ARTS COLLECTIVE: REVOLUTIONARY READING SERIES
2017-2018
SEASON AUDITION FORM
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
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OPEN AUDITIONS: REVOLUTIONARY READING SERIES
Three separate and distinctly directed plays about insurgency are given passionate voice by a
talented collection of student, staff, faculty, and community actors, followed by post-reading
discussions. (No memorization required.)
Revolutionary Reading Series Line-Up:
Friday, 9/29, 7:30 p.m.: 12 Angry Jurors, directed by Daniel Johnston
Saturday, 9/30, 7:30 p.m.: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, directed by Susan G. Kramer
Sunday, 10/01, 3:00 p.m.: The Penelopiad, directed by Tara Hart
Audition Dates, Casting, Prep, Etc.:
Dates: Tuesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 6
Actor Sign-In: 6:30pm
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Monteabaro Recital Hall, HVPA 130
Prep: Audition Sides & Scripts: Sides (scenes read during auditions) and scripts (for 3-hour
perusal) will be available Tuesday, August 8, in the Arts & Humanities Division Office (HVPA 200).
Casting: The Cast List will be posted on AC’s website approximately September 8.
Commitment / Number of Rehearsals, Etc.:
Casting and rehearsals are based on the availability you provide via the calendar grid on Page 2.
Rehearsal Expectations:
- Approximately 3 all-call rehearsals, per play reading may be scheduled.
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If needed, one or two
additional rehearsals with individuals or small groups may be scheduled.
Directors’ Notes:
Auditionees will read brief scenes from all plays featured in AC’s Reading Series during auditions.
Casting:
- Participation: Actors are asked to note their participation level on Page 2.
- For actors who would like to participate in specific readings: The directors will take this into
consideration, however, casting decisions will be at the director’s discretion.
- The directors will make every attempt to stagger rehearsals in order for actors to participate in as
many as possible.
Style/ Presentation: All play readings will be present
ed in a traditional format; actors will be seated
and may be given minor blocking. Scripts will be placed on music stands; no memorization.
For best consideration – complete the calendar grid on Page 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORM:
CONSULT YOUR CALENDAR NOW: Enter “YES” or “NO” next to EACH DATE below.
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ommitment Note: Once Rehearsal Schedules are distributed (approximately Sept. 8) all are expected to
honor the availability stated below when scheduling future activities (i.e. work, other shows, rehearsals,
classes, life, etc.)
Be Specific: Include when you are available (if the “calltime” is 6pm, but you can’t arrive until 7pm, note
that)! If you’re not available: state “No”
Do Not Leave Any Dates BLANK.
EMAIL THIS FORM to artscollective@howardcc.edu BY SEPTEMBER 1. After filling out this form, “RE-
NAME” the Word File to reflect YOUR NAME before you attach/email it. Thank you.
AVAILABILITY: SEPTEMBER 7 OCTOBER 1, 2017:
REHEARSAL OPTIONS: NOTE YOUR WINDOW OF TIME AVAILABLE!
SUN 1-7PM MON 5-10PM TUE 5-10PM WED 5-10PM THR 5-10PM FRI 5-10PM SAT 1-7PM
SEPT. 7 9/8 9/9
9/10 9/11 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16
9/17 9/18 9/19 9/20
9/21
9/22
No Rehearsal
9/23
9/24 9/25 9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29
Reading #1,
7:30
5:30pm Actor
Call-time
9/30
Reading #2,
7:30pm
5:30pm Actor
Call-time
OCT. 1
Reading #3,
3:00pm
1:00pm Actor
Call-time
AUDITIONEE COMMENTS HERE:
PLEASE INITIAL/ COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
____ I have read and understand the Rehearsal & Performance Information on the previous pages.
YES
NO Details: ____________________________________________________________
____ Participation: If cast, I would like to participate in
:
1
Reading 2 Readings All Readings
Details: ________________________________________________________________________
____ Casti
ng: I understand casting decisions will be at the directors’ discretion. Every attempt will be made to
stagger rehearsals in order for actors to participate as requested above.
YES
NO Details: ____________________________________________________________
____ Material and Content: I understand this reading series is about revolution, insurgency, and giving voice
to a selection of powerful works. AC is committed to sensitive, intellectual, and creative presentations of
emotionally and/or politically charged material.
YES
NO Details: ____________________________________________________________
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