[NEohioPAL]15 sample AEA theatre auditions listed at worldEonline.com

[Ray Szuch]

Show Name: Love/Sad
Theatre Name: Studio 42
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA Showcase
Audition Date(s)
11/10/2002
Submission/Audition Address: "Love/Sad" Casting, c/o Studio 42, 332 Bleecker
St, New York, NY 10014
Breakdown: Studio 42 is casting for its latest production, an original new
play entitled "Love/Sad." Seeking actors who move well for several roles
including: Pilot: late 20s-30s, dreams of flying solo across the Atlantic,
feels trapped on Earth; Simone: late 20s-30s, his wife, a school teacher who
loves her husband, but knows he is being unfaithful; The Prince: cherubic
young man who exudes innocence. Also seeking actors to fill the following
ensemble roles: The Ditchdigger, The Innkeeper, The Stranger, The Queen, The
Cowboy, The Historian, The Chorus of Grownups, and a flock of birds.
Rehearsals begin in November; performs three weeks in January at the
Flamboyan Theater. Possibility of an Off-Broadway run and tour dates to
follow. All body-types and races welcome. Singing a plus. Send headshots to
"Love/Sad" Casting, c/o Studio 42, 332 Bleecker St., #48, New York, NY
10014. Possible Equity Showcase (approval pending).
Prepare: Send headshots to "Love/Sad" Casting, c/o Studio 42, 332 Bleecker
St., #48, New York, NY 10014.

Show Name: Unified Professional Theatre Auditions
Theatre Name: Unified Professional Theatre Auditions
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA/Non-Union
Audition Date(s)
12/31/2002
Submission/Audition Address: UPTA, 51 South Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
Breakdown: The Unified Professional Theatre Auditions will be held on Feb.
8-10, Memphis, TN. 84 companies registered in 2002. Registered companies
provide paid positions. To attend regular auditions, actors must be
available year-round and have post-graduate degree in theatre by Sept. 1,
2003, or have attended previous UPTAs, or have registration signed by a 2002
or 2003 UPTA theatre or current TCG member theatre, or have Equity or EMC
membership. To attend pre-professional auditions, actors must be available
year-round, and have an undergraduate degree in theatre by Sept. 1, 2003,
and have registration signed by theatre department chair. Registration is
$20 through Dec. 31 and $30 thereafter. For registration information, visit
www.UPTA.org or send SASE indicating which audition (regular or
pre-professional) to UPTA, 51 South Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104.
Prepare: For registration information, visit www.UPTA.org or send SASE
indicating which audition (regular or pre-professional) to UPTA, 51 South
Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104.

Show Name: Slap & Tickle
Theatre Name: West 50th Street Productions
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA Stgd Rdg No Pay
Audition Date(s)
11/03/2002
Submission/Audition Address: West 50th Street Productions, 407 W. 50 St.,
#8, New York, NY 10019
Breakdown: West 50th Street Productions is accepting pix & resumes for an
upcoming reading of "Slap & Tickle," a new play by David Parr. Based on real
life interviews, it is conceptually set in a bathhouse and explores gay
men's sexual experiences. Seeking: male, mid-40s to 60s, any ethnicity,
lived his "heyday" prior to the onset of AIDS, physically past his prime but
still "cruising," possibly a "bear/daddy" type, above all warm-hearted;
male, 30s-early 40s, extremely versatile, preferably African-American or
Hispanic, not Caucasian, plays a wide range of characters including a
straight stripper and a piercing aficionado; male, early 20s, any ethnicity,
takes his age and looks for granted, totally ignorant about safe sex and
feels obligated to share his uninformed opinion. Note: Actors must be
comfortable delivering sexually frank dialogue. Send pictures & resumes by
Nov. 3 to M. Woollen & R. Driemeyer, West 50th Street Productions, 407 W. 50
St., #8, New York, NY 10019; or email slap-and-tickle at west50.com. Equity
Staged Reading Guidelines will be followed.
Prepare: Send pictures & resumes by Nov. 3 to M. Woollen & R. Driemeyer,
West 50th Street Productions, 407 W. 50 St., #8, New York, NY 10019; or
email slap-and-tickle at west50.com.

