New Repertory Theatre 2018-19 Season - Watertown MA EPA
New Repertory Theatre Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
APPOINTMENTS
Please contact Bridget Kathleen O’Leary at auditions@newrep.org or call 617) 923-7060, extension 8204 for an appointment. Office hours: Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM.
CONTRACT
NEAT CHARLES MOSESIAN THEATER- NEAT CATEGORY 6 (MINIMUM WEEKLY SALARY: $425.) BLACK BOX THEATER – NEAT CATEGORY 6 (MINIMUM WEEKLY SALARY: $425).
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles in the upcoming season Plays (non-musicals). See breakdown.
All scripts will be available at the StageSource offices (88 Tremont Street, Suite 714, Boston, MA 02108).
PREPARATION
Equity appointments are scheduled in five-minute intervals, and each Equity Member has three minutes to audition. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits. Please prepare material of your choice (including, if you wish, selections from the season’s repertoire). For those who wish to perform a scene, a reader will be available. Please be prepared to state your starting and stopping places. Sides will not be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal St
Watertown, MA 02472-5710
PERSONNEL
Expected at the EPA:
Artistic Dir: Jim Petosa
Assoc. Artistic Dir: Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
Artistic Assoc: Leila Ghaemi
OTHER DATES
Theatre will also be attending Stage Source AEA Auditions on April 9, 2018 from 10-6pm at ImprovBoston, located at 40 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139. More info at www.stagesource.org or by calling them directly at 617-720-6066
OTHER
Typical rehearsal schedule: Flexible, depending on schedule of Actors/Director until tech begins. Performances: Wed– Sun, with matinee and evening shows, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
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.
BREAKDOWN
MAIN SEASON
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Young Jean Lee.
Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: August 21, 2018. Runs September 7, 2018– September 30, 2018. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
DREW
(mid 30’s white M) youngest brother. Attractive middle-aged hipster; prizewinning novelist
JAKE
(early 40’s, white M) middle brother. Athletic; successful, recently divorced banker; cocky and masculine.
MATT
(early 40’s, white M) eldest brother. Unemployed Harvard Alumn, Charismatic but burdened.
ED
(late 60’s/early 70’s, white M) Great sense of humor; good-natured, lovable, widowed and retired engineer.
PERSON IN CHARGE
ideally a gender nonconforming character. A person of color. Has an abundance of natural charm; they will interact with the audience and should be able to ad-lib responses as necessary.
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WE WILL NOT BE SILENT
by David Meyers
Director: Jim Petosa
1st rehearsal: September 25, 2018. Runs October 13, 2018– November 4, 2018. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
SOPHIE SCHOLL
(20’s, F) German college student
KURT GRUNWALD
(40’s, M) German, Nazi Police Officer
HANS SCHOLL
(20’s, M) German, college student
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1776
music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards
book by Peter Stone
based on a concept by Sherman Edwards
original production directed by Peter Hunt
originally produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow
Director: TBD
Production Stage Manager: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: November 6, 2018. Runs November 30, 2018 - December 23, 2018, with a possible extension through December 30, 2019. Wed.–Sun., with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
*BENJAMIN FRANKLIN:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Intelligent, incorrigible, and pleasantly cunning. A jolly and admirable fellow with whom anyone would desire friendship. Represents Pennsylvania. Vocal Range: Ab to Eb
*JOHN ADAMS:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A fiery, very articulate, proud, passionate man. He is a New England Puritan coupled with a passion for ideas and an incredibly strong love for his wife. Good sense of humor. Represents Massachusetts. Vocal Range: Baritone, C to F#.
THOMAS JEFFERSON:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A quiet but intellectually forceful man. Good sense of humor. Represents Virginia. Sings ' But Mr. Adams', 'The Egg.’ Vocal Range: Baritone, C to G
JOHN HANCOCK:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A wealthy business man. Confident, outspoken and empathetic. Sings 'Cool, Cool, Considerate Men.’ Vocal Range: flexible
MARTHA JEFFERSON:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
A beautiful, dazzling woman full of joy. Sings 'He Plays the Violin.’ Vocal Range: High Belt in mix, Bb to D
ABIGAIL ADAMS:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Sensible, loving, smart, equal to her husband in all things. Sings ' Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve', 'Yours, Yours, Yours', 'Till Then.’ Vocal Range:Mezzo-Soprano, Db to F.
RICHARD HENRY LEE:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Full of himself. Energetic, persuasive and pompous. Represents Virginia. Sings 'The Lees of Old Virginia,’ Vocal Range: High Baritone, Bb to G (or Ab).
EDWARD RUTLEDGE:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
South Carolina aristocracy. Oozes confidence and cynicism. Represents South Carolina. Sings 'Molasses to Rum’ Vocal Range: C to A
JOHN DICKINSON
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): Leader of the conservative opposition to Adams. Sharp-tongued and formidable. Representative of Pennsylvania. Sings 'Cool, Cool, Considerate Men.’ Vocal Range: A to E.
CHARLES THOMPSON:
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity)
Congressional Secretary. Sings 'Finale.' Vocal Range: Tenor.
