Ghostlight Ensemble announces auditions for our fall show Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin, directed by Holly Robison.
The play imagines a meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter sets the art world afire with cubism.
Characters Descriptions:
We are seeking a strong, ethnically diverse cast of all genders. We are casting for all roles, with ages ranging from early 20s to early 70s.
Please see character breakdown below. Some roles will be double cast. Please note: For the characters of Sagot and A Visitor, male-identifying, female-identifying and gender non-conforming actors will be considered.
Freddy: owner and bartender of Lapin Agile
Gaston: an older man
Germaine: waitress at Lapin Agile
Albert Einstein
Suzanne: young woman who has fling with Picasso
Sagot: Picasso’s art dealer
Pablo Picasso
Charles Dabernow Schmendiman: a young man with some interesting ideas
The Countess: woman involved with Einstein
A female admirer of Schmendiman
A Visitor: mysterious man bearing a strong resemblance to Elvis
Material To Prepare:
Please submit your headshot and resume and if selected we will be in touch with sides and an audition appointment.
Time Commitment
Rehearsals will likely begin the week of September 10, with three to four rehearsals a week on weekday evenings or weekend days. Tech is scheduled for October 15-18 in the evening.
Performance Dates:
Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees, October 19 through November 4, 2018
With one industry evening performance on Monday, October 22, 2018
at Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark Street in Chicago.
Auditions:
6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, July 23
6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24
You must be available for callbacks on Thursday, July 25, which will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m.
There is no pay for this production.
For consideration, please send your headshot and resume to Jean at casting@ghostlightensemble.com.
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