Old Globe 2017-2018 Season - San Diego EPA
Old Globe
AUDITION DATE
Jun 06, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Please sign up with monitor on day of. If unable to attend, send pic and res to casting@theoldglobe.org
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
Minimum - $936/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Singers prep a brief contemporary musical theatre song. Actors prep (2) one-min contrasting monologues and singers may prep one monologue and 16-32 bars. Please bring sheet music organized. Accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume stapled or glued together.
LOCATION
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego, CA 92101-1642
Rehearsal Hall- House of Charm
PERSONNEL
Old Globe Associate Producer Justin Waldman, Artistic Associate Bernadette Hanson will be present at auditions.
OTHER DATES
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OTHER
No stage manager positions are available at this time. Resumes may be submitted to: Leila Knox 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA 92101
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
BENNY AND JOON - World Premiere
A New Musical
Book by Kirsten Guenther
Music by Nolan Gasser
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Musical Director: TBD
Choreographer: Scott Rink
Based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Lesley McNeil
Directed by Jack Cummings III
1st Reh: August 1, 2017 1st Prev: September 7, 2017 Closes: October 22, 2017 (Opening Night: September 15)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
A delightful world premiere musical based on the beloved offbeat ’90s romantic comedy movie. As Joon’s sole caretaker, auto mechanic Benny makes sure his eccentric sister lives a comfortable, safe, and predictable life. But when Sam shows up, his off-kilter take on the world—full of classic films, Buster Keaton, and an oddball approach to domestic life—turns everything upside down. With unforgettable characters and a beguiling and tuneful new score, Benny & Joon explores what happens when we step out of our comfort zones and take a leap toward love.
Roles will be understudied. Seeking actor/singers for the following roles:
BENNY: Male; 30-40; a car mechanic with his own garage. After the death of their parents a decade earlier, Benny has raised and taken care of his sister Joon. Fiercely protective, sensitive and unfailingly responsible, Benny is finding it increasingly challenging to keep the lives they have made with one another together. In the meantime, he must weigh those obligations against his own delayed dreams, relationships and plans for the future. Any ethnicity. [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
JOON: Female; 20’s; Benny’s sister—Intense and funny with an artistic spirit, but her struggle with mental health issues have made her prone to episodes of erratic, manic and often dangerous behavior. Intelligent, but has been sheltered from the realities of the world, rending her emotionally immature and unstable. Any ethnicity.[THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
SAM: Male; 25-35; A movie history savant with gentle soul and eccentric spirit. Especially enamored of silent pictures and their stars. Has fashioned himself as a Buster Keaton/Chaplin-esque character and behaves in the real world as they behaved in their movie worlds. Sweet, unaffected and idiosyncratic with an oddball charm-perhaps somewhat ethereal. Must be an agile and graceful performer with a facility for physical comedy--dance, mime, magic, improv, clowning skills, etc. all a plus. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
RUTHIE: Female; 30-40; a former actress who has returned to her home town of Spokane—now a diner waitress and manager of small apartment building. A natural beauty-vulnerable, somewhat shy, but, after a series of unfulfilled romances is anxious to make a meaningful emotional connection with Benny. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
MIKE: Male; 30’s; a childhood friend of Benny’s-an orderly in the local hospital. Prone to hanging around the garage on his time off and hosting boy’s off beat poker nights. Sam’s cousin. Any ethnicity. [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
WALDO: Male; 30’s; a childhood friend of Benny’s who works with him at the garage as a mechanic. Never met a curly fry he didn’t like--an amateur self-help aficionado, funny and big hearted with. Any ethnicity.
LARRY: Male; 30’s; a childhood friend of Benny’s-who, after his comics store went out of business, went to work at the garage. Quirky with a great sense of humor. Any ethnicity.
