ADH Theatricals, LLC
Brooklyn, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

Off Broadway

$816 weekly minimum (Cat. A)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW (See breakdown).

Local NYC area actors are encouraged to audition.

There are no Equity stage managerial positions currently available.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a contemporary comedic monologue, ideally mid-century American.

Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (305)

305 W 38th St

New York, NY 10018-2902

Holding room - Studio 202

PERSONNEL

Producer: ADH Theatricals LLC, Andrew D Hamingson

General Manager for ADH Theatricals : Amanda Cooper/ALC Management

Playwright, Co-Composer: Donald Steven Olson

Co-Composer, Musical Director: Mark Nadler

Director: Michael Barakiva

Associate Director: Lucky Stiff

Choreographer: Banji Aborisade

Casting Director: The Telsey Office, Charlie Hano CSA

Expected to attend:

Associate Director: Lucky Stiff

Casting Director: The Telsey Office, Charlie Hano CSA

OTHER DATES

First Understudy Rehearsal: October 8th, 2024

First Preview: October 10th, 2024

Opening Night: October 17th, 2024

Closing Night: November 17th, 2024

Possibly extension through December 1st, 2024

OTHER

Venue: HERE Arts Center

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW

SEEKING:

CHRISTINE JORGENSEN: [CAST] Late 20s, White, Transgender Woman. America’s first openly trans “It Girl.” Incredibly self-possessed and polished but struggles with stage fright. Has a hidden vulnerability just below the surface. Throughout the course of the show forms a meaningful relationship with Myles. Some singing and tap dancing required.

MYLES BELL: [CAST] White, male, 50s-early 60s. A former Vaudeville star who has fallen on hard times. A typical mid-20th century guy's guy and entertainer who learns to accept Christine over the course of the play and collaborate with her as well. Able to sing, play the piano, and tap.

CHRISTINE UNDERSTUDY: [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE] To understudy Christine Jorgensen. Late 20s, White, Transgender Woman. America’s first openly trans “It Girl.” Incredibly self-possessed and polished but struggles with stage fright. Has a hidden vulnerability just below the surface. Throughout the course of the show forms a meaningful relationship with Myles. Some singing and tap dancing required.

MYLES UNDERSTUDY: To understudy Myles Bell: White, male, 50s-early 60s. A former Vaudeville star who has fallen on hard times. A typical mid-20th century guy's guy and entertainer who learns to accept Christine over the course of the play and collaborate with her as well. Able to sing, play the piano, and tap.

SALARY

Off Broadway $816 weekly minimum (Cat. A)

UNION

AEA