Auditions and Employment
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical- Auditions [Equity Mainstage/Youth Theatre]
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Youth Audition Call SEEKING Non Union Actors for children's roles in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (see breakdown). SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS What to prepare: Selected Song, attached below, “When I Grow up” with cuts as marked. Please use the provided accompaniment to play with your audition. Audition must be memorized When I Grow Up - Matilda The Musical - Piano Accompaniment AND Prepare 1 of the selected 3 poems attached below. Feel free to use your best RP British accent if you would like. The audition must be memorized To submit your audition please fill out the following form and attach your video link in the requested space. https://forms.gle/oq1jyg8hQ5rxqgEg7 ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECIEVED BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2023 QUESTIONS: emails sarah@rubbercitytheatre.com PERSONNEL Viewing auditions: Sarah Bailey - Director/Choreographer Dane Leasure - Executive Artistic Director IMPORTANT DATES Call backs for specific roles will be by invitation only on December 17 between 1-4PM. Children asked to attend a callback should be prepared to dance. Rehearsal Schedule: Kids Workshop Intensives 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 1-3PM Full Company Rehearsals 2/14-3/2/23 Tuesday-Thursdays 6:30-9:30 (Kids released at 9), Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-9:00 PM. (Kids will be released at 8:30 PM) Tech Week: March 5th 1-9PM, March 7-9th 6:30 -10:00 PM Show Dates: 3/10, 3/11, 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/23, 3/24, 3/25, 7:30 PM Show; 3/12, 3/19 Show 2:30 PM OTHER www.rubbercitytheatre.com We are seeking fully vaccinated and boosted actors for this production. 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 submit. 
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BREAKDOWN
RCT has engaged with a qualified Intimacy Director to work with all actors. The Intimacy Director will work with the actors to ensure that any/all moments of casual or familial intimacy between characters (e.g. casual touching, embracing) work within the boundaries of each actor. Seeking Children for the Roles of: Matilda Wormwood An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Gender: Female Age: 6 to 10 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Michael Wormwood Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Gender: Male Age: 10 to 15 Bruce Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Gender: Male Age: 7 to 14 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Lavender Matilda's classmate and friend. Gender: Female Age: 7 to 10 Ensemble Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy) and Kids Chorus Ages 7-14 Show Synopsis Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! MATILDA: Highlights from MATILDA THE MUSICAL | ||||
Design Openings
Rubber City Theatre, Akron’s only Equity Theatre, is searching for designers for productions in its 2021 season of world premieres. RCT is looking for inspired professionals to join their productions as a Costume Designer, Sound Designer, or Lighting Designer. Duties for each of the following are listed below. Applicants should be within the Northeast Ohio region and willing to drive to the theatre space for necessary rehearsals during the production period. Designers should be comfortable working with IATSE Union crews throughout the process. All interested personnel please email our Director of Artistic Operations, Brian C. Seckfort at Production@rubbercitytheatre.com and include a resume, portfolio, and website if applicable, also include in the subject what position you are interested in. These are paid positions and can open to future designs with the emerging company! For more information on our current season and company visit our website rubbercitytheatre.com.
Costume Designer
1. To provide a costume plot and complete sketches or representations necessary for execution of costumes and to design, select or approve all accessories.
2. To supply color schemes/sketches or outline sketches with examples of materials for each costume including ornaments and detail.
3. To design, select or coordinate all contemporary costumes, including selections from the performer’s personal wardrobe when necessary.
4. Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental or other resources and coordinate their adaptation for the production.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for costume shops or other suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Costume Designer.
6. To supply specifications for the shop to make, sew, construct/and or paint costumes and costume accessories.
7. To oversee the fittings and attend appropriate rehearsals.
8. To approve hairstyles and/or select of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, prosthetics and special make-up.
9. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production.
10. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Costume Design for Play (up to 10 actors) $750.00; Costume Design for a Play (more than 10 actors) or Musical $1,000.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Sound Designer
1. To provide all designs for pre-recorded music and or sound effects and enhancement of “live” voices, musical instruments and sound elements.
2. To provide technical drawings and specifications as required for the production.
3. To design a sound delivery system that will properly execute the needs of the production.
4. To attend the dress rehearsals and coordinate the sound rehearsals therefore.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for sound equipment and studio time from suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Sound Designer.
6. To coordinate the installation of the sound delivery system and the setting of the sound cues.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Sound Design for a Play $500.00; Sound Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Lighting Designer
1. To provide full lighting equipment lists and a light plot drawn to scale from Scenic Design and theatre drawings provided by Producer.
2. To provide color, hook-up plots and instrument schedule including all information required for the realization of the design.
3. To coordinate and plot special lighting effects.
4. To supply specifications for competitive bids for lighting and special effects suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Lighting Designer.
5. To oversee focusing of the lighting equipment and setting of lighting cues.
6. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production and to conduct the lighting rehearsals.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Lighting Design for a Play $500.00; Lighting Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Costume Designer
1. To provide a costume plot and complete sketches or representations necessary for execution of costumes and to design, select or approve all accessories.
2. To supply color schemes/sketches or outline sketches with examples of materials for each costume including ornaments and detail.
3. To design, select or coordinate all contemporary costumes, including selections from the performer’s personal wardrobe when necessary.
4. Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental or other resources and coordinate their adaptation for the production.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for costume shops or other suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Costume Designer.
