Currently casting the role of SIMON and understudies for all roles for our upcoming co-production of The Band's Visit written by Itamar Moses and David Yazbek and directed by Zi Alikhan, co-produced with TheatreSquared.

SUMMARY: The Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra arrives in Israel to play a concert. After a mix-up at the border, they are sent to Bet Hatikva, a remote village in the middle of the desert instead of their expected destination. For the residents of Bet Hatikva, life is aimless and monotonous. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, the unexpected travelers from the orchestra are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

CONTRACT:
TheatreSquared - AEA Rate $800/wk *Actors do not need to be Equity to audition
Writers Theatre - CAT V AEA Rate $865/wk *Actors do not need to be Equity to audition; non-union rate $800/wk.

This casting call is for BOTH productions - actors should prepare to be available for both runs of the shows, dates included below. LOCATION: Fayetteville, AR and Glencoe, IL *We are auditioning Chicago actors for both productions, and can consider non-local actors for a small portion of the roles. Please indicate on your submission form whether or not you are local to Chicago.

Writers Theatre and TheatreSquared are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Character:
SIMON: male, 20s-30s, Egyptian/SWANA, plays Clarinet or another instrument; the band's second in command. Quiet and reserved, yet eager to try his hand at conducting. He's composed a yet unfinished concerto.

We are also casting for understudies for all other roles. To be considered for these roles, please see "Material to Prepare." If you have already submitted for this production, you are still in consideration for these tracks, in addition to the other tracks you have been seen for. Please do not submit again if you have already submitted via EPAs or another round with Katie.