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Seeking
Equity actors and actors who sing for various roles.
See breakdown
Preparation
Prepare a brief monologue from an early 20th century playwright (1900-1950.)
For those auditioning for the roles of STANLEY KETCHEL, JULIA OBLINSKI, JOHN KAICEL, PHILLY JACK O'BRIEN, ALSO prepare 16 bars of a Ragtime Era Standard to be sung a cappella.
Bring picture and resume
Other Dates
Rehearsals: December 11th-December 15th . Location TBD
Tech Rehersals: December 16th-December 17th . Location TBD
Performances: December 18th, 19th, 20th @ John Desotelle Studio, 300 West 43rd Street #301 New York, NY 10036,
Black Box Theatre
Personnel
Ed Renninger, Director
Matt McKenna, Playwright
TBD, Music Director
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
SYNOPSIS:
The untold story of an American boxing legend. Set during the Ragtime Era, the story follows Stanley Ketchel from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most popular figures of his time. As racial tensions boil over the sudden infamy of Jack Johnson, Ketchel and Johnson cross paths as enemines, but ultimately become friends. The exciting and visceral rise and fall of a forgotten man and period during turn of the century America.
SEEKING:
MALE ROLES:
Actor 1:
WILLUS BRITT, TOAD, CONSTABLE ANDERSON, BOXER, REPORTER, 35-40, Caucasian
Actor 2:
GEORGE LITTLE, JACK LONDON, NOLAND, BOXER, 35-40, Caucasian
Actor 3:
JACK JOHNSON, BUTLER, PORTER, 30, African American (ACTOR CAST)
Actor 4:
STANLEY KETCHEL, 25, Caucasian
Actor 5:
THOMAS KAICEL, BOSS THORN, JAMES J. JEFFRIES, 40, Caucasian
Actor 6:
R.P. DICKERSON, TEXAS JOE, TOM JONES, REPORTER, 40, Caucasian
Actor 7:
JUSS CLARK, CURLY THOMPSON, BILLY PAPKE, REPORTER, 25-30, Caucasian
Actor 8:
SPECIAL AGENT WILLIAM CAREY, THOMAS J. DIXON, REPORTER, 30, Caucasian
Actor 9:
TINY TIM, JOE O'CONNOR, WALTER DIPLEY, BOXER, REPORTER, 30, Caucasian
Actor 10:
JACK KEARNS, BELLHOP, NYPD OFFICER, WILFORD MIZNER, 30-40, Caucasian
Actor 11:
JOHNNY LOFTUS, REPORTER, 50-60, Caucasian
Actor 12:
JOHN KAICEL, PHILLY JACK O'BRIEN, BOXER, 35, Caucasian
FEMALE ROLES
Actress 1:
MRS. OBLINSKI, IGRITTE, REBEKAH, HAYMARKET GIRL, GOLDIE, 30-35, Caucasian
Actress 2:
JULIA OBLINSKI (KAICEL), HAYMARKET GIRL, 25-30, Caucasian
Actress 3:
ELLA LOLA, HAYMARKET GIRL, THE DANCER, 25, Caucasian
Actress 4:
RUBELLA, HAYMARKET GIRL, 30, African American
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