER / FEZZIWIG DAUGHTER #1 / FRED’S PARTY GUEST– (Female, any ethnicity, 20’s to early 30’s) Just as sweet and full of grace as her younger self, Older Belle is now happily married, but saddened at the thought of Scrooge being so alone in the world. The Street Singer is a charismatic and lovely-voiced young woman who first ushers us into the world of A Christmas Carol. Fezziwig Daughter # 1 is a heartbreaker, beaming and flirtatious. Fred’s Party Guest is in attendance with her husband. She’s a genial person with a nicely tart sense of humor.
MRS. CRATCHIT – (Female, any ethnicity, 30’s to early 40’s) Bob’s supportive wife and the loving mother to their children, Mrs. Cratchit is adored by her family. She’s generous and hopeful by nature, but also determined and realistic. In tough times, she’s the pillar of strength that keeps all of the Cratchits going. She can also read her husband Bob like a book.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/ FEMALE DEBTOR – (Female, any ethnicity, 20’s to early 30’s) A benevolent spirit who seems either very, very young or very, very old, The Ghost of Christmas Past is an ethereal being made almost entirely of light. She’s compassionate, humorous, and so outwardly gentle with Scrooge that one might not notice the fierce determination which underlies her every action. The Female Debtor has been so worn down by poverty and the threat of imprisonment that she becomes almost unglued at the mention of a possible reprieve.
MARTHA CRATCHIT / MAID #1 / FEZZIWIG DAUGHTER #2 – (Female, any ethnicity, late teens to early 20’s) Martha Cratchit is the eldest Cratchit child, industrious, cheerful, and full of tenderness towards her family. Just like her mother, Martha is someone who can always be depended upon. Maid #1 is among the many Londoners who help narrate the story. She’s perhaps a little flip about Scrooge and his ugly old house. Fezziwig Daughter #2 is the youngest of the Fezziwig Girls, vivacious and fun-loving.
BELLE / MAID #2 / THE WIFE’S SISTER (Female, any ethnicity, 20’s) Belle is a smart, caring, charming young shopgirl – and the only love of Scrooge’s life. She’s also forthright and strong enough to walk away from her engagement to Scrooge once his passion for money becomes overpowering. Maid #2 is another Londoner who helps tell our story. She’s a bit unnerved by the thought of Scrooge and his gloomy suite of rooms. The Wife’s Sister is one of the guests at Fred’s holiday party. She’s got something going on with Topper, and it makes her deliriously happy.
MRS. FEZZIWIG / CHARWOMAN – (Female, any ethnicity, late 30’s to 40’s) Mrs. Fezziwig is a warm-hearted human being constantly on the lookout for ways to make other people happy. Energetic and expansive, she’s a big personality who seeks to turn every day into an excuse for joyous play. Mrs. Fezziwig loves singing and dancing – she more than matches her husband in sheer effervescence. The Charwoman is another one of the looters selling stolen merchandise to Old Joe. She’s crafty and pseudo-philosophical about life’s ups and downs.
FRED’S WIFE / FEZZIWIG DAUGHTER #3 / LAUNDRESS – (Female, any ethnicity, 20’s) Fred’s Wife is kind and welcoming (even to Scrooge!), and witty to boot. She’s quite convivial, but at the same time – nothing gets past her. Fezziwig Daughter # 3 is the eldest and most serious of these delightful siblings. The Laundress is another vulture who sells items once owned by the recently deceased. She fancies herself a savvy young woman of business.
LAUGHS IN SPANISH – WORLD PREMIERE, by Alexis Scheer
Director: Lisa Portes
LORT D Contract
Singleton Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: December 27th, 2022
FIRST PREVIEW: January 20th, 2023
OPENING: January 27th, 2023
CLOSING: March 5th, 2023
This production will not be understudied.
SEEKING:
MARIANA / MARI - Female, late 20s/Early 30s, Latina. An art gallery director. Ambitious, Uptight, Guarded. Mari is throwing her first big Art Basel event as the newly appointed gallery director. But between her mother showing up unannounced, romance blooming with an old friend, and missing artwork, she’ll have to learn how to soften her grip on how things should be in order to make the night a success.
ESTELA - Female, mid 50s, Latina. A movie star. Regal, charming, and beloved. Art Basel in Miami is the “it” place for celebrities to be seen, but Estela is really here to reconnect with her semi-estranged daughter, Mari.
