upcoming season
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre
Jul. 10
Mary Moody Northen Theatre seeks members of Actors Equity to work with students of St. Edward's University in Austin to stage Shakespeare's Macbeth, The Play That Goes Wrong Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin, and Walden by KJ Sanchez
Mary Moody Northen Theater 2024-25 Season - Austin, TX EPA
St. Edward's University | Austin, TX Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (C)
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an appointment, please email askidis@stedwards.edu .
CONTRACT
URTA
$708 weekly minimum (Tier I)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Mary Moody Northen Theater's 2024-25 Season (See breakdown below).
PREPARATION
Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. If auditioning for NUNSENSE, in addition to your monologue, please prepare 32-bars of a song that shows range and personality and is within the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Mary Moody Northen Theatre 3001 S Congress Ave
St Edward's University Austin, TX 78704-6425
Enter through lobby, park next to building
PERSONNEL
Gloria Labatut Davies, Production Stage Manager
Expected to attend:
Anna Skidis Vargas, Artistic Director, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Director Jarret Mallon, Managing Director
Marcus McQuirter, MAVCBETH Director
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
stedwards.edu/theatre
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Mary Moody Northen Theater 2024-25 Season
MMNT operates under an AEA/URTA agreement; Guest Artists are mentors for student actors. Due to the academic training program design, guest artist roles are those that students would not typically play. For more information on MMNT within the St. Edward's University Theater program, please visit www.stedwards.edu/theatre.
MACBETH by William Shakespeare. Directed by Marcus McQuirter.
First Rehearsal: Monday, August 19, 2024 Performances: September 19-September 29, 2024
SEEKING:
Macbeth - 25-35, masculine. Warrior first, statesman second. Ambitious. Lithe and strong, sword an extension of his being. Product of a violent world.
Macduff - 25-35, Scottish nobleman who won his title through battle. Steeped in ethos of war/violence. Sees Macbeth as a potential rival who lacks discipline.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields. Directed by Anna Skidis Vargas.
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Performances: November 7-17, 2024
SEEKING:
Chris - the head of the drama society, directed the play and plays Inspector Carter. Physical comedy a must.
Max - plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener. Physical comedy a must.
NUNSENSE: THE MEGA MUSICAL by Dan Goggin. Directed by C. Patrick Gendusa.
First Rehearsal, Monday, January 6, 2025 Performances: February 13-23, 2025
SEEKING:
Reverend Mother Mary Regina - Mother Superior, head of the convent. Outrageous and quick- witted. Vocal range: F(3)-D(5) Mezzo or Alto range, Jazz/Swing style.
Sister Mary Hubert - Mistress of Novices, always competing with the Mother superior (G3-F5).
WALDEN by KJ Sánchez (Regional Premiere). Directed by KJ Sánchez.
First Rehearsal, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Performances: April 3-13, 2025
SEEKING:
Marshall - 17, black male. Funny, good singer and great friend. Finalist for NYU musical theatre audition.
Larry Bird - An artificial intelligence system. B.I.R.D. = Biometric Intelligence Response Droid. Building blocks of "if A then B" allow him to assess and evolve.
