FAIRVIEW - NYC EPA
SoHo Repertory Theatre Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA-NYC $506/week
SEEKING
Equity actors for 7 available roles and also possible understudies/replacements for 1 role. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Prepare a Contemporary monologue under 2 minutes. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Sarah Benson
Producer: Meropi Peponides
Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury
Directed by Sarah Benson
Casting: Stephanie Yankwitt & Margaret Dunn, Mary Baynard
Mary Baynard, Casting Assistant, is expected to be in attendance.
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: April 30, 2018
1st Preview: May 29, 2018
Opening: June 9, 2018
Closing: July 1, 2018
Extension Closing: July 22, 2018
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
Storyline:
FAIRVIEW is about the Frasier family, who is gearing up for Grandma’s birthday. Beverly needs this dinner to be perfect - but the silverware’s wrong, the radio’s on the fritz, Jasmine is drinking, Dayton isn’t helping, and Tyrone might not show up at all! This well-made(ish) play explores what it feels like to be living under surveillance and it looks at who does and who does not get to control the narrative of their own lives.
Seeking:
BEVERLY
40's, African American Woman, upper-middle class, the responsible one. Can come off as uptight, but it is just because she cares deeply about her family and feels responsible for taking care of everyone.
JASMINE
Role CAST- 40's, African American Woman, Beverly's sister. The fun one. Always ready with some family gossip. Is jealous of Beverly but would never admit it. [CAST]
DAYTON
40's, African American Man, Beverly's Husband. Seemingly laid back and carefree. Pays more attention than he gets credit for and is is a good partner to Beverly.
KEISHA
late teens, African American Woman, Beverly and Dayton's daughter. Precocious. Is self-aware and is unwilling to accept the stereotypical narrative being thrust upon her. [OFFER OUT]
SUZE (+ other roles As Cast)
30's - 50’s, Female, any ethnicity other than African American. She is the de facto leader of the surveillance team. [OFFER OUT]
MACK (+ other roles As Cast)
20’s - 40’s, Male, any ethnicity other than African American. He’s pretty chill and has a millennial's attitude and understanding of the world.
JIMBO (+ other roles As Cast)
20’s - 40’s, Male, any ethnicity other than African American. He’s a bit of a worrier and feels his status is under threat.
BETS (+ other roles As Cast)
20’s - 40's, Female, any ethnicity other than African American. The newest member of the surveillance team. She’s very earnest and she tries hard to fit in with the group.
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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