6. To supply specifications for the shop to make, sew, construct/and or paint costumes and costume accessories.
7. To oversee the fittings and attend appropriate rehearsals.
8. To approve hairstyles and/or select of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, prosthetics and special make-up.
9. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production.
10. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Costume Design for Play (up to 10 actors) $750.00; Costume Design for a Play (more than 10 actors) or Musical $1,000.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Sound Designer
1. To provide all designs for pre-recorded music and or sound effects and enhancement of “live” voices, musical instruments and sound elements.
2. To provide technical drawings and specifications as required for the production.
3. To design a sound delivery system that will properly execute the needs of the production.
4. To attend the dress rehearsals and coordinate the sound rehearsals therefore.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for sound equipment and studio time from suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Sound Designer.
6. To coordinate the installation of the sound delivery system and the setting of the sound cues.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Sound Design for a Play $500.00; Sound Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Lighting Designer
1. To provide full lighting equipment lists and a light plot drawn to scale from Scenic Design and theatre drawings provided by Producer.
2. To provide color, hook-up plots and instrument schedule including all information required for the realization of the design.
3. To coordinate and plot special lighting effects.
4. To supply specifications for competitive bids for lighting and special effects suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Lighting Designer.
5. To oversee focusing of the lighting equipment and setting of lighting cues.
6. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production and to conduct the lighting rehearsals.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Lighting Design for a Play $500.00; Lighting Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
EMPLOYMENT
Position: Teaching Artist in Theatre
Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $50/Day
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists serve as a lead teacher during our Akron After School Program. Teaching Artists must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in teaching artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position: Assistant Teacher in Theatre
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $15/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Assistants serve as an assistant to the Lead Teacher during our Akron After School Program. Teaching Assistants must be comfortable assisting a teacher in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position: Teaching Artist in Theatre
Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $20/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists serve as a lead teacher during our Saturday Morning Program. Teaching Artists must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in teaching artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. T
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $50/Day
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists serve as a lead teacher during our Akron After School Program. Teaching Artists must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in teaching artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Leading improvisational theater games
- Teaching basic theatre history and awareness in an age-appropriate way
- Directing youth in writing and rehearsing original plays
- Assisting with lesson planning
- Strong and confident classroom management skills
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- Preferred Bachelor's degree or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or certification in early childhood education, education, fine arts, or performing arts
- High School student with experience in theatre and teaching
- Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or secondary school level
- Passion for arts education
- Fall Session: 10/17-12/15 4:00-5:15 PM Weekdays
- Spring Session: 2/13-4/11 4:00-5:15 PM Weekdays
Position: Assistant Teacher in Theatre
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $15/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Assistants serve as an assistant to the Lead Teacher during our Akron After School Program. Teaching Assistants must be comfortable assisting a teacher in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Participating with the students in improvisational theater games
- Assisting the Lead Teacher in writing and rehearsing original plays
- Assist with classroom management as directed by the lead teacher
- Strong and confident classroom management skills
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to take over a class when needed
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- Working towards or obtained a High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Experience working in the performing arts
- Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or middle school level
- Passion for arts education
- Fall Session: 10/17-12/15 4:00-5:15 PM Weekdays
- Spring Session: 2/13-4/11 4:00-5:15 PM Weekdays
Position: Teaching Artist in Theatre
Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $20/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists serve as a lead teacher during our Saturday Morning Program. Teaching Artists must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in teaching artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. T
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Leading improvisational theater games
- Teaching basic theatre history and awareness in an age-appropriate way
- Directing youth in writing and rehearsing original plays
- Assisting with lesson planning
- Strong and confident classroom management skills
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- Preferred Bachelor's degree or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or certification in early childhood education, education, fine arts, or performing arts
- High School student with experience in theatre and teaching
- Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or secondary school level
- Passion for arts education
- Fall Session: 9/17-11/19 Saturday Mornings 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Spring Session: TBD
Position: Box Office Worker/Front of House Manager
Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Artistic and Audience Administration
Compensation: Hourly rate of $12/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Box Office Worker/House Manager are responsible for ensuring the front of house runs smoothly for each Rubber City Theatre production. They must be confident with their customer service abilities, helping patrons find their seats, running will call, processing walk ups, and answering any questions patrons may have.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Part-Time/Seasonal: Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Artistic and Audience Administration
Compensation: Hourly rate of $12/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Box Office Worker/House Manager are responsible for ensuring the front of house runs smoothly for each Rubber City Theatre production. They must be confident with their customer service abilities, helping patrons find their seats, running will call, processing walk ups, and answering any questions patrons may have.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Print and organize will call tickets for the current performance.
- Ensure that there are enough playbills.
- Count the cash box.
- Process any patrons getting their tickets from will call.
- Process any walk ups, print their tickets, and collect payment.
- Communicate with the stage manager when the front of house is ready, if a hold is needed, or any other relevant info.
- Fill out house reports
- Clean the lobby and public theatre areas
- Coordinate with ushers. Front of house manager will act as a lead usher.
- Excellent customer service (help patrons find their seats, direct them to restrooms, answer any questions, address any issues, ect.).
- Help any late comers find their seats when appropriate.
- Hold baskets for donations at the end of the show.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Experience in theatre and/or the hospitality industry.
- Experience handling money.
- Shifts are limited to the needs and runs of shows.
A Note on Casting Notices:
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
Volunteer With Us!We are looking for a strong group of volunteers to help usher at our performances. If you are interested please fill out the form and we will get back to you soon!
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