Actors Invited to Audition for The Purple Rose Theatre’s 2017/2018 Season
Auditions will be held on April 3 and 4
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will hold auditions for its 2017 / 2018 season on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Audition appointments are required and can be made beginning Monday, March 13 by calling the PRTC Administration Office at 734.433.7782. Office hours are Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Equity and non-Equity actors ages 18 and over are encouraged to audition.
Actors will be asked to perform a one-minute contemporary comedic monologue and should bring a current headshot and resume to the audition. Callbacks for specific roles will be held at a later date and those candidates will be notified by phone. Auditions will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan.
Actors unable to attend general auditions may submit a current headshot and resume to the attention of Guy Sanville, Artistic Director, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.
The tentative 2017 / 2018 season includes God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza; Flint, a world premiere by Jeff Daniels; Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear, a world premiere by David MacGregor; and Willow Run,” a world premiere by Jeff Duncan. The Purple Rose Theatre Company operates under an SPT Tier 6 contract with Actors’ Equity Association and employs both Equity and non-Equity actors. The current Equity salary is $430 per week.
About the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Founded in 1991 by actor, playwright, musician and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, the Purple Rose Theatre Company is a creative home for original American plays. In the 168-seat theatre 2 patrons experience an intimate encounter with live theatre. The PRTC also provides an apprenticeship program, performance classes, readings, lectures and tours. It commissions new work from established and early-career playwrights. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional theatre, the PRTC operates under a Small Professional Theatre agreement with the Actors’ Equity Association.
For more information contact Katie Hubbard, PRTC Managing Director,
(734) 433-7782,
khubbard@purplerosetheatre.org.
Auditions At-A-Glance
Person with casting authority: Guy Sanville
Name of company: The Purple Rose Theatre Company
Production: General Auditions for the 2017 / 2018 season
Time: Monday, April 3 from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, April 4 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: The Purple Rose Theatre Company
137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Appointments: (734) 433-7782
Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Beginning Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Season Info: “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza
“Flint,” a world premiere by Jeff Daniels
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear,
a world premiere by David MacGregor
Willow Run,” a world premiere by Jeff Duncan
Preparation: 1 one-minute comedic monologue
Please bring one current headshot and resume
Eligible actors: Male actors 18+ years of age
Female actors 18+ years of age
Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome.
Callbacks: Actors will be informed by phone if they are invited to callbacks after their audition and prior to the day of callbacks.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Yes
Contract / Salary: Actors’ Equity Association SPT Tier 6 / $430 per week for AEA contracts
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