SEASON AUDITIONS SAVANNAH REPERTORY THEATRE Venue: Savannah Rep PLAYShop. 980 Industry Dr. Savannah, GA

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1 SEASON AUDITIONS SAVANNAH REPERTORY THEATRE Venue: Savannah Rep PLAYShop 980 Industry Dr. Savannah, GA IN THE ROOM Artistic Director: Ken Neil Hailey Casting Director: Jennifer Bishop Casting Associate: Jaryl Draper Seeking: Equity and Non Equity actors and singers for various roles in the upcoming 2018/19 Season; see breakdown below. Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend. AEA Contract: Category 1 SPT $255 a week AEA minimum (pending approval) Non Union Local: $100-$200 a week; sliding scale depending on role Non Union Out of town: $200 a week plus travel plus housing *We are not EMC eligible Preparation: Please prepare your choice of either... 1) two contrasting monologues 2) one monologue and 16 bars of a song 3) or 32 bars of a song (not to exceed 3 minutes). Please bring sheet music if singing as well as a picture and resume stapled together. Accompanist provided on Aug 1st (Savannah) and Aug 7th (NYC) only If auditioning for Casey in Georgia McBride; a self accompanied song on guitar is encouraged Local Savannah EPA Auditions: July 31st (no accompanist) & Aug 1st (with accompanist) By Appointment: 12 pm to 8 pm Lunch: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Local Savannah Callbacks: Aug 2nd Producer will run all aspects of this audition casting@savannahrep.org for an appointment. Indicate where you live (city), preferred audition day & time, your union status (AEA or Non Union), along with your phone number and address. Location: Savannah Rep PLAYShop 980 Industry Dr. Savannah, GA NYC EPA Auditions: Aug 6th (no accompanist) & Aug 7th (with accompanist) Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm Lunch: 1:30pm to 2:30pm Callbacks: Aug 8th EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition An Equity monitor will be provided Location: Actor s Equity Association 165 West 46th Street 16th floor New York, NY DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Authors: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Adapter: Wendy Kesselman Director: Nick Corley First Rehearsal: September 10, 2018 Open: September 27, 2018 Close: October 7, 2018

2 Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturdays at 8:00 pm Anne Frank (Female) Able to play 13-15; Otto and Edith s youngest daughter; lively, curious, intelligent, with an innate sense of cheeky humor; able to remain optimistic in the face of extreme challenges, yet clear-eyed about the situation when required or when nightmares strike in the middle of the night; a budding sexuality feeds her curiosity and yearning; she has the vivid imagination of a born writer. Otto Frank (Male, 40-60) Cultured, contemplative, practical and sensitive; head of the Frank family and of the annex family ; comfortable with being in charge and blessed with great patience; Anne is very close to him; he is never quite sure that he has done the right thing by hiding his family rather than emigrating, but he never shows that to the others; a natural leader. Edith Frank (Female, 35-60) Kind, caring and dedicated; she loves her children, but because of her natural reserve and fears, is not as close to her daughters as is her husband; this hurts her deeply; along with her husband, she often serves as peacemaker within the attic; keeps busy with chores, as if to fend off the truth of their situation with activity. Margot Frank (Female) Able to play 16-18; takes after her mother with a humility, reserve, and studiousness, that makes her quite different from her younger sister; in Anne s eyes she is the more beautiful, smart and grown-up of the siblings; while she is envious of Anne s relationship with Peter, she is not jealous in any conventional sense; perhaps the most innately generous person in the Annex. Miep Gies (Female, mid 30's) A very well-liked, generous secretary in Mr. Frank's office, Miep helps to protect the families in hiding. Along with Mr. Kraler, she brings to the refugees food, supplies, and news from the outside world. Peter VanDaan (Male) Able to play 16-18; a shy, reserved teenager who, at first, doesn t know how to deal with two young women in such close proximity; he s honest and sweet, with a good heart, if awkward social skills; his disdain for Anne s flighty nature develops into a close relationship over the course of the play. Mr. Kraler (Male, 40's) A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding, Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends. Mrs. Petronella VanDaan (Female, 40-60) Vanity, pride and ego drive her, and she is often the cause of friction in the attic; she seems to value things, especially her fur coat, above her family and friends; yet she is a smart, sometimes vivacious and cultured presence as well; the psychic and physical toll of the long confinement in the attic is probably most evident in her deteriorating mental state. Mr. Hermann VanDaan (Male, 40-60) opinionated, egotistical, a domineering husband and father; he is a former business partner of Mr. Frank, who helped the Franks immigrate from Holland; the debt has been repaid many times over, but neither Mr. Van Daan nor Mr. Frank acknowledge that; fleshy, if not portly, his appearance is an outward reflection of the gluttony, both physical and emotional, that rules his nature. Mr. Dussel (early 50's) Difficult to get along with, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding about two months.

