Oregon Shakespeare Festival
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $1096 weekly minimum (LORT B+)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (see breakdown).
OSF believes in diversity and representation in casting and encourages actors of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, and body types, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
OSF is a repertory company and some performers from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND may be considered and hired to perform or understudy in other concurrent productions, including KING JOHN and THE CONFEDERATES, and be given opportunities to be involved in additional readings, workshops and digital productions while at OSF.
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE SUBMIT headshot and resume to with subject line “Once on This Island (OSF) - AEA Self-Submissions”. Please indicate role(s) you are most interested in being considered for.
Deadline: Thu, Sep 23, 2021
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PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Nataki Garrett
Associate Artistic Director: Evren Odcikin
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
Music Director: Mark Meadows
Choreographer: Breon Arzell
Book and Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Casting Director: JZ Casting
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: 2/22/22
1st Preview: 4/12/22
Open: 4/16/22
Close: 10/30/22
OTHER
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Angus Bowmer Theatre
All performers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC (i.e., more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine) by first rehearsal, 2/22/22.
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
About the show: This creative team will take an ensemble musical/story theatre approach to the play with all performers playing storytellers stepping into the characters. The production will explore Afro-Caribbean inspired spirituality and rituals.
About gender: Come as you are. Audition for the role you want. Whatever your gender expression — you are welcome and will be considered.
About colorism: The story features colorism as a plot point, and casting will reflect that in some characters, relative to the entire cast.
SEEKING
Ti Moune: She/her. Black, 18 – 25. A beautifully spirited peasant girl full of restless energy and optimism. Tries to break social barriers to be with her love, Daniel. Moves well. High belt, vocal range G3-E5.
Daniel: He/his. Black, 18 – 25. Ti Moune's love interest. A handsome, aristocratic young man who struggles with crossing social barriers. Sensitive and poetic. Struggles with the privledge and burdens that his lighter skin and wealth afford him. Tenor, vocal range C#3-F#4.
Mama Euralie: She/her. Black, 30s – 50s. Ti Mouneʼs adoptive mother. Caring, over-protective, superstitious, fiercely loving, and strong-willed, her similarities often lead to clashes with Ti Moune. Alto, vocal range Gb3-B4.
Asaka: She/her. Black, 30s – 50s. Mother Earth. A mentor to Ti Moune. She is generous and good-humored on the surface, but like all the gods, feared by the islanders; her motherly facade is not to be trusted. She is powerful, funny, and ironic. Mezzo/Soprano with strong high belt, vocal range A3-E5.
Erzulie: She/her. Black, late 20s – 50s. Goddess of Love. A mentor to Ti Moune and foil to Papa Ge. Loved by the people. Set out to prove that love is stronger than the fear of death—by love, she means the power of the human heart. Soprano, vocal range A3-C#5.
Tonton Julian: He/his. Black, 30s – 50s. Ti Mouneʼs adoptive father. He teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits and he goes to great lengths to support her wishes. Caring, loving, and practical. Baritone, vocal range G3-E4.
Agwe: He/his. Black, late 20s – 50s. God of Water. A mentor to Ti Moune. Larger than life, mysterious. Commanding voice and presence. Baritone, vocal range B2-E4.
Papa Ge: He/his. Black, 30s – 50s. God of Death. Antagonist to the other gods. Cunning, sly, manipulative, seductive, cynical, and teasing, he is feared by the people because of what he represents: the unknown that is death. The other main instigator of the drama. Tenor, vocal range C3-G4.
Andrea Deveraux/Madame Armand: She/her. Black, late 20s. Daniel’s betrothed; an elegant, aristocratic young woman, enjoying the privileges of light skinned society; she seems cold at first but turns out to be both humane and determined. Strong soprano.
Monsieur Beauxhomme/Armand: He/his. Black, 30s – 50s. Black, Daniel’s stern father; reminds Daniel of the harsh realities of life; not deliberately cruel but determined; represents the heart of aristocratic, light skinned society. Strong baritone.
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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