Yes, after 4 years away from the world the DC Non-Equity Auditions are returning.
For those of you who might not remember, Jessi Burgess and Kimberly Kissoyan put together a cattle call audition for many of DC’s Non-Equity actors so that companies who mainly need Non-Equity talent could see those actors in an environment that was suited to their needs. For 2 days in 2007 and 2008 some of DC’s greatest Non-Equity theatres saw around 200 actors each year. And yes we are bringing them back.
The structure of these auditions is a little different. There are two options for these auditions. You can either sign up for a single slot, where you will be asked to perform a 90 second contemporary monologue or you can sign up with a friend for a double slot in which you both can perform a 2-3 min scene. The scene should showcase both performers, as it is an audition for both individuals. After you perform either your monologue or scene, one of the casting representatives in the room will give you (or you and your partner) and adjustment and you will be asked to perform again.
A little bit different then most cattle calls, but something that we feel with both serve you and the companies as much as possible.
Here are the details:
When: Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd from 10am-6pm each day
Where: Round House Theatre Administrative Offices located at One Veteran’s Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Who can audition: Anyone who is either Non-Equity or EMC Candidate (Equity Members should attend the AEA auditions in February), over 16 years of age and is available to perform in the upcoming 2013-2014 theatre season. If you just auditioned at the AC Lottery auditions you may still request a slot, but please note that priority is being given to those that didn’t have that opportunity.
Who will be there: Representatives from Rorschach Theatre, Forum Theatre, Constellation Theatre, Young Playwrights Theatre, Quotidian Theatre, The Inkwell, Active Cultures, Pinky Swear, Faction of Fools, Arena Stage, freelance director, and many, many more.
What do you need to do to sign up: Email dcauditions@gmail.com.
In the body of the email, include the following:
Your Name
Your Phone Number
EITHER: Let us know your top three time slots on either 12/1 or 12/2(see slot designations below)OR: If you truly will take any slot available, then you may state that in your email and you will have a better chance of getting a slot. However, please make sure that it really is the case that you can take ANY slot on either day.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
If you are signing up to perform a scene with a partner please send 1 email with both participants names.
The time slots are as follows: 10am-11am, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm, 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm, and 5pm-6pm.
You will be scheduled in a one-hour block within one of your requested time slots.
DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR AUDITION SLOT: 9 a.m. Friday 11/16.
On the day of the audition: Arrive when requested. Bring 30 copies of your headshot and resume, attached. Please note that if we need to change the number of P/R that we want you to bring, we will notify you by email on or before 11/30. Sign in with the front desk, in the front lobby at Round House Administrative Offices.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING TO HELP WITH THE EVENT? Email dcauditions@gmail.com with the subject line VOLUNTEER and let us know when you would be available to help!
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