DR. SARAH BERKLEY-CRUZ: Female; 40’s-50’s; Joon’s therapist. Warm, caring, professional. Has worked over the years to help Joon stabilize her emotional issues and counsel Benny on how to navigate the best options for her treatment. Now, however, she thinks it might be best for Joon with live in a group facility and for Benny to move on with the life he has put on hold caring for her. Non-caucasian. (Will also play the role of MRS. SMAIL-a short-lived housekeeper of Benny and Joon’s.) [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O’Brien
Original Choreography by John DeLuca
Directed by James Vásquez
1st Reh: October 13, 2017 1st Prev: November 4, 2017 Closes: December 24, 2017 (Opening Night: November 9)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 20th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day” and “Fah Who Doraze,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Roles will be understudied. Available roles:
The Grinch –Male, 30s-50s. A beastly, charming curmudgeon. Scary but with a heart underneath his gruff exterior. Has the size and presence of a Music Hall superstar with deft athleticism. A triple threat. Needs a strong, booming baritone singing voice with falsetto. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
Young Max (Male, 20s). The Grinch's dog, a young pup at heart. Endlessly energetic and acrobatic. Extremely loyal, shows great patience and humor in the face of adversity. Needs a strong Tenor singing voice. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
Old Max (Male, 50s-60s) A trustworthy, benevolent narrator who is inspired by nostalgia. With his urbane elegance, long-limbed grace and gently sardonic humor, he actually reminds us of Dr. Seuss. Needs a strong bass-baritone singing voice. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
Papa Who (Male, 30s – early 40s) The father of the family, the calm eye of the family storm. Goodness and benevolence pour out of him. A moral example for the rest of Whoville. Needs a strong high baritone or baritenor singing voice. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
Mama Who (Female, 30s – early 40s) Quirky, funny, on the brink of saturation but still maintaining complete control. Until… Needs a strong, warm soprano singing voice with chest range as well. Any ethnicity. [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
Grandpa Who (Male, 40s – 50s) The eldest of the family, comically hard of hearing. Not unlike Grandpa Simpson. Needs a strong character baritone singing voice. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
Grandma Who (Female, 40s – 50s) Loving, has the ear of the children and the patience to calm them. Needs a strong character mezzo singing voice. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Maria Aitken
1st Reh: January 2, 2018 Prev: January 27, 2018 Closes: March 4, 2018 (Opening Night: February 1)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining comedy sparkles with dazzling wordplay and hilariously unlikely situations. This “trivial comedy for serious people” features two carefree bachelors, Jack and Algernon, each with a carefully hidden double life. But when Algernon discovers that Jack has been posing as a man named Ernest to escape to the city, he promptly travels to Jack’s country estate to pose as the fictional figure himself! Silliness ensues with whimsical ingénues, jealous fiancées, indomitable dowagers, and the most famous handbag in theatre history. The Globe’s lavish production of this timeless classic offers the unmissable opportunity to see what the London Telegraph calls “the most perfect comedy in the English language.”
Roles will not be understudied. Available roles:
JOHN WORTHING, J.P. Any ethnicity.
ALGERNON MONCRIEFF Any ethnicity.
REV. CANON CHASUBLE Any ethnicity.
MERRIMAN Any ethnicity.
LANE Any ethnicity.
LADY BRACKNELL Any ethnicity.
HON. GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX Any ethnicity.
CECILY CARDEW Any ethnicity.
MISS PRISM Any ethnicity.
AMERICAN MARIACHI - World Premiere
By José Cruz González
Directed by James Vásquez
In association with Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company
1st Reh: March 13, 2018 Prev: March 23, 2018 Closes: April 29, 2018 (Opening Night: March 29)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Spending her days caring for her ailing mother, Lucha yearns to break her monotonous routine. Here’s a wild idea: an all-girl mariachi band! But it’s the 1970s, and girls can’t be mariachis...or can they? As Lucha and her spunky cousin hunt for bandmates, dodge disapproving relatives, and bring Mom along for the ride, they wonder: will the band come together? American Mariachi is a heartwarming and hilarious world premiere comedy about family, progress, and the freedom to dream big that will send your heart soaring and put a bounce in your step with a wave of vibrant, infectious live music.
