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HotCity Theatre announces general auditions for its 2013 Mainstage Season
Who: All ages, types and ethnicities. In particular, an Asian – American actor for the role of Ryu in “Maple and Vine” (see below).
What: Bring a single one to two minute contemporary monologue.
Where: Centene Center for the Arts and Education, 3547 Olive Street
When: Saturday, January 19, 10:00-11:00 (AEA); 11:00-2:00 (Open)
How: To schedule an audition please email your request to Maureen O’Brien at maureenobrien75@gmail.com on or after Monday, December 17th. You will be assigned the nearest available time to your request and contacted with this information. If you encounter difficulty with email you can reach Maureen at 314-809-4916. Please use email as primary contact.
Maple and Vine, by Jordan Harrison
Director: Doug Finlayson
Performances: May 3-18; Rehearsals begin April 8
Callbacks: Sunday, January 20, 10:00am-2:00pm
Seeking to cast the following roles:
Katha –30’s, burned out New York publishing executive, mourning the loss of her miscarried child, in spiritual crisis.
Ryu – 30’s, Asian-American, a successful New York plastic surgeon, very much in love with his wife, but fearful that he is losing her, willing to “walk through hell” for Katha.
Dean – 30’s, an upbeat1950’s business man, hiding a secret gay identity, strong convictions that what he is doing is the “right” thing.
Ellen/Jenna – 30’s, as Ellen she’ an ideal and chipper 1950’s homemaker and doting wife (to Dean); Jenna is a co-worker of Katha’s at the publishing company.
Roger/Omar – 30’s, as Roger he’s a 1950’s factory foreman, a bit crude, has a gay identity, but is no longer willing to hide it; Omar is a co-worker of Katha’s who covets her job in the publishing company.
Entertaining Mr. Sloan, by Joe Orton
Directed by Bill Whitaker
Performances: September 6-21; Rehearsals begin August 12
Callbacks: Saturday, February 9, 10:00am-2:00pm
Seeking to cast the following roles (English accents required):
Sloan – Good looking young man, a hustler, mysterious and rough around the edges.
Kath – Sloan’s middle aged “landlady.” Sexually attracted to Sloan. Sister to Ed.
Ed - Kath’s middle aged brother. Businessman. Also sexually attracted to Sloan.
Kemp (Da) – Kath’s and Ed’s elderly father who lives with Kath, has an estranged relationship with Ed, and suspects Sloan of sinister intentions. Could be showing signs of early senility.
Kosher Lutherans, by William Missouri Downs
Director: Marty Stanberry
Performances: December 6-21; Rehearsals begin November 11
Callbacks: Saturday, February 9, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Seeking to cast the following roles:
Hannah – mid/late 30’s – early 40’s, married to Franklyn. Childless who wants a perfect life with children
Franklyn – mid/late 30’s – early 40’s, married to Hannah, businessman but dreams of becoming a novelist.
Martha – mid/late 30’s – early 40’s, married to Ben, sarcastic and very funny (Ben and Martha’s relationship survives through their bickering).
Ben – mid/late 30’s – early 40’s, married to Martha, sarcastic and very funny (Ben and Martha’s relationship survives through their bickering).
Alison – late teens/early 20’s, innocent and unsophisticated from the backwoods of Iowa. Pregnant with the child that Hannah and Franklyn hope to adopt.