AstonRep Theatre Company
Time Stands Still

Pay: Stipend

Description:

Seeking male identifying actor, 55-65 yrs. to play the role of Richard

Seeking female identifying actor, mid-20's to play the role of Mandy

Description: Donald Margulies uncovers the layers of a relationship between a photojournalist and foreign correspondent-once addicted to the adrenaline of documenting the atrocities of war, and now grounded in the couple's Brooklyn loft. Sarah, a photo journalist who has returned from covering the Iraq war after being injured by a roadside bomb, and her reporter boyfriend James who is swamped by guilt after leaving Sarah alone in Iraq. They receive a visit from their friend Richard, a photo editor, who introduces them to his new girlfriend Mandy, who is much younger than he. The play focuses on their relationships and Sarah and James' prospects at a more conventional life.

Audition Date:
-General Audition: -Gen. Auditions for Richard: Thursday, February 23rd 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

-Gen Auditions for Mandy: Sunday, February 26th 5:00pm - 8:00 pm

-Callbacks Callbacks for both Mandy and Richard: Tuesday, February 28th 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Audition Location: Generals and callbacks will take place at: Swedish American Museum: 5211 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL

Seeking:

1 Male Identifying actor to play Richard: 50-65 yrs., photo editor, close friend to Sarah and James. In a new relationship with a much younger woman - Mandy. Although he is getting older in his life, he has been given a fresh start of sorts, and is embracing a new found vitality and urgency to live his new life unapologetically.

1 Female Identifying actor to play Mandy: Mid 20's. an event planner, new, much younger girlfriend to Richard. Her views on life and the world are much different than those of Sarah, James, and Richard. And she does not stay quiet with her convictions; especially as they conflict with those of Sarah.

**A man and woman of any ethnicity can embody these characters. Actors of color are strongly encouraged to submit for these roles**

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals: Sunday April 9th - Friday May 5th
Tech: Saturday, May 6th - Wednesday, May 10th
Previews: Thursday, May 11th- Saturday, May 13th
Opening: Sunday, May 14th
Run: May 14th - June 11th Thursday, Friday, Saturday - Evening performances. Sundays - Afternoon performances; and potentially one Monday evening Industry performance.

Material To Prepare:

Sides, as well as a copy of the script, will be sent upon invitation to audition

Contact Info:

Contact Info: Sara Pavlak McGuire: Casting Director

Reply To Email: Casting@astonrep.com
Website: www.astonrep.com