Imagination Stage 2024-25 Season - Imagination Stage Auditions

Imagination Stage 2024-25 Season - Imagination Stage

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LOCATION

Imagination Stage

4908 Auburn Ave

Bethesda, MD 20814-2629

Auditioners should sign in at a table in the

Main Gallery.

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Janet Stanford, Founding Artistic Director of

Imagination Stage

Kathryn Chase Bryer, Associate Artistic

Director of Imagination Stage

Randy Snight, Casting Director & Assistant

Producer of Imagination Stage

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.imaginationstage.org

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.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, February 12, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

No break.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition please contact:

audition@imaginationstage.org.

CONTRACT

TYA

$675 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Imagination Stage's 2024-25 season (see breakdown).

All Stage management positions are currently filled.

Local Washington DC/DMV actors are encouraged to audition. All roles will be understudied.

Imagination Stage operates under a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to build a representative theatrical community, culture, and industry that exemplifies diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. We commit to policies promoting the elimination of discrimination in theatre. Unless otherwise textually or contextually indicated, all parts/roles/positions shall be open to all

Actors without bias based on race or ethnicity, hair texture, sex, gender/gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or political persuasion or beliefs.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a 90 second monologue and a brief selection from an up-tempo song. If you plan on singing, please bring sheet music in the appropriate key as an accompanist will be provided. Please note that although we are a Theater for Young Audiences, your material does NOT need to be from a children's show.

Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

BREAKDOWN

IMAGINATION STAGE 2024-25 SEASON

SEEKING:

NOTE: Imagination stage looks to fill all roles with adult actors who are 18+.

WINNIE THE POOH

First Rehearsal: Aug. 26, 2024

Tech Begins: Sep. 8, 2024

First Preview: Sep. 14, 2024

Opening: Sep. 21, 2024

Closing: Oct. 27, 2024

Run Length: 7 Weeks

SYNOPSIS:

Winnie-the-Pooh, the famous bear of very little brain, is singing happily that, Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey, when the terrible trouble begins. Kanga comes to the forest with soap for baths and spoonfuls of strengthening medicine! Something must be done!

TRACK 1: Male, Pooh

TRACK 2: Male, doubles Christopher Robin and Rabbit

TRACK 3: Female, doubles Piglet, Roo, and Owl

TRACK 4: Male, doubles Eeyore and Kanga

THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG

First Rehearsal: Oct. 30, 2024

Tech Begins: Nov. 18, 2024

First Preview: Nov. 25, 2024

Opening: Dec. 7, 2024

Closing: Dec. 31, 2024

Run Length: 5 Weeks

SYNOPSIS:

A boy whose dog has just died moves to a new house. In the garden he builds a snowman and then, to keep it company, a snow dog. During the night they both come to life, and the three embark on magical adventures. This movement and puppetry-based show is based on the animated film of the same name.

Billy (M/F/NB) a young boy at the center of the story

The Chorus are Forces of Change: 8 singer/puppeteers who double and triple to portray The Snowman, Mom, Santa Claus, Penguin, Snowmen from around the globe, and any other character, function or puppet the story telling requires.

A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD: PETITE ROUGE

First Rehearsal: Jan. 27, 2025

Tech Begins: Feb. 12, 2025

First Preview: Feb. 19, 2025

Opening: Feb. 22, 2025

Closing: Apr. 13, 2025

Run Length: 8 Weeks

SYNOPSIS:

When the Big Bad Gator spies tasty duck Petite Rouge and sidekick cat TeJean heading down the bayou, Petite leads him on a wild duck chase through New Orleans and Mardi Gras all the way to a surprise ending. A Swamp Chorus sings back-up to the Zydeco-driven score in this foot-stomping, family-friendly musical soaked in Cajun hot sauce!

Petite Rogue (f, alto) young girl, adventurous, naïve, a risk taker, sometimes reckless, looking for excitement, wants to see the world.

TeJean (m, tenor) Petite Rogue's sidekick cat - shy, cautious, homebody, who follows the rules, a 'fraidy cat.

Claude the Alligator (m, baritone) a master of disguises, clever, sneaky, hungry, a gourmet cook who butchers the French language.

Crayfish (f, soprano) member of the Swamp Chorus, a storyteller who doubles as Mrs. Duck, Alley Gator, Gater Trapper #1, Riverboat Tourist, Mardi Gras Dancer #2, Dixieland Band Member (trombone) and Gospel Singer (mother of dead chipmunk)

Turtle (f, alto) member of the Swamp Chorus, a storyteller who also doubles as Grandmere (feisty, crotchety, don't mess with her, loves her hot sauce), Alley Gator, Gator Trapper #2, Riverboat Tourist, Mardi Gras Dancer #3, Dixieland Band Member (banjo), Gospel Singer

Frog (m, bass/baritone) member of the Swamp Chorus, a storyteller who also doubles as Dixieland Band Member (clarinet) and Lead Singer, Alley Gator, Gator Trapper #3, Riverboat Captain, Riverboat Tourist, Mardi Gras Dancer #1, Gospel Singer

TBA SUMMER MUSICAL

First Rehearsal: May 27, 2025

Tech Begins: Jun. 11. 2025

First Preview: Jun. 18, 2025

Opening: Jun. 22, 2025

Closing: Aug. 3, 2025

Run Length: 7 Weeks

SYNOPSIS:

This large cast musical with puppets and a modern score tells the story of one of everyone's favorite children's classics. Title to be announced pending rights application.

Nine performers 5 M and 4 F to portray characters from a classic children's story.

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