Paramount Arts Center - Bold Series 2023-24 Season - Chicago EPA
Aurora Civic Center Authority | Aurora, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LOA
$720 weekly minimum (Ref. COST) for a 42- hour work week
OR
$650 weekly minimum (Ref. COST) for a 35- hour work week (and a 5 day work week)
Salary and work week will be stated in contract.
Equity actors for roles in Paramount Arts Center's Bold Series 2023-24 Season (See breakdown).
There are no stage managerial positions available at this time.
Please prepare 1 or 2 contrasting monologues (not to exceed three minutes total). Please bring one copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Expected to attend:
Trent Stork (They/Them), CSA - Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre
Kylie Fox (She/Her) - Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre
Lauren Berman (She/Her) - Director of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Jim Corti (He/Him) - Director of A
STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre
See breakdown for production specific dates.
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.
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Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 35
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 45
Paramount Arts Center - Bold Series 2023-24 Season
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
The Aurora Civic Center Authority (parent company to Paramount Theatre) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
Due to frequent and necessary interaction with members of the general public, performers, fellow employees and other individuals, successful candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin work and will be required to provide proof of vaccination. “Fully vaccinated” as defined by the CDC means that at least 14 days have passed following receipt of the final dose of an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, COVID-19 boosters are required for eligible employees.
First Rehearsal: September 4, 2023
Designer Run: September 26, 2023
Tech Begins: September 28, 2023
First Preview: October 4, 2023
Press Opening Night: October 11, 2023
Public Opening Night: October 12, 2023
Closing Night: November 12, 2023
HEIDI: Female, 40s. A former 15-year old debate champion who traveled the country giving speeches about the Constitution at American Legion halls for prize money. Heidi steps into the shoes of her 15- year-old self, and then brings us with her into the present. Heidi is an engaging, dynamic, smart, passionate and witty storyteller who connects to the audience and world with honesty, fortitude, and heart.
LEGIONNAIRE: Male, 40s. An assertive American Legionnaire monitoring the speech and debate with a command of the rules and law, who, later reveals that he is Heidi’s friend, ally, and assistant, filled with a positive energy and genuine soul.
DEBATER: 16-18 years old. A high school teenage debater with confidence, conviction, and compassion. They can hold their own during the debate with Heidi. They think quick on their feet and have strong debating skills.
First Rehearsal: February 12, 2024
Designer Run: March 5, 2024
Tech Begins: March 7, 2024
First Preview: March 13, 2024
Press Opening Night: March 20, 2024
Public Opening Night: March 21, 2024
Closing Night: April 21, 2024
Blanche DuBois: Female, 30s-40s. A former “Southern-Belle” dealing with a series of personal losses including a sense of guilt around her husband’s passing. Blanche is cultured and intelligent, yet she struggles with deep insecurities having turned to worldly habits to deal with life’s hardships.
Stella Kowalski: Female, 20-25. Blanches younger sister and wife to Stanley. Having crafted a new life with Stanley in New Orleans, she is strong, calm and reasonable while also being unapologetic when it comes to her relationships.
Stanley Kowalski: Male, 30s. Stella’s husband. A driven and passionate man with a personality that can change into something more threatening. Stanley loves Stella, seeing her as the perfect balance to his violent tendencies.
Harold Mitchell (Mitch): Male, 30s. A close friend of Stanley’s through poker-playing. He is deeply sensitive and compassionate while dealing with an impending loss. Harold finds himself drawn to Blanche, eventually developing a romantic relationship with her.
Ensemble: All Genders, 20-50. Various roles such as doctor, nurse, collector, poker-players and neighbors.
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