Alabama Shakespeare Festival / Geva Theatre 2022-2023 Season, Equity NYC EPA
Company
Elizabeth Williamson, artistic dir. Geva Theatre; Chris Mannelli, exec. dir. Geva Theatre; Karie Koppel, casting dir.
Production Description
Casting Equity actors for roles in Alabama Shakespeare and Geva Theatre 2022-2023 seasons. Season includes "It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play" (LORT D. Based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern; Joe Landry, adapted by. Rehearsals begin Oct. 31; runs Nov. 30, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023), "The Tempest" (LORT C. William Shakespeare, playwright; Rick Dildine, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 24, 2023; runs Feb. 22-Mar. 11, 2023), "Jubilee" (LORT C. Tazewell Thompson, playwright; Dianne Adams McDowell, vocal arrangements by; Tazewell Thompson, writer-dir.; Joel Jones, musical dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. 6; runs Jan. 4-29, 2023), "Million Dollar Quartet" (LORT C. Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, book; David Ruttura, dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 14, 2023; runs Apr. 12-May 7, 2023), "Clydes" (LORT D. Lynn Nottage, playwright. Rehearsals begin Apr. 11, 2023; runs May 10-28, 2023), "Cabaret" (LORT D. Joe Landry, adapted by; Joe Masteroff, book by; John Kander, music by; Fred Ebb, lyrics by; Rick Dildine, dir. Rehearsals begin June 6, 2023; runs July 5-Aug. 6, 2023), "Jane Eyre" (Wilson Stage, LORT B. Charlotte Brönte, writer; Elizabeth Williamson, adapted by; Elizabeth Williamson, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 16, 2022; runs Sept. 6-Oct. 2), "Somewhere" (Wilson Stage, LORT B. Matthew Lopez, playwright; Zi Alikhan, dir.-choreo. Rrehearsals begin Sept. 23; runs Oct. 18-Nov. 13), "A Christmas Carol" (Wilson Stage, LORT B. Charles Dickens, writer; Mark Cuddy, adapted by; Gregg Coffin, music-lyrics; Mark Cuddy, dir.; Don Kot, music dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 15; runs Nov. 29-Dec. 30), "we are continuous" (Fielding Stage, LORT D. Harrison David Rivers, playwright. Rehearsals begin Jan. 13, 2023; runs Feb. 1-19, 2023), "Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show" (Wilson Stage, LORT B. Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, conceived by; Fats Waller, music by; Luther Henderson, musical adaptations, orchestrations and arrangements by; Jeffrey L. Page, dir.-choreo. Co-production with Barrington Stage. Rehearsals begin Jan. 3 in Rochester; runs Jan. 17, 2023-Feb. 12, 2023), "Russian Troll Farm" (World Premiere. Wilson Stage, LORT B. Sarah Gancher, writer; Darko Tresnjak, dir.; Rehearsals Jan. 31, 2023; runs Feb. 28-Mar. 26, 2023), "And So We Walked" (Wilson Stage, LORT B. DeLanna Studi, playwright; Corey Madden, dir. Tour runs Apr. 4-23, 2023), and "Rodgers And Hammerstein's Cinderella" (Wilson Stage, LORT B. Richard Rodgers, writer; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics-original book; Douglas Carter Beane, new book by; Shelley Butler, dir. Rehearsals begin Apr. 18, 2023; runs May 9-June 4, 2023.)
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Season in Montgomery, AL. Geva Theatre Season runs in Rochester, NY.
Compensation & Contract Details
All Roles
Key Details
- Jun 10, 2022: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
- by appointment; break 1-2 p.m.
New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Email kcactorsubmissions@gmail.com for an appointment time. Specify preference for AM or PM, but times will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Prepare one two-minute monologue, two contrasting monologues, or one song and one monologue not to exceed two minutes in length. An accompanist will be provided.
Additional Materials
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2022-23 SEASON
"It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play"
Set
in a 1940 radio station and retells the story of George Bailey made
famous by the Frank Capra film, utilizing a handful of actors who become
all of the characters in the story.
Jake Laurents: Lead, Male,
20-39 - a good-looking, charismatic, all-American good-guy. Plays George
Bailey (portrayed by James Stewart in the film version). Ethnicity:
White / European Descent
Freddie Filmore: Lead, Male, 30-58 -
excellent character actor, able to play multiple roles. Plays Announcer,
Joseph, Mr. Gower, Henry F. Potter, Uncle Billy Bailey, Ernie, Mr.
Bailey, Old Man Collins, Ed, Man, Giuseppe Martini, Nick, Bridge Keeper
and Binky. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity
Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood: Lead,
male 30-49 - excellent character actor, able to play multiple roles.
Plays Harry Bailey, Bert The Cop, Clarence Oddbody,As-2, Sam Wainwright,
Lawyer, Dr. Campbell, Randall, Tom, Man 2, Charlie, Carter, Horace the
Bank Teller and Mr. Welch. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity
Sally
Applewhite: Lead, Female, 18-64 - attractive, sweet, all-American girl
next door. Plays Mary Hatch Bailey (portrayed by Donna Reed in the film
version). Ethnicity: White / European Descent
