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IMPORTANT UPDATE - See Below!
South Stream Productions announces open auditions for it's May production of King Lear.
South Stream Productions typically does not hold open auditions. Our productions and casts are usually small, and we (as a company) know so many actors in the area that we enjoy working with, we typically just hold an invited audition. This is mostly because there are so SO many wonderfully talented people in the area and really I hate disappointing people. Honestly, it's the worst thing about auditions, knowing there are so many great people who all could play the roles differently, but equally well, and having to choose.
Our next project, however, will be Lear - which is a significantly larger undertaking than we've ever attempted in terms of cast. The cast will not be large per se - probably 12 or 13 - but large for us. Therefore, this time we will be having an open call in addition to our audition process.
What to prepare:
A one minute (about) monologue [UPDATE - a monologue in verse is great, but any monologue will be fine. you DO NOT need to have experience with Shakespeare to audition].
A one minute (about) monologue [UPDATE - a monologue in verse is great, but any monologue will be fine. you DO NOT need to have experience with Shakespeare to audition].
It doesn't have to be exactly 1 minute, but keep it under 2 if you can.
How to audition:
We have two options.
We have two options.
Self-tape. We will happily accept self-taped auditions.
Please record yourself performing your monologue. Please shoot in landscape. Do your best to ensure we can hear and see you clearly.
Please upload your tape to YouTube (or other video platform) and send a link to:
Southstreamproductions@gmail.com
YouTube has an option to make your video non-public. That's probably best. If you choose "Private" be sure to remember to send the password required to access the video.
If you submit a self tape, please also include (either in your email or a separate document) a description of your acting experience and the role(s) for which you would like to be considered. Also please note any important/known conflicts with the production calendar.
In person. We will also have an in-person audition date for those who either are not able to self-tape or who prefer to audition in person.
In-person auditions will be held Tuesday, November 19th, from 7-10 at The Ridge 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh. Please sign up for a 5 minute audition slot here.
Call Backs:
Call backs will be Friday, November 22 from 7-10, and Sunday November 24 from 4-7.
(people called back will only need to attend one of these times).
Call backs will also be at 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh.
Roles available:
The roles of Lear, Cordelia, Fool, Gloucester, and Regan have been cast.
Goneril - Eldest of Lear's Daughters
Edgar - Son of Gloucester
Edmund - Son of Gloucester
Kent - a loyal knight to Lear
Cornwall - Husband of Reagan
Albany - Husband of Goneril
2-3 Players - These people will play everybody else in the play (Oswald, Burgundy, France, Old Man, First Servant etc...). One or more of these people may be asked to understudy some of the above.
Understudy/Swing - TBD
The script, of course, uses gendered pronouns. We will not be changing the words of the script or gender of the characters, but that does not mean those are requirements of the actors.
The script does require Edmund and Goneril share stage intimacy (a kiss) and lots of roles will involve a good deal of physicality, and several require stage combat, so let us know about any limitations and/or experience you may have (in stage combat... we don't need to know your kissing experience).
Additional information:
Performance dates - May 2-4, 9-11, 16-18.
Rehearsal dates - Rehearsals will begin on or around March 3 (not before). Generally Tues-Saturdays, but cast will be called depending on work being done. Expect more calls as we get closer to performance.
Rehearsal/Performance location - All rehearsals and performances will be at The Ridge (same location as the audition)
Rehearsal/Performance location - All rehearsals and performances will be at The Ridge (same location as the audition)
Pay - I'm not going to lie, it's mostly for the love of the game. South Stream shares it's profits (but not losses) among the cast and crew. Last production I was ecstatic that we were able to pay everyone more than $200. However, with a larger cast, and the same size performance space, I would NOT expect that much. Also, theatre attendance and sales can be unpredictable. I will do my dead level best to control costs and turn a profit for everyone to share, but I would guess we're talking $100 each if things go well, and $0 if things don't.
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