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RED |
written by JOHN LOGAN
directed by JOHN S. DAVIES |
Audition Dates:
February Friday 16th 1st Slot Starting @ 6:00pm
Performance Dates will be August 14 - 17.
February Friday 16th 1st Slot Starting @ 6:00pm
Performance Dates will be August 14 - 17.
Rehearsals will begin in early July, but we are holding auditions early because the play is very wordy, particularly Rothko, so the goal is to have the actors know their lines before starting rehearsals. There’s some physical action that will be difficult to choreograph with books in hand.
To audition, you must make an appointment. It is strongly suggested that you READ THE PLAY. You can check out a copy here at the theatre. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12pm-5pm.
To audition, you must make an appointment. It is strongly suggested that you READ THE PLAY. You can check out a copy here at the theatre. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12pm-5pm.
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE FATOR STUDIO
Scripts can be checked out from the box office. Please return before auditions.
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Please arrive early to start filling out your audition sheet before your scheduled audition slot, if you have not filled one out prior online. You can can fill out the form online here:
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To audition, you must make an appointment. It is strongly suggested that you READ THE PLAY. You can check out a copy here at the theatre. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12pm-5pm.
ABOUT THE SHOW
RED is written by John Logan, and is being directed by John S. Davies. The play is a two-character play about a two-year period in the career of painter Mark Rothko, one of the pioneers of Abstract Expressionism. Set in his studio in New York at the tail end of the 1950s, RED is the story of Rothko and his assistant Ken as they prepare paintings commissioned for a high-end NY restaurant and argue about art. The play is in one act, 5 scenes. AUDITION INFO
Auditions will consist of cold readings from selected sides from the script. You must schedule a time slot to attend. |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Actors must be able to memorize long monologues and be able to handle a number of physical scenes
Actors must be able to memorize long monologues and be able to handle a number of physical scenes
Mark Rothko:
Rothko represents the artistic genius who is obsessed with the intricacies and meaning of his work. While he is an established artist known for his color field paintings, Rothko exhibits a constant struggle between his need for commercial success and his own artistic integrity. The audience experiences Rothko's volatile personality, philosophical rants, and contemplations about the purpose of art as he works on a series of murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram Building.
Ken:
Rothko's young assistant who has been recently hired to help with the Four Seasons project. As an aspiring artist who has a tragic past, Ken's role in the play is to challenge Rothko's beliefs and contribute to the generational conflict between the two characters. Ken's evolution as a character is seen through his growth in confidence, his ability to stand up to Rothko, and his artistic contributions. Ken serves as an audience surrogate, asking questions and provoking Rothko to further explore the nature of art, the role of the artist, and the qualities of the Abstract Expressionism movement.
Rothko represents the artistic genius who is obsessed with the intricacies and meaning of his work. While he is an established artist known for his color field paintings, Rothko exhibits a constant struggle between his need for commercial success and his own artistic integrity. The audience experiences Rothko's volatile personality, philosophical rants, and contemplations about the purpose of art as he works on a series of murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram Building.
Ken:
Rothko's young assistant who has been recently hired to help with the Four Seasons project. As an aspiring artist who has a tragic past, Ken's role in the play is to challenge Rothko's beliefs and contribute to the generational conflict between the two characters. Ken's evolution as a character is seen through his growth in confidence, his ability to stand up to Rothko, and his artistic contributions. Ken serves as an audience surrogate, asking questions and provoking Rothko to further explore the nature of art, the role of the artist, and the qualities of the Abstract Expressionism movement.
"RED is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists.com)"
BEFORE THE AUDITION:
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during one of the production dates. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
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-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during one of the production dates. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
** Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications of future auditions!
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