Roles will not be understudied. Available Roles:
LUCHA MORALES, female, early 20s, U.S. born Mexican-American; Bilingual. Daughter of Amalia and Federico Morales. Struggles with her father’s expectations. Dreams of one day becoming a nurse. She is the primary caregiver for her mother. She loves to sing and learns to play the violin. Her best friend is her cousin Boli.
HORTENSIA PEREZ “BOLI”, female, early 20s, Mexican; She immigrated to the U.S. as an infant, bilingual, undocumented. Works as a hotel maid and later at a cannery. LUCHA’s cousin. She is still struggling to find herself. She is fiercely loyal and protective of her family and friends. She loves to sing and learns to play the guitar.
AMALIA MORALES, female, late 40s, Mexican American; Bilingual. Mother of Lucha, married to Federico. She is battling early onset dementia and is mostly lost in the past except for a few moments of lucidity. She sees and speaks to her deceased aunt, Tia Carmen. She used to the play violin and she sings beautifully. Also plays Doña Lola; an elderly eccentric lady who loves her hair styled in the salon. She always carries two-hidden pistols with her.
FEDERICO MORALES, male, middle-aged, Mexican; Immigrated to the U.S. as a young man. Bilingual, father of Lucha, married to Amalia. He works as a cook by day and sings and plays an instrument as a professional mariachi by night and weekends. Not coping well with his wife’s illness and haunted by the actions of his past; he has largely closed himself off to the world. Also plays choir and guest.
ISABEL CAMPOS, female, mid-late 20s, Salvadoran American; Bilingual. Married to Mateo. Shy and has a hard time speaking up for herself. Works as a cashier at El Gallo Supermercado. Singing is her greatest passion. She sings in her church choir. Learns to play the trumpet. Also plays Tia Carmen, who plays the violin.
MATEO CAMPOS, male, mid-late 20s; Assistant store manager at El Gallo Supermercado. Bilingual. Married to Isabel. Struggles with the traditions of “Macho” culture and his love for his wife. Also plays choir, Chuy “Pepe” Campos, the caffeine-jacked up store manager at El Gallo Supermercado, musician, Rene and Ruben, Soyla’s twin cousins, & Los Muchachos. Can sing and play a mariachi instrument.
GABBY OROZCO, female, early 20s, U.S. born Puerto Rican; A Born Again Christian. She lacks confidence, style, and experience in the world. Works as a baker at El Águila Panadería. She sings and plays the electric bass at her church. Learns to play the guitarrón. She actively searches for guidance and companionship. Plays another female customer.
SOYLA REYNA, female, early/mid 40s, Columbian; Immigrated to the U.S. as a young woman from Columbia. Bilingual. Owner of Salón Superior de Soyla. She is always well put together. Savvy about the world, opinionated, self-sufficient, sexually confident, and supportive of the young women. She sings beautifully and learns to play the vihuela. Also plays Sister Manuela, an old school Catholic nun, and female customer.
MINO AVILA, male, middle-aged, Mexican; Ex-friend of Federico. Bilingual. A former mariachi, he is very wise, a music historian. Lucha’s godfather. A soft-spoken and humble man with a broken heart. He works as a carpenter who also repairs music instruments in his garage. Plays Choir, Padre Flores from Madrid, Spain, Holy Roller musician, male customer, guest. Plays guitar or vihuela.
MARIACHIS; Will play live and underscore throughout the play. The minimum instruments are: violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarrón, and vihuela. These roles may be doubled within the cast if possible.