CAROLINA / CARO - Female, mid/Late 20s, Latina. A painter. Unconventional, Intuitive, Passionate. Caro is ready to revolutionize the art world with her work… until she gets some life-changing news that makes her question her priorities.
JUAN - .Male, late 20s/Early 30s, Latino. A Miami-Dade police officer. Warm, Goofy, Easy-going. Caro’s boyfriend who tries to prove himself through big romantic gestures (and grand larceny).
JENNY - Female, late 20s/Early 30s, White. A personal assistant. Bubbly, Savvy, Romantic. Jenny is Estela’s assistant and, to Estela’s surprise, an old friend of Mari who now hopes to become more than friends.
HOTTER THAN EGYPT by Yussef El Guindi
Director: Chris Coleman
LORT D Contract
Kilstrom Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: January 10th, 2023
FIRST PREVIEW: February 10th, 2023
OPENING: February 17th, 2023
CLOSING: March 12th, 2023
This production will not be understudied.
SEEKING:
PAUL: American from the U.S., mid 50s to early 60s. A business man. there’s a certain level of certainty about the world that he perhaps wields with too much confidence. He’s essentially a good soul with opinions that can be abrasive.
SEIF: Egyptian, late 20s to mid 30s. A tour guide. Charismatic, strong, but has to bite his tongue a lot if he wants to keep his job. An outward facing gene being ready to do battle. Seif is clearly more handicapped in his desire to improve his lot.
MAHA: Egyptian, late 20s to mid 30s. Former tour guide, aspiring fashion designer. Also charismatic and strong, but much more frustrated by her lot than Seif. She is ready to change her life now, and feels Seif isn't doing enough to make that happen.
JEAN: American from the U.S., late 40s to early 60s. Formerly a stay-at-home mother. She’s felt she’s had to play a role in a marriage that’s lost its heart. There’s strength and endurance and an adventurousness that’s waiting to assert itself. Not a victim but a person who’s allowed herself to conform to other people’s expectations of her.
BOATMAN/ MUSEUM GUARD/ DOORMAN: Egyptians, any ages between 30s and 60s. Boatman: serene, compassionate, friendly. Museum Guard: officious, overbearing. Doorman: Too nosey, a gossip, wanting to know other people’s business.
THE COLOR PURPLE
Book: Marsha Norman
Music & Lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
Director: Timothy Douglas
Choreographer: Lady Dane Edidi Figueroa
Music Director: TBD
LORT B Contract
Wolf Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: February 28th, 2023
FIRST PREVIEW: March 31st, 2023
OPENING: April 7th, 2023
CLOSING: May 7th, 2023
All roles in this production will be understudied.
Based on Alice Walker’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning novel, and the recent John Doyle-streamlined Broadway revival, the story follows the trials and triumphs of Celie - a quiet woman warrior inside an oppressively male-dominated world. Anchored by of her unshakable devotion to sister Nettie; transformed by her unlikely bond with bluesy chanteuse Shug Avery, and grounded by her unwavering devotion to God, Celie’s is an inspired journey passionately forged by will and faith.
SEEKING:
All Characters/ Ensemble Members are African American, and uninhibited in their soulful expressions of self. These are country folk who shimmer with an eternally earthy and spiritual wisdom.
CELIE- Female, ages from 14 – 40s. A radiant survivor who triumphantly journeys through a life filled with soul-reckoning challenges and emotional/physical violence. She is buoyed by a rock-solid faith in God, love and devotion for her sister Nettie, as well as the intimacy-awakening bond that she develops with Shug Avery.
NETTIE- Female, ages from 13 – 40. Celie’s sister, and her rock. Smart, driven, and protected by circumstance. Unwaveringly devoted to her sister, she is nonetheless torn apart from her, and goes on to realize a fulfilled life in Africa, which includes serving as caretaker to Celie’s ‘lost’ children, ultimately reuniting them with their mother.
PA - Male, ages from 40s – 50s. A deeply embittered and irredeemable man and violent abuser. He is father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to Celie’s two children whom he abducts from Celie and gives them away at birth.
MISTER- Male, ages from 30s – 50s. A deeply troubled man, as well as Celie’s husband and abuser. He is also the estranged love interest to Shug Avery for whom he still carries a torch. Eventually he is redeemed by a self-reckoning and atoning for his transgressions.
