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AUDITIONS FOR AESOP'S FABLES!

8/15/2014

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Park Cofield & Co. seeks actors for a production of Aesop’s Fables, written by British playwright, Mike Kenny. The play is intended for all ages and features clowning, live music, and found object/food puppetry. The production will rehearse in Los Angeles and will premiere in Mammoth Lakes, CA at The Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre for students and family audiences.  Two showings in Los Angeles are planned following the run in Mammoth Lakes.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 20th  from 7:30pm – 10:00pm, with callbacks on­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Saturday, August 23rd  from 10:00am - 1:00pm at J.E.T. Studios in North Hollywood. Please send headshots and resumes to [email protected] to schedule a time. Appointments are required. 

Character Breakdown:

WOLFIE – Male 25-35. Classical actor type, in charge and slightly pompous. Bass.
HARRIET – Female 20-30. Sassy, quick witted, competitive. Alto.
SYD – Female 20-30.  Mousy and gullible, with a quirky laugh. Soprano.
BARRY – Male 20-30. Thoughtful, sweet, unperturbed, and full of awe. Tenor.

*Ability to sing required. Experience with clowning, puppetry, and/or masks preferred.  Familiarity or knowledge of musical instruments a plus!

This is a non-union/non-equity production. $800 stipend, transportation, and housing will be provided for the Mammoth engagement, with an additional honorarium for the LA performances. Future engagements and tours are possible.

Rehearsal and Production Dates:

Table Read: Sunday, September 7th

Rehearsals in LA: September 14th – October 3rd (Approximately 20 hours per week.  Evening and weekend rehearsals are likely. Days/times to be determined based on actor availability.)

Production Week in Mammoth: Sunday, October 5th – Sunday, October 12th

LA Showing:  Tentatively scheduled for Oct 16th – 19th

ALSO HIRING:

Composer/Musical Director:  Responsible for composing 3-5 original songs based on poetic text. Open to all styles of music, but prefer pieces to be composed for acoustic instruments. Some recorded pieces may also be needed.  This is a paid, non-equity/non-union gig. Composer will participate in approximately 40 hours of rehearsals in Los Angeles and will not travel to Mammoth Lakes.  To be considered, please send resume and a music sample to: [email protected]

Production Manager: Responsible for overseeing LA rehearsals, production logistics, and management of actors during production week in Mammoth Lakes and Los Angeles. Producing, stage management, or puppetry experience preferred.  Stipend, travel, and housing will be provided.  To be considered, please send resume and a short cover letter to: [email protected]


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