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Headshots and resumes can be sent to:
Signature Theatre
Attn: Casting
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
Signature Theatre conducts auditions in a manner that promotes fair consideration to minorities, seniors, and performers with disabilities.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES TO THE EQUITY APPOINTMENT
CALL-IN DATE and the NON-EQUITY OPEN CALL DATE.
SEASON BREAKDOWN
Signature Theatre 2008/2009 Season Open
EQUITY Auditions
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 8
10:00am-5:00pm
musicals
Wednesday, April 9
10:00am-5:00pm
musicals
Thursday, April 10
10:00am-5:00pm
plays
WHERE:
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
Click here for directions.
Signature Theatre: SPT – 10
Artistic Director: Eric D. Schaeffer
Associate Director/Casting: Michael Baron
Open Equity Auditions by APPOINMENT:
Appointments will be given starting March 26 at 11:00am. Please call (571) 527-1824 for an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled in five-minute intervals on a first-come, first-served basis. A breakdown for the season shows will be available shortly. Check back here for more info.
If auditioning on the “musical” days, prepare a brief song (recommended) or prepare 16 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue.
If auditioning on a “play” day, please prepare a 2-minute monologue.
Signature Theatre 2008/2009 Season Open
NON-Equity Musical and Play Auditions
Auditions will be held at the theatre:
WHEN:
Monday, May 5
10:00am-5:00pm
musicals and plays
WHERE:
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
Click here for directions.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue. You can sign up for a time beginning at 9:00am on Monday morning May 5. No appointments will be given earlier or by phone for the non-Equity call.
Signature Theatre conducts auditions in a manner that promotes fair consideration to minorities, seniors and performers with disabilities
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at intern@signature-theatre.org. Please include in the subject line: Casting.
Signature Theatre 2008-2009 Season
Equity Performer Auditions by APPOINTMENT in Virginia
SPT Tier 10 (Approx. $550/week min.)
Artistic Director: Eric Schaeffer
Associate Director/Casting: Michael Baron
Equity Performer Auditions (Principal/ Chorus) by APPOINTMENT:
WHEN
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Musicals
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Musicals
Thursday, April 10, 2008 Plays
10: 00 am – 6:00 pm all three days
Lunch from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
WHERE
At Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
For an appointment, please call (571) 527-1824 starting March 27 between 11:00am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Appointments will be scheduled in five-minute intervals on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Please prepare on MUSICAL auditions days EITHER:
- a brief song OR
- 16 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue.
Please prepare on the PLAYS audition day:
2008-2009 SEASON
ACE
Music by Richard Oberacker
Book and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Runs August 26-September 28, 2008.
1st rehearsal: July 29, 2008
Possible extension to October 12, 2008
Billy
10-13 tenor
A young boy whose big dreams are opening his eyes to the past. Reluctant at first to share his feelings with peers and his foster family, when he finally opens up he is full of questions.
Mrs. Crandall
35-45 alto
Billy's social worker from the St. Louis Department of Child Welfare.
Elizabeth
30-40 alto
Billy's mother who as a youth she had high hopes of being a star journalist but now has fallen into depression. She must prove that she can hold a job to get back her son from his foster family.
Louise
25-35 soprano
Billy's foster mother. She is trying her best to be a first time mother and is elated when Billy finally starts warming up to his new home.
Edward
25-35 baritone
Billy's foster father who thought it would be a nice gesture to buy him a model plane
Ace
20-30 tenor/baritone
Billy's guide through his dreams. He is a brave and intelligent World War II pilot, who has a bit more in common with Billy then it would first appear.
John Robert
20-30 tenor A World War I pilot. We discover that he is Ace's father and the inspiration for becoming a pilot.
School Bully/Young Charlie
12-15 tenor The typical playground bully that likes to steal lunch money for fun / Ace as a child
Ruth
20-30 soprano
A colonel's daughter who we see go through all stages of happiness and mourning. She falls in love with John Robert and is the mother of Ace.
Sidekick
10-15 tenor
The bully's right hand man.
Emily
10-13 soprano
A new kid in school herself, she approaches Billy as an ally in the playground. She wants to help Billy understand his dreams using her super sleuth skills.
THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Jeremy Skidmore
Runs September 23-November 9, 2008
1st rehearsal: August 26, 2008
Possible extension to November 23, 2008
All roles require Irish accents.
Padraic
18-25.
A young, trim, handsome, charming murderer/terrorist. He is too crazy to be allowed into the IRA, yet still considers himself “a lieutenant in his own brain." His 15 year old black cat, Wee Thomas, is the only friend he can trust, willing to even kill his father if something were to happen to him. From Inishmore.
Mairead
15-25.
A boyish lass and great admirer of Padraic. She is a younger tougher version of her brother Davey. She is a perfect companion to Padraic and a dead shot with an air rifle. Her illogical reasoning led her to once shoot the eyes out of cows to protect them from the avarice of "the meat trade." From Inishmore. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Donny
40-55.
