GRACE, OR THE ART OF CLIMBING AUDITIONS

GRACE, OR THE ART OF CLIMBING
Brown Paper Box Co.
Playwright: L M  Feldman
Director: Erin Shea Brady

Faced with a painful chapter in her life and fighting the inertia of depression, Emm decides to enter the world of competitive rock-climbing. Her quest through the rugged and humorous terrain of physical training and personal relationships, GRACE, OR THE ART OF CLIMBING charts the journey of a young woman suspended between muscularity and vulnerability, falling and climbing, parents and children, and the ardor and grace of being human.
 
AUDITION DATES
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019: 10am - 4pm
Sunday,  March 3rd, 2019: 10am - 4pm
 
CALLBACKS
Monday, March 4th, 2019: 7pm - 9pm
*Callbacks will include movement work. Please dress accordingly.
 
LOCATION
TBD
 
PAY
Stipend
 
BREAKDOWN

SPECIAL NOTE ON CASTING: GRACE will be comprised of a company of performers of varying generations, gender- and ethnic -identities, and abilities. The character breakdown below is a suggestion from the playwright, however BPBCo. welcomes actors of all genders to audition. We have been in conversation with the playwright and they have enthusiastically encouraged open casting.
 
SPECIAL NOTE ON MOVEMENT: GRACE will involve significant movement work, choreography, and physical activity. Please make the auditioners aware of any physical strengths and limitations. All actors may be involved in climbing scenes. Previous climbing experience is not necessary, however if you are familiar, please let us know.
 
CHARACTERS:

• EMM  (female, 25 going on 30) an underdog, trying to climb
• ABE (male, 30s-40s & 50s-60s) an elementary phys. ed. teacher and Emm’s father
• SIMS (male, Latino, 20s-30) a rock-climbing coach for the Kids’ Team, must be able to do pull-ups
• SAM (male, 35-40) an English professor and Emm’s ex-boyfriend (also plays JOEY – age 8)
• MICK  (male, 20s) a pediatrician and Emm’s childhood friend & first boyfriend (also plays ERNESTO – age 10)
• DELL (female, 20s) an energetic healer and Emm’s best friend (also plays ISABELLA – age 11)
• KY (female, 40s-50s) a world-class professional climber living in Colorado (also plays JACKIE – age 14)

  
TIME COMMITMENT
Rehearsals: Tuesday - Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons starting the week of April 22nd
Tech and moving into the theatre starts the week of May 27th, 2019.
Previews: June 6 - June 8, 2019
Opening: June 9, 2019
Regular Run: June 10 - July 7th, 2019. Thursday - Sundays, with 2 Monday performances, June 10 and 17.
  
MATERIAL TO PREPARE
Sides will be provided with your audition slot
 
HOW TO REQUEST AN AUDITION SLOT
Please email your head shot, resume, and availability across our 2 audition days to casting@brownpaperbox.org.