A Joe and Melanie Thing Theatre Company
A brand new Chicago theatre company
Male Understudies Needed (Immediately! Rehearsals already underway!)
Seeking either one male understudy to cover all male characters (with ages ranging from 20s to early 50s) OR two understudies: one to play one or two characters: early 20s and an older man (with stage make-up), and one to understudy the lead and the first supporting male character, late-40s to mid-50s.
Not sure? Audition and let the Director decide!
Either send a self-tape of a 1-minute dramatic monologue to MelanieAnnApel@gmail.com or request an in-person audition appointment via the same email address.
Material to Prepare:
Please provide a 1-minute dramatic monologue. If auditioning in-person, we will ask you to read a short scene.
Time Commitment:
Immediately through April 26.
Rehearsals Sun/Wed/Th 5:30-9:30 (Feb 1-April 5) followed by Tech Week. Performances (10) Th/F/Sa/Sun April 16-26. Performances at Greenhouse Theater Center. Rehearsals (before Tech Week) offsite in Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Character Type/Restrictions:
Must be noted that the younger man and one of the older men will kiss on stage. The younger man will also be bare-chested at least twice.
This play is a drama that deals with adult themes and homosecuality.
To apply for this job email your details to MelanieAnnApel@gmail.com