Olney Theatre Center
Olney, MD 20832
Audition for National Players Tour 70, consisting of the rep of The Crucible, Twelfth Night, and Around the World in 80 Days.
NYC Auditions will be held on January 4th and 5th, from 10-6 both days, at Shetler Studios. To request an audition slot, actors should email a headshot and resume to casting@nationalplayers.org Preparation information will be given with time slot.
For other audition locations and dates, please check the National Players website.
More Information:
National Players is a ten-actor touring ensemble presenting classic stories in fresh ways for contemporary audiences.
The company performs a repertory of shows and educates audiences around America, utilizing theatre and education to build communities.
The contract for Tour 70 (The Crucible, Twelfth Night, and Around the World in 80 Days) runs 11 months, from June 2018 to May 2019. All Players must be available for entire contract period.
In classic American touring fashion, company members perform in all plays and operate all onstage, backstage, and offstage elements.
The desire to hone one's craft on and off-stage is an essential component for all Players. Decades of alumni have gone on to successful careers in Hollywood, on Broadway, and throughout America's regional theatre markets, and we're looking forward to working with our next ensemble.
For more info check out https://www.nationalplayers.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/NationalPlayers/
Benefits to being a National Player:
o $250 weekly stipend paid via direct deposit
o On-site accommodations at Olney Theatre Center during rehearsal and local touring
o Touring the greater United States (touring radius: New England / Florida / Arizona / Wyoming)
o Honing your craft through 10 months of performances.
o Educating future audiences and artists of America
o An alumni network rooted in Washington, DC, but sprawling from coast to coast
Responsibilities of being a National Player:
o Work with a troupe of nine other actors on a three-show repertory
o Handle one or more areas of technical/administrative/off-stage responsibilities for the tour
o Education and community outreach to students of all ages
o Loading-in and striking shows at many different venues
o Assist in driving and arranging accommodations while on tour
o Represent Olney Theatre Center to a national audience
Other things to know:
o Three to four weeks unpaid holiday break in December/January
o September-December: A concentrated presence in the Mid-Atlantic region with heightened outreach in Maryland.
A Brief History of National Players:
Celebrating its 70th season, National Players is a unique ensemble bringing innovative theatre to communities large and small across the United States. Founded in 1949,
National Players is the hallmark outreach program of Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Maryland.
A model for artistic collaboration and national education outreach, National Players embodies the Olney Theatre Center educational pedagogy: to unleash the creative potential in our audiences and artists, and to stimulate individual empowerment.
National Players exemplifies these goals by presenting self-sustained productions of Shakespeare and other classics to learners of all ages and in all environments.
Through performances and integrated educational programs, National Players empowers these learners to build stronger communities through artistic collaboration.
National Players has performed in 42 states; in the White House; and for American military in Europe, Asia, and the Arctic Circle.
Committed to artistic excellence and community engagement, National Players has brought literature to life for more than 3 million people.
DURATION: June 11, 2018 - May 31, 2019
APPLY BY EMAIL...Send e-mail to casting@nationalplayers.org
