Harold and Babs by D.A. Mindell
New York, NY
US
LD Kelley
HAROLD AND BABS by D.A. Mindell
Director L.D. Kelley
Producer/Stage Manager Devon Kish
Seeking trans and gender non-conforming artists to help with the 29-hour workshop reading of a world premiere transgender camp tragicomedy, HAROLD AND BABS by D.A. Mindell.
The following post outlines audition information. To apply as a sound designer, please email our producer Devon Kish at [email protected] and our director L.D. Kelley at [email protected] with your name and discipline in the subject line (e.g., John Doe, Sound Designer), including a link to a website or a folder of files which showcase your work.
The workshop will be designed, produced, and performed by an all-trans company. Cisgender artists will not be considered.
This opportunity is PAID. Each actor will receive a $400 stipend for 4 days of rehearsal and one performance.
ABOUT THE PLAY
HAROLD AND BABS by D.A. Mindell. NON-EQ. Cast of 4. Harold and Babs are miserable. So miserable that they find themselves on the roof of their marital home on the same night, prepared to jump off and end it all. Their problem? They’re both transsexual, and in 1954, that’s a miserable thing to be. Their solution? If Harold transitions to be Babs, and Babs transitions to be Harold, they can live their lives with no one catching wise. At first, everything is sunshine and apple pie. But as the new Harold climbs the political ladder on Capitol Hill, Babs finds the life of a housewife stifling to her newfound freedom. Gender roles and ideology clash on the floor of the House Un American Activities Committee. Just how much greener is the grass on the other side, anyway? And how much does it matter?
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
We're especially seeking actors comfortable with movement and pantomime. Don't overthink it; we're not looking for trained dancers. The ideal performer for this is someone who is curious and eager to work with a trained movement director to develop stretches of choreographed pantomime accompanied to music for a few wordless vignettes in the show. Even if you've never worked with a movement director before, you're encouraged to sign up! If you have questions regarding accessibility, please email those to [email protected] and [email protected].
HAROLD. Trans man, 30s. White.
BABS. Trans woman, 30s. White.
BERNIE. Short for Bernadette or Bernard, definitely one of those. 13 years old. White. *We are seeking adults over the age of 18 to play this role. Actors under the age of 18 need not apply.*
MR. KLINE/MRS. KLINE. A man, a woman. Both 30s. A married couple. Black. Both characters played by a single actor.
REHEARSALS
December 12, 13, 14, 15, 2024. Times and locations TBD. If you have any conflicts or prior commitments during these days, please include them in your email when you sign up for your audition.
WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
December 15 2024. Time and location TBD. Closed workshop presentation; invite only. This is not a marketed, ticketed public event.
AUDITIONS
Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Time: 5-10PM
Audition location to be distributed via email upon confirmation of your audition slot.
Please prepare a contemporary comedic monologue for your audition slot. Callbacks, if necessary, will be from 8-10pm, and will include scenes and monologues from the show.
If you are not available for auditions, submit a self tape or reel to the email addresses below.
To secure an audition slot, email the director L.D. Kelley at [email protected] and the production stage manager, Devon Kish at [email protected]. Include any information you believe may be helpful, especially your preferred audition time(s), your availability from December 12-15th, roles you’d like to be considered for, and any accessibility needs, if applicable. Headshots, resumes, and reels are happily accepted but not required. Confirmation emails including your time slot and the location of the audition will be distributed by November 4th, 2024.
Dec 12, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
$400.00 – $400.00 per gig
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