Audition Notices

One man and one woman, both 50s-70s:

All auditions will be on Zoom. Once you sign up for a 15 min. slot, you will be sent a zoom link and sides to review. Ideally, we will be pairing the characters for the audition slots however, you may end up reading with an assistant.

We are still reading people for these roles past the dates listed on previous audition notices.Twelfth Night O Lo Que Quieras is continuing to look for actors for the roles of Sebastian and Ensemble in this wonderful show. Due to the year-delay caused by the ongoing COVID pandemic, not every performer who signed on to work last year has been able to do so in 2021. While this is completely understandable, it does leave us in a position of needing to fill in their roles as soon as possible.

Auditionees may choose to audition over Zoom or In-person. In either case, please contact the Festival Stage Manager, Donna Marie Barra (dmb0857@aol.com) to schedule your appointment.

At in-person auditions, masks must be worn and safe distancing will be practiced at all times.

• Auditions will involve readings from the script and will be held in-person at The Vortex.
• Please wear a mask and bring proof of vaccination.

The role of King Lear has been cast. All other roles are open. Actors of all ages are welcome. Actor/musicians will be needed for As You Like It.

What to Bring/Prepare
Please prepare a monologue of up to two (2) minutes from a play by Shakespeare. You may, but are not required to, choose a monologue from King Lear or As You Like It. We are interested in your ability to speak the text, and make choices with it. If you do not have a piece prepared at the audition, sides will be provided but prepared monologues are referred.

The chimpanzee characters will not be in monkey suits. They must be capable of excellent physical acting. All actors must be fully vaccinated.

TREVOR

An 11 year old chimpanzee whose on camera commercial career is fading. And he doesn't like it.

SANDRAM/dt>

A 56 year old widow and Trevor's Mom.

ASHLEY

33, the next door neighbor, she fears for her young child.JIM

The county Sheriff. 40ish.

OLIVER

Another chimp, known to be quite successful, and often well dressed. He is first seen in a white tuxedo.

JERRY/P.A

20-30 The doubling is not for convenience, but serves to illustrate how these characters are interchangeable in Trevor’s mind. Non White

MORGAN FAIRCHILD

50's, or so. Blond starlet. Likes to laugh.

To reduce the time you will be at the theater doing paperwork, once you sign up you will be sent an Audition Form to complete. You may return this form, along with a resume and headshot either electronically to Donna M. Barra, Festival Stage Manager at dmb0857@aol.com, or bring these items to your audition appointment. For those of you who have already submitted your headshot and resume, we thank you, and there will be no need to resubmit.

The role of King Lear has been cast. All other roles are open. Actors of all ages are welcome. Actor/musicians will be needed for As You Like It.

What to Bring/Prepare
Please prepare a monologue of up to two (2) minutes from a play by Shakespeare. You may, but are not required to, choose a monologue from King Lear or As You Like It. We are interested in your ability to speak the text, and make choices with it. If you do not have a piece prepared at the audition, sides will be provided but prepared monologues are referred.

Roles open to non-conventional/non-gender specific casting. Sides will be provided.

The Yellow Boat has 40 characters played by an ensemble of 8 to 10. Seeking to cast 8 to 10 actors from age 16 up with multiple ethnic, cultural, gender, and disabilities. We will be casting with the intent to cast two actors in each named role and giving each actor 6 performances and playing Chorus characters for the other 6 performances. Casting will be decided by Monday, November 28th.

Benjamin: from age birth to 8. Prefer to be played by someone from 16 to 29. Willing to play this role some nights and to be in the chorus others. Male preferred but can be played by non-binary person.

Mother: Benjamin's mother. Prefer to be older than the Benjamin cast. Willing to play this role some nights and to be in the chorus others. Female.

Father: Benjamin's father. Prefer to be older than the Benjamin cast. Willing to play this role some nights and to be in the chorus others. Male.

Joy: Hospital's child life specialist: Prefers someone older than the Benjamin cast, but not a requirement. Willing to play this role some nights and to be in the chorus others. Female preferred but can be played by non-binary person.

Eddy: Benjamin's best friend. Prefers to be 16-29. Willing to play this role some nights and to be in the chorus others. Male, Female or Non-Binary.

Chorus: doctors, parents, children, and creating the imagination. These roles should also play named characters. Gender, age, and sexuality is not required.

Four actors capable of British accents are needed:

RACH (24-35 years old)
Rach is from a small English town. She is full of life and joy. Witty, compassionate, verbose, and caring, she may be overly idealistic but not without a cynical sense of humor. She has a strong desire to take care of people and she decides to help her coworker/friend/crush find his voice again, a task which becomes a great test of her patience.

Those auditioning for Rach prepare: Side #1. You might be asked to see these monologues as well: #2, #3, #4.

VIN (24-35 years old)
Vin is from a small English town. He has lost the use of his voice. It is unclear why. He is the center of the play, despite being unable to express himself verbally. Vin is on stage the whole time but only speaks in the last scene. He is clever, funny, cynical, sensitive, and feels crippled now without the use of his voice. He doesn’t trust that anyone will understand what he is going through, though he longs for connection.

Those auditioning for Vin prepare Jamie's monologue #8 or prepare a one minute contemporary monologue.

JAMIE (24-35 years old)
Jamie is a Londoner who was actually there when the asteroid hit and through this tragedy lost his mother.  He is expressive and able to communicate his emotions with little effort. He connects with people easily and gains the sympathy of everyone around him. He is a great guitar player and singer which is another contrast to Vin's silence. He is charming, empathetic, and a little overbearing.

Those auditioning for Jamie prepare: Side #8. Also play something on guitar.

VICKY (45-65 years of age)
Vin's mom. Vicky struggles to help Vin deal with his anxiety condition and she tries to find ways to help him speak again. All the while, she struggles not to take her son's lack of communication personally. She is funny, charming, and empathetic.

Those auditioning for Vicky prepare Side #5. You might be asked to see these monologues as well: #6, #7.