Breakdowns for East West's 2005-06 Season

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theater organization, is currently accepting submissions for the 40th anniversary season of plays.

Please send a photo and resume for each show you wish to audition for with the name of the play and the role to be considered for. Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies.

Send photo and resume to:
Casting
East West Players
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

All characters play 18 years old in Act 1 in 1958 and 38 years old in Act 2 in 1978 and must speak Hawaiian Pidgin English. Casting three maless and three females plus understudies for the roles of Russell Shima, Benjamin Lee, Roland (Zippy) Ching, Ruby Ogawa, Sharon Uchida, Donna Wong.

Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies.

Rehearsals begin August 2, 2005
Previews begin September 1, 2005
Opens September 7, 2005
Closes October 2, 2005

Tony award winning drama about a psychiatrist assigned to a 17-year old boy who blinds six horses with a metal spike.

Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies.

Rehearsals begin September 20, 2005
Previews begin October 20, 2005
Opens on October 26, 2005
Closes December 4, 2005

SWEENEY TODD
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Tim Dang

Two females (mezzo and high soprano) and three males (tenor, baritone and bass) to play ensemble members and understudy principal parts.

Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies.

Rehearsals begin January 3, 2006
Previews begin on February 3, 2006
Opens February 8, 2006
Closes March 19, 2006

Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies.

Rehearsals begin April 4, 2006
Previews begin May 4, 2006
Opening on May 10, 2006
Closing June 4, 2006

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	Character Breakdowns for EWP in 2005-06 East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theater organization, is currently accepting submissions for the 40th anniversary season of plays. Please send a photo and resume for each show you wish to audition for with the name of the play and the role to be considered for. Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies. Send photo and resume to: Casting East West Players 120 Judge John Aiso St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 NO PHONE CALLS OR PERSONAL DELIVERIES STEW RICE By Edward Sakamoto Directed by James Nakamoto Comedy All characters play 18 years old in Act 1 in 1958 and 38 years old in Act 2 in 1978 and must speak Hawaiian Pidgin English. Casting three maless and three females plus understudies for the roles of Russell Shima, Benjamin Lee, Roland (Zippy) Ching, Ruby Ogawa, Sharon Uchida, Donna Wong. Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies. Send photos and resumes by July 5, 2005. Rehearsals begin August 2, 2005 Previews begin September 1, 2005 Opens September 7, 2005 Closes October 2, 2005 EQUUS By Peter Shaffer Directed by Tim Dang. Tony award winning drama about a psychiatrist assigned to a 17-year old boy who blinds six horses with a metal spike. Martin Dysart - psychiatrist to be played by George Takei. Looking for understudy only. Alan Strang -17, naïve but troubled youth, full-frontal nudity required. Jill Mason - 20, stable groommer that befriends Alan, full frontal nudity required. Nurse - any age, professional. Hester Salomon - Administrator, a colleague of Professor Dysart. Frank Strang - 40s, middle class, father of Alan Strang. Dora Strang - 40s, middle class, mother of Alan Strang. Horseman/Nugget - 30s-40s, tall build, powerful, also to play a horse in a theatrical stylization. Harry Dalton/Horse - Tall, rugged, stable owner, also to play a horse in a theatrical stylization. Horses/Ensemble - 4 men, tall, great physique to play horses in a theatrical stylization with masks and six inch hooves. Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies. Rehearsals begin September 20, 2005 Previews begin October 20, 2005 Opens on October 26, 2005 Closes December 4, 2005 SWEENEY TODD Book by Hugh Wheeler Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Tim Dang Musical Thriller Casting strong legit musical theater actors for the following roles. Sweeney Todd - 40s, male, barrel chested, imposing, brooding baritone to an A. Mrs. Lovett - 40s, female, mezzo (belt and head voice) with a darkly humorous side. Beggar Woman - late-30s, female, mezzo with a strong belt and head voice. Anthony Hope - 20s, male high baritone to an A. Johanna - Must be 18 to play 15, legit lyric soprano to a high D. Tobias Ragg - must be 18 to play younger, waif, short, tenor to an A. Judge Turpin - 40s-50s male, strong baritone/bass a mean demeanor. The Beadle - late-30s to early-40s, tenor with a strong head voice to a high D. Pirelli - late-20s to 30s, tenor to a high C. Jonas Fogg - character male in his 50s Two females (mezzo and high soprano) and three males (tenor, baritone and bass) to play ensemble members and understudy principal parts. Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies. Rehearsals begin January 3, 2006 Previews begin on February 3, 2006 Opens February 8, 2006 Closes March 19, 2006 MOTTY-CHON By Perry Miyake Directed by Alberto Isaac Martin - 48, Sansei male Mits - late 70s, Nisei male, Martin-s father. Helen - 70s, Nisei female, Martin's mother, Mit's wife. Esther - 70s, Nisei female, friend of the family. George - 70s, Nisei male, friend of the family. Judy - late 40s, Sansei female, Martin's couusin Gina - 20s, non-Asian, punker with thick black eye make-up, lots of tattoos and piercings Lizzie - 40s, Sansei woman, Esther's niece. Seeking Actors Equity Association and non-union submissions for principal roles and understudies. Rehearsals begin April 4, 2006 Previews begin May 4, 2006 Opening on May 10, 2006 Closing June 4, 2006 Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Library \| Plays Copyright 2005, Roger W. Tang Questions- Email

Character Breakdowns for EWP in 2005-06