WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME - Orlando, FL EPA Orlando Shakespeare Theater | Orlando, FL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Thursday, April 25, 2024
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (E)
Break 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For Equity members to schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=OwfW861227 . Equity actors without an appointment will be seen in the first available slot.
SPT
$690 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - 2023-24 rates. (24-25 rates pending)
Equity actors for roles in WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (See breakdown).
Orlando Shakes is committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. We encourage gender diverse and color conscious casting. Actors of all ethnic backgrounds and all genders are encouraged to attend our auditions, and we encourage actors from underrepresented groups and the global majority to audition.
Please prepare 1 monologue (of your choice) not to exceed 2-minutes total. Also please bring 2 copies of your stapled headshot/resume.
Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E Rollins St
Orlando, FL 32803-1202
Studio Rehearsal Hall
Managing Director: Larry Mabrey
Expected to attend:
Jim Helsinger, Artistic Director
Nick Bublitz, Associate Artistic Director Roberta Emerson, Director of New Play Development
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
Callbacks will be held Tuesday, May 7 by callback appointment only.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
OTHER
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.
by Heidi Schreck
Director: Monica Long Tamborello
Universal Orlando Foundation Theatre at Orlando Family Stage
1st Reh: 09/10/2024
Previews 10/02/2024 - 10/03/2023
Runs 10/04/2024 - 10/13/2024
Note on Character Breakdowns: He/Him/His pronouns denote male-identifying characters, and She/Her/Hers pronouns denote female-identifying characters.
HEIDI: (She/Her/Hers. 40s-early 50s. Caucasian - based on Heidi Schreck) A former debate champion who traveled the country in her teens giving speeches about the Constitution at American legion halls for prize money. Engaging, dynamic, smart, passionate, and witty. She alternates between her 15-year-old self and her adult self throughout the play.
LEGIONNAIRE / MIKE: (He/Him/His. 30s-50s. Any ethnicity - Black, Indigenous, Latino or other persons of color and the Global Majority are encouraged to audition.) First appears as an assertive American Legionnaire monitoring the speech and debate, and a stickler for the rules/law. He later turns into Heidi’s ally and assistant, reflective and genuine. Mike is gay and a self-declared nerd.
TEEN DEBATER - A & B: (She/Her/Hers/They/Them. Age 13-17; this character is around 15 but will consider older teens who look younger; any ethnicity - Black, Indigenous, Latino or other persons of color and the Global Majority are encouraged to audition.) Good debater, passionate and articulate. Looking for a student with possible experience on the forensic circuit and a willingness to share a bit of their own life and history onstage; acting experience is not required. This role appears in the 2nd part of the play and does a live debate with Heidi on the topic “Should We Abolish the United States Constitution?” She can take either side of the debate and present her case confidently. This role will be double cast.
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