HAMLET Equity Principal Auditions - Capital Repertory Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Monday January 12, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
LORT D: $650/week

Location
Capital Repertory Theatre
111 N. Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207

Seeking
Equity actors, men and women, for various roles.

See breakdown

Preparation
Prepare both:
1) a short, memorized, Shakespearean monologue
2) sides provided on request or at the theatre

No English accents, but dexterity with blank verse and experience with Shakespeare preferred.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: 3/24/2015. Runs: 4/17/2015 – 5/17/2015

Other
See breakdown for additional information concerning EMCs/non-AEA.

Personnel
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kevin McGuire

Producing Artistic Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Chief Administrative Officer: Philip Morris
NY Casting Director: Stephanie Klapper

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
AEA members do not need an appointment, but if you prefer one, call Charlie Owens at 518-462-4531 X403; leave message or email cowens@capitalrep.org.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Seeking AEA actors for the following:

Male:

Claudius, late 40s – early 50s, Charismatic, charming, sexy, with a powerful presence.

Polonius, 50s-60s, Fancies himself a gifted and serious Political Figure. Thinks very highly of himself.

Laertes, 20s, A gifted swordsman (rapier). Jealous. Not an intellectual. Physical actor.

Horatio, 20s, Hamlet’s confident, and mirror in a way. He’s kind and efficient. *Will also see EMC’s for this role, see appointment notes.


Female:

Gertrude, late 40s-early 50s, Sensual. Sexy. Classy. With motherly/nurturing instincts.

Ophelia, 20s, Fragile. Poetic/ethereal beauty. Very much in touch with herself/feelings. *Will also see EMC’s for this role, see appointment notes.


The following roles may be cast as non-AEA:
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
Marcellus
Bernardo
Orsic
Luciano
Player

NOTE RE EMCs
EMCs: Send headshot and resume to cowens@capitalrep.org or Capital Repertory Theatre (above address) marked: “Local EPAs.” Non-professional actors and EMCs appropriate for roles will be contacted to come in as space allows. Headshots/resumes must be received by January 2, 2015.