Clue'
CATEGORY:
THEATER: PLAYS
TAGS: PAID UNION EXPIRES:November 26, 2021 7:00 PM
Company: Paper Mill Playhouse
Mark S. Hoebee, prod. artistic dir.; Patrick Parker, assoc. artistic dir.; Christopher Slavik, assoc. prod.; Casey Hushion, dir.; Jonathan Lynn, film as source material; Sandy Rustin, playwright; Eric Price & Hunter Foster, additional material; Geoff Josselson, CSA and Katja Zarolinski, CSA (JZ Casting), casting dirs.; Jaz Hall, casting assoc.
Production Description: Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for roles in "Clue." Note: We are actively seeking performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types and abilities for all roles and understudies. We are committed to anti-racism and anti- oppression practices in all areas, including casting. We acknowledge histories of systemic exclusionary practices and will continue to dismantle barriers to theatre- making and to auditioning for actors of all races, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities or expressions, body types, and abilities. All performers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC (i.e., more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine) by first rehearsals, Jan. 3, 2022, as a condition of employment.
Roles Collapse All Roles
Actors & Performers
Yvette: Female, 20-29
a loyal and sexy French Maid. May not be as innocent as she appears.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Ensemble Woman: Female, 20-49
one performer to play the following roles, and cover other roles TBD: The Cook, a gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead); Singing Telegram Girl, a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead); and Auxiliary Scarlet, the back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Ensemble Man 2: Male, 30-59
one performer to play the following roles, and cover other roles TBD: The 'Broken Down Car' Cop, a “Regular Joe.” (Alive and Dead);
Backup Cop, backup for the chief; Auxiliary Mustard, the back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Male Understudy: Male, 30-59
one versatile performer to cover various roles.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Female Understudy: Female, 20-59
one versatile performer to cover various roles.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities: To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, 2022 in NYC; runs Jan. 26-Feb. 20, 2022 in NJ.
Compensation & Contract Details
Professional Pay
Pays $994/wk. Equity COST Tier 4 Contract.
Key Details
Seeking talent from: Millburn, NJ
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, submit a video of a short comedic monologue to ClueCasting@papermill.org with the subject line "Clue EPAs - Full Name." Submissions deadline is Nov. 26.
Video Preparation Instructions: If you are using an iPhone to video record, be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, slate your name and height.Title your video: "Full Name -- Clue EPA"
Send the video link in a streaming format (Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) to ClueCasting@papermill.org. Do not attach full video files or send download links (i.e., WeTransfer, YouSendIt, etc). Include your headshot and resume either within the link (if using GoogleDrive or Dropbox, etc.) or attached to the email (being mindful of file size). In the subject line, type: "Clue EPAs – Full Name." Indicate Union status, role you are most interested in, and city of residence in the body of the email.
Note:
The roles of Wadsworth, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Mr. Green, and Ensemble Man 1 have been cast.
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 submit.
