Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Chicago, IL
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Friday, December 6, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

CAT

$309 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in NO SUCH THING.

All roles will be understudied.

SEEKING:

REN: Female identifying, Mid-60s, A once very successful screenwriter who has been in a bit of a slump. Smart, complicated, accomplished, articulate, and dissatisfied.

FALLON: Male identifying, 40s. He's smart, articulate, confident, and a charismatic storyteller and a very good teacher.

TED: Male identifying, mid-60s Ren’s husband, overworked and loving but a bit disengaged.

MARILYN: Female identifying, 50s to mid-60s, any ethnicity Ren’s agent and longtime friend, 50s to mid-60s. She's funny, raucous, and often cutting.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a 60-90 second contemporary monologue. Please bring your headshot, and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

5779 North Ridge

Chicago, IL 60660

Street parking on Glenwood and area around Senn High School

PERSONNEL

No Such Thing by RTE member Lisa Dillman

Directed by Malkia Stampley

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Ashley Neal, Rivendell Casting Director

Glenn Obrero, Rivendell Casting Associate

Tara Mallen, Rivendell Artistic Director

potentially Playwright Lisa Dillman

OTHER DATES

World premiere of NO SUCH THING by Lisa Dillman

First rehearsal 2/21/24

Opening 3/30/2024

Closing 4/27/24 with possible 2 week extension

Developmental workshops:

THE FOLDED MAP PLAY

Inspired by Tonika Lewis Johnson's FOLDED MAP PROJECT

January 2025 workshop

Full production TBD 2025-26 season

DO SOMETHING PRETTY:

February 2025 workshop

Full production TBD 2025-26 season

OTHER

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.

SALARY

CAT $309 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

UNION

AEA