McCarter offering Non-Equity auditions

Big chance alert for budding professionals: two chances to put your foot in the door at Princeton University's Tony-winning McCarter Theatre Center.

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Princeton University’s McCarter Theatre Center has scheduled rare non-Equity audition opportunities this week for two upcoming productions.
Auditions will take place Wednesday in New York City for a workshop of an interactive, educational touring production of “The Odyssey Experience,” directed by Christopher T. Parks. Auditions will be by appointment only. Rehearsals and performances will take place from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. The performance will combine acting, teaching and storytelling. All rehearsals and performances are in New Jersey. Actors may not be required for all dates.
Male and female actors of all ethnicities are needed to play multiple roles in the production, based on characters in Homer’s “The Odyssey,” as well as leading student participation and improvising. Candidates must have experience working with young people, the ability to shift from character to character quickly, a good sense of humor and strong physical theater skills. Improvisation experience is strongly encouraged and teaching experience is required.
Auditioners are asked to prepare a one-minute classical or contemporary monologue. Cast members will be offered between 2 to 10 days of employment. To request an appointment, send a picture and resume to The Odyssey Experience Casting, McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton NJ 08540.
McCarter also will conduct non-Equity auditions Friday for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Signups begin 9 a.m. at Chelsea Studios (Studio 607), 151 W. 26th St., New York City. Auditioners should be warmed up and ready to dance by 10 a.m.
Dancers and singers are needed to complete the ensemble cast. Two supporting roles—Charlotte Fezziwig and Schoolmaster/Ghost of Christmas Future—also will be cast from the ensemble.
Rehearsals begin Nov. 7, with performances scheduled from Dec. 2 to 23. The producers request no calls or e-mail inquiries. For directions to Chelsea Studios, visit www.theatreworksusa.org/chelsea_directions.cfm.