A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS
Southern California premiere
A Thousand Splendid Suns
By Ursula Rani Sarma
Adapted from the novel by Khaled Hosseini
Directed by Carey Perloff
In association with American Conservatory Theater
1st Reh: April 17, 2018, 1st Prev: May 12, 2018 Closes: June 17, 2018 (Opening Night: May 17)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
A sweeping and deeply moving theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel. The epic story of three generations of Afghan women and their remarkable resilience, A Thousand Splendid Suns is set in the war-torn neighborhoods of 1990s Kabul. When battle upends her family, beautiful Laila must seek shelter, first in the home and then in the arms of her older neighbor. Soon she forges an extraordinary and unlikely friendship with Mariam, her new husband’s first wife. Summoning the strength to defy a tyrannical society, the two women seek hope and the promise of a better future. Adapted for the stage by acclaimed Irish–Indian playwright Ursula Rani Sarma, this breathtaking new production features music from renowned composer David Coulter. The Huffington Post says, “There’s no denying the play’s power as well as the beauty of its staging and its exquisite musical backdrop,” while the San Francisco Chronicle heralds its “epic splendor,” writing that it “dazzles with its opulence and humanity.”
Roles will not be understudied. Available Roles:
Laila – Middle-Eastern actress 20’s. The character ages from 14 to her late 20’s. She has been educated and well read up until the time that she loses her family in a bombing raid. She feels compelled to accept her neighbor’s marriage proposal when she finds she has nowhere else to turn.
Mariam – The first wife of Laila’s neighbor. Middle-Eastern actress in her 30’s to 40’s. Mariam was born on the wrong side of the blanket in a poor village close to town. She is not educated, but very smart. She resents her husband taking a young wife, but learns that Laila is in the same precarious boat with her and not above her.
Rasheed – Middle-Eastern actor in his late 40’s to late 50’s. Rasheed is a craftsman/merchant in war torn Afghanistan. He lives in the city but follows the teachings of his tribe. He can be kind and volatile in equal measure. He is not a villain or a hero. He is a man of his place and time.
Aziza/Afsoon/Girl –Transformational Middle –Eastern actress in her late teens to early 20’s to play a variety of roles.
Tariq/Driver/Militiaman – Middle –Eastern actor in his twenties to early 30’s. He plays Tariq, Laila’s childhood friend and first love. They are separated by war. The actor must also play the two other roles.
Nana/Fariba/Khadija/Doctor/Nurse – Transformational Middle-Eastern actress to play the many women in Laila and Mariam’s lives.
Jalil/Abdul Sharif/Wakil/Talib 1- Transformational Middle –Eastern actor in his mid 20’s to mid 30’s. He plays the many men in Laila’s and Mariam’s lives.
Babi/Mullah/Faizullah/Interrogator/Zaman/Talib2 – Transformational Middle-Eastern actor late 50’s to late 60’s. He plays Laila’s father and all the various older men in Laila’s and Mariam’s lives.
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY
Written and performed by James Lecesne
Directed by Tony Speciale
1st Prev: Sept. 30, 2017 Closes: October 29, 2017 (Opening Night: October 5)
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Chuck DeSantis is a brash New Jersey detective eager for a case that gets him out from behind his desk. On one extraordinary day, he finds it: the disappearance of teenager Leonard Pelkey. Digging deeper and deeper into Leonard’s life, Chuck follows clues that lead him to unexpected places and show him how one boy’s bravery can light the way toward truth. James Lecesne delivers a solo tour de force, effortlessly bringing to life the inhabitants of a colorful seaside town as they awaken to the beauty of being different. The New York Times called Lecesne one of “the most talented solo performers of his (or any) generation” and said The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey “leaves you beaming with joy.”
THIS PLAY HAS BEEN CAST.
