Silent Sky - Los Angeles EPA
International City Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Jun 13, 2017
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. In-person sign-up begins at 9:00AM on 6/13.
CONTRACT
SPT Minimum - $318/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Sides will be provided at the EPA.
LOCATION
Lounge Theatre
6201 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038-1703
PERSONNEL
Director: Todd Nielsen. Artistic Director: caryn desai. Playwright: Lauren Gunderson, Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA, Casting Associate: Richie Ferris, CSA
OTHER DATES
Auditions: 6/13. Callbacks: 6/27. Rehearsals begin: 8/1. Show opens: 8/25. Runs through: 9/10
OTHER
Performance Schedule: 4 shows per week (Thurs., Fri., Sat. eves & Sun. matinee)
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
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
Henrietta Leavitt – Female, 30s. Fiercely smart, meticulous, curious, energetic, spilling over her own traditionalism. Driven by her thirst for knowledge. What lies out there in the universe and what is our place in it?
Margaret Leavitt – Female, 30s. Devoted homebody, creative, sweet, sacrificing sister to Henrietta. Caring for family and father back home. Sings. Piano playing, a plus.
Peter Shaw – Male, 30s. Head astronomer’s apprentice watching over the work of the women. Comfortable in scientific world. Not as much in social circles. Can be bumbling and awkward expressing emotions. Attracted to Henrietta.
Annie Cannon – Female, 40s. The leader and current supervisor of the ladies at Harvard Observatory. Terse and sure, grows into a firebrand, becoming active in women’s rights movement. No nonsense but with good heart and great spirit.
Willamina Fleming – Female, 50s. Smart as a whip and fun, Scottish. Wry wit, good natured, caring instincts and hearty stock. Began as a maid in boss' household. Became first supervisor of the ladies at Harvard Observatory. Brogue dialect.
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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