Weston Theater Company | Weston, VT
Weston, VT

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please email: mail@westontheater.org . In your email, please include your desired timeframe(please give us at least a one-hour window where you can be seen) and we will respond with a confirmation. IMPORTANT NOTE: this e-mail address is ONLY to be used to set up *in-person auditions for 3/26, in Weston, VT*. Tapes are NOT being accepted at this address - it is solely to be used for Vermont EPA scheduling purposes for Equity members.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$839 weekly minimum (LORT D) +

health/pension/transportation/lodging

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE TWELFTH

NIGHT SHOW (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief Shakespearean monologue and a song of your choosing. Please prepare a song where you selfaccompany on your own instrument, sing a cappella, or bring your own recorded accompaniment to be amplified through a Bluetooth-enabled speaker provided by the theatre. An accompanist will NOT be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are unable to attend this EPA, performers are welcome to send picture and resume submissions to submissions@michaelcassara.net - however/please note we are unable to schedule any appointments at this emailaddress.

LOCATION

Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm

705 Main St

Weston, VT 05161

Accessed via driveway at 703 Main Street.

Parking free, in theater lot.

PERSONNEL

Created by Jacob Brandt and Megumi Nakamura

Book by Megumi Nakamura

Original Music by Jacob Brandt

Based on the play by William Shakespeare

Director: Megumi Nakamura

Musical Director: Jacob Brandt

Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

Expected to attend:

Executive Artistic Director: Susanna Gellert

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal 9/9/2025

First Preview 9/26/2025

Opening 9/28/2025

Closing 10/12/2025

New York City EPAs and ECCs are taking

place in February/March, 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 TWELFTH NIGHT SHOW

NOTE: All roles require strong comedic timing, command of Shakespearean language, and excellent musicianship.

SEEKING:

A - Baritenor. He/Him. Any ethnicity. Believes himself to be the leader of the group and deems himself an expert in all things "Shakespeare". Can be condescending and loud, but is ultimately sweet and insecure. Doubles as Malvolio, Feste, and others. Excellent folk guitarist. Ideally plays other handheld instruments (ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, etc.).

B - Alto. Any gender identity. BIPOC. Idealist. Loves Shakespeare but is bored of the traditional tropes. Knows they are the smartest in the room. Doubles as Viola and others. Plays at least one of the following: guitar, bass, cello, violin, piano. Ideally a multi-instrumentalist.

C - Alto. Any gender identity. Any ethnicity. Stand-up comedian, improv actor and musician. Always goes for the laugh. Terrible taste in men. Doubles as Olivia, Sir Toby, and others. Plays at least one of the following: guitar, bass, cello, violin, piano. Ideally a multi-instrumentalist.

D - Tenor. Any gender identity. Any ethnicity. Crazy talented, but less confident than they should be. Shy. A romantic. Doubles as Orsino, Sir Andrew, and others. Excellent percussionist and guitarist. Ideally plays other handheld instruments (ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, etc).

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) + health/pension/transportation/lodging

UNION

AEA