South Coast Repertory
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $800 weekly minimum (LORT D)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (see breakdown).
Performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types and abilities that can embody and interpret these characters in their own way are encouraged to apply.
South Coast Repertory is committed to being an anti-racist theatre. This means we work to identify and dismantle structural/systemic inequities around race in our organization and community. As part of our efforts, we commit to create the conditions for BIPOC staff and artists, as well as those with other social identities, to feel safe and flourish in their work environment. In our pursuit of these goals, we will continue to dedicate a variety of resources including money, time, and personnel. In order to realize our commitment to diversity and excellence, South Coast Repertory intentionally fosters employment and advancement opportunities for those from BIPOC communities.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please send your headshot and resume for consideration. IF ACTORS HAVE ANY CLIPS OF THEMSELVES PLAYING THE INSTRUMENTS NOTED IN THE BREAKDOWN, PLEASE INCLUDE WITH THE SUBMISSION.
Deadline: Fri, Apr 29, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Casting Director – Joanne DeNaut, CSA
Artistic Director – David Ivers
Director – James Moye
JZ Casting (Geoff Josselson, CSA and Katja Zarolinski, CSA)
Casting Associate: Jimmy Larkin
OTHER DATES
7/5/2022: FIRST REHEARSAL
8/3/2022: PREVIEWS
8/5/2022: OPENS
8/21/22: CLOSES
OTHER
FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED. COVID testing at 1st rehearsal paid for by South Coast Repertory.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
[CARL PERKINS] Lead Guitarist. Tenor. Mid-late 20’s. Any ethnicity. Well known to be the American pioneer of rockabilly music. Best known for his song Blue Suede Shoes.
[JOHNNY CASH] Guitarist. Bass or Baritone. Any ethnicity. The production shows Johnny Cash at the beginning of his career. Familiarity with his music and sound is a plus. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to submit for this role.
[DYANNE] Wide vocal range. Mid 20's. Excellent singer. Any ethnicity. Dyanne was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend. Dyanne has solos and back-up singing through the show. Her alto range is featured in Fever and her soprano is featured in Riders in the Sky.
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 submit.
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