UNCLE VANYA
Old Globe commissioned world premiere translation
By Anton Chekhov
Translated by Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear, and Larissa Volokhonsky
Directed by Richard Nelson
1st Reh: January 9, 2018, 1st Prev: February 10, 2018 Closes: March 11, 2018 (Opening Night: February 15)
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
An exhilarating revival that pairs one of the greatest plays ever written with the world’s most celebrated translators of Russian literature. Vanya and his niece Sonya struggle to care for the estate owned by Vanya’s brother-in-law, a wealthy and celebrated professor. When this local legend returns with a beautiful new wife and announces his plans to sell the estate, hidden passions explode and the lives of the entire family come undone. This Globe-commissioned world premiere translation provides an up-close encounter with a classic of world drama that every theatre-lover must see.
Roles will not be understudied. Available Roles.
Serebryakov: Male, 50’s, Any ethnicity.
Yelena Andreyevna: Female late 20’s, Any ethnicity.
Sophia Alexandrovna (Sonya): Female, 20’s, Any ethnicity.
Voinitskaya (Maria Vasilyevna):,30’s-40’s, Any ethnicity.
Voinitsky (Ivan Petrovich/Vanya): Male, Late 40’s, Any ethnicity.
Astrov (Mikhail Lvovich): Male, 40’s-50’s, Any ethnicity.
Telegin (Ilya Ilyich): Male, 50’s-70’s, Any ethnicity.
Marina: Female, 50’s-70’s, Any ethnicity.
Yefim: Male I, 30’s-50’s, Any ethnicity.
THE WANDERERS
By Anna Ziegler
Directed by Barry Edelstein
1st Reh: March 2, 2018, 1st Prev: April 5, 2018 Closes: May 6, 2018 (Opening Night: April 12, 2018)
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
A Globe-commissioned world premiere from the celebrated writer of The Last Match. Esther and Yoni are shy young Orthodox Jews embarking on an arranged marriage, despite barely knowing each other. Abe and Julia are high-profile celebrities embarking on a dangerously flirtatious correspondence, despite being married to other people. On the surface, the lives of these two couples couldn’t be more different. But Anna Ziegler’s funny, insightful, and mysterious new drama explores the hidden connections between seemingly disparate people, drawing audiences into an intriguing puzzle and a deeply sympathetic look at modern love.
Roles will not be understudied. Available Roles.
Esther – 30s, but feels young, impressionable, eager and yet no-nonsense too; she is an Orthodox Jew
Yoni – 30s – formal, not totally comfortable in his skin, also Orthodox; should have the capacity for deep, surprising emotion.
Abe Herskowitz – 30s – an intellectual who knows he’s an intellectual, enjoys seducing with language, a bit pretentious but charming and not without humor and self-awareness/self-deprecation; he is Caucasian, Jewish
Julia Cheever – 30s – a movie star with an abundance of outward charm and confidence and an easy laugh; she is poised and polished, but vulnerability creeps in on occasion. Any ethnicity
Sophie Herskowitz – 30s – Abe’s wife, dry and intelligent and world-weary but still holds her head up high; she is half Caucasian and half African-American
NATIVE GARDENS
West Coast premiere
By Karen Zacarías
Directed by Edward Torres
1st Reh: May 1, 2018, 1st Prev: May 26, 2018 Closes: June 24, 2018 (Opening Night: May 31, 2018)
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Young power couple Pablo and Tania get their piece of the American dream when they purchase an upscale house in a historic neighborhood. But a disagreement with their next-door neighbors Virginia and Frank over the property line that separates their backyards soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, and gardening. The hedgerow becomes the site of a culture clash and friendly neighbors turn into flower-flinging enemies in the West Coast premiere of Karen Zacarías’s uproarious Native Gardens.
Roles will not be understudied. Available Roles.
Tania Del Valle: 29 year old, Latina (from New Mexico), a pregnant doctoral candidate who is determined to fix up her fixer-upper with a native garden. Bright, energetic, naturally optimistic, wants to co-exist with the neighbors but she is fiercely protective of her ideas and values.
Pablo Del Valle: 31 year old, Latino (he is, in fact, Chilean), an ambitious and successful attorney trying to make partner by “fitting in” and hosting a BBQ for the entire firm in his unkempt backyard. Smart, argumentative, generally tolerant and willing to overlook a lot until he is pushed over the edge by the Butleys.
