Walnut Street Theatre is currently seeking local non-union actors to understudy the role of Apollo Creed in ROCKY THE MUSICAL. Richard Stafford, Kristyn Pope, and Maleek Jackson are members of the creative team mounting this production. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on September 13, 2022 with performances running from October 4 – November 6, 2022
APOLLO CREED U/S- late 20's -30s, Black male-identifying. The undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Boxer, who unexpectedly chooses Rocky as his opponent. Exudes extreme confidence in his skills and his athletic physical appeal. Actor must be a strong athlete and singer over 5'10".
COVID NOTE: Walnut Street Theatre is operating through Actors’ Equity Association as a “fully vaccinated company”, so as a condition of employment, we are only seeking actors that have been fully vaccinated at this time.
Artists who are unfamiliar with Non-Union Understudies from within the Walnut Street Theatre School’s education performance program, details are provided below.
UNDERSTUDIES:
- Are “On Call” for a specific role in the cast and must be in town for the duration of the run of ROCKY – September 13-November 6
- Learn/observe as much of the rehearsal process as you’d like on your own.
- Attend Final Dress Rehearsal and off-book by – October 2
- 6 required understudy rehearsals during the show’s run – typically Wednesday/Friday from 1-6PM
- Receive an expense stipend of $280 to cover any expenses in participating (parking for a day, etc).
- Additional Rate: $50 a show if you perform as an understudy.
- Scholarship for free class at the Walnut Street Theatre School.
- EMC points if desired.
