Auditions & Opportunities

INDECENT
Directed by Ilyse Robbins

 

SEEKING
AEA and Non-AEA Actors who can sing and move well to play multiple roles

First Rehearsal: March 30th, 2027
First Performance: April 30th, 2027
Closing Performance: May 23rd, 2027

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

  • Lemml - the Stage Manager. Male. 30s to 50s. A kind-hearted country tailor whose life is forever changed upon reading Asch’s “The God of Vengeance”. Lemml exemplifies the belief that theatre can transform our lives and the lives of those around us. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: F#2 to E3.
  • Chana/others - The Ingenue. Female. 20s to 30s. Passionate, adventurous, and smart. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: G2 to E3. Also plays: Rifkele, Madje, Elsa, Immigrant, Ruth/Reina, Virginia McFadden, Bagelman Sister.
  • Halina/others - The Middle. Female. 20s to 40s. Sophisticated, frank, and unconcerned with politics. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: D2 to E3. Also plays: Manke, Immigrant, Freida, Dorothee Nelson/Dine, Dr. Hornig, Bagelman Sister.
  • Vera/others - The Elder. Female. 40s to 60s. Protective, witty, with a strong bite. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: G2 to E3. Also plays: Sarah, Mrs. Peretz, Immigrant, Esther Stockton, Madje.
  • Avram/others - The Ingénue. Male. 20s to 30s. Rebellious, ambitious, and passionate. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: F#2 to E3. Also plays: Sholem Asch, Immigrant, Morris Carnovsky, Eugene O’Neill, John Rosen.
  • Mendel/others - The Middle. Male. 40s to 50s. Traditional and conservative. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: F#2 to E3 Also plays: Nakhmen, Immigrant, Harry Weinberger, Officer Benjamin Bailie, Rabbi Joseph Silverman.
  • Otto/others - The Elder. Male. 50s to 70s. Cultured, educated, traditional, and cynical. Singing and movement required. Vocal range: F#2 to E3 Also plays: Yekel, Peretz, Schildkraut, Immigrant, Bartender, Judge McIntyre, Sholem Asch.

WHERE
Auditions will be held in person at The Umbrella Arts Center - 40 Stow St. Concord, MA.

WHEN
Monday, June 22nd with appointments beginning at 4 pm
Tuesday, June 23rd with appointments beginning at 3 pm

Callbacks will be held by invitation only on Thursday, June 25th at 4 pm. The callback will include a movement call.

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare a short musical selection (1 minute or less) in a specific cultural folk tradition (Klezmer, Irish folk, etc…) AND a short (1-2 minute) monologue of your choosing. An accompanist will be provided.

HOW TO APPLY
For additional questions or information or to schedule an appointment please email Auditions@TheUmbrellaStage.org.

CONTRACT
AEA SPT Tier 2 (agreement pending. 2025/26 min. $405/wk)
Non-AEA - $2000 flat rate