Fords Theatre LORT 2023-24 Season - Washington EPA Ford's Theatre Society | Washington, DC
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Sunday, January 15, 2023
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Break: 1:00-1:30pm
Members will be seen on a first-come, first served basis.
LORT Non-Rep
$1,008 weekly minimum (LORT B)
Equity actors for roles in Fords Theatre's LORT 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).
For plays: Please prepare a classic or modern monologue from the canon of American drama that’s no more than 90 seconds. For musical auditions: An accompanist will be provided. Please prepare either a contemporary piece of musical theatre, or alternatively, a musical theatre piece rooted in early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop, rhythm & blues, or early Motown. Remember to bring sheet music. The music selection should not exceed 90 seconds. You may do both a monologue and a song. Please do not exceed 2 minutes.
Ford's Theatre
511 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004-1402
THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
Expected to attend:
Jose Carrasquillo, Director of Artistic Programming
Erika Scott, Artistic Programming Manager
DATES
See production specific dates in breakdown.
Ford’s Theatre Society’s 2023-24 theatre season will not be formally announced until Spring of 2023. Although this notice will be posted by Equity and appear in various trade publications, we ask you to not post any related season information on social media. We appreciate your support and discretion.
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 audition room can accommodate no more than 18 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 18 individuals at a time.
PROGRAMMING AND DATES BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All roles will be understudied.
Directed by Seema Sueko
Dates:
1st Rehearsal: Friday, August 25, 2023
1st Performance: Friday, September 29, 2023
Opens: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Closes: Sunday, October 22, 2023
ALL ROLES AND UNDERSTUDIES FROM VARIOUS ETHNICITIES:
STAGE MANAGER: A Black woman, narrator. Determined, intentional, independent, passionate storyteller. Age range 40+.
CITIZEN 1: An older Black woman CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 60+. CITIZEN 2: A younger Black woman CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 20-30. CITIZEN 3: An older Black man CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 60+. CITIZEN 4: A younger Black man CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 20-30. CITIZEN 5: A middle aged Caucasian woman CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 40-50. CITIZEN 6: A middle aged Caucasian male CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 50-60. CITIZEN 7: A young Latina woman CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 30s. CITIZEN 8: A young Asian woman CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 30s.
CITIZEN 9: A middle aged Indigenous man CITIZEN of Atlanta back in 1973. Age range 40-50.
Adapted by Michael Wilson from Charles Dickens
Original direction by Michael Baron
Dates:
1st Rehearsal: Friday, October 27, 2023
1st Performance: Friday, November 17, 2023
Opens: Wednesday, November 24, 2023
Closes: Sunday, December 31, 2023
UNDERSTUDIES: ALL ROLES OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITIES:
EBENEZER SCROOGE: Age range 50’s (or older). Transformed from jaded, pessimistic banker to joyful and appreciative philanthropist.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/DOLL VENDOR: Age range 30’s (or older). Illuminates the joys of Christmas to Scrooge.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT/FRUIT VENDOR: Age range 40’s (or older). Towering physical presence. Joyful spirit.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE/CLOCK VENDOR: Age range 40’s (or older). Sturdy physical frame. A scary presence communicates nonverbally.
MRS. DILBER/MRS/ FEZZIWIG: Age range 40’s (or older). Scrooge’s opinionated cook/housekeeper. Mrs. Fezziwig is spirited and joyful, a real firecracker.
JACOB MARLEY: Age range 40’s (or older). Deceased business partner of Scrooge. Once bitter, he now cautions Scrooge against self-serving practices.
BOB CRATCHIT: Age range 30’s-40’s. Cheerful and devoted employee of Scrooge. Optimistic and caring father.
MRS. CRATCHIT: Age range 30’s-40’s. Loving wife of Bob Cratchit. Worried mother, harbors ill will toward Scrooge.
FRED: Age range late 20’s. Scrooge’s young nephew. Genial and appreciative of the Christmas Spirit. MRS. FRED: Age range late 20’s. Wife of Fred. Strong-willed, but with a generous spirit. MRS. FRED’S SISTER: Age range 20’s. Sassy and opinionated.
TOPPER/YOUNG JACOB MARLEY: Age range 20’s. Bumbling with words, pleasant attitude, boyish charm.
SOLICITOR #1: Age range 30’s (or older). Jovial lawyer with a hearty laugh and quick smile. SOLICITOR #2/UNDERTAKER: Age range 30’s (or older). Generous lawyer, but a bit of a hothead.
FEZZIWIG: Age range 40’s (or older). Jovial merchant, former business affiliate of Scrooge. An energetic dancer.
BELLE: Age range 20’s. Love interest of young Scrooge. Loving, thoughtful with a heart of gold.
Dates:
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
1st Performance: Friday, January 26, 2024
Opens: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Closes: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Kevin McAllister
Music Director William Yanesh
Choreographed by Ashleigh King
Dates:
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
1st Performance: Friday, March 15, 2024
Opens: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Closes: Sunday, May 18, 2024
ALL ROLES AND UNDERSTUDIES. ALL ROLES OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITIES:
SEYMOUR (male): An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Age range: 25-35. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: A2
AUDREY (female): Bleached-blond, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Age range: 25 to 35. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G#3
MR. MUSHNIK (male): The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Age range 55 to 65. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: G2
ORIN SCRIVELLO (male) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Age range 30 to 40. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: G2
THE PLANT (AUDREY II) Puppet. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. Puppeteer doubles as other sizes of the plant.
VOICE OF the PLANT (male): An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Age range: 20 to 50. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: G2.
CRYSTAL (female) Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Age range: 20 to 35. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3.
RONNETTE (female) Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Age range: 20 to 35. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3.
CHIFFON (female) Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Age range: 20 to 35. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: Ab
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