STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW (Broadway) - Equity video submissions
Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
5:55 PM - 6:00 PM (E)
Production (League)
The minimum base weekly salary for the positions being auditioned for is established by a collective bargaining agreement between The Broadway League Inc., on behalf of the above-named producer, and Actors' Equity Association. For Broadway, it is anticipated that the base weekly salary for each of the below-listed roles will range between a minimum of $2,638 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $137,176) and a maximum of $3,000 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $156,000).
Equity actors for roles in the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW (See breakdown).
Please prepare short monologue in the style of the show. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Via Submission
New York, NY 10036
Producers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Netflix
Original Story by: The Duffer Brothers, Kate Trefry and Jack Thorne
Playwright: Kate Trefry
Director: Stephen Daldry
Co-Director: Justin Martin
Choreographer: Coral Messam
Movement Director: Lynne Page
Casting: Jim Carnahan, Casting Director and Alexandre Bleau, Casting Director
Viewing submissions:
Alexandre Bleau, Casting Director
Production in 2025
OTHER
Venue: TBA
As part of a pilot program created in the new agreement for Production: Broadway and Sit Downs, the employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their 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.
HENRY CREEL: 14-16. Male. White. A high school freshman. Henry is a natural born loner hiding a terrible secret, but though evil lurks within him, so does the spirit of the boy he once was. Curious, savagely loyal, and above all, desperate for connection. He is caught in the middle, locked in a battle for his own soul. Henry Creel is a key character in the show and has depth and authenticity.
PATTY NEWBY: 14-16. Female. Black or mixed raced. A high school freshman. Between bullies at school and her oppressive father, she has developed a quick wit and a thick skin, but dreams of escaping her small town.
JOYCE MOLDONADO: 17-18 years old. Female. White. Joyce is a teenage slacker who in all things dances to the beat of her own drum. Some might call her chaotic, but the truth is she outgrew school long ago. That is until, on the verge of graduating, she realizes she can use school to help her escape her small town. Sarah knows her own mind and has an authority built on not caring if she fits in. She knows she’s destined for bigger things, but fears this might be her last chance to break free.
JAMES HOPPER JR.: 17-18 years old. Male. White. He has a fractured relationship with his father and can’t wait to get out of his shadow and leave the small town he grew up in. Independent, often left to his own devices, he can come across as arrogant and cynical, and has plenty of girlfriends. Alpha male though has a good heart underneath.
BOB NEWBY: 17-18 years old. Male. White. Bob is a good and very smart student. A sheltered teenager, he has a natural earnestness and naivety. Less experience around girls. Never lacking in enthusiasm, and a real sound geek, Bob is particularly passionate and proud of his role as a DJ.
DR BRENNER: Late 20s/30s. Male. White. A senior research scientist who’s obsessive in his pursuit
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of scientific progress. He’s a game player - a chess master if you will - who’s always striving to be two steps ahead. Comes across as calm, collected, and sometimes remote though with a paternal charisma.
PRINCIPAL NEWBY: 40s – early 50s. Male. White. The local high school's principle. He served in WW2. He's a pillar of morality within the community. He’s somewhat oppressive, dogmatic and god fearing, but has a charisma that’s made him a well-respected and trusted man.
VICTOR CREEL: Late 30s – early 40s. Male. White. Optimistic that a new start in a new small town will be different for him and his family. He drinks to medicate against mistakes of his past that continue to haunt him.
VIRGINIA CREEL: Lates 30s – early 40s. Female. White. New to the town she’s desperate to fit in and appear normal. Uptight, anxious and controlling. She has an edge to her. Her husband’s turn to drink has left her even more isolated. And desperate to connect with her children.
CHIEF HOPPER: Mid/lates 40s. Male. White. Physically imposing, local community leader. Firmly entrenched in the small town he grew up in and the job he’s had for decades. Tired, impatient, volatile. Drinks too much. Difficult relationship with the next generation who he thinks are wasters. Including his son.
LONNIE BYERS: Early 20s. Male. White. General waster. Lacking ambition, often hungover. Enjoys drinking and pranks and is just fine with how things are. A “bad boy” of sorts.
WALTER HENDERSON: 14-16. Male. White. A high school freshman. He's an outsider who's a bully to some and bullied by others. But he does have a girlfriend which he's very proud about. His family runs the local liquor store and with that comes a level of respect within the town.
ALAN MUNSON: 14-15. Male. White. Bit of a misfit. Humor is derived from how seriously he takes things. He’s wholly committed to the pursuit being authentic - even to the point of ridiculousness.
CHARLES SINCLAIR: 17-18. Male. Black. Athletic and smart, on the High School Football team but not your typical jock. Assured, enthusiastic and earnest but not overly confident.
TED WHEELER: 17-18. Male. White. Sportsman and very proud of it. Not the brightest spark, but is popular, jock, athletic, enjoys his muscles, sport and impressing the girls.
SUE ANDERSON: 17-18. Female. Black. Sharp and quick-thinking, direct, clear, with formidable organization skills - she basically runs everything. No-nonsense, loyal and smart.
KAREN CHILDRESS: 17-18. Female. White. High School Cheerleader, not the smartest student, but never lacking in confidence. She’s fun and always gives everything 100%. Knows what she wants, is popular with the boys and enjoys it.
CLAUDIA HENDERSON: 17-18. Female. White. A good student, keen, earnest and smart. Not one of the cool kids. Loves animals. A lot.
ALICE CREEL: 10-11. Female. White. The youngest of two children, and her family have just moved from the desert to a beautiful big old house in this small town in the Midwest. She’s excited about their new home and new life here. She loves cute animals.
Onstage and Offstage Understudies: for all roles.
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