EMILIE: LA MARQUISE DU CHATELET DEFENDS HER LIFE TONIGHT - NYC EPA
Duende Productions | New York, NY
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Friday, February 10, 2023
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (E)
To request an audition slot, please send an email to: jennifercoxny@gmail.com.
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$698 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in EMILIE: LA MARQUISE DU CHATELET DEFENDS HER LIFE TONIGHT (See breakdown).
BIPOC actors are encouraged to audition as are excellent movers, those that have a strong command of physical humor, and those that are comfortable with heightened language.
Please prepare a 1-minute comedic monologue.
Chain Theatre
312 W. 36th Street
Floor 4
New York, NY 10018
THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
Expected to attend:
Director: Kathy Gail MacGowan
Producer: Amy Gaither-Hayes
Production Manager: Jennifer Cox
Callbacks February 13th.
Rehearsals start: March 6
Performances: April 6-30
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.
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.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 15
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 10
SYNOPSIS:
Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves; and ends up with both a formula and a legacy that permeates history.
Soubrette: a young woman, 30s: Doubles as young Emilie (Voltaire's lover, brilliant young scientist); Voltaire’s niece (vapid and vain); Emilie's daughter (direct and strong)
Gentleman: 40s, Doubles as Emilie's younger lover (doting, enthusiastic), Emilie's husband (formal), Tutor (sexy, academic), Courtier (snide, proud)
Madam: woman, 50’s-60’s, Doubles as Emilie's mother (serious, wounded) French Courtier (haughty, a gossip), and the Maid (scornful, longsuffering)
Emilie du Châtelet: (CAST) woman, 40’s. Confident and curious.
Voltaire: (CAST) man, 50’s. Charming, boyish.
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