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| Created Date | August 18, 2022 | |
| Expiration Date | September 17, 2022 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | Vinegar Tom | |
Description:
Red Theater is thrilled to announce auditions for our fall 2022 production of Caryl Churchill's VINEGAR TOM, directed by co-Artistic Director Clare Brennan. Performances will run at The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640.
Churchill describes VINEGAR TOM as "a play on witches with no witches in it." In a 17th century village, six women struggle to survive on their own terms in a society where one label can mean poverty, imprisonment, and death. Their rage, fear, and grief take the form of a live riot grrrl band, who provide the loud and cathartic soundtrack to an increasingly dire narrative. VINEGAR TOM is a raw drama that directly addresses the fight for control over the inherent power of women.
MUSICAL CONTENT
VINEGAR TOM is a play with music. Actor-musicians with experience in electric guitar, electric bass guitar, drum sets, and/or vocals are strongly encouraged to submit.
PRODUCTION CONTENT WARNINGS
Depictions of sexual contact, sexism, humiliation, torture, and execution. All acts of intimacy and violence will be choreographed by a fight/intimacy director. This production is not recommended to audiences under 13 without adult supervision.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Playwright: Caryl Churchill (she/her)
Director: Clare Brennan (she/her)
Casting Director: Becca Holloway (she/her)
Producer: Wyatt Kent (he/him)
Characters:
*Please note that pronouns listed are for the characters only and do not explicitly reflect the actors we are seeking for each role.*
JOAN: she/her. 40-50's. a single mother, accused of being a witch
ALICE: she/her. Early 20's. Joan's daughter, a "loose woman"
JACK: he/him. 30s-40s. a farmer with a wandering eye
MARGERY: she/her. 30s-40s. Jack's wife. Protective, suspicious
BETTY: she/her. 16. the daughter of a local gentry
SUSAN: she/her. Early 20's. a young woman seeking an abortion
ELLEN: she/her. 35. a "cunning woman," ostracized from the community
GOODY: 20-30's. she/her. the witchfinder's assistant
MAN: he/him. 30's. the devil? Plays multiple roles
Pay: $200
August 27 + 28: In-person callbacks
Sept 12 - Oct 23: Rehearsal (Mon-Thurs 6-10p, Sat 11a-3p)*
Oct 24 - Oct 27: Tech
Thurs Oct 27: Preview @ 7:30p
Fri Oct 28: Opening Night @ 7:30p
Oct 29 - Nov 20: Performance Run (Thurs - Sat @ 7:30p, Sun @ 3p)
*dates/times are subject to change based on cast availability
1. a self-tape of a one-minute contemporary dramatic monologue
2. For musician-actors: a 30-60 second clip of a contemporary rock song sung and/or performed on your instrument (can include accompaniment tracks as needed) OR a clip of you performing with a live band
3. A PDF of your headshot and resume
4. Your availability for the callback dates listed below
Contact Info:
Please submit your audition materials as a YouTube or Vimeo video link to Casting Director Becca Holloway at casting@redtheater.org. Submissions will be accepted until Thursday, August 25th @ 11:59pm.
