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Most productions at The Forst Inn are cast through an open audition call. In some cases, specific roles are filled by direct invitation or prior arrangement.
A Few Things about Performing at The Forst Inn
Actors and technical staff for performances are compensated based on total paid attendance. Thus, compensation varies depending on the size of the production ensemble and total sales. Since we are new, we are still developing a track record with which to estimate stipends. Generally, a production includes a minimum guaranteed stipend of at least $200. Specific estimates are included in the audition notices.
Production ensembles are required to arrive 90 minutes prior to the performance and are asked to assist with minor house setup and house clean up for each performance.
Rehearsals are scheduled to meet the needs of the individual production and are generally held on Sunday-Thursday evenings. Unless otherwise arranged, rehearsals are at the theatre in Tisch Mills.
Forst Inn Underground productions have the same framework as regular main season productions with a few exceptions. They may be rehearsed over a longer period and then perform around the margins of other events. Underground productions will tend to rehearse only once or twice per week and then tend to perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings. Some underground projects are structured just like a regular production.
Questions may be directed to Michael Sheeks at michael@forstinn.com.
A Few Things about Performing at The Forst Inn
Actors and technical staff for performances are compensated based on total paid attendance. Thus, compensation varies depending on the size of the production ensemble and total sales. Since we are new, we are still developing a track record with which to estimate stipends. Generally, a production includes a minimum guaranteed stipend of at least $200. Specific estimates are included in the audition notices.
Production ensembles are required to arrive 90 minutes prior to the performance and are asked to assist with minor house setup and house clean up for each performance.
Rehearsals are scheduled to meet the needs of the individual production and are generally held on Sunday-Thursday evenings. Unless otherwise arranged, rehearsals are at the theatre in Tisch Mills.
Forst Inn Underground productions have the same framework as regular main season productions with a few exceptions. They may be rehearsed over a longer period and then perform around the margins of other events. Underground productions will tend to rehearse only once or twice per week and then tend to perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings. Some underground projects are structured just like a regular production.
Questions may be directed to Michael Sheeks at michael@forstinn.com.
Open Auditions for Spring and Summer 2020 Productions
Open auditions for Tuesdays With Morrie, Swing and Dixie Swim Club will be held on Thursday, January 16, at 7:00PM and Saturday, January 18, at 2:00PM.
Send resume and date you intend to audition to arts@forstinn.com.
(Auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire will be held in May. Other productions in the season are being cast by the producing group.)
Tuesdays With Morrie: Prepare a dramatic monologue of about one minute.
Rehearsals Jan-March. Performances 3/6-3/21 with possible extension to 3/28.
Swing: The Musical. Prepare a musical selection of