Show Name: Midnight Brainwash Revival
Theatre Name: Chad Gracia, Producer
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA Showcase No Pay
Audition Date(s)
11/01/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Chad Gracia, 66 Crosby St., #3B, New York, NY
10012
Breakdown: Chad Gracia, Producer, is accepting submissions for "Midnight
Brainwash Revival." Seeking: Kyrin: male lead, ages 28-40, thoughtful,
sensitive, must sing; Karma: female ingenue, 16-23, smart and sassy, singing
and movement a plus; Dancers: female, 16-26; Officer Softy: comic male, any
age. Also seeking: production/stage managers. Director: Joshua Spafford.
Presented by Inverse Theater. Rehearses Nov. 25-Dec. 19 & Dec. 26; performs
Dec. 27-31 at the Theatorium, The Present Company, 196-198 Stanton St., NYC.
Auditions info to be announced. For the auditions, prepare a verse
monologue. Email pictures & resumes by Nov. 1 to cgracia at inversetheater.com;
or send to Chad Gracia, 66 Crosby St., #3B, New York, NY 10012. Equity
Showcase (approval pending).
Prepare: a verse monologue. Email pictures & resumes by Nov. 1 to
cgracia at inversetheater.com; or send to Chad Gracia, 66 Crosby St., #3B, New
York, NY 10012.

Show Name: Glance at New York
Theatre Name: Drama Committee Repertory Theatre
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA Showcase
Audition Date(s)
11/10/2002
Submission/Audition Address: DCRT, 118 W. 79 St, Attn: Letty Cruz, New York,
NY 10024
Breakdown: Drama Committee Repertory Theatre is seeking: Caucasian male
actors, 20-30; and light-skinned African-American male, 40s. For a Jan.
27-Feb. 16 production of "Glance at New York," a 19th-century play adapted
by Arthur Reel. Director: Letty Cruz. Send pictures & resumes to DCRT, 118
W. 79 St., New York, NY 10024, Attn: Letty Cruz. Carfare for rehearsals and
performances. Equity showcase (approval pending).
Prepare: Send pictures & resumes to DCRT, 118 W. 79 St., New York, NY 10024,
Attn: Letty Cruz.

Show Name: A Christmas Carol
Theatre Name:
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA Showcase No Pay
Audition Date(s)
10/30/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Cathrine Goldstein, 310 E. 44 St., #315, New
York, NY 10017
Breakdown: Submissions are being accepted immediately for a children's
theatre production of "A Christmas Carol" (non-traditional). Performs at a
Manhattan theatre weekends throughout December. This is the second year for
this production. Seeking many roles, all ages/types, including: Singer:
opera-quality voice. Also seeking: Present: male/female, must rap; Tiny Tim:
male/female, energetic. All must be available for evening/weekend rehearsals
beginning immediately. Send pictures & resume/letter by Oct. 30 to Cathrine
Goldstein, 310 E. 44 St., #315, New York, NY 10017. Minorities encouraged.
Equity showcase approval pending.
Prepare: Send pictures & resume/letter by Oct. 30 to Cathrine Goldstein, 310
E. 44 St., #315, New York, NY 10017. Minorities encouraged.

Show Name: Birdy's Bachelorette Party
Theatre Name: Kevin Mandel, Producer
Post Date: 10/24/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA Cabaret
Audition Date(s)
11/10/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Susanna Melendez, 145 4th Avenue, #17E, New
York, NY 10003
Breakdown: Kevin Mandel, Producer, based in New York, NY, is accepting
submissions for "Birdy's Bachelorette Party," an improvisational, sexy
comedy from a co-creator of Tony N Tina's Wedding. Performs Friday &
Saturday Nights at Culture Club, 179 Varick Street. Director: Suzanna
Melendez; Writers: Mark Nassar, Suzanna Melendez, Denise Fennell. Seeking:
MR. G Sexy male, 30-50. Night Club owner. Mysterious & suave. Overwhelmingly
charming. Could have an exotic accent (French preferred). Knows how to make
women feel beautiful. Should be outstanding at improv & unafraid of sexy
material. Send pictures and resumes to: Suzanna Melendez, 145 4th Avenue,
#17E, New York NY 10003. All actors (Equity/Non-Equity) engaged by this
company wil be offered an AEA Cabaret Per Performance Contract.
Prepare: Send pictures and resumes to: Suzanna Melendez, 145 4th Avenue,
#17E, New York NY 10003.

Show Name: The Simon Studio Halloween Masque
Theatre Name:
Post Date: 10/23/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA Showcase No Pay
Audition Date(s)	 	 	Times
10/28/2002	 	 	3:00 PMto 5:00 PM
10/29/2002	 	 	5:00 PMto 7:00 PM
Submission/Audition Address: Simon Studios, New York, NY 11111
Breakdown: Director Roger Hendricks Simon (Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Fest,
London's Royal Court) is holding auditions for "The Simon Studio Halloween
Masque" and for future performances. Selected actors will perform this
costume celebration collage with Simon Studio members and industry guests on
Wednesday night Oct. 30. Bring any scenes, poems, monologues, and songs
relating to ghosts, spirits, and horror--Shakespeare and the classics to the
most contemporary. Auditions will be held by appointment. Call (212)
841-0204 for an audition appointment. Visit www.simonstudio.com.
Consideration for the studio's upcoming season of new works and "Bard at the
Bar." Equity showcase (approval pending).
Prepare: any scenes, poems, monologues, and songs relating to ghosts,
spirits, and horror--Shakespeare and the classics to the most contemporary.
Auditions will be held by appointment. Call (212) 841-0204 for an audition
appointment. Visit www.simonstudio.com.

Show Name: French Lieutenant's Woman
Theatre Name: Fulton Opera House
Post Date: 10/23/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA LOA Ref to LORT
Audition Date(s)
11/19/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Fulton Opera House, 12 N. Prince Street,
Lancaster, PA 17603
Breakdown: Fulton Opera House, based in Lancaster, PA, is accepting
submissions for NYC auditions for "The French Lieutenant's Woman,"
Rehearsals begin: January 2, 2003. Previews: January 28-29. Opens: January
30. Closes: February 16. Director: Kate Saxon; Adaptation: Mark Healy;
Artistic Director: Michael D. Mitchell. Fulton Opera House, in Lancaster,
PA, is 3 hours by train or car. Round-trip transportation and housing will
be provided for non-Lancaster residents. Seeking: CHARLES SMITHSON: 35-40,
English aristocrat with upper class R.P., good looking, leading man,
charming and educated man of the world, a paleontologist/scientist in
private self-doubting. Charles never leaves the stage the entire play. SARAH
WOODRUFF: 28-35, the French Lieutenant's woman, standard English accent,
educated previous governess now shamed, but to others seems to relish being
an outcast. Sarah is worldly with a powerful still presence. ERNESTINA:
25-30, upper middle class, R.P. Charles' finacee, new money and very rich,
pretty, spoiled, naive, unworldly though possessing a clever dry wit.
Ernestina is just growing up and beginning to understand herself. Auditions
will be held at AEA, 165 West 46th St., NYC on 11/19/2002. Please send
pictures and resumes to: Fulton Opera House, 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster,
PA 17603, Attn: Rhonda Lake, Production Manager. A monitor will not be
provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity LOA
Ref. to LORT contract, minimum AEA pay is $535/week.
Prepare: Please send pictures and resumes to: Fulton Opera House, 12 N.
Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, Attn: Rhonda Lake, Production Manager. A
monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this
audition.