HARPO- Male, ages from 18 – 40s. Mister’s hapless son from his first marriage. Well intended, but often falls short due to exceedingly bad parenting by Mister. Falls deeply in love with – and is dominated by his wife Sophia, then later by his girlfriend Squeak. He eventually finds his firm footing and manhood soon after Mister’s transformation and the return of his beloved Sophia.
SOFIE- Female, ages from 20 – 40s. Harpo’s wife and Celie’s friend for life. A full-figured woman who possesses a giant personality, along with an equally expansive lust for life, and a proud sense of justice. A domineering pacifist who suffers no fools.
SHUG AVERY- Female, ages from 30s – 40s. A sultry siren and juke-joint performer who has seen better days. A former lover of Mister and a ‘good-time girl’, whose body, soul, and desire to love again is reawakened by Celie and the intimate bond they form with one another.
DARLENE / ENSEMBLE- Female, late teen. Church lady who serves as a Greek/Gospel chorus who comments on the events of Celie’s life throughout the journey.
DORIS / ENSEMBLE- Female, mature. Church lady who serves as a Greek/Gospel chorus who comments on the events of Celie’s life throughout the journey.
JARENE / ENSEMBLE- Female, 30s. Church lady who serves as a Greek/Gospel chorus who comments on the events of Celie’s life throughout the journey.
SQUEAK / ENSEMBLE- Female, 20s. Harpo’s devoted and fiercely protective girlfriend who serves as his great motivator. She possesses a voice that matches her name with mathematical exactness.
PREACHER / OL' MISTER / ENSEMBLE - Male, 50s/60s. The soul-stirring minister of the church / Mister’s equally misguided and misogynist father.
BOBBY / GUARD / ENSEMBLE- Male, 20s. Celie’s handyman in her later life / the arch flunky responsible for tending to Sophia during her jail stay.
BUSTER / GRADY / ENSEMBLE- Male, 30s/40s. Sophia’s goodtime man with whom she takes up between her relationship stints with Harpo / Shug Avery’s husband whose love and devotion grounds her life and love.
ADAM / ENSEMBLE- Male, 20s. Celie’s son raised by Nettie in Africa and reunited with his mother late in the play.
OLIVIA / ENSEMBLE- Female, 20s. Celie’s daughter raised by Nettie in Africa and reunited with her mother late in the play.
THE 39 STEPS, by Patrick Barlow
Based on the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Director: Meredith McDonough
LORT D Contract
Singleton Theatre
DATES:
FIRST REHEARSAL: March 14th, 2023
FIRST PREVIEW: April 14th, 2023
OPENING: April 21st, 2023
CLOSING: June 4th, 2023
This production will be understudied.
SEEKING:
RICHARD HANNAY- 30’s - 50’s, male identifying, any race or ethnicity. One half of the leading duo full of Hitchcock-esque dashing, charismatic charm and mystery. He is an inadvertent revolutionary and an everyman capable of using his great wit to outsmart with determination, cunning and vulnerability. Has great physical endurance and superb comic timing. A team player bringing creative flair and ideas to the rehearsal room. Has a commanding standard-British dialect required.
ANNABELLA SCHMIDT/PAMELA/MARGARET- 30’s - 40’s, female identifying, any race or ethnicity. One half of the leading duo who possess extraordinary physical, emotional and comedic flexibility. A team player bringing creative flair and ideas to the rehearsal room. ANNABELLA: a neurotic spy on the run from a pair who end up murdering her in a dramatic death. Sexy, desperate and mysterious – she knows she is marked. German accent. PAMELA: a quintessential Hitchcock-esque leading lady, smart, quick-witted, powerful and dashing. English accent. MARGARET: a small-town Scottish maid married to an abusive farmer; she is please and be helpful, has big dreams, and has the strength to risk the consequences from her husband in following her heart. Scottish accent.
CLOWNS- 30’s – 50’s, any gender identity, any race or ethnicity. Two extremely versatile characters. The clowns expertly execute 100+ roles ranging from High London to country people from Scotland with near Herculean athleticism and exceptional comedic timing. Team players, highly skilled in improv to generate ideas with wild imagination in the rehearsal room. Can provide multiple dialects, whether actual or created.
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test.
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
- Proof of full vaccination. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for Denver is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. Additional information required in notice:
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room is 2714 square feet and can accommodate no more than 27 individuals at a time.
The holding room is 2223 square feet and can accommodate no more than 61 individuals at a time.
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 audition.
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