Amphibian Stage Productions 2024 Season
About the project
Kathleen Culebro, artistic dir.; Jay Duffer, co-artistic dir
Seeking Equity actors for roles in Amphibian Stage Production's 2024 season.
Season
includes "Marie and Rosetta" (George Brant, writer; Rebecca Lowrey,
accompanist. Rehearsals begin March 12, 2024; runs April 5-28); "The
Handless King" (Harley Elias, writer; Jay Duffer, dir. Rehearsals begin
July 1; runs July 26-Aug. 18); and "The Amazing, Fabulous and
Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" (Kathleen Culebro, writer; Evan
Michael Woods, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 17; runs Oct. 11-Nov. 3).
Dates & Locations
Rehearses and runs in Forth Worth, TX. Note: The rehearsal schedule will be in the evenings on weekdays and daytime on weekends. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. (8 p.m.) and Sun. (2 p.m.).
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Dec 16, 2023: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST
An
Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects
of this audition. To request an appointment, fill out jotform link: https://form.jotform.com/233174373523151.
Deadline to sign-up is Dec. 15 (5 p.m. CST). All actors are asked to
prepare a contemporary monologue of their choice not to exceed 2 minutes
in length. If you wish to be considered for the role of Marie in "Marie
and Rosetta," also prepare a 32-bar cut from either a gospel, R&B,
or Rock-n-Roll song of your choice. Accompanist is provided. Bring your
headshot and resume stapled together.
For questions or inquiries, email info@amphibianstage.com. For more info, visit www.amphibianstage.com.
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 attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
"Marie and Rosetta"
Synopsis:
Gospel and rock and roll collide in "Marie and Rosetta," where the
legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe takes her rightful place in the
spotlight bringing her fierce musical bravado and powerhouse presence to
life. The play chronicles Tharpe's first rehearsal with protégée Marie
Knight, setting the stage for a historic tour that would establish them
as one of the most significant music duos of the 20th century,
influencing the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Ray Charles.
Rosetta
(Cast): Female. 40s-50s, Black. Pretty, vivacious, an irrepressible
spirit. A mean guitar player with a bluesy voice. Plays spirituals that
swing.
Marie: Female. 20s-30s. Black. A more traditional alto
gospel singer but still a powerhouse voice, plays piano (not required).
Not exactly as she appears. On her way to being a spiritual star.
"The Handless King"
Synopsis:
A coworker dispute turns deadly in this morbidly funny new play. Set
during the Assyrian Empire, "The Handless King" tasks two lowly
government employees with tallying the dead in wake of a recent battle.
The problem? Only one of them can keep their jobs. As the day wears on,
truths are revealed, revolution draws near, and someone is losing a limb
before the sun sets.
Ubru: Male, 40s-60s, any race, equivalent
to a modern-day cliché Boomer, easily and comically frustrated, stuck
but determined. Note: Stage combat skills a plus.
Dilgan: Male,
20s, any race, equivalent to a modern-day cliché Gen "Z"er, sardonic at
times, tender in others, appears scrawny, comically disinterested at
first but finds his inner strength as the play advances. Note: Stage
combat skills a plus.
The Administrator: Male/Female, 30s and up,
any race, equivalent to a modern-day middle management boss, desires
more, reluctant leader
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia"
Synopsis:
Juan Garcia has got looks that kill, charm for days, but absolutely no
grip on reality. Juan Garcia has returned to his hometown of Oaxaca,
armed with grand tales and big dreams of becoming the city’s biggest
celebrity. He weaves a tapestry of tall tales and misadventures, aiming
to impress (and possibly confuse) everyone, particularly the lady of his
misguided affections. But as bills pile up and tired servants reach
their limit, the stage is set for a comedy of errors that even Juan
can’t lie his way out of.
Don Beltrán: (Latine or African
American M, 40s to 60s) A fop who loves sweets and the luxuries he can
no longer afford. He doesn’t see what he doesn’t want to see and lives
his life as though wishing it will make it so.
Profesor Lázaroo:
(Latine or African American any gender, 40s to as old as you like)
Nervous, rulebound, and loyal. Would rather walk on broken glass than
disappoint.
Juan Garcia: (Latine or African American M, 20s) So
charming and gregarious that no one ever makes him confront the fact
he’s a compulsive liar. Like his father, he lives his life as though
saying something out loud will make it true.
Lucrecia: (Latine or
African American F, 20s) Intelligent, observant, and ambitious. Though
she doesn’t come from aristocracy she has an unflappable elegance that
makes her a powerful presence.
Jacinta: (Latine or African
American F, 20s) Fearless, smart and a little mischievous. She’s
somewhat torn between what she really wants and what she believes
someone of her social class should want.
Isabel: (Latine or
African American F, 20s to 40s) Working class. Gullible and charming
with a delightful sense of humor. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her
body.
Fernando: (Latine or African American M, 20s to 30s)
Insecure, but really really working on his confidence. He has to give
himself a pep talk but is able to muster up the courage to go for what
he wants
Diego: (Latine or African American M, 20s to 40s) Loyal,
wise, and sees everything that no one else notices. It’s a little
annoying that all these people who aren’t as smart as he is have all the
power.
Doña Susana: (Latine or African American F, 40s to as old
as you like) Elegant, practical, and manipulative. But she’s Mexican so
she is all charm, and her machinations are entirely passive aggressive.
