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American Stage seeks vaccinated Equity actors for a variety of roles for productions for the 2023-2024 mainstage season

Non-equity performers are permitted to submit. Equity video submissions will be viewed first.

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Indecent
By Paula Vogel
Directed by Helen R. Murray

Important Dates
Rehearsals Begin: September 12, 2023
Tech: Sept 27-Oct1st
Previews: October 4-5
Opens: October 6, 2023
Closes: October 29, 2023

SYNOPSIS
Inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s The God of Vengeance—a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture, and by others as an act of traitorous libel—Indecent charts the history of an incendiary drama and the path of the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN
NOTE: The Troupe plays everyone. Actors who play instruments are encouraged to audition.

LEMML - 35 to 45, he/him/his - A country tailor who becomes leader of the Yiddish Art Theatre of Lodz troupe Naive in his youth, over time as Asch’s company manager, he experiences the good and the terrible that the world has to offer, but he is never consumed by cynicism. Holds fast to his belief in the transformative power of performance, even in the Nazi-controlled ghetto where his troupe performs.

THE INGENUE (CHANA) - 22 to 33, she/her/hers - Passionate and adventurous and smart.

THE INGENUE (AVRAM) - 23 to 35, he/him/his - Rebellious, ambitious, and passionate

THE MIDDLE (HALINA) - 30 to 40, she/her/hers - Sophisticated, unconcerned with politics, and frank

THE MIDDLE (MENDEL) - 40 to 49, he/him/his - Traditional and conservative, outraged by “The God of Vengeance”

THE ELDER (VERA) - 50 - 65, she/her/hers - Boisterous, disappointed, and apologetic.

THE ELDER (OTTO) - 50 to 65, he/him/his - Cultured, educated, traditional, and cynical.

acts of faith
By David Yee
Directed by Patrick Arthur Jackson

Important Dates
First Rehearsal: November 7, 2023
Tech: Nov. 15-19, 2023
Previews: November 21-22
Opens: November 24
Closes: December 17

SYNOPSIS
From the African Copperbelt to the backwoods of Muskoka, acts of faith tells a story about the power of belief, the disillusionment of youth and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The story follows Faith, a young woman who gets mistaken for a prophet. When a revered religious leader attempts to take advantage of her plight, she begins using her ‘gift’ to right wrongs and punish the wicked. Far from home, Faith will come up against the ultimate test of her convictions in a final confrontation between sin and sainthood, morality and godliness.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN
FAITH - Late 20’s to Mid 30’s, she/he/hers - A woman who is well-versed in the bible and understands how to use it against the evil in man’s hearts. She is logical and courageous with the confidence of any priest before his congregation.

The Chinese Lady
By Lloyd Suh
Directed by Gregory Keng Strasser

Important Dates
First Rehearsal: January 9, 2024
Previews: January 31-Feb 1
Tech: Jan 24-28, 2024
Opens: February 2, 2024
Closes: February 25, 2024

SYNOPSIS
Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically-acclaimed play, THE CHINESE LADY, is a tale of dark poetic whimsy and a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of a young Chinese girl. In 1834, 16-year-old Afong Moy sailed into New York Harbor and was immediately put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her exotic ways and horrified by her tiny bound feet. As audiences follow Moy’s travels through America as a living exhibit for decades, THE CHINESE LADY shares her impressions of a young country struggling with how to define itself.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN
NOTE: For this production we are seeking Asian-American performers

AFONG MOY - from 14 years old to advance age, she/her/hers. - She is newly arrived in America as a cultural exhibition. She is proud, but optimistically naive of what it means to be the first Chinese woman in America. *Asian-American performers with physical or mobile disabilities are encouraged to audition for this role.*

ATUNG - older than Afong Moy, he/him/his. - He is Afong’s translator and caretaker. He is respectful of his responsibilities/duties but he yearns for things he cannot have.

