Auditions for BIPOC actors-- The Odd Couple
Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts
About the project and the company
Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts and ActsOnStage are excited to announce auditions for our upcoming joint production of Neil Simon’s well-loved buddy comedy, “The Odd Couple.” Directed by Isiah Anderson, Jr, this production will breathe fresh air into this classic by opening all roles to BIPOC actors, and setting the play in an ethnically-diverse New York neighborhood in the 1960s. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition, with preference going to BIPOC artists.
Location of Audition
July 14/15 Red Curtain Arts Center, 9315 State Ave #J, Marysville July 17/18 Acts On Stage, 10806 12th Ave SW, Seattle
Other details
Black and other BIPOC artists will be given preference in casting.
This show will perform three weekends in Marysville, followed by three weekends in Seattle. Actors must commit to the full run when/if cast.
Audition requirements
comedic monologue between 1-2 minutes, and cold readings from the script. Please submit your headshot and resume to office@redcurtainfoundation.org
Character breakdown / Project needs
OSCAR MADISON
FELIX UNGAR
MURRAY
VINNIE
ROY
SPEED
GWENDOLYN
CECILY
Additional information
Preferred method of submission
Audition/Interview dates
July 14/15 in Marysville, July 17/18 in Seattle
Pay type
Stipend
Audition location
Marysville WA
Pay type
400 400
Callbacks or second audition/interview?
TBA
Submission instructions
Actors must register for an audition time slot online https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BA4AD2FABFA7-theodd and should prepare a comedic monologue no longer than two minutes. Actors may also be asked to read sides from the script.
Union Requirements
Non-Union
Equity Contract
Non-Union