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Williamston Theatre Holds General Auditions 4/2-4/3

March 19, 2023

Williamston Theatre

: General Auditions

professional

Date(s) / time(s) of auditions: Sunday, April 2 and Monday, April 3, 2023

4:30-9:30PM both days

Yes

To schedule an appointment:

Starting Tuesday, March 21 call 517-655-7469 Tuesdays – Fridays from 12:30-5:30PM

One The Market: 2 female & 2 male actors

Bright Half-Life: 2 female actors

Predictor: 4 female & 3 male actors

(The other 2 productions in the season have already been cast)

One The Market:

Charlotte – female, 40s-50s: Jewish American, raised in Israel (no accent)

– Diane, plus all other Female Roles – female, 40s-50s, any race

– Frank, plus various Male Roles – male, 40s-50s, any race

– James, plus various Male Roles – male, 40s-50s, any race

 

Bright Half Life

– Erica: Is “soft butch” and should be played by a Caucasian actress

– Vicky: Appears more traditionaly feminine. An African-America, Latina or Asian actress may play her

(Both characters age during the play, as it takes place at various points in their relationship between 1985 and 2031.)

 

Predictor

– Meg Crane – female, 26: Graphic designer at Organon Pharmaceuticals

*THE CHORUS A 6 member chorus plays multiple roles throughout as follows:

– Chorus #1 – female, younger: Jody and others

– Chorus #2 – female, 30s-40s: Mary, Meg’s mother and others

– Chorus #3 – female, older: Meg’s grandmother, Sister Bernadette and others

– Chorus #4 – male, 30s to 40s: Martin, Meg’s father and others

Chorus #5 – male, 30s – 40s: Jack and others

– Chorus #6 – male, 40s or above: Ira, Bertie and Howard Moody

2 constrasting, contemporary monlogues combined time 3 minutes along with a current headshot and resume

Yes. SPT Tier 4

$437. Non AEA: $300

On The Market: August 22 – September 14, 2023

Bright Half-Life: March 19 – April 11, 2024

Predictor: June 4 – June 27, 2024

On The Market: September 14 – October 22, 2023

Bright Half-Life: April 11 – May 19, 2024

Predictor: June 27 – August 4, 2024

Covid Protocols for In-Person Auditions

Do not arrive more than 20 minutes prior to your appointment to accomodate Social Distancing. You will not be admitted into the waiting room.

Masks must be worn to attend auditions. Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks, and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings.

Actors may remove their masks when they are actively auditioning.

 

 

Williamston Theatre is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive and welcoming workforce. Humans of all kinds are encouraged to apply, and applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.