Category: Auditions

Audition Notice. Notes from my auditions experiences.

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Past Few Months

Nominated: Best Actor in a Play

The big news for me is that I was nominated for a Broadway World Atlanta award. Broadway World has being doing awards for a few years now, but has just expanded to Atlanta. Nominations were accepted and voting has begun. I do not know, nor does Sherry Ingbritsen at New Dawn Theater know, who did the nominations. But New Dawn has 12 Nominations of which I was nominated for Best Actor in a Play (Non-Professional).

The voting is a fan based contest. To be nominated is flattering. I did such a good job that someone remembered and nominated me. After that, I would be nice to win, but it really is just a popularity contest. It is a matter of how many people I can get to vote for me than the other nominees can get to vote for them.

Voting runs until December 31st. So get out and vote (for me)!

Recent Auditions: Center for Puppetry Arts

I auditioned at The Center for Puppetry Arts. It consisted of my doing a monologue, singing and then playing with some puppets. I did a medley type of thing for the singing portion. My thought was that doing different voices for the puppets, meant showing off that I could do different voices while singing. So I did. Playing with the puppets was a lot of fun. The auditor wanted to see my problem solving ability with the puppets; making their mouths match syllables, walking, interaction. I knew it was not easy, but was surprised at how hard it actually is. And how much fun it is. I had a great time. As I was being escorted out by I believe, Kristin Haverty, she said I did great. I hope so. I think doing a show would be loads of fun.

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Audition Notice: Rua | Wülf

Saiah is excited to announce open auditions for Rua | Wülf, an adaptation exploring the ancient story of Little Red Riding Hood. Rua | Wülf is a site-specific public arts project that will take place at The Goat Farm Arts Center.

What to Prepare? Those auditioning will be emailed sides from the script. The sides should be familiar to the actors, but they do not have to be memorized. Actors will be asked to explore the themes and images within the script. Bring head shot and resume.

We are looking for:
Wolf- Male. Adult. 30 – 50.
Red Riding Hood- Female. Young Adult. 17 – 25
Grandmother- Female. Old. 50 – 85
Mother – Female. Adult. 30 – 50
Guide – Male or Female. Not age specific.
*the actor or actress must LOOK the ages suggested

Where? Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at: The Goat Farm Arts Center at 1200 Foster St., Atlanta GA 30318. Look for signs to park.

When? Audition slots will be available in twenty minute slots on Thursday, January 5th – Friday January 6th from 11:00am-8pm. Callbacks will be on Friday, January 6th from 6 pm-9pm.

Who to Contact? Email Phillip at pjustman@gmail.com to sign up and schedule your audition time and reserve your spot. Please send headshot and resume with reservation request.

Production Information? Rehearsals begin January, all the way through April and the performance will take place in March/April. Bring any conflicts for these months, (we may be able to work with your schedule until March). Actors will be paid a stipend. Actors must be ok with some sexually explicit material.

For more information email Phillip at pjustman@gmail.com. Visit us online at the-saiah-org.tumblr.com for more information.

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Audition Notice: Center for Puppetry Arts

Center for Puppetry Arts will hold general auditions for puppeteers for the 2012-13 season on November 29-30, 2011, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm. Experience in puppetry is preferred. Paid positions. Non-equity.

The audition will consist of:
1)Prepared short monologue (1-2 minutes)
2)Prepared song (a cappella, 1-2 minutes)
3)Puppet manipulation (Puppets provided; other puppets welcome)

Auditions are by appointment only and will last about 30 minutes. Please bring a recent headshot and theatrical resume. To schedule an audition, email cover letter and resume to kristinhaverty@puppet.org. No phone calls please.

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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Audition Notice

Epidemic Theatre Group, Inc. will be hosting open non-equity auditions for our upcoming production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by Stephen Banks.

The show is scheduled to run September 15, 2011 through September 25, 2011. The auditions will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Monday, June 27, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Smyrna Community Center in Smyrna, GA. Directions and information about the location can be located here: http://www.ci.smyrna.ga.us/index.aspx?page=470

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a story centered around two couples. The principal cast includes two (2) males and two (2) females. The descriptions for each part are below. We encourage you to arrive early for auditions to sign in. For auditions you will need to complete an audition packet, available when you sign in to audition. A headshot and resume is not required, but is appreciated. If you do not have a professional headshot, any recent photo is helpful. A one minute monologue is optional, and will be seen first before cold readings from the script with other auditioners.

Martha – 40ish to 60, female – woman with a boisterous, overbearing personality to get what she wants and protect whatever she’s hiding beneath it.

George – 40ish to late 50s, male – Martha’s husband and it shows. A history professor at a small NE university, he should have been head of the department by now, especially since Martha’s father is the president of the university. Or maybe that’s the problem.

Nick – Late 20s – 30s, male – young, strong, handsome and blond, he is the future and he knows it. Nick is rubbing elbows with the old guard, seeing who he’ll use and who he’ll climb over but doesn’t realize what he’s getting himself into.

Honey – Mid 20s – 30s, female – Nick’s “little wifey.” She drinks far too much, probably because every time she lifts her head out of the bottle she can see what’s going on around her.

For more information, please contact Lee Sanders, Artistic Director at 770-369-7470 or Spencer Stephens, Associate Artistic Director at 678-478-5752. Information is also available on our website at http://www.epidemictheatre.org.

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Persuasion audition at Theater Emory

Theater Emory announces auditions for Jane Austin’s Persuasion, adapted for the stage and directed by John Ammerman.
Equity auditions on Saturday, May 14 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM and 2:00PM – 6:00PM.
Non-Equity auditions on Sunday, May 15 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM and 2:00PM – 5:00PM.
Callbacks, if needed, on Monday evening, May 16. (See website for character descriptions.)

Female roles:
Mrs. Musgrove (50s);
Mrs. Croft (50s).

Male roles:
Mr. Musgrove (50s);
Mr. Shepherd (40s – 50s);
Admiral Croft (50s);
Captain Wentworth (30s).

The roles of Sir Walter Elliot (60s) and of Lady Russell (50s) are already cast but actors may audition as possible replacements, should any become necessary.

Rehearsals start on Oct. 12, 2011 and the play runs Nov. 10 – 20, 2011.

Sides and a reader will be provided at the audition, and available at the theater and online in advance. In addition to reading from sides, please prepare a 1-2 minute Period Monologue post 1770 but no later than 1925.

Actors are paid for rehearsal and performance. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Auditions are at the Schwartz Center for the Arts at 1700 North Decatur Road on the Emory University campus in Atlanta. Call 404-712-9118 M-F, 9am-4pm starting Tuesday, May 3 for more info and to schedule an appointment. See our website for more information: Click on ‘Theater Emory’ and ‘Audition Info’.