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LOCAL ACTOR AUDITIONS
FOR THE 2007-2008 ASOLO REP SEASON
 
 
WHAT:       The Asolo Repertory Theatre is seeking actors, Equity and non-Equity, for its 2007-2008 season, which performs in rotating repertory from October through June. 2007-2008 Season Information is posted on our website at www.asolo.org.
 
WHEN:        Saturday, June 16 @ 10am - 6pm; with call backs on Monday, June 18
 
WHERE:       FSUCenter for the Performing Arts (The RinglingCenter)
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
 
HOW:        Auditions are by appointment only by calling 941-351-9010 Ext. 3312
§         Performers should prepare either two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song of 16 bars (bring sheet music). An accompanist will be provided.
§         Please bring a non-returnable headshot with resume attached to the back.
 
Available roles listed below.
 
A TALE OF TWO CITIES (a new musical) based on Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel (a pre-Broadway Event).
§         LITTLE GASPARD (To play AGE range 7-10) non singing role / ensemble singing required. Gaspard’s young son.  Run down and killed by the carriage of the Marquis St. Evremondes. Non-Equity.
§         Male actors 20s – 30s: strapping/athletic young men 5’ 11” or taller to play soldiers and attendants - non-singing role. Non-Equity.
 
EQUUS
  • Male actor 20s – 30s: Must be tall with an athletic build, and strong movement/dance capabilities. Also must be able to do an upper-class British accent. Equity.
  • 1 actor/actress 20s – 30s: Must have an athletic build, and strong movement/dance capabilities. Non-Equity.
 
UNDERSTUDIES
  • 1 actress 50s – 60s: Intelligent, sharp, and witty. Can play maternal, but also has great commanding presence. Acerbic and observant. Non-Equity
  • 1 actor 50s – 60s: Character actor, can play humor. Slightly world-worn. Wise and with a slight hint of mischief in his bearing. Non-Equity. 
  • 1 actress late 30s – 50: African-American. Businesslike and shrewd, yet can also play vulnerability. Has a quiet strength and grace about her. Capable, self-aware, and self-sufficient of bearing. Non-Equity. 
 
All significant roles are understudied. The Asolo Repertory Theatre is committed to equal opportunity employment and a flexible, non-traditional casting policy. "Non-traditional casting" is defined as the casting of ethnic minorities, senior actors, female actors or actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, age, sex or ability is not germane.
 
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