Padraic’s father. Guardian of Wee Thomas, a cat, and owner of the house, even he is afraid of what his son’s anger can amount to. His motto should be “every man for himself”. From Inishmore. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Davey
16-25.
The likely teenage culprit of neighborhood crimes, he is able to contain his cool despite his fear. He’s slightly pudgy and is proud of his long hair. From Inishmore. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
James
20-35.
A quick thinking pot dealer who understands the wrong doings he has done. Northern Irish. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Christy
30-45.
The head of Padraic’s splinter group who thinks he’s gone too far this time. His eye patch is a result of an earlier Padriac mistake. Northern Irish. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Joey
18-25.
A terrorist. Said to be the “more sensitive” one. Northern Irish CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Brendan
18-25.
A fledgling terrorist. Northern Irish CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED
By Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Michael Baron
Runs January 13- March 1, 2009
1st rehearsal: December 16, 2008
Possible extension to March 15, 2009
Diane
35-45.
An amoral Hollywood agent hellbent on keeping her superstar client in the closet. Obnoxiously witty and to the point, she sees love as just another irritating speed bump on the road to serious power. A friend to no one but the audience. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Mitchell
25-35.
Straight but curious upcoming film actor described as the “guy next door” type. He doesn’t like to admit that he owes his career to Diane, his agent of seven years. Uses Alex as a sounding board for the feelings he can’t express outside of his hotel room. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Alex
20-30.
A young “rent boy” that becomes attached to Mitchell while called upon to be a male escort. His complicated feelings towards Mitchell surprise not only his girlfriend, Ellen, but himself as well. CAST. Performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Ellen
18-25.
Alex’s on-off girlfriend. She is a Westchester party girl, and while possessive of Alex, inevitably just wants to talk about herself all day.
SEE WHAT I WANT TO SEE
Words/Music by Michael John LaChuisa
Based on short stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa as translated by Takashi Kojima. Directed by Matthew Gardiner
Runs April 7- May 24, 2009
1st rehearsal: March 10, 2009
Possible extension to June 7, 2009
Kesa/ The Wife / An Actress
25-35
A “beautiful sensual monster,” she plays a flirtatious lounge singer and an addicted actress looking for someone to be the blessing for her grief. Alto, Low G with strong belt to E
Morito/ The Husband / A CPA
25-40
A “handsome predator,” as the Husband he is willing to die and fight for the life of his wife. As a “former” CPA, he has “gone native” to rediscover the meaning of life and be reborn. Optional nudity. Baritone, with comfortable falsetto
The Thief / A Reporter
20-35
A man born from grime and addicted to his own impulses, the Theif is dangerous with enormous sex appeal. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. As the reporter he is upset with the outlook of the human soul and searches for his broadcasts to have more content. Baritenor up to a G with comfortable falsetto
The Janitor / A Priest
40-50
The Janitor is a lonely man who never wanted to witness the crime in Central Park. To reinstante his faith in God, the Priest tests the waters of hope and faith by posting a false miracle in the park in hopes of making a lie truth. Baritenor up to a G with comfortable falsetto
The Medium / Aunt Monica
40-60
The Medium is a voice for the Husband’s spirit as she felt it her responsibility to tell his side of the story to the police. As Aunt Monica to the Priest, her spit fire atheist Italian ways still provide a backboard to the Priest’s confusion. Alto
GIANT
Music/Lyrics by Michael John LaChuisa
Book by Sybille Pearson
Based on the novel by Edna Farber
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Runs April 28-May 31, 2009
1st rehearsal: March 31, 2009
Possible extension to June 7, 2009
Leslie
25-50 alto belt
A Virginia bred Daddy's girl. Her coming to Texas is a shocking different style of living than she is used to. Over time, we see her mold her surroundings more to fit her as she will always be a city gal.
Bick
28-53 bari/tenor
A third generation rancher. An imposing figure on the Realta ranch, he loved Leslie from the moments he set eyes on her.
Jett
20-45 bari/tenor
A sultry sulking farmhand who can most often be found in the shadows of the ranch. He is an enticing threat to Leslie, even after he is kicked off the ranch.
Vashti
25-50 alto
A down to earth fiddle playing girl from the ranch next door. She will never forgive Bick for not marrying her and uniting their ranches to make the largest in the world.
Pinkie
25-50 tenor
Another young cowboy who yearns to learn Leslie's city ways.
Luz
40-60 alto
Bick's older sister who he consults every day about the running of the ranch and his marriage. Even after she is gone, he keeps her room and memory of her untouched.
Bawley
50-75 bari/tenor
Bick's uncle who had to leave the ranching business because he is allergic to cows. Ridiculed with the name "Bawley" from his eyes tearing up, he is now a cheerful old fellow that makes even Leslie feel at home.
Adarene
25-50 alto
A lady in waiting and friend to Leslie, teaching her how to behave in Texas. Can play the piano.
Ensemble of 9 plays a various number of roles including Mexican-American ranchers, debutantes, servants, and cowhands.
Signature Theatre conducts auditions in a manner that promotes fair consideration to minorities, seniors and performers with disablities.
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