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'Clive' The New Group is casting "Clive." Synopsis: "Inspired by Bertolt Brecht's inflammatory play 'Baal,' 'Clive' tracks a dissipated songwriter in 1990s New York City from the hedonistic heights of seduction and consumption into an ecstasy of self-destruction. At once a celebration and a nightmare vision of life lived for pleasure, 'Clive' boasts an eclectic selection of classic American songs performed live." Ian Morgan, assoc. artistic dir.; Jonathan Marc Sherman, writer; Ethan Hawke, dir.; Judy Henderson, casting. Rehearsals begin Dec. 17, 2012; runs Feb. 7-March 9, 2013 in NYC. Seeking—Big Sister (1st Woman): 30-45, also plays Emily, Svetlana, 1st Fool, 3rd Junkie, and Maja; needs a versatile character actor, may sing. Little Sister (2nd Woman): 22-32, also plays Louise, Bartender, 2nd Junkie; needs a versatile character actor, may sing. 3rd Woman: plays Joanna, Sophie, 6th Junkie, Young Woman, Waitress; needs a versatile character actor, may sing. Mech (1st Man): 40-70, also plays Bum, Boss, Priest, 1st Junkie, Jama, 1st Fisherman; needs a versatile character actor, may sing. Joey (3rd Man): 25-45, also plays Lupu, 3rd Fool, 5th Junkie, Goo, 2nd Mountie, 3rd Fisherman; needs a versatile character actor; may sing. Note: The following roles have been cast; actors auditioning may be considered for possible replacements if needed—Clive: a charismatic performer with a nihilist streak, fun-loving, pleasure-seeking, but will manipulate, destroy relationships, and create chaos, all for a vivid experience. Doc: Clive's companion and his closest thing to a friend, brilliant and challenging, a passionate, almost mystic seeker, has a gruff and confident exterior, but at heart a follower. Middle Man: plays Pillar, Huey, Landlord, 2nd Fool, 4th Junkie, Police Officer, Boo, 1st Mountie, 2nd Fisherman; needs a versatile character actor, may sing. Piano: male, 30-50, small chorus role, plays piano. Violin: female, 25-40, small chorus role, plays violin. Note: Seeking Equity actors who are comfortable singing. Equity principal auditions will be held Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Theatre Row Studios, 411 W. 41st St. (btwn. Ninth Ave. & Dyer), NYC. Building will not open until 9:30 a.m. Prepare a contemporary dramatic monologue. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. Pays: $501 min./wk. Equity ANTC Contract. |
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