3 SYNOPSIS: In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through. LITTLE WOMEN Music: Jason Howland Lyrics: Mindi Dickstein Book: Jason Howland Director: Jennifer Bishop Music Director: Ryan McCurdy Choreographer: Kristina Vetter First Rehearsal: November 26, 2018 Open: December 13, 2018 Close: December 23, 2018 Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturdays at 8:00 pm Jo (Female, 18-25) Ages within the show. The story s protagonist, a tomboy. Independent, passionate, adventurous, and brave with a fiery spirit. Jo is an aspiring writer with a temper and a quick tongue. She wants nothing more than to hold her family together. Vocal range top: A5. Vocal range bottom: E3. Belt with good head mix. Marmee (Female, 35-45) The girls mother. She is the strong backbone of the family. She shows spirit and courage despite the difficult odds she faces. Doubles as The Hag. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3 Mezzo-Soprano. Meg (Female, 18 to 30) Ages 17 to 25 within the show. The oldest March sister. Responsible and kind, Meg mothers her younger sisters. She has a small weakness for luxury and leisure, but the greater part of her is gentle, loving, and morally vigorous. Doubles as Clarissa. Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Soprano. Amy (Female, 18+) Ages 12 to 19 within the show. The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her, very concerned about acting as a perfect lady. Vain and fiery tempered. She becomes an artist who adores visual beauty and has a weakness for pretty possessions. She aspires of being worldly and is very romantic. Beautiful with a touch of being spoiled. Doubles as The Troll. Must be 18 or older. Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: C4. Soprano. Beth (Female, 18-22) Ages 15 to 22 within the show. Second youngest March sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Pure goodness. Sweet and generous to a fault, she is a peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Doubles as Rodrigo 2. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mezzo-Soprano.

4 Aunt March (Female, 55 to 70) A rich widow and one of the March girls aunts. Although crotchety and difficult, Aunt March loves her nieces and wants the best for them. Will double as Mrs. Kirke. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Soprano. Professor Bhaer (Male, 35-45) German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. Kind, thoughtful and restrained. Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Baritone. Laurie (Male, 18-25) Ages 17 to 25 within the show. Mr. Laurence s grandson. The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. Becomes best friends with the sisters. Lonely. Vivacious. Desperate for friends. Doubles as Rodrigo. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Tenor. Mr. Brooke (Male, 20-28) Laurie s tutor, tightly wound, strong, both outwardly and inwardly, but also a romantic. Kind and generous. Doubles as Braxton. Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Db3 Tenor. Mr. Lawrence (40 to 65) Laurie s grandfather and the Marches next-door neighbor. Mr. Laurence seems gruff, but he is loving and kind. Doubles as The Knight. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Baritone. Synopsis "Little Women - The Broadway musical," a musical. Synopsis: From the novel that holds a special place in the heart of American literature, comes a new musical which proves this timeless story is still relevant, funny, and heartbreaking today. Join rambunctious Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth, and romantic Amy as they embark on a coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, humor (and song!), all under the watchful eye of their beloved Marmee while father is away during the Civil War. LOMBARDI Author: Eric Simonson Director: Ken Hailey First Rehearsal: February 4, 2019 Open: February 21, 2019 Close: March 3, 2019 Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturdays at 8:00 pm Vince Lombardi: (Male, 50 s) Height: 5' 8". Inspirational coach who led the Green Bay Packers to 5 NFL championships and 2 Super Bowls and became a legendary figure in football history. Difficult coach, husband and father who attended daily mass. Marie Lombardi. (Female, 40-55)