Show Name: Rounding Third
Theatre Name: Laguna Playhouse
Post Date: 10/22/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA LORT Non-Rep C
Audition Date(s)
11/02/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Attn: Wally Ziegler, P.O. Box 4049, Laguna
Beach, CA 92652
Breakdown: Laguna Playhouse, based in Laguna, CA, is currently accepting
submissions for "Rounding Third," Rehearses (daytime rehearsals): December
3, 2002; Runs: January 4 - February 2, 2003. 8 performance week.
Producer/Director: Andrew Barnicle; Playwright: Richard Dresser; Casting:
Wally Ziegler. "Rounding Third" is the West Coast premiere of Richard
Dresser's play about an obsessive Little League coach who is burdened with a
new assistant coach who knows nothing about baseball. In the play, Little
League baseball is used as the battleground for these two conflicting
personalities. Seeking: Don male, 35-45 yrs. Slightly overweight plumber;
obsessive Little League coach; uses baseball as a metaphor for all things he
does in life. Acerbic, clever, un-educated but very bright; facing mid-life
crises in various aspects of his life. Michael male, 35-40 yrs. A
non-athletic, non-sports fan yuppie; a company man; becomes a Little League
coach only so he can bond with his son. Upright, uptight, forthright. Only
experienced stage performers who are willing to commit to the rehearsal and
performance schedule need apply. There are no U/S for this production. All
will be under Equity contract. Send pictures and resumes to: ROUNDING
THIRD - Casting, ATTN: Wally Ziegler, P.O. Box 4049, Laguna Beach CA 92652.
Submit no later than November 2, 2002. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Equity LORT
Non-Rep C contract; minimum AEA pay is $618/week + housing if applicable.
Prepare: Send pictures and resumes to: ROUNDING THIRD - Casting, ATTN: Wally
Ziegler, P.O. Box 4049, Laguna Beach CA 92652. Submit no later than November
2, 2002. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Show Name: Waiting For Godot
Theatre Name: New Repertory Theatre
Post Date: 10/22/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA NEAT
Audition Date(s)
11/01/2002
Submission/Audition Address: New Repertory Theatre, 1155 Walnut Street,
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
Breakdown: New Repertory Theatre, based in Newton Heights, MA, is accepting
submissions for "Waiting for Godot," first rehearsal 12/17, runs 1/8-2/9/03.
Schedule is Wednesdays-Sundays, 7 shows a week. NYC auditions are TBA. New
Repertory is a 155 seat theatre in Boston's suburb of Newton Highlands,
accessible by public transportation. Director: Rick Lombardo; Author: Samuel
Beckett. Seeking: LUCKY: 40s-60s. Intense, odd, beaten but dangerous. Great
physical actor with surprising verbal dexterity when required. Underfed.
Cast as VLADIMIR: Austin Pendleton; Cast as ESTRAGON: John Kuntz; Cast as
POZZO: Ken Baltin. Send pictures and resumes to: Rick Lombardo, Producing
Art. Dir., New Repertory Theatre, 1155 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands MA
02461-0418. Equity NEAT 7 contract, (NEAT is a modified SPT), pay.
Prepare: Send pictures and resumes to: Rick Lombardo, Producing Art. Dir.,
New Repertory Theatre, 1155 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands MA 02461-0418.

Show Name: Limonade Tous Les Jours
Theatre Name: Zachary Scott Theatre Center
Post Date: 10/22/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA SPT
Audition Date(s)
10/29/2002
Submission/Audition Address: AEA, 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York,
NY 10036
Breakdown: Zachary Scott Theatre Center, based in Austin, TX, is holding
Equity Principal Auditions BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for "Limonade Tous Les
Jours," Rehearsals: Begin January 6, 2003. Performances: January 23, 2003 -
March 2, 2003. Author: Charles L. Mee, Jr. Artistic Director/Author: Dave
Steakley. This play, from Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humanafest, will
perform at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center in Austin, Texas. This play
centers on JACQUELINE, a young French cabaret singer, and ANDREW, an
American man in his 50's, who meet by chance and become entangled in a
complicated, but passionate romance. This is a rich, theatrical love story
set in Paris with magical music and movement/dance moments, not unlike an
old movie musical like 'Funny Face' with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.
Seeking: JACQUELINE: Beautiful, clever, forthright; sings 2 French cabaret
songs, must move and sing well and must be a 'vision to behold' in the
'right dress'. ANDREW: Recovering from lost love, conflicted emotions,
dashing, must move well and must break our heart when he sees JACQUELINE in
the 'right dress.' WAITER: Plays multiple silent acting roles, including a
SHOPKEEPER, and a CASTRATO, who sings Handel's 'Pena tiranna' from Amadigi
accapella. Call Jenny at 512-476-0594, Ext. 253 for an audition appointment.
Website: www.zachscott.com. Equity SPT contract, minimum AEA pay is
$229/week.
Prepare: Call Jenny at 512-476-0594, Ext. 253 for an audition appointment.
Website: www.zachscott.com.

