Actors
Invited to Audition for The Purple Rose Theatre’s 2017/2018 Season
Auditions
will be held on April 3 and 4
CHELSEA,
Mich. (March 6, 2017) — The Purple Rose Theatre Company will hold
auditions for its 2017 / 2018 season on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday,
April 4 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Audition appointments are required
and can be made beginning Monday, March 13 by calling the PRTC
Administration Office at 734.433.7782. Office hours are Mondays
through Fridays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Equity and non-Equity
actors ages 18 and over are encouraged to audition.
Actors
will be asked to perform a one-minute contemporary comedic monologue
and should bring a current headshot and resume to the audition.
Callbacks for specific roles will be held at a later date and those
candidates will be notified by phone. Auditions will be held at
The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan.
Actors
unable to attend general auditions may submit a current headshot and
resume to the attention of Guy Sanville, Artistic Director, The
Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan
48118.
The
tentative 2017 / 2018 season includes "God of Carnage" by
Yasmina Reza; "Flint," a world premiere by Jeff Daniels;
"Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear," a
world premiere by David MacGregor; and "Willow Run,” a world
premiere by Jeff Duncan. The Purple Rose Theatre Company operates
under an SPT Tier 6 contract with Actors’ Equity Association and
employs both Equity and non-Equity actors. The current Equity salary
is $430 per week.
About
the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Founded
in 1991 by actor, playwright, musician and Chelsea native Jeff
Daniels, the Purple Rose Theatre Company is a creative home for
original American plays. In the 168-seat theatre 2
patrons experience an
intimate encounter with live theatre. The PRTC also provides an
apprenticeship program, performance classes, readings, lectures and
tours. It commissions new work from established and early-career
playwrights. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional theatre, the
PRTC operates under a Small Professional Theatre agreement with the
Actors’ Equity Association.
For
more information contact Katie Hubbard, PRTC Managing Director, (734)
433-7782,
Auditions
At-A-Glance
Person with casting authority: Guy Sanville
Name of company:
The Purple Rose Theatre Company
Production:
General
Auditions for the 2017 / 2018 season
Time:
Monday,
April 3 from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, April 4 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place:
The
Purple Rose Theatre Company
137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Appointments:
(734)
433-7782
Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Beginning Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Season
Info: “God
of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza
“Flint,” a world premiere by Jeff Daniels
"Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the
Elusive Ear," a world premiere by David MacGregor
"Willow Run,” a world premiere by Jeff Duncan
Preparation:
1
one-minute comedic monologue
Please bring one current headshot and resume
Eligible
actors: Male
actors 18+ years of age
Female actors 18+ years of age
Both Equity and non-Equity
actors are welcome.
Callbacks:
Actors will be informed by phone if they
are invited to
callbacks after
their audition and prior to the day of
callbacks.
Equal
Opportunity Employer: Yes
Contract
/ Salary: Actors’ Equity Association SPT Tier
6 / $430 per week for
AEA contracts
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