2010-11 Equity Principle Auditions and Season Auditions
Tennessee Shakespeare Company
Equity and Non-Equity
The 2010-11 Season Auditions in Memphis, Tennessee are complete.
Thank you to all who participated.
Theatre:
Tennessee Shakespeare Company
Memphis, TN
Production:
"Romeo and Juliet"
To be produced Spring 2011. Contract details and cast breakdown to be announced later.
Production:
“Othello”
Performance Schedule:
Rehearses September 7 – October 8, 2010
Previews October 6 and 7, 2010
Opens October 8, 2010
Closes October 17, 2010
Call Types:
EPA for male and female actors
Stage Manager Interviews
Dates of Audition:
Sunday, June 13 (11am – 7pm)
Monday, June 14 (Callbacks: 1-5pm)
Location:
Rhodes College, McCoy Theatre,
2000 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112
Time:
By appointment 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM (break is 3:00-4:00) for June 13. For a 5-minute appointment, e-mail (preferred)
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. Performers without access to e-mail may call Company Manager Caroline Harrison at 901-759-0702. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits. Appointments by phone may be made Wednesday – Friday from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (C.S.T.) beginning Tuesday, June 1. The deadline for requesting an appointment is 3:00 PM on Friday, June 11.
Stage Managers may send resumes to Tennessee Shakespeare Company, Dan McCleary, P.O. Box 382143, Germantown, TN 38183-2143, Attn: Stage Manager.
Appointments:
A monitor will be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Personnel:
Producing Artistic Director Dan McCleary (at auditions)
Preparation:
Prepare two Shakespeare pieces totaling 3 minutes: at least one in verse. Appropriate pieces from Othello and Romeo and Juliet are encouraged. Bring pic/resume, stapled back-to-back; and any scheduling conflicts for Sept/Oct.
Contract:
SPT Tier 8
AEA Salary ($520/wk) pending approval
Breakdown:
Othello
African-American male, late 40s – 60. This role is cast; seeking u/s.
Iago
Male, 40s-50s. Lifelong military officer who is not what he seems.
Desdemona
Caucasian female, 20s – early 30s. Recently wedded to Othello against her father’s will.
Emilia
Female, 30s-50s. Long-suffering and courageous wife of Iago.
Cassio
Male, 30s. Untried, honorable strategist recently named Othello’s lieutenant.
Brabantio
Caucasian male, late 50s – 70. Venetian Grandee, political machinist, and unbending father.
Roderigo
Male, 20s – 40s. Duped gentleman.
Duke
Male, late 40s and up. The reasonable, royal head of Venice.
Montano
Male, 30s – 50s. Dutiful Governor of outpost Cyprus.
Lodovico
Male, 20s – 30s. Nobleman related to Brabantio.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are strongly encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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