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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
11 AM - 6:30 PM
lunch 12:30 to 1
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Contract
LOA
$606/week
Location
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Sloan Rehearsal Hall- Located on the 3rd floor.
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Seeking
All roles open.
Seeking actors for 6 roles. All characters are African-American.
See breakdown for more info.
Preparation
Actors will be given sides to prepare and should also prepare 16-24 bars of Antique Gospel/ Negro Spirituals and Hymns to be sung a cappella. A Jazz style song or a Lullaby are also acceptable.
Bring picture and resume.
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: March 16, 2016
First Preview: April 10, 2016
Opening: April 15, 2016
Closing: May 1, 2016
Other
www.triadstage.org
Personnel
Artistic Director: Preston Lane
Playwright: August Wilson
Director: Tamera Izlar
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA members call the Audition hotline 336/274-0067 x215, bryan@triadstage.org.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Seeking:
TROY MAXSON
African-American male, 53 years old. A jovial storyteller with a strong singing voice, Troy is strong, expressive, and unpredictable. Married to Rose for over 18 years, Troy is the sole provider and patriarch of his family. An ex-offender and former baseball player in the Negro Leagues, Troy has seen his talent, and others like him, ignored. A victim of blatant oppression and discrimination, Troy has lost faith in mankind’s humanity. Nevertheless, he has not lost his willingness to fight for his individual and collective civil rights. A supporting husband and father, Troy wrestles with the mundane routines of his life coupled with the looming inevitable threat of death. Fighting to maintain a level of respect systematically denied, Troy attempts to resurrect dying relationships. He is a man who embraces music by singing songs and lullabies.
ROSE MAXSON
African-American female, 43 years old. The devoted wife of Troy and mother of Cory; A matriarch, peacemaker, and “voice of reason,” Rose works diligently to keep the men in her life happy, focused and grounded. A woman of grave faith, Rose has a forgiven spirit. Prone to lively conversations, Rose is vibrant and can be counted on to correct Troy’s exaggerated stories. She understands Troy’s discontent and works to soothe his countenance. A homemaker and business woman, Rose does the laundry, cooks dinner, and collects Troy’s money to pay the bills. Rose enjoys singing while completing her daily and weekly chores. A woman of great compassion, Rose fights for Cory’s football scholarship and subsequent college education. She also emotionally and financially supports her step-son, Lyons. She also opts to care for Raynell, her husband’s daughter from an extramarital affair.
CORY MAXSON
African-American male, 17 years old. A popular and prominent High School senior athlete with an opportunity to receive a full football scholarship. He believes his father consistently makes it improbable to achieve his aspirations. In uncovering his independence, he flirts with fear, duty, and deserved respect.
GABRIEL
African-American male, 47 years old. Troy’s younger brother. To achieve greater freedom, Gabriel moves out of Troy’s house and opts to live with Ms. Pearl. He is proud to own a key to a living space with two rooms in which he can come and go at his discretion. Injured in World War II, he has a metal plate in his head. As a result of his injury, he has been provided restitution. He carries an old trumpet tied around his waist and believes he is the Archangel Gabriel. He enjoys singing.
JIM BONO
African-American male, Age range 48- 52. After spending time in the penitentiary with Troy, Jim Bono has since admired and respected Troy. As Troy’s best friend and confidant, Bono values Troy’s friendship and attempts to save Troy from the negative impact of an extramarital affair. Moving from a follower to a leader in his longtime friendship with Troy, Bono values loyalty in relationships. Married to Lucille, Bono works with Troy as garbage collectors.
LYONS
African-American male, 34 years old. Troy’s son from a previous marriage. He is a musician who frequently borrows money from his father. Family oriented, he is married to Bonnie, though they eventually separate. He is open to acknowledging his failures while celebrating his successes.
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