Friday, May 31, 2024

NJ Union Diversion NYC Audition

 Diversion

Seeking talent from New York City, NY

About the project

COMPANY DETAILS
Premiere Stages at Kean University

John J. Wooten, producing artistic dir.; Nick Gandiello, play festival mgr.; Jessica DeLuca, reader

Member since Jul 12, 2013

Casting Equity actors for roles in "Diversion."

Roles in this project

Equity Actors
All Genders. 18-99
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.

Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Aug. 13; runs Sept. 5-22 at Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, on the campus of Kean University, Union, NJ.

Compensation & Contract

Additional: Pays $625/wk. Equity LOA ref. LORT Contract plus weekly $100 travel stipend.

Key Details

Auditions:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, New York City, NY, 10036
Equity Principal Audition
  • Jun 11, 2024: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
  • Break 12-1 p.m.
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:

Prepare the sides (which will be available the morning of the audition) for the character the talent will be auditioning for. Also, bring the talent's headshot and resume stapled together. All roles will be understudied. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

The production will be held at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, on the campus of Kean University, following all Equity guidelines for a fully vaccinated company as well as all University, local, state, and federal public health guidelines. Kean University in Union, NJ is a 38-minute train stop from NY Penn Station.

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.

Additional Materials

Character Breakdown

MANDY – Any ethnicity, female. 20s. She is new to nursing; sweet, nervous, exhausted.

AMY – Any ethnicity, female. 30s. An experienced nurse; stern but caring.

EMILIA – Any ethnicity, female. Late 30s - early 40s. A seasoned nurse; compassionate and wounded.

MIKE – Any ethnicity, male. Late 20s. A funny and sensitive nurse.

BESS – Any ethnicity, female. 50s. Kind and efficient. A career nurse who supervises the others.

JOSEPHINE – Any ethnicity, female. Mid-40s. A former nurse; now an administrator investigating possible malfeasance among the hospital staff.