South Coast Repertory
Costa Mesa, CA
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (P)

No scheduled break

APPOINTMENTS

This audition will be held on a 1st come, 1st served basis beginning on the day of the audition. The space will be open beginning at 9am. If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a video audition at:

[email protected].

Please include your headshot and resume in your submission.

Please use the same preparation as would be used for this audition.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$900 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE STAIRCASE (See breakdown).

World Premiere.

Native Hawaiian actors or those who have close ties to Native Hawaiians are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one 2-3 minute monologue from a CONTEMPORARY play which shows competency with Hawaiian pidgin. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together with the correct contact information.

LOCATION

South Coast Repertory Theatre

655 Town Center Dr

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1918

Check in at Administration who will direct you to audition space. Parking in structure on Park Center. First 15 minutes is no fee then $7.00 per hour.

PERSONNEL

Written by Noa Gardner

GT Upchurch, Director

David Ivers, Artistic Director

Joanne DeNaut, CSA/Artistic Associate

Expected to attend:

Joanne DeNaut CSA/Artistic Associate

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: March 25, 2025

First Performance: April 27, 2025

Closing: May 18, 2025

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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 STAIRCASE

SEEKING:

MOTHER: 70-80 years old, Native Hawaiian (or very close relationship to Hawaii/Hawaiian culture). She lives with her middle-aged son who takes care of her. Mother does most of the talking in their relationship. A storyteller. Likes to romanticize the past. She is prone to forgetfulness due to her advanced age. Not ornery. Content with her life but wishes her son would find a girl already.

SON: 40-50 years old, Native Hawaiian (or very close relationship to Hawaii/Hawaiian culture). Lives with his aging mother and is her caretaker. Tries to be patient. Often fails. Feels stuck in a routine, but is also comforted by it. Loves his mother. He stutters, though this condition has improved since childhood. He has a difficult time with confrontation.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $900 weekly minimum (LORT D)

UNION

AEA