Syracuse Stage | Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Submission

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1011 weekly minimum (LORT C) - paying $1165

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (see breakdown).

Bass/Valle Casting encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities to apply.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please fill out the form at the following link for an opportunity to be invited to submit a video audition:

Deadline: 01/20/2025

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PERSONNEL

Based on the novel by Jane Austen

Artistic Director: Robert M. Hupp

Associate Artistic Director: Melissa Crespo

Director: Jason O’Connell

Writer: Kate Hamill

NYC Casting: Bass/Valle Casting

Casting Director: Gama Valle

Associate Casting Director: Gregory Jafari Van Acker

The Bass/Valle Casting team will review all self-submissions.

OTHER DATES

Invited callbacks in NYC: 01/27/25

FIRST REHEARSAL: 04/01/2025

FIRST PREVIEW: 04/23/2025

OPENING: 04/25/2025

CLOSING: 05/11/2025

OTHER

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 submit.

BREAKDOWN

SYNOPSIS:

The world of the Dashwood sisters, Jane Austen’s destitute but determined heroines, comes playfully to life in Kate Hamill’s warm and inventive adaptation. Romance, heartbreak, twists of fate and never-ending gossip follow Elinor and Marianne, the eldest Dashwood daughters, as they navigate 18th century English society in search of stability after the death of their father. Filled with memorable characters, delicious wit, and timeless comedy, this whirlwind Sense and Sensibility is a joyous love letter to one of literature's most treasured stories.

SEEKING:

EDWARD FERRARS/ROBERT FERRARS- Male-Identifying, late 20’s to early 40’s, any race or ethnicity. EDWARD FERRARS: a gentleman. Awkward, shy, fundamentally sweet, big-hearted, highly principled. Endearing. Always tries to do the right and honorable thing; perhaps a little bit too prone to following the rules. Would be in the church if he was allowed to choose a profession. A bachelor who stands to inherit a good deal of money from his wealthy mother— provided he marries correctly. Blossoms whenever he (finally) feels comfortable. NOTE: Likely to double as a Gossip/ensemble member at various moments. Doubles as ROBERT FERRARS: a very callow young man; Edward Ferrars’ younger brother. Fancies himself an incredible wit, scholar, ladies’ man, and all-around charmer. Both characters speak in British (RP) dialect.

JOHN WILLOUGHBY- Male-Identifying, mid 20’s to late 30’s, any race or ethnicity. An unusually handsome young man. By the looks of him, a true Romantic hero— dashing and irresistibly charming. Impulsive; perhaps a bit too inclined to break the rules. Has a dark side that he strives to keep hidden, but not a bad man— has made some mistakes that he’d rather not think about. Pleasure-seeking, occasionally to the point of selfishness or irresponsibility; fundamentally wants to be liked. NOTE: Likely to double as a Gossip/ensemble member at various moments. Character speaks British (RP) dialect.

MARIANNE DASHWOOD- Female-Identifying, 20s, any race or ethnicity. The middle Dashwood sister. Sensitive; feels everything VERY strongly. Romantic, impetuous— perhaps a little too inclined to break the rules. Smart, but prone to impulse and getting carried away by drama. Stubborn about her principles to the point of being occasionally careless about others’ feelings. Character speaks in British (RP) dialect.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1011 weekly minimum (LORT C) - paying $1165

UNION

AEA