ROGER SHERMAN
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): A simple cobbler from Eastern Connecticut. Sings 'But Mr. Adams.’ Vocal Range: Tenor, C to Bb.
COL. THOMAS MCKEAN
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): A rough-hewned Scott (with brogue) who’s seen many battles. Loud and Funny. Represents Delaware. Vocal Range: Bass Baritone, low C to Eb.
SAMUEL CHASE
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): Large, gentlemen with an insatiable appetite. Has a lot of grace and sweat. Represents Maryland. Vocal Range: Tenor, up to Ab.
ROBERT LIVINGSTON
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): A gracious diplomat. Droll. Is on the Declaration writing committee. Represents New York. Sings 'But Mr. Adams.’ Vocal Range: Tenor, Bb to F.
STEPHEN HOPKINS
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): Second oldest member of Congress, starts the day with a strong drink. Represents Rhode Island. Vocal Range: C to Eb.
ANDREW MCNAIR
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): The Congressional custodian. Earthy, plain-speaking with a wry sense of humor. Sings 'Mama Look Sharp.’ Vocal Range: Light Baritone, low Bb to Db (just above middle C).
COURIER
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity): The message runner between General George Washington and the Continental Congress. Has seen a lot of war for his young age. Sings 'Mama Look Sharp,’ Vocal Range: C to Db.
LEATHER APRON
(m or f, any age, any ethnicity):
A Laborer. Sings 'Mama Look Sharp.’ Vocal Range: Tenor
Chorus Parts:
Dr. Josiah Bartlett: New Hampshire
Caesar Rodney: Delaware
George Read: Delaware
Dr. Lyman Hall: Georgia
Joseph Hewes: North Carolina
Lew Morris: New York
Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon: New Jersey
James Wilson: Pennsylvania
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CARDBOARD PIANO
by Hansol Jung
Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: March 5, 2019. Runs March 23, 2019 - April 14, 2019. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
CHRIS
(16 and 30, white F) the gay daughter of Missionaries. She is fierce, naïve, and in love. All American girl.
ADIEL
(16, black F) full of life, played by the same actress who plays RUTH. She is a Ugandan. She knows how to protect herself. She is a romantic.
RUTH
(29, black F) played by the same actress who plays ADIEL. She is a woman of faith who believes in forgiveness for all people. She has a big heart.
SOLDIER
(20’s, black M) played by the same actor who plays PAUL. A Ugandan soldier who happens on Adiel and forces himself on her,
PAUL
(30’s, black M) played by the same actor who plays SOLDIER. A pastor who has taken over the church abandoned by Chris' family when they fled the country, married to Ruth, he deeply believes in his mission; he is a leader, has gravitas and power and honesty but he is also tender and loving.
PIKA
(16, black M) played by the same actor who plays FRANCIS. He is a Ugandan boy-soldier who has been forced to perform atrocities, he is looking to escape but cannot forgive what he sees as the worst atrocity.
FRANCIS
(22, black M) played by the same actor who plays PIKA. A young man who has been outed and is no longer accepted in Paul's congregation, he is looking for acceptance. He is not afraid to be vulnerable.
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VIEUX CARRE
by Tennessee Williams
Director: Jim Petosa
1st rehearsal: April 9, 2019. Runs April 27, 2019 - May 19, 2019. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
MARY MAUDE
(70’s, white F) A spinster who lives with Miss Carrie – (i.e. elderly Clare ‘2 Character Play)
MRS. WIRE
(40’s, white F) She is easily angered. She is landlord – (i.e. Amanda Wingfield )
NURSIE
(60’s, black F) Mrs. Wire’s tired house lady – mentally abused by Mrs. Wire
THE WRITER
(20’s – 30’s, white M) Naïve and curious about the world – (i.e. young Tom Wingfield / Tennessee)
JANE
(20’s – 30’s, white F) Passionate woman ruined by drug abuse – (i.e. Maggie)
NIGHTINGALE
(70’s, white M) a fragile painter with tuberculosis – (i.e. old Tom Wingfield / Tennessee )
MISS CARRIE
(70’s, white F) dying of malnutrition – (i.e. elderly Blanche Dubois)
TYE
(20’s – 30’s, white M) Handsome, strong, violent drug addict – (i.e. Stanley Kowalski)
SKY/PHOTOGRAPHER
(20’s, white M) handsome, aspiring artist – (i.e. Young Man / Gentleman Caller)
BLACK BOX SEASON:
HEARTLAND
by Jason Gabriel Dean
Director: Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
1st rehearsal: December 26, 2018. Runs January 12, 2019– February 9, 2019. Wed.–Sun with matinees and evening shows, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in the Black Box Theater in Watertown, MA, accessible by major routes and the #70 bus.
NAZRULLAH
(20’s, Afghani M) Math teacher in Afghanistan. In love with Getee. Handsome and Charming
GETEE
(20’s, Afghani F) Harold’s adopted daughter. English teacher at a school in Afghanistan. She wants to connect with her roots. Naïve and Opinionated
*HAROLD
(60’s, white M) Retired professor. In the early stages of Dementia. Reconciling the death of his daughter. Bitter and Straightforward
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*Note the roles have been cast; auditioning performers may be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
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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 audition.
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