Potomac Theatre Project - NYC EPA
Potomac Theatre Project
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA salary pending; r/t transportation and housing in Middlebury
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles in the shows in two Programs
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief monologue – if desired, one from any of the season’s
playwrights may be used, though this is not essential. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
16th floor
PERSONNEL
Cheryl Faraone
OTHER DATES
Season dates: Performances July 12 through August 5. Atlantic Stage 2 (in rep)
Rehearsals: June 11 through June 30, Middlebury Vermont
July 3 through 11 NYC
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
EVENING ONE
THE POSSIBILITIES
by Howard Barker. Directed by Richard Romagnoli
Four very short plays dealing with oppression and censorship
Ensemble company
AEA roles
Woman, gracious, in control
Man, foolish but with power
Woman, street smart, humorous, defiant
Woman and Man, u/s only. Casting for second woman
on the same bill as
THE AFTER-DINNER JOKE
By Caryl Churchill Directed by Cheryl Faraone
Ensemble company
A spoof on charities in 66 very brief scenes
AEA roles
Lead female, a Candide-like young woman with a passion to do good
Male- her boss, a bumbling supporter
Male or female – marketing director, smart and cynical
Male ensemble: thief, passenger, pub owner etc
Female ensemble: Celebrity chef, Member of Parliament, etc
All roles u/s only
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EVENING TWO
BRECHT ON BRECHT
adapted by George Tabori from the work and life of Bertolt Brecht
Musical numbers
Company: 2 men, 2 women
u/s only
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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