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| IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION Scroll down for information about the plays, the roles and MET's casting policy including special opportunities and compensation. |
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(Information about "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" will be posted in August.) "The play is set in 1904, the Hill District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the parlor of Eli, Aunt Ester and Black Mary's home at 1839 Wylie Avenue." Aunt Ester, the drama's 285 year old matriarch, welcomes into her home Solly Two Kings, who was born into slavery and scouted for the Union, and Citizen Barlow, a young man from Alabama searching for a new life. DESCRIPTION OF ROLES (all African American except for Selig who is white) ELI, Aunt Ester's gatekeeper and longtime friend of Solly. CITIZEN BARLOW, a young man from Alabama who is in spiritual turmoil. Late twenties/early thirties. AUNT ESTER TYLER, a very old, yet vital spiritual advisor for the community. BLACK MARY, Aunt Ester's protege and housekeeper. Late twenties. RUTHERFORD SELIG, a traveling peddler who is a frequent visitor of the house. SOLLY TWO KINGS, suitor to Aunt Ester, former underground Raiulroad conductor. Sixty-seven. CAESAR WILKS, Black Mary's brother and local constable. About fifty-two. DOUBLE CASTING OPPORTUNITIES Some roles may be double cast in which case performance opportunities will be divided equally. UNDERSTUDY OPPORTUNITIES Understudies are an important part of the maintenance of high standards and the assurance of growth at MET. In many ways they represent the future of the company. Understudies work on stage at all blocking and books off rehearsals and at as many other rehearsals as possible. Capable understudies are guaranteed one or two performances in each of the roles covered. The pay scale for understudies is the same as for principals. Understudies who perform may omit reference to understudy status on their resumes and MET will back up the claim if asked. Understudies are sometimes also cast in smaller roles or serve on rehearsal staff or both. REHEARSAL STAFF OPPORTUNITIES Director Training Internships One Stage Manager (director's assistant): Attend all rehearsals and performances. Two Assistant Stage Managers (book holder and props): Attend half of all rehearsals and performances. LEVEL OF PAY AND OTHER COMPENSATION MET is a non-equity company, but all actors and rehearsal staff including understudies receive a transportation allowance and a small share of box-office income. More important is the opportunity to work on a strong show and support MET's mission of creative inclusiveness. In addition, MET provides (free of charge) the following valuable services: A head shot photo session and a resume creation or update. Actors, understudies and rehearsal staff become members of the company and as alumni receive continuing deep discounts on group training, private coaching, and admissions to shows by MET and other companies producing at The Next Stage in San Francisco. |
| For "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" MET's color-creative, multi ethnic casting policy will be followed. All adult singers will be encouraged to audition. Cross-gender possibilities will be considered in casting. |