The Gamm Theatre Announces Auditions for Season 37 (2021-2022) The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is casting its 37th season and is accepting video submissions for Equity Principal Audtions. The first round of casting will not include an in-person audition. Call back dates are TBD and will be conducted via digital platform and/or in person as public health/professional safety protocols evolve. The Gamm is asking all eligible performers who wish to be considered for roles in next season’s productions to send their recorded audition pieces along with a headshot/resume through email by midnight June 25, 2021 to
gammauditions@gammtheatre.org. The Gamm encourages participation by performers of all races, ethnicities and genders. EMC and Non-Equity performers are also encouraged to submit video auditions along with headshots and resumes. As with in-person auditions, each performer will be allotted a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes. We suggest that all performers prepare at least a 1-2 minute monologue of their choice. If you want to be considered for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, we encourage you to include a monologue from Shakespeare, preferably in blank verse. ***All performers: Please indicate in the email subject heading your status as either an AEA member, Equity Membership Candidate or non-member. For example: SUBJECT: Gamm Season 37 audition submission- non-union Or… SUBJECT: Gamm Season 37 audition submission - AEA The Gamm is looking to cast roles in the following plays of the 2021-22 Season, which starts performances in September and runs through May. The available roles are: A Lie Agreed Upon - a new version of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People by Tony Estrella, directed by TBD Rehearsals begin August 31, 2021. Runs September 30, 2021 – Oct. 24, 2021 _________________________________________ Dr. Thomas Stockman: Chief medical officer of the Baths. Visionary, ego-driven, smart and funny. Middle aged. Katherine Stockman: Thomas’ wife and mother to Petra and Greta. Petra Stockamn: Daughter of Thomas and Katherine. School teacher, 20’s. Greta Stockman: Daughter of Thomas and Katherine. Incredibly bright, chooses to be non verbal (must be a skilled physical performer), 13. Peter Stockamn: Thomas’ brother. Mayor of Springfield. Commanding, intelligent, middle-aged. Morten Kiil: Katherine’s father. A wily businessman, 60-70’s. Thea Hovstad: Editor of the People’s Messenger. Late 20’s, early 30’s. Billings: Assistant Editor of the People’s Messenger. 30’s. Aslaksen: Town printer and civic gadfly. “All things in moderation”. 50’s. It’s A Wonderful Life, A Radio Play by Joe Landry, directed by TBD Rehearsals begin November 9, 2021. Runs November 26 -December 24, 2021 _________________________________________ Freddie Filmore: Stentorian. 50’s. Jake Laurents: Plays George Bailey. 30-40. Sally Applewhite: Plays Mary, etc. 30-40. Lana Sherwood: Plays Ma Bailey, etc. 40-50. Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood: Plays Clarence. 50’s. All performers must play multiple characters. Vocal virtuosity is a must. An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Joe Wilson, Jr. Rehearsals begin Dec. 28, 2021. Runs Jan. 27-Feb. 20 2022 _________________________________________ BJJ/George/M’Closky: African American/Black male. Playwright/Wahnotee/LaFouche: White male. Assistant/Pete/Paul: Native American, mixed race, or South Asian male. Zoe: Female.The character is 1/8 Black/mixed race but can pass for White. Dora: White female. Minnie: African American female or person of color. Dido: African American female or person of color. Grace: African American female or person of color. Ironbound by Maryna Majok, directed by TBD Rehearsals begin Feb. 22, 2022. Runs March 17- April 10, 2022 _________________________________________ Darja [dar-ya]: She’s the title character. 20’s to early 40’s. Tommy: Her boyfriend. A postman and philanderer. Maks: Her past boyfriend and fellow immigrant. A dreamer and musician. Vic: Male, African American. Teenage/early 20’s Darja [dar-ya]: She’s the title character. 20’s to early 40’s. A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, directed by TBD Rehearsals begin April 5, 2022. Runs May 5- May 29, 2022 _________________________________________ Note: Many roles in MIDSUMMER will de doubled. Oberon: Vain, authoratitive, powerful. Titania: Proud, stong. Usurpser of the throne. Bottom: De facto leader of an amateur acting troupe. Vainglorious and quixotic. Helena: Young Athenian. Hermia: Young Athenian. Lysander: Young Athenian. Demetrius: Young Athenian. Puck: Oberon’s fairy assistant. Mischievous. Peter Quince, Snug, Snout, Starveling, Flute: Laborers and amateur actors. Various ages, etc. No phone calls please. Any concerns should be addressed to
gammauditions@gammtheatre.org. Callbacks for individual plays are TBD. Interested stage managers may send a resume to
jess@gammtheatre.org. Artistic Director Tony Estrella will screen all submissions. Minimum weekly salary for Equity actors is $675. Minimum weekly salary for Equity stage managers is $809. _________________________________________ ABOUT THE GAMM THEATRE Founded in 1984 as Alias Stage, the non-profit Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre creates the finest of live theater, engaging the audience intensely in current and recurrent issues of consequence. The Gamm further serves the public with educational outreach programming designed to support the theatrical experience, and help sustain and enhance the intellectual and cultural life of its community. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Estrella and Managing Director Amy Gravell, The Gamm is a regionally recognized, award-winning theater and a proud member of New England Area Theatre (NEAT), a bargaining unit of the Actors’ Equity Association. The Gamm Theatre | 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 401-723-4266 |
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