Show Name: Rockin' Christmas Party
Theatre Name: Zachary Scott Theatre Center
Post Date: 10/22/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA Guest Artist
Audition Date(s)
10/30/2002
Submission/Audition Address: AEA, 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York,
NY 10036
Breakdown: Zachary Scott Theatre Center, based in Austin, TX, is holding
Equity Principal Auditions BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for "Rockin' Christmas
Party," Rehearsals: Begins November 18, 2002. Performances: December 10,
2002 - December 22, 2002. Artistic Director/Author: Dave Steakley. Seeking:
Singer/Dancers for a rock and soul holiday revue now in its 9th year in
Austin, Texas. Show features rock, soul & holiday hits of the 50's, 60's,
70's & 80's. Specifically looking for dynamic soulful women to perform music
by Patti LaBelle, Weather Girls, Gloria Gaynor, Aretha Franklin, Gladys
Knight & more. Also seeking an African-American man to perform music by
James Brown, Commodores, Wilson Pickett, Temptations (must be an excellent
dancer). Call Jenny at 512-476-0594, Ext. 253 for an audition appointment.
Website: www.zachscott.com. Equity Guest Artist contract, pay.
Prepare: Call Jenny at 512-476-0594, Ext. 253 for an audition appointment.
Website: www.zachscott.com.

Show Name: Proof, New Play Festival
Theatre Name: Mill Mountain Theatre
Post Date: 10/22/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Non-Union Contract: AEA LOA/Guest Artist
Audition Date(s)
11/20/2002
11/23/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Mill Mountain Theatre, One Market Square, 2nd
FL, Roanoke, VA 24011
Breakdown: Mill Mountain Theatre, based in Roanoke, VA, is holding an open
call for "Proof," By David Auburn. Runs: April 8, 2003 to May 11, 2003 on
Mill Mountain Theatre's Waldron Stage. Directed by Jere Hodgin; and their
New Play Festival, which includes "Medicine Man" By Jeffrey Stanley. Runs:
January 7, 2003 to February 2, 2003 on Mill Mountain Theatre's Trinkle
Mainstage. Directed by Jere Hodgin and "Old Man Flying," By Susan Johnston.
Runs: January 21, 2003 to February 2, 2003 on Mill Mountain Theatre's
Waldron Stage. Directed by Daniella Topol. Producing Artistic Director: Jere
Lee Hodgin. Seeking: for "Proof" - All Roles; for "Medicine Man" - CALVIN
BARKER: Male, 30 - 40, rugged, handsome, beer-swilling no-account redneck
who loves his mother. SUE MORRISON: Female, 30 - 40, attractive and
intelligent New England doctor trapped in an Appalachian hospital. TRACY
BARKER: Female, 30 - 40, appealing New York movie producer and CALVIN's
fraternal twin. SWIMMER: Male, 45 - 60, Cherokee medicine man combining
wisdom with comic timing. ALABAMA: Female, 35 - 45, CALVIN's redneck
girlfriend and struggling Country and Western band manager. PREACHER BOBBY:
Male, 50 - 60, dignified preacher with a past and a dulcet voice. For "Old
Woman" - EDNA MAE GARDNER: Female, 80's, lives in the past and present and
speaks with both delusion and clarity, West Virginian accent. MIRANDA
GARDNER: Female, 60's, struggling as caretaker for her mother, craves beauty
and love, with painting as the only outlet for her desire, West Virginian
accent. JULIA JENNINGS: Female, 40's, a New Yorker trapped in the country
tormented by her fading beauty, alcoholism and unfaithful husband. ELIZABETH
JENNINGS: Female, 12 years old (but only auditioning actors over 18),
precocious, independent, curious, articulate and mature, caretaker for her
alcoholic mother. Send pictures and resumes to: CASTING DIRECTOR, Mill
Mountain Theatre, One Market Square, 2nd Fl, Roanoke VA 24011. Material must
be received by November 20 for "Proof" and by November 23 for New Play
Festival to be considered. Appointments for auditions are December 1, 2002 -
December 5, 2002. Website: www.millmountain.org. Equity LOA contract, pay;
also Guest Artist Contract for New Play Festival, pay.
Prepare: Send pictures and resumes to: CASTING DIRECTOR, Mill Mountain
Theatre, One Market Square, 2nd Fl, Roanoke VA 24011. Material must be
received by November 20 for "Proof" and by November 23 for New Play Festival
to be considered.

