Auditions for multi-racial production of Noel Coward's Fallen Angels

About the project and the company

Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) is looking for 6 actors ranging in age from 20s to 60s for a multi-racial production of the comedy Fallen Angels, written by Noel Coward and adapted by Rachel Rene for performance outdoors in the parks. This production moves the play from 1920s London to 1972 in the Pacific Northwest.

BAT is seeking actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities for all roles to create a multi-racial cast.

ABOUT THE SHOW

This will be a 90-minute one-act version of the play to be performed outdoors in the parks. There will be 4 to 7 performances between July 12 and August 18, 2024. All performances will be in south King County parks and will be weekend matinees or evenings. The parks range from concrete to grass, so the ability to maneuver over uneven ground will be important.

Fallen Angels is a delightful romp through the lives of two best friends who find themselves in a bit of a pickle. Julia and Jane are two happily but complacently married women. When the charismatic Frenchman they had separate flings with before marriage suddenly announces a visit, they panic. As they try to keep their passionate past a secret from their husbands, chaos and hilarity ensue. With Coward’s signature wit and charm, Fallen Angels is a wild ride of champagne-fueled antics, love and laughter.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions and callbacks will consist of reading sides from the script. Sides will be sent via email.

Auditions will be held on Zoom Tuesday, April 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and Wednesday, April 17 from 7 to 9:30 pm, plus Friday, April 19 from 3 to 4:30 pm. Appointments will last 20 minutes.

Callbacks will be in person in Burien Sunday, April 21 from 6 to 10 pm and Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 to 9:30. Actors will only be called as needed, and not for the entire time frames listed.

To audition, please make appointment, and provide resume and headshot (or a list of theater experience and recent photo of you) at auditions@battheatre.org, or call 206-242-5180 and leave a message.

If you have a conflict with audition times, let us know, and we may be able to work out another Zoom time. If you have access needs, please let us know. If there is anything that will help make you comfortable in our auditions, please ask.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Rehearsals begin in early June on weeknights, with some weekend days or evenings (exact times to be determined based on actor availability). Rehearsals will begin via Zoom and will move to in-person rehearsals in Burien. Actors will receive general schedule by start of process. Exact calls with work plan will be sent out by start of each week.

Performances are in south King County parks with 4 to 7 performances in the process of being scheduled from July 12 through August 18. Definite dates so far include July 21, July 26, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18.

COVID-19 EXPECTATIONS

BAT has established protocols that have prevented cancellation of rehearsals and performances due to Covid. 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 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. Actors will be unmasked for performances.

BAT will provide masks and tests as needed. Masking and other Covid protocols will adjust as needed to meet government requirements and/or enhance safety.

OTHER INFORMATION

There is free parking onsite for callbacks and rehearsal location in Burien, which is also about 6 blocks from Burien Transit Center. There is free parking at all performance locations in the parks.

Stage director is Rachel Rene.

Location of Audition

Auditions are via Zoom, with callbacks in person in Burien.

Audition requirements

Audition appointments will last 20 minutes on Zoom. Auditions and callbacks will consist of reading sides from the script. Sides will be sent via email. If you have access needs, please let us know. If there is anything that will help make you comfortable in our auditions, please ask.