On Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1, we’ll be holding auditions for union and non-union actors for our upcoming summer productions of Sarah Schulman’s rollicking new costume comedy The Lady Hamlet and Robert Chesley’s gay love story Jerker. Seeking men and women 20-50 for paid summer productions.
WHEN:
Saturday, Feb 29 from noon-6pm
Sunday, Mar 1 from noon-6pm
WHERE:
Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
WHAT:
THE LADY HAMLET
A play by Sarah Schulman / World Premiere
A rollicking, whip-snap comedy centered on the duel between two divas at the turn-of-the-century to see who will be the first – and best! – female Hamlet on Broadway.
SEEKING FOUR ACTORS:
– Union or non-union actress for the leading role of the elegant stage star “Madame Helene de Montpelier” (inspired by Sarah Bernhardt). Anywhere in age from 35-55, actress must be adept at classical verse and verbal comedy.
– A cigar-chomping Broadway producer, age 45-60, male. Non-union.
– A tireless young male dresser, age 20-30. Non-union.
– A hardworking Irish dresser, female, age 30-40. Non-union.
REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES:
Rehearsals begin June 2, 2020 in Provincetown, MA. The Lady Hamlet plays Mondays – Thursdays, June 29 – July 23. Union actors on pojnt-of-origin AEA contract, non-union actors paid a negotiated weekly salary.
JERKER
A play by Robert Chesley / Cape Cod Premiere
A love story about two gay men in San Francisco in 1987 who develop an unexpected bond via the oft-ridiculed activity of phone sex.
SEEKING ONE ACTOR:
– Casting non-union male actor age 25-35 for the role of Bert. (Role of JR is cast.) A naturalistic play, actor must be adept with a wide range of emotions, and be comfortable with nudity.
REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES:
Rehearsals begin July 7, 2020 in Provincetown, MA. Jerker plays Mondays – Thursdays, Aug 3 – Sept 3. Actor salary is $250 a week during rehearsals, $300 a week during performances.
See you at the tryouts!