Auditions

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Audition Details

Saturday, May 14th, 2011:

First auditions at 9:00 am
Last audition time: 3:00 pm

Needed: 10 actors for roughly 6 male roles and 4 female roles.

Thank you your interest in auditioning with the Thunderbird. Any/all of the information you need should be here, but if you have further questions/concerns, don’t hesitate to ask. We look forward to having you audition.

Please read ALL of the following information in order to arrange for an audition time:

The Play:

Salty Towers

This is an original comedy by Dana Constance, Bryce Allemann and Kathy Hicks, directed by Christopher P. Kelly. Running a 3½ star hotel under the sea, the most underappreciated Greek God Poseidon attempts to keep everything afloat (pun intended), while competing against his rival Athena to host the first Olympics. Not an easy job when your staff includes a dolphin, a Portuguese man-o’-war (think: jellyfish), and his wife, Medusa.

Performances:

10 performances, July 8th – 23rd, 2011
8PM, Thursdays – Saturdays
Two 3pm Sunday Matinees
At the EXIT Theatre in San Francisco

Rehearsal Calendar and Important Dates:

(Download Rehearsal Calendar PDF)

Auditions: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 First: 9:00 am. Last audition time: 3:00 pm

Callbacks: As Needed, Evenings of May 15th through May 20th, 2011

Cast Notification: no later than Saturday, May 21st, 2011

First Rehearsal/Read-through: Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Rehearsals: Three weeknights a week (specific regular days/times to be announced), roughly 6:30pm – 10:00pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays plus Sundays 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Tech Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 5th, 6:00pm until ???

Rehearsal in Theatre: Wednesday, July 6th, 6:00pm – ???

DRESS Rehearsal: Thursday, July 7th, 6:00pm Call, 8:00pm Curtain

What to Expect:

• The Thunderbird Theatre Company, now in its 13th year, prides its self in producing successful original comedies. This summer’s production will allow actors to work creatively in a close-knit group. Some actors may play more than one role. Thunderbird productions tend to sell out. Come audition for the Thunderbird, a group whose motto is, “If it isn’t fun, it’s not worth doing.”
• This is a non-union project. There is no monetary compensation.
• Regular rehearsals will be in downtown Oakland, walking distance from the 19th street BART station, and around the corner from Mama Buzz Café on Telegraph Avenue (cross street: 23rd).
• There is one dance number in this play. Whereas having dancing talent may help being selected, it will not be a main factor in casting.
• The Thunderbird welcomes anyone and everyone to audition regardless of sex, age and previous experience. Please note, however, that there are currently no roles that are suitable for people under 18 years of age.
• We will take reservations (details below) for on-the-hour audition times (from 9:00 am until the
  last audition start time, 3:00 pm). You must make a reservation for an audition (details below).
• Auditions will be held at the EXIT theatre in San Francisco, by appointment.
• Auditions will be cold reads of material directly from the play.
• We WILL NOT be viewing any prepared monologues. Repeat: No prepared monologues.
• Actors will audition with other actors performing cold reads, be asked to take and apply direction, and will also frequently change roles.
• There may also be some improvisational exercises/work.
• Callbacks, if/as needed, will be individually scheduled for evenings between May 15th and May 20th.
• Everyone who auditioned will know if they were selected, or not, by/on Saturday May 21st.
• Please don’t ask for copies of the script in advance, that would negate the idea of a “cold read.” If you’d like to prepare, reacquaint yourself with the John Cleese TV comedy series, “Fawlty Towers” — Having a basic knowledge of Greek Gods can also be a way to prepare. NOT having knowledge of any of these things can perhaps can be equally beneficial to your audition, however.
• There is one dance in this play. Although dancing skills might aid you in being cast, they are not necessary to audition. The director and will handle the various level of expertise during rehearsals.

What you need / instructions:

• CONTACT US for an audition time.For voice mail, call (415) 289-6766, and press “1″ to skip the outgoing message. Leave your name (please spell it clearly) and a phone number (please repeat it twice), and we will return your call/e-mail within 48 hours to set up an audition time.Auditions will be held at the EXIT Theatre in San Francisco (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102).
• At the auditions you’ll want to wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in.
• Please bring a written listing of any potential scheduling conflicts you may have between first read through the run of the play.
• If you have an actor’s résumé and/or headshot, feel free to bring it. If you do not have one, or are fairly inexperienced, don’t fret. Just bring written information about past experiences that you may have.
• We will take a digital photograph of everyone who auditions.
• Be sure arrive to your audition 15 – 30 minutes early; there will be a general information sheet to fill out, and additional information to read.

More about the play

Madcap farce, sledgehammer wit and cheeky behavior rule the day as the wonderfully rude god of the sea Poseidon and his dutiful but inept hotel staff of sea creatures vie to host the first Olympics in a colossal competition of manners and hospitality.

Dimwitted Poseidon, the most underappreciated God of Mount Olympus and proprietor of a 2-star hotel at the bottom of the sea, is hoping for respect and redemption by vying to host the first Olympics. Can he, his venomous wife Medusa and a bumbling staff of sea creatures pass muster? Or will the clever goddess Athena outfox the short-fused Poseidon once again? The guest list includes a litany of insatiable gods behaving badly, a mounted singing toy fish and the optimistic one-hit wonder Bobby McFerrin… It is just another farcical day under the sea at Salty Towers.