Sorry for the last minute information, but I just learned that Donna Stearns, executive producer of Shakespeare Saturdays and wife of Astronomy celebrity Jason Kendall (also artistic director), is producing and casting the world premiere of "Minding the Heavens" by Mark Littmann. She will hold a casting call at the Inwood library today for the performance scheduled at the same library.
AUDITIONS WILL BE AN OPEN CALL on Monday, September 28th
from 4:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Casting will be ON-THE-SPOT.
Location of the OPEN CALL is The auditorium in the New York Public Library, Inwood Branch: 4790 Broadway [near Dyckman St.]. Take the "A" train to Dyckman Street, and walk north 1/2 block. East side of the street. Auditorium is in the entryway to the main library.
Donna writes the following about the casting call: Centered around Caroline Herschel, one of the most important women in the history of astronomy, this four-person play follows her life and tribulations as she gives up her career as an opera singer to help her brother, William, on his quest to become the greatest astronomer in Europe. While they both succeed at their quest, and she is lauded worldwide for her breakthroughs in science, we see her confront terrible
prejudice, and watch her heartbreak as her stardom wanes in her love of singing.
Presented as part of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, Shakespeare Saturdays is working on a wider release of this play during this year.
Seeking 2 actors for the roles:
1) Elegant Woman, Servant, King George III, Lord Storker and John Herschel ---
(some singing involved) (seeking a male to play these roles)
2) Reading Stage Directions and playing Archbishop (Archbishop is in 1 scene/no lines)
--- (seeking male or female for this part)
Directed by Jerry Marco.
Please be ready with a 1-2 minute contemporary dramatic monologue. Please bring headshot and resume.
1) The play will be a staged reading (no memorization)
2) All rehearsals and the reading will take place at The New York Public Library, Inwood Branch.
3) This is a non-AEA reading, seeking non-AEA actors.
4) The playwright Dr. Mark Littmann will be traveling to NYC from Tennessee to attend the reading.
5) No pay.
Schedule:
Rehearsals at The Inwood Library
Mon., 9/28 - 6:00-7:45
Wed., 9/30 - 6:00-7:45
Sat., 10/3 - 10:15-4:45
Mon., 10/5 - 6:00-7:45
Wed., 10/7 - 6:00-7:45
Sat., 10/10 - 10:15-4:45
Wed., 10/14 - 6:00-7:45 - Dress Rehearsal
Sat., 10/17 - Reading Premiere (12:00 noon call / 1:00 Go)
The Mission of Shakespeare Saturdays
Our main goal with this reading performance series is to foster learning, understanding and craftsmanship in the performance of Shakespeare. We work with many different performing artists, from the new-to-New-York to veterans, from those who performed at the Globe in London to those for whom this is their very first Shakespeare play. We also seek to promote minority actors. We are proud of our record for casting non-traditionally, and we strive to continue it. The experience from having a well-mixed cast heightens everything for everyone, and gives opportunities where many are denied.
We are looking for people who enjoy studying text, tweaking nuance and depth out of a performance. We are seeking people who enjoy both processes of reading and acting. There are already far too many entertainmnt groups whose sole purpose is getting money out of your pocket. If that is the primary concern, then true acting and true understanding of literature loses.
We are shooting for good fellowship, good friendship, good study and good acting. It is the desire and work that is all-important.
We invite you to come listen and see our neighborhood and audition! Inwood is the neighborhood of Manhattan at the very northern tip. After the reading, you can walk across the street and go up to The Cloisters and enjoy the world's premier collection of Mediaeval art right in the middle of historic Fort Tryon Park. You can also take in a baseball game in Inwood Park, where local teams are scouted by the Minors. After the game, you can go visit Lucy, the white swan who lives in the inlet where the Hudson and Harlem rivers meet. Good dining is popping up in our neighborhood, and it's worth the trip. There is a lot to do up in this great neighborhood and it is all good.
Donna Stearns, Executive Producer
Jason Kendall, Artistic Director
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