THE FALLING SEASON - NYC EPA
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Signups begin Apr 11, 11:45 am (EDT)
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (EDT)
Lunch: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Broadway
$500 weekly minimum; Development Level One – 2 Week Staged Reading
Equity actors for roles in THE FALLING SEASON (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
All actors should be able to move. Hip Hop and Freestyle are a plus. The project features 80s/90s “boom bap” rap, R&B, and gospel.
Please prepare a brief cut of an 80s/90s boom bap rap song. Actors auditioning for NANA/MISS EFFY should prepare a brief cut of a traditional gospel song. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a stapled copy of your headshot and resume.
Artistic Director: Patrick Blake
General Manager: Perry Street Theatricals
Book/Music/Lyrics: Masta Ace
Casting: Stephanie Klapper Casting
Expected to attend:
Cate Cammarata (Associate Artistic Director)
Todd Underwood (Director)
Masta Ace ( Book/Music/Lyrics)
Stephanie Klapper (Casting Director)
Donna Hart (Hip Hop Liaison)
Hershey Millner (Casting Assistant)
Rehearsal:
May 22, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Day Off: May 25, 2023
Presentation Dates:
June 1, 2023
June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023
OTHER
An Equity monitor will be provided.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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.
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 audition room can accommodate no more than 52 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 80 individuals at a time.
AVIS WASHINGTON (Male, 17-19, Black) Avis is the family’s golden boy. He is book smart, and not into violence. He’s an ordinary person with extraordinary possibilities. Strong rapper. Raps and move well.
FATZ (Male, 20-25, Italian American or Latino.) A big guy who loves to eat. Brooklyn raised. Avis’s best friend. Fun, quick witted, and street smart with a sense of humor. He is a solid, standup guy, a rock. Strong Rapper and R&B singer.
ROCK (Male, 38-40, Black) A crack dealer who runs the neighborhood of Bed-Stuy. He’s the boss with a powerful presence and people do what he says. Has dreams of building an empire. He could have played football in high school. Lean, mean, and tough. Strong Rapper and RnB singer.
GUNNA (Male, 23-25, Black) Rock’s right-hand man. He’s from and of the streets. Tough and threatening - not above shooting anybody but defers to Rock. AUTHENTIC RAPPER.
LISA (Female, 19-23, Black) Rock’s sister. She’s an authentic Brooklyn hood girl with a nasty attitude. Will do what it takes to get what she wants. Confident, cunning and has a big personality. Strong rapper.
JUNE (Female, 17-19, Black) Pretty, smart, down to earth and a star student. She’s the girl-next-door who Avis goes to for advice. Avis and June have a crush on each other. She’s the kind of girl you’d want to settle down with. A dreamer who can accomplish anything she puts her mind to. Strong Rapper and RnB singer.
OFFICER DENO (Male, 38-40, Black) Went to high school with Rock and Keith. They have a lot of history. Calm, protective of Avis and Avis’ mom. Undercover police/detective. The voice of reason. He can be tough, when needed.
NANA, OR MISS EFFY (Female, 60-65, Black) Avis’ grandmother. Matriarch of the family. Mature. Wise. Loving. Strong. A devout woman. She is the rock of the family. Sings Gospel and R&B singing.
KEITH (Male, 38-40, Black) Avis’ uncle. CAST.
MISS FULTON (Female, 50-55, Black) Enthusiastic SAT prep teacher. Inspiring. Warm. Avis and June trust her. CAST.
KEEFY/COP/CORNER BOY (Male, 17-19, Mixed Race) CAST.
BOOGIE THE BOOKIE, CORNER BOY #1, COP. CAST.
KEKE/PREGNANT GIRL (Female, 17+ to play younger, Mixed Race) KEKE: Sibling of Keefy. Daughter of Keith. PREGNANT GIRL: Struggles with feelings of not belonging after getting pregnant. CAST.
MISS EVIE/GIRL #1 (Female, Black) MISS EVIE (40-42): Avis’ Mom. GIRL #1 (18-20) Supportive student. CAST.
GIRL #2/CORNER BOY #2 (Female, 18-20, Black, Mixed Race, or Latina) CAST.
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