Beauty and the Beast
Book by Linda Woolverton
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Directed by Kenny Moten

Important Dates
First Rehearsal: March 12, 2024
Tech: March 26-31, 2024
Preview: April 3-4, 2024
Opening Night: April 5, 2024
Closes: May 5, 2024
*This production occurs offsite/outdoors in Demens Landing Park.

SYNOPSIS
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN
NOTE: We are casting this production diversely.

BELLE - 20-25, any ethnicity, she/her. A smart, plucky young woman from a provincial town.

THE BEAST - 30-40, any ethnicity, he/him. Master of the castle who used to be a prince.

MAURICE - 55-65, any ethnicity, he/him. An inventor and Belle’s father.

GASTON - 30-40, any ethnicity, he/him. A pompous and dim-witted “ladies man”.

LEFOU/CHORUS - 25-40, any ethnicity, he/him. A dim-witted lackey to Gaston.

COGSWORTH/CHORUS - 40-55, any ethnicity, he/him. An English major-domo of the castle who is becoming a mantle clock.

LUMIERE/CHORUS - 35-45, any ethnicity, he/him. A French mâitre d’ who is becoming a candelabra.

MRS. POTTS/CHORUS - 45-55, any ethnicity, she/her. A cook who is becoming a teapot.

CHIP/CHORUS - 7-10, he/him. any ethnicity, Mrs. Pott’s son, who is becoming a teacup. Role will be double cast.

BABETTE/CHORUS - 25-35, any ethnicity, she/her. A maid who is becoming a feather duster.

MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE/CHORUS - 40-55, any ethnicity, she/her. An opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe.

MONSIEUR D’ARQUE/CHORUS - 35-55, any ethnicity, he/him. Proprietor of the lunatic asylum.

CHORUS/ENSEMBLE - 20-65, any ethnicity, any gender. Actors will play a variety parts like: The Narrator, Villagers, Castle Staff, Old Beggar Woman, Wolves and Young Prince.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Book by John Cameron Mitchell
Music and Lyrics by Steven Trask
Directed by Kirsten Kelly

Important Dates
First Rehearsal: April 23, 2024
Tech: May 1-5, 2024
Previews: May 15-16, 2024
Opens: May 17, 2024
Closes: June 17, 2024

SYNOPSIS
“Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt is an East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation. This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by Yitzhak and the hard-rock band “The Angry Inch.” With a pulsing score and electrifying performances, Hedwig is a funny, powerful, and inspiring story for anyone who has felt life only gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN
HEDWIG/TOMMY GNOSIS - 18+, any ethnicity, any/any. The lead singer and musical genius of the punk rock band “The Angry Inch”, on a revenge tour across the nation. Equal parts rock goddess, stand-up comedian, and vulnerable human being. Must be able to transform in and out of many roles throughout the show while remaining grounded in a strong base character.

YITZHAK - 18+, any ethnicity, any/any. Hedwig’s husband and roadie/back-up singer. Is bound by the constraints of traditional masculinity but longs to explore a more feminine side. Has a killer voice but must always be hidden behind Hedwig.

The Figs
By Doug Robinson
Directed by Helen R. Murray

First Rehearsal: June 18, 2024
Tech: July 3-7, 2024
Previews: July 10-11, 2024
Opens: July 12, 2024
Closes: August 4, 2024

SYNOPSIS
How much would you sacrifice for love? The Figs is a fairytale-like play about what-ifs, desires, and obsession. Follow a mad king obsessed with figs, a star-crossed princess infatuated with an inn-keeper, a young hero whose only friend is a swan, and a wiley storyteller. The Figs pushes for audiences to remember the wonder held inside a good story.

AUDITION BREAKDOWN
NOTE: Cast is ensemble based and global majority driven, where anyone can play anything. Actors who play instruments are encouraged to audition.

ACTOR 1 Storyteller
ACTOR 2 King/Ensemble
ACTOR 3 Lorna/Ensemble
ACTOR 4 Princess/Sandra
ACTOR 5 Jin/Ensemble
ACTOR 6 Jod/Ensemble
ACTOR 7 June/Ensemble

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