Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences | Washington, DC
Equity Principal Call
Contract: TYA - Tier I $472.25; Tier II $488.00
Personnel:
Casting Director, Michelle Kozlak
Manager of Theater for Young Audiences, David Kilpatrick
• A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Seeking:
Equity adult actors and musical theatre performers for the 2014 Theatre For Young Performers Season. Actors will be signed on as Actor/ASMs.
Breakdown:
Kennedy Center Family Theater Productions (Tier I):
Production #1 - Title TBD
This world premiere Kennedy Center commission will be a musical about two best friends and their adventures together during the holiday season, based on characters from a popular comic series. For audiences ages 4 and up.
Adapted by Aaron Posner, Patrick McDonnell and Erin Weaver
Music and lyrics by Nellie McKay
Based on the book by Patrick McDonnell
Directed by Aaron Posner
November 22-December 28, 2014
Cast: 2 men and 3 women. Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions below may change upon completion. Breakdown below:
Main character: 18+ male, a sweet soul
Main character: 18+ female, high energy and full of enthusiasm
Female actor: Older female
Female actor: 18+ female
Male actor: 30s male
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Production #2 - Title TBD
This world premiere Kennedy Center commission will be a play about a young girl with Asperger's Syndrome who is struggling with a tragedy in her hometown. Based on a popular young adult novel. For audiences ages 7 and up.
Based on the novel by Kathryn Erskine
Adapted by Julie Jenson
Director TBA
January 17-February 6, 2015
Cast: 3 men and 4 women. Note: This play is still in development and the roles/descriptions below may change upon completion. Breakdown below
Main character: 18+ female to play an eleven year old girl
Male actor: 30s. Also plays other ensemble parts (male)
Female actor: 30s. (female)
Female actor: 30s. (female)
Two versatile male actors: 18+ Each play a variety of ensemble parts (male)
One versatile female actor: 18+ Play a variety of ensemble parts (female)
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Developmental Readings - TBD Resident Productions for 2015-2016 Season
One-Week Per-Performance Tier II Contracts
Exact dates to be determined, although the program generally holds three to seven Developmental Readings a season.
Cast: 5-7 Actors per Reading (male or female)
There won't be any appointments for this open call. Questions in advance, email kctya@kennedy-center.org.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
Contact: kctya@kennedy-center.org
When:
Equity Principal Auditions
MONDAY, January 13, 2014
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Sign in begins at 10 AM
Where:
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street, NW, located in Hall of Nations side
of the building
Washington, DC 20566
Sign in at the Opera House Stage Door, located Hall of Nations side of building.
Notes/What to bring:
All actors must prepare a comedic, contemporary monologue, no longer than 2 minutes, and 16 bars of a standard musical theatre song. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Please bring headshot and resume.
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