SHAKE AND BAKE: Love’s Labour’s Lost - NYC EPA
Promethean Fire, Limited Liability Company
AUDITION DATES
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 12:30 to 1:30
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 12:30 to 1:30
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 12:30 to 1:30
CONTRACT
Off Broadway Anticipated $635/week min (contract and salary pending)
SEEKING
For this production we are seeking actors of all backgrounds who have significant experience, training, and ease with Shakespeare, who move well, and have a strong comedic sense and character versatility. This is an immersive production in which actors handle food. Be advised that actors will also be required to eat food as part of the production (food sensitivities can be accommodated). We are seeking a diverse cast.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short monologue from Shakespeare (comedy preferred).
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Personnel Conducting EPA Auditions: Dan Swern (Director/Adaptor), Victoria Rae Sook (Movement Director), Amy Kaissar (Producer)
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals Start: September 12
Previews Start: October 2
Opening: October 13 (open ended run)
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
WOMEN
Actor 1: Female to play both Maria (female) and Costard (male) – MARIA: A lady in the Court of France / COSTARD: A rustic peasant. 25-35, any race/ethnicity, carefree with an emphasis on enjoying life; Maria and Costard each enjoy life’s pleasures: Maria the gifts of her high-born station, Costard the little things.
Princess – (pre-cast) Princess of France, 25-35, any race/ethnicity, a born ruler; has arrived in Navarre to discuss diplomacy between the two nations. Favors compromise and will work for it, but will ultimately do what it takes to ensure the safety and security of her home and country, above all others.
Rosaline – A lady in the Court of France, 25-35, any race/ethnicity, the brains of this outfit; an advisor to the Princess, her intelligence gives way to an air of superiority, though it’s a façade to hide the hurt from a former love scorned. Plays guitar and sings.
Female Cover – All WOMEN roles.
MEN
Armado/Boyet – One actor to play both roles. Male. ARMADO: A magical Spaniard in the court of Navarre / BOYET: A page in the service of the ladies of France. 25-40, any race/ethnicity, steadfast and loyal; Armado and Boyet honor themselves by pledging fealty to their respective kin. They are both eccentric in the way they interact and respond to their respective worlds. Armado is a man of ceremony, while Boyet is a man of celebration and flamboyance. Armado bears a pronounced Spanish (of Spain) accent.
Berowne – A lord in the Court of Navarre, 25-35, any race/ethnicity, a wry cynic; asserts his value through a discriminating taste in life’s experiences, a keen wit, and an emotional armor. This character sings.
Longaville – A lord in the Court of Navarre, 25-35, any race/ethnicity, lighthearted and of great culinary talent; happy to concern himself with work and not worry about the ethical and philosophical arguments of the other men. Doesn’t believe he’s skilled in the ways of relationships or romance.
Navarre – King of Navarre, 25-35, any race/ethnicity, a leader of his people; when he enters a room he’s the only one you see, beautiful and strong, though self-conscious when alone with his thoughts and doubts. Plays the piano.
Male Cover – All MEN roles.
Forester – Male or Female. The production’s guide through preparation, presentation, and service of the meal, 25-50, any race/ethnicity; a steward of Navarre’s lands and livestock, no one knows better their way around the forests and fields. Trained chef needed with excellent timing, poise, and stage presence.
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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