Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) is seeking a male-presenting actor for the role of Ken in BAT’s production of the 2-character play Red, by John Logan. The role of Mark Rothko is pre-cast.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York's famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his Bowery studio. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist facing the conflict of his ambition, integrity, and legacy as he strives to create a work that will decorate an icon, capture a moment, and assure his own immortality. Winner of 2010 Tony Award for Best Play.
Contains some adult language.
SHOW SCHEDULE
Approx. March 4-April 5: Rehearsal will be in Burien with some initial rehearsals via Zoom. Exact schedule TBD based on actor availability, 3 to 5 days per week, weekday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings. A general schedule will be provided by start of process. Exact calls with work plan will be sent out by start of each week.
April 6-11: Tech will be in Burien in the Theater at Kennedy Catholic High School. Plan on full days Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, plus full evenings April 8 through April 11.
April 12-May 5: Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm in the Theater at Kennedy Catholic High School.
COVID-19 EXPECTATIONS
All members of the team must be fully vaccinated and have received at least one booster by the start of the rehearsal process. While not required, we strongly recommend receiving the current (fall 2023) booster prior to the rehearsal process beginning.
All members of the team will be required to test regularly and report any possible Covid exposures.
Everyone will be masked during in-person auditions and in-person rehearsals until we get near tech. Performers will be unmasked for shows, but audience will be masked.
BAT will provide masks and tests as needed. So far, these protocols have prevented cancelation of rehearsals and performances. Masking and other Covid protocols will adjust as needed to meet government requirements and/or enhance safety.
OTHER INFORMATION
There is free parking onsite, plus rehearsal and show location is about 6 blocks from Burien Transit Center.
Stage director is Beau M.K. Prichard.
To audition, please make appointment, and provide resume and headshot at auditions@battheatre.org, or call 206-242-5180 and leave a message.
Auditions and callbacks will consist of reading sides from the script. Sides will be sent via email.
Audition appointments will last 15 minutes.
To audition, please make appointment, and provide resume and headshot (or link to TPS member profile) at auditions@battheatre.org, or call 206-242-5180 and leave a message.
If you have a conflict with auditions, a self-taped video audition will be accepted. If you have access needs, please let us know. If there is anything that will help make you comfortable in our auditions, please ask.