Virginia Butley: 55-65 year old, White (from Buffalo), the bread-winner and only female executive working for a large defense contractor in the DC area. Friendly, civil, smiles a lot, but her opinions are well engrained and she will fight ruthlessly to protect her turf. Prone to making offensive statements -- for the most part, unknowingly.
Frank Butley: 55-65 year old, White (from New England), a gentle and sensitive soul who has devoted himself to his pristine English garden in his retirement. Beta to his wife’s Alpha. Friendly in a steady WASP-ish way, wants to get along with the neighbors but cannot embrace a native garden next door. Becomes indignant easily. Finds his courage when the chips are down.
GLOBE FOR ALL TOUR: TWELFTH NIGHT
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jerry Ruiz
1st Reh. Oct. 5, 2018, 1st Prev. Oct. 30, 2018, Closes Nov. 18, 2018 (Opening Night: November 1, 2018)
Globe for All returns this year with Twelfth Night. Globe for All presents professional Shakespeare to diverse, multigenerational audiences in locations around San Diego County. Over the past three years, Globe for All has performed in military bases, homeless shelters, centers for the elderly, prisons, and other community venues for nearly 2,200 audience members, many seeing theatre—and Shakespeare—for the first time.
Particularly seeking local San Diego actors. Roles will not be understudied. Available roles:
Viola:Any ethnicity.
Orsino:Any ethnicity.
Olivia: Any ethnicity.
Sebastian: Any ethnicity.
Malvolio : Any ethnicity.
Feste: Any ethnicity.
Maria: Any ethnicity.
Sir Andrew: Aguecheek Any ethnicity.
Antonio: Any ethnicity.
THE OLD GLOBE and CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY,
in Partnership with THE OLD VIC,
Present the U.S. PREMIERE of
DR. SEUSS’S THE LORAX,
Based on the Book The Lorax by DR. SEUSS,
Adapted for the Stage by DAVID GREIG,
Music and Lyrics by CHARLIE FINK,
Directed by MAX WEBSTER
1st Reh: June 5, 2018, 1st Prev: July 3, 2018 Closes: August 12, 2018 (Opening Night: July 8)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Roles will be understudied. Available roles:
ONCELER: Charismatic, character actor 35-55, funny, transformable, experience with classic text. Some singing. Any ethnicity.
THE LORAX HEAD: Character male actor, charismatic, funny, either some puppetry experience, or fit and open enough to learn it. But needs to be more of a “star” than most ensemble puppeteers. Some singing. Any ethnicity.
DADDY ONCELER: Funny character actor. Able to hold a front-cloth scene. Witty and inventive. Not much singing. 40s ish. Any ethnicity.
NARRATOR 1: Funny character actor. Able to hold a front-cloth scene. Witty and inventive. Not much singing. 40s ish. Any ethnicity.
GRANNY ONCELER: Woman 40-60, with MT experience, ideally a massive voice. Any ethnicity.
ONCELER/SAMALORE BEWS: Character actress 40s ish, funny can deliver lots of text with energy and definition. Not much singing. Any ethnicity.
CHILD/DANCER: Young, needs to play a child properly and dance well. Any ethnicity.
THE LORAX FEET: Professional puppeteer. Any ethnicity.
THE LORAX HANDS: Professional Puppeteer. Any ethnicity.
ONSTAGE DANCE CAPTAIN: Strong dancer. Any ethnicity.
DANCER 1: Dancer who can sing. Any ethnicity.
DANCER 2: Dancer who can sing. Any ethnicity.
ACTOR MUSICIAN 1: Highly skilled guitar. Any ethnicity.
ACTOR MUSICIAN 2: Highly skilled guitar. Any ethnicity.
SWING: Genius person with skills and humility. Any ethnicity.
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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