Delaware Theatre Company 2024-25 Season - Wilmington, DE EPA Delaware Theatre Company | Wilmington, DE
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, June 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
No advance appointment necessary. Artistic Associate will run all aspects of the audition. Audition will be run on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 9:45AM to begin sign-ups
LORT Non-Rep
$807 weekly minimum (LORT D)
Equity actors for roles in Delaware Theatre Company 2024-25 Season (see breakdown).
All roles will be understudied. All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled.
Please prepare either-- TWO contrasting monologues not exceeding 3 minutes in total. OR a short song and a short monologue not to exceed more than 3 minutes in total. You may also prepare a short song that highlights your musical instrument playing skills (NOT REQUIRED)
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water St
Wilmington, DE 19801-5030
Please park in the available spaces on the side or in the back of the theatre. 2-hour parking is also available in the lot next door.
Executive and Artistic Director: Matt Silva Production / General Manager: James Saracina
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Artistic Associate: Natajia Sconiers
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
1st Rehearsal: 10/8/24
Tech begins: 10/17/24
1st Preview: 10/25/24
Opening: 10/28/24
Closing: 11/12/24
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - IN THE 302 1st Rehearsal: 11/12/24
Tech Begins: 11/27/24
1st Preview: 12/4/24
Opening: 12/7/24
Closing: 12/22/24
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
1st Rehearsal: 1/28/25
Tech begins: 2/13/25
1st Preview: 2/19/25
Opening: 2/22/25
Closing: 3/9/25
STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY
1st Rehearsal: 3/18/25
Tech begins: 4/10/25
1st Preview: 4/16/25
Opening: 4/19/25
Closing: 5/4/25
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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.
by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donah
directed by Matt Silva
ALL ROLES ARE CAST.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS-IN THE 302
by TBD, directed by TBD
NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION WILL BE AUDITIONED AT A LATER DATE
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
by Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom,
Based on the book by Mitch Albom
directed by Matt Silva
MITCH - Morrie's former student at Brandeis University who has since become a journalist with a very busy life. He abandoned his dreams of becoming a famous musician, and is disgusted by his desire for financial success and material wealth, though neither fill the void and unhappiness he feels. After sixteen years of being out of touch, he sees Morrie on ABC’s Nightline and starts to visit him every Tuesday.
by Phaedra Michelle Scott and Alan Govenar
Based on the book Stompin at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller,
directed by TBD
THE FAMILY
IDA – Ages 16 – 21, Black. Talented Dancer.
ROSE – Ages 18 – 23, Black. Ida’s sister. Nursing student. Doubles as May.
MAMA – 40s – 50s, Black. Ida and Rose’s mother. Housekeeper. Doubles as Ethel Waters & Future Ida.
FUTURE IDA – 40s – 50s, Black. Doubles as MAMA.
THE SAVOY
HERBERT ‘WHITEY’ WHITE- 30s – Black. Leader of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers
TWIST MOUTH GEORGE- 30s – Black. Premiere Dancer, Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, Doubles as Bruce.
ANITA, 18 – 23 – Black. Ida’s Best Friend, Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers
JESSIE, 17 – 22, Puerto Rican. Ida’s Dance Partner, Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers LOUIS, 21 – 25, Black. Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers
LEO, 17 – 23, Jewish, Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers. Doubles as Producer. MAY, 18 – 23, Black. Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, Doubles as ROSE.
BRUCE, 17 – 23, Black. Member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, doubles as TWIST MOUTH, and Party Guest #2
EARLDEEN, 20 – 25, Black. Performer at the Savoy. Doubles as Party Guest #1 ETHEL WATERS, 40s – 50s, Black. Performer. Doubles as MAMA.
JUMP ROPE CHORUS - The Jump Rope Chorus consists of everyone in the cast, they weave in and out of roles in the show, and members of our time and space traveling troupe. They are the community, the music, the people who create the world.
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