Show Name: Proof, Taming of the Shrew
Theatre Name: Tennessee Repertory Theatre
Post Date: 10/22/2002
Call Type: Submission
Union: AEA Contract: AEA LORT Non-Rep C
Audition Date(s)
11/06/2002
Submission/Audition Address: Tennessee Repertory Theatre, PO Box 198768,
Nashville, TN 37219
Breakdown: Tennessee Repertory Theatre, based in Nashville, TN, is accepting
submissions for "Proof," and "Taming of the Shrew," February/March 2003
productions. "Taming of the Shrew" will be set in a 1950's 'Pleasantville'
environment. Producing Artistic Director: David Grapes; Production Manager:
Elizabeth Evert. Seeking: for "Taming" - BIANCA: (20 - 28) Blonde, very
young and attractive, has a Barbie-doll quality. Is used to getting her way
and being the total center of attention. (A young Reese Witherspoon). Must
have classical training and an excellent command of verse. Prefer an actress
who is 4 foot 11 inches to 5 foot 6 inches tall. Her sole aim in the play is
to marry and marry well. PETRUCHIO: (25 - 35) Tall, athletic, sexy, ruggedly
handsome, funny and charming. Works as a golf and tennis pro at the local
country club. Ladies man who is looking to find a rich society girl and
become a kept man. Prefer an actor who is 6 foot 1 inches tall or taller. (A
young Patrick Swayze type). *Also will see young character men for the
various servants. KATE: Is Cast. For "Proof" - CLAIRE: (Older Sister, 24 -
35) Smart, attractive, able to take charge and make things happen. Is funny
without trying to be. HAL: (Math Student, 25 - 30) High energy, a bit geeky
but charming in his own way. Is attracted to CATHERINE. Part-time musician
in a rock and roll band. Very intelligent. The actor needs to make us
believe that he understands math - he reads it out loud. FATHER: (Math
Professor, 50 - 60) Pale, gaunt, tall, thin, a mad genius look about him. A
brilliant mind and a frail spirit. A relentless scientist who drove both
daughters to succeed. Looks older than his years. CATHERINE: Has been cast.
Send pictures and resumes to: David Grapes, Producing Artistic Director,
Tennessee Repertory Theatre, PO Box 198768, Nashville TN 37219. Appointments
will be held on November 6, 2002. Callbacks will be November 7. NO CALLS TO
THE THEATRE PLEASE. Equity LORT Non-Rep C contract, minimum AEA pay is
$618/week.
Prepare: Send pictures and resumes to: David Grapes, Producing Artistic
Director, Tennessee Repertory Theatre, PO Box 198768, Nashville TN 37219.
Appointments will be held on November 6, 2002.