Syracuse Stage to hold local equity auditions May 5, 6

Syracuse Stage will be holding local equity auditions from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 5-6 for roles in the upcoming 2011-12 season. Auditions will take place at Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St. Please call (315) 443-4008 to schedule an appointment.

Actors auditioning must be members of the Actors’ Equity Association and should bring a headshot and resume. If auditioning for straight plays, actors should prepare two brief, contrasting monologues. If auditioning for the musical “Caroline, or Change,” please prepare one contemporary monologue and one song (an accompanist will be available).

ROLES TO BE CAST:

Show: “The Turn of the Screw”
Available Roles: The Woman, The Man
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the story by Henry James
Directed by Michael Barakiva
First rehearsal: Aug. 23
Performance Run: Sept. 21-Oct. 16

Show: “The Boys Next Door”
Available Roles: Arnold Wiggins, Lucien P. Smith, Norman Bulansky, Jack, Sheila, Mr. Klemper, (one actor for Mrs. Fremus/Mrs.Warren/Clara), (one actor for Mr. Hedges/Mr. Corbin, Senator Clarke)
By Tom Griffin
Directed by Timothy Bond
First rehearsal: Sept. 20
Performance Run: Oct. 19-Nov. 6

Show: “Caroline, or Change”
Available Roles: The Washing Machine, The Radio, The Dryer/The Bus, Grandma Gellman, Grandpa Gellman, Rose Stopnick Gellman, Stuart Gellman, The Moon, Emmie Thibodeaux, Mr. Stopnick
Book and Lyrics by Tony Kushner, Music by Jeanine Tesori
Directed by Marcela Lorca
First rehearsal: Dec. 27
Performance Run: Jan. 31-Feb. 26, 2012

Show: “Red”
Available Roles: Mark Rothko, Ken.
By John Logan
Directed by Penny Metropulos
First rehearsal: Feb. 7, 2012
Performance Run: March 6-March 25, 2012

Show: “The Brothers Size”
Available Roles: Ogun Henry Size, Oshoosi Size, Elegba
By Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed by Timothy Bond
First rehearsal: March 20, 2012
Performance Run: April 17-May 12, 2012