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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Monday, February 22, 2016
10 AM to 5 PM
no scheduled lunch break
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Contract
URTA
Actors: $560 / week
Location
Florida Atlantic University
Department of Theatre and Dance
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Seeking
Two male/female AEA actor/singers for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and one male AEA actor for HAY FEVER.
NOTE: In the past two to three shows have been run in rep. This summer shows will rehearse and run separately. Actors may be cast in one or both shows.
Preparation
Bring TWO pictures and resume.
See breakdown for specific preparation instrutions for each show.
Note: Seeking local Boca Raton area performers. Theatre does not have housing for out-of-town performers.
Other Dates
See breakdown
Other
AEA members without an appointment will be accommodated as time permits.
Personnel
Kathryn L. Johnston, Assistant Professor-Voice/Speech/Accents
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA members call Judith Page-Sarfati at 561-297-3810 Mon – Fri from 9am-4pm for a 5-minute appointment.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Audition Preparation Instructions
All bring TWO pictures and resumes.
For HAY FEVER:
Prepare One 1 – 2 minute comedic monologue that is of the style of Hay Fever and with a British R.P. (High British) accent if possible.
For ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Prepare One 1 minute, comedic, character-driven musical theatre song. Traditional or legit style is preferred. The show will be staged as a troupe of traveling actors during the English Renaissance. The style is bawdy and presentational with a lot of improv, ad libs, and audience involvement. Please show us this performance style in your audition. Bring sheet music in your key and your audition book.
In addition to your song, please show us any “Ren Fest” style “special skills” such as juggling, acrobatics, magic tricks, swordplay/combat, Celtic dancing, stilt walking, etc.
Also, please show us if you’re able to play any of the following musical instruments very well: guitar/lute, violin/fiddle, trumpet, flute/recorder, hand drums, or harp/lyre.
Please dress comfortably in clothes you can move in. Ladies, no high heels! Be physically engaged in your storytelling. We want to see you, your personality, and your body in your performance with full, committed, truthful gestures and movement.
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HAY FEVER
First rehearsal May 17th, performances June 10 - 26
by Noel Coward
Director: Jean-Louis Baldet
Possible AEA roles:
David Bliss
50’s – 60’s - He’s the Bliss family patriarch. A novelist trying to finish his latest work. Looking for his muse.
OR
Richard Greatham
40’s – 50’s – English diplomat. A bit stiff.
Judith Bliss
50’s – 60’s - (Role is cast. Seeking possible emergency replacements only.) Retired actress who likes to stir up the drama.
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
First rehearsal June 14th, performances July 8 -31
by Mary Rodgers
lyrics by Marshall Barer
book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer
Director: Bruce Linser
Musical Director: Paul Reekie
Possible AEA roles:
Princess Winnifred
(20’s) – mezzo belter; the female star of the show; broad but believable character who can dominate the stage with quips, one-liners, and shameless, bawdy fun; strong and self-assured with fearless comedic energy and timing who can also be vulnerable when needed
Minstrel
male, tenor to G#; the “leading player” of the troupe and the narrator of the show; strong, charming, engaging, grounded, and in control; ability to play lute or guitar a plus (please show us this in your audition)
Wizard
mature male; a hen-pecked has-been who still has a sparkle and a desire to be useful and effective; able to do sleight-of-hand magic tricks or willing to learn
Queen Aggravain
mature female, mezzo; the “villain” of the show; loud, brassy, controlling, and full of herself
King Sextimus
mature male; silent role until the end of the show; agile and a master of physical comedy (please show us this in your audition)
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DIRECTIONS
FAU is located on Glades Road between I-95 and U.S. 1 /Federal Hwy.
If you are coming from the west: Turn left at the first main entrance to FAU (NW 10th Ave /West University Dr/Broward Ave.) .
If you are coming from the east: You will bypass the first entrance (NW 13th/ East University Dr/ FAU Blvd.) and take the second entrance on your right. (NW 10th Ave /West University Dr/Broward Ave.)
After you have entered the campus: Take West University Dr. to Indian River St. Turn right on Indian River St. Go to the first 4-way stop and turn left on Brevard Ct. You will see the Living Room Theaters ahead and on your right. Park in front of the theatres. DO NOT PARK IN ANY OF THE FACULTY OR RESIDENCE LOTS OR YOU WILL RECEIVE A TICKET. After you park, you will walk past the Theaters on their east (right-hand as you face them) side. The next building on your left will be the Performing Arts bldg. Enter there and go past the Art Gallery. Wait there in the lobby and we will be with you shortly.
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