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Ars Nova Theater I Inc. | New York, NY Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Studio A
ARS NOVA
Founding Artistic Director: Jason Eagan Producing Executive Director: Renee Blinkwolt
NATIONAL BLACK THEATER
Executive Artistic Director: Jonathan McCrory Chief Executive Officer: Sade Lythcott
Written by: nicHi douglas
Music by: S T A R R Busby and JJJJJerome Ellis
Director/Choreographer: nicHi douglas Casting: The Telsey Office: Destiny Lilly CSA and Steven Gutierrez (expected to attend)
First Rehearsal – begins on/around August 21 Tech Begins – begins on/around September 11
Previews – begins on/around September 20 Opening – on/around October 7
Closing – TBD (maximum extension date 12/3)
OTHER
Thursday, May 18, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Break: 1:00-2:00pm
Off Broadway
Off Broadway- Equity Contract (NFP Under $4.5M Tier 2) with above-minimum weekly salary of $960 weekly minimum favored nations.
Equity actors for roles in (pray) (see breakdown).
ARS NOVA is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated. Actors from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles.
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.
Please prepare the following: 1. Either a traditional/spiritual gospel hymn OR an R&B/soul song from the 60s -70s. 2. A one minute contemporary comedic monologue that is written for a Black person to perform.
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.
NOTE: All actors must be fully vaccinated and, if eligible, boosted.
A SINGER - Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A strong singer with a wide range and great stage presence. Playing the tambourine is a plus.
A MAN TO PLAY PIANO - Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30- 40s. Black (with respect to the Diaspora). Has great piano skills.
THE ANCESTOR - Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 36 – 55, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A spiritual character who disappears behind an isolated forest and is closely associated with the sisters. She runs in and out of the forest, throughout the performance space and conducts important rituals. Note: Should have a strong movement background.
FEMME SINGER 4 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20-35, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG singer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FEMME SINGER/DANCER 5 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20-35, Afro-Latine. A STRONG singer and dancer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FEMME DANCER 6 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20-35, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG dancer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FEMME SINGER 7 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20 – 35, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG singer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FEMME SINGER 8 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), over 55, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG singer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FEMME SINGER/DANCER 9 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), over 55, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG singer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FEMME SINGER/DANCER 10 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), any age, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG singer who is comfortable with spoken word and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus.
FEMME DANCER 11 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 36 – 55, Black (with respect to the Diaspora). A STRONG dancer who is versatile in all forms of contemporary dance, and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus.
FEMME SINGER 12 - Femme and/or Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 18+ to play 15 – 19 years old, Afro-Latine. A STRONG dancer who is versatile in all forms of contemporary dance, and their spirituality. Playing the tambourine is a plus. Note: MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH.
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