Professional Auditions

Theater Emory is the producing affiliate of Theater Studies within the Department of Theater and Dance at Emory University. Theater Emory, offering performances during the academic school years since the late 1980s, primarily utilizes and showcases student actors in its Fall and Spring productions. However, non-union acting professionals are invited to audition for certain roles where appropriate.  

When professional actors are included in the Theater’s productions, they are encouraged to take part in group activities with students and faculty, including special skills workshops, text study sessions, group warm-ups, and post production activities. 

Theater Emory 2023-2024 Season

Auditions for Fall 2023 Productions will be held April 15-17, 2023.

NON-UNION PROFESSIONAL AUDITIONS FOR FALL 2023 PRODUCTION OF BLOOD WEDDING 

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Theater Emory is the producing affiliate of Theater Studies within the Department of Theater and Dance at Emory University. Theater Emory, offering performances during the academic school years since the late 1980s, primarily utilizes and showcases student actors in its Fall and Spring productions. However, non-union acting professionals are invited to audition for certain roles where appropriate.   

When professional actors are included in the Theater’s productions, they are encouraged to participate in group activities with students and faculty, including special skills workshops, text study sessions, group warm-ups, and post-production activities.   

Upon hiring, pro actors must be processed through the Emory University payroll system to receive compensation. This requires submitting personal and tax information through an online system and also requires a background check through the Emory University police department as well as provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccinaction and booster. If hired, be prepared to submit all information online in a timely fashion to ensure timely payment of salary.  

Emory is tobacco-free.  Smoking is prohibited indoors & out throughout the campus.   

THEATER EMORY REHEARSALS: 
Theater Emory productions typically rehearse a 5-day week with Sundays and Mondays off. Rehearsals can happen Tuesday-Friday, between 6 pm.-10 pm., and Saturdays from 10 am.-7 pm., however actors will not be called for every rehearsal, and each production will have different days and rehearsal hours within those times listed above based on the needs of the production. We schedule rehearsals around your class/work conflicts as much as possible however, as we near performance dates there is little flexibility and actors must make themselves fully available to rehearse. 

Non-Union Professional Auditions for FALL 2023 Production of  

Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca, Translated by Langston Hughes, Adapted by Melia Bensussen 

Director: Lee Osorio   

WHEN:  SAT., April 15,2023 10 AM-6 PM   

Callbacks: Mon. April 17,  6:30PM-9:30 PM ; Movement Call: 8:30pm 

Those called back will not be needed for this entire time, but will likely be needed for a 60-90 minute time slot. 

LOCATION FOR SATURDAY AUDITIONS 

Rich Memorial Building, Room 210  

Located at 1602 Fishburne Dr., across from the Fishburne Parking Deck (Park in Visitors’ Parking at Fishburne Deck. Parking is free on weekends.)  For more information on parking and visiting our Emory Campus, click here: https://theater.emory.edu/stage/plan-your-visit.html 

Emory University Main Campus, Atlanta, GA 30322  

LOCATION FOR MONDAY CALLBACKS 

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Room 203  

Located at 1700 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 behind Fisburne Parking deck (Park in Visitors’ Parking at Fishburne Deck or Lowergate South Parking Deck) For more information on parking and visiting our Emory Campus, click here: https://theater.emory.edu/stage/plan-your-visit.html 

Audition Sign Up Link: bit.ly/3nj896Q 

PREPARATION:   

• Prepare a contemporary mid 20th century to current monologue of one to two minutes in length. Please upload your headshot, your resume, and complete audition information online through the Audition Google Form: bit.ly/3FLlj38 
•  You may also bring two pictures and resume stapled together, but online submission is preferred. Performers are encouraged to audition for any character that interests them. 
• If you are unable to attend an in-person audition you may fill out the audition Google form bit.ly/3FLlj38  and submit a video audition. Submissions must be received no later than April 14th, 2023, at 5 pm.

Have questions? Email: teauditions@gmail.com  

CASTING COORDINATOR: ROSALIND STAIB 

 Project / Character Descriptions   

BLOOD WEDDING byFederico García Lorca, Translated by: Langston Hughes, Adapted by: Melia Bensussen 

Performances: November 9-19, 2023;  

Nov. 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, & 17 at 7:30 pm.; Nov. 12 & 19 at 2 pm.  

Non-union Actor Pay: $565/week for 6 weeks 

Director: Lee Osorio https://leeosorio.com/about 

First rehearsal:Tuesday, October 10, 2023  

Performances: Location/venue: Mary Gray Munroe Theater, AMUC, Emory Campus  

Overview/Description: In a small rural, and semi-mythical area in Spain, an arranged country marriage between the children of rich landowners is about to take place. However, unbeknownst to the groom---- the bride is secretly in love with someone else. On the wedding day as guests start arriving, the bride struggles with the inner turmoil of her conflicted heart. Can she be content in her choice of groom, or will she inevitably be pulled to her other love, the enemy’s son? As tensions rise, secrets are revealed, and choices are made that create chaos and havoc on the wedding day. Will the bride and groom end up together? Will the enemy prevail? How much blood will be spilled, and is it fate or chance?  

Character Breakdown:  

Cast Size: 10-14 Actors; we expect 3-4 professional actors to join the cast, however, students will be considered for all roles 

*All gender identities, ethnicities, body types, and abilities encouraged to audition 

Non-union Pro Roles available: 

Mother, 30+, Bridegroom’s mother. A widow whose husband and older son were both murdered by members of Leonardo’s family. She has reservations about the upcoming wedding.   

Leonardo’s Mother-in-Law, 30+, Her husband left her, and she fears the same fate awaits her daughter. Lives with her daughter and Leonardo and helps them to take care of their young son. 

Father, 30+, Father to the Bride. Landowner, but not excessively wealthy. His wife has been dead several years, although it is rumored that she did not love him even when she was alive. He brought their daughter up alone.  

 Servant/Maid, 30+, A long-time family servant. The Bride’s Maid. She is aware of what is happening in the Bride’s house. She can be excitable, stern, romantic, bawdy, cutting, clever, and protective.