Seeking Kids for "Leopoldstadt" Show
Equity actors for roles in "Leopoldstadt". Seeking kids ages 7+. See the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1100 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Boston $1197 weekly minimum (LORT B+) - Washington D.C. Additional info: Auditions will be held in NYC on May 30th, and 31st. Boston Dates: 1st Rehearsal: 8/13/24 1st Prev: 9/12/24 Opening: 9/18/24 Closing: 10/13/24 D.C. Dates: 1st Reh: 11/21/24 1st Prev: 11/30/24 Opening: 12/4/24 Closing: 12/29/24 Poss. Ext: 1/5/25 Company, LORT B+ First Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Tech Begins: Friday, September 6, 2024 First Preview: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Opening: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Closing: Sunday, October 13, 2024 Shakespeare Theatre Company Dates: First Rehearsal: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Tech Begins: Sunday, November 24, 2024 Thanksgiving: Day off Thursday, November 28, and daylight day of rest Friday, November 29 Dress Rehearsal: Friday evening, November 29, 2024 First Preview: Saturday, November 30, 2024 Opening: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Closing: Sunday, December 29, 2024 Extension Closing: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Dates are subject to change. Actors must be available for both runs. In this production, the adult cast size will be reduced to a 15-person cast with actors required to double and triple roles. For characters/tracks whose ages span across a wide range, directors are interested in seeing actors who fall anywhere within that spectrum and could play older or younger throughout the course of the play. When applying, please include your headshot and resume.
4 roles
Son of Hermann and Gretl. After deciding he wanted to be a soldier from a young age, he was severely wounded in World War One. This experience makes him a realist with strong opinions on government, politics, Judaism, and revolution. LEO: Ages from childhood through 20s. Jewish, with a slight British accent as he ages. Fled Austria as a young boy and has since become unaware of his family's history and devastation. He is proud of his upbringing as an Englishman while remaining empathetic.
Jewish. Daughter of Wilma and Ernst. Rosa's twin. Bold and sure of herself. MIMI: Daughter of Sally and Zac. Bella's twin. Insistent. Protective. Loves when her mom reads to her.
Jewish. Daughter of Wilma and Ernst. Sally's twin. Finds joy in simple things, was thrilled to be asked to hide the afikomen. BELLA: Daughter of Sally and Zac. Mimi's twin. Has a habit of sucking her thumb. Always self-soothing.
Jewish. Son of Hermine and Otto. The youngest and smallest of the children in 1938. Loves playing his toy piano.
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