5 His wife; strong, intelligent Jersey Italian woman of a certain time that loved and supported her husband above all else. Feisty and opinionated and loved her cocktails and cigarettes. The only person who can challenge him and can do so without ever raising her voice. Must be comfortable with herbal cigarette smoke. Michael McCormick (Male: 29) Slight Jersey accent. He is the one fictional character in the play and our guide. A "Look Magazine" reporter on his first major assignment. Michael wants to "find out what makes Lombardi win". He is the son of a domineering father who was also a writer. Must be a dynamic story-teller and comfortable with direct communication with the audience. Dave Robinson (African American Male, late 20 s-early 30 s) Height: 6' 3". He is the Packers powerful outside linebacker and team representative for the Players Association. Paul Hornung (Male, late 20 s-early 30 s) Height: Height: 6' 0" Height, 215 lbs. The Golden Boy. Lombardi s versatile running back who was often injured and got into off-field troubles. A vital piece of the Power Sweep and half of the Thunder & Lightning pair with Jim Taylor. Jim Taylor (Male, 30 s) Height: 6' 0, 215 lbs. Packers soft spoken, dominant full-back with a knack for making hits and taking injuries in stride. Half of the Thunder & Lightning pair. Very business conscious professional athlete. Synopsis Based on the book When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss. The play looks at the ideas and people who made the great Packers football coach Vince Lombardi the complex, charismatic and extraordinary icon he was. THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE Author: Matthew Lopez Director: Ken Hailey First Rehearsal: April 8th, 2019 Open: April 25th, 2019 Close: May 5th, 2019 Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturdays at 8:00 pm Casey (Caucasian Male, mid-20s, southern.) Charismatic and good-looking small-town high school football star turned Elvis impersonator; has the biggest of hearts and loves his wife ferociously; dreams big, if not always practically; his charm and optimism are infectious; hasn t had to grow up and take real responsibility for his life/family just yet; an artist who hasn t yet found his voice, takes on the role of Georgia: A wholly original drag queen with Elvis, country and rock 'n' roll roots; gritty, edgy, sexy, a force of nature; a transcendent artist who inspires her audiences to dream of a better life; vulnerable, driven, responsible, and completely self-possessed; joyous and thrilling. Note: Role requires dancing in heels, lip syncing, singing and playing guitar. Jo (African American Female, mid-20s southern.) Casey s wife; a hard-headed woman married to a soft-hearted man; a realist who s prone to being fatalistic, she grounds him, while he enables her to breathe and dream; tough without being bitchy, firm without being brittle; a

6 steel rod for a spine; she loves him deeply and he s the only person she feels safe showing her vulnerability to; works multiple service jobs struggling to keep them afloat and it s taken a toll. Miss Tracy Mills (Male, mid- to late 40s, southern.) Sweet-natured drag queen, and drag mother to Casey; her impeccable timing, wit, and charm can disarm anyone; deeply nurturing by nature, she thrives on being a mentor, but is ruthlessly pragmatic when she needs to be; ready to find a home and build something meaningful and lasting; equal parts inspiration and desperation. Role requires dancing in heels and lip syncing. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Rexy/Jason (Male, mid-20s to early 30s). GREAT double role. Actor will play: Rexy: fabulously fierce and feisty sharptongued queen with a dark past; a trashy gal who fancies herself the most sophisticated in the room; loves boys and booze and thrives on conflict; a bit of a hot mess; can cut to the bone with her words; an unlikely moral compass with great respect for the history and art of drag. Jason: Casey & Jo s best friend and landlord; a sweet-natured working-class guy; became a father young, henpecked at home, can sometimes be a bit spineless--but loves his friends dearly; capable of surprising insight and warmth. Note: Role requires dancing in heels and lip syncing. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Eddie (Male, 50s/60s, male, southern.) Easily flustered and financially-desperate owner of a struggling dive bar; rough around the edges, a bit of a walking ulcer, but a huge heart; ferociously loyal and loving to his makeshift family; a man of simple tastes and simple needs, he doesn t take naturally to the stage as an emcee--but eventually becomes an amateur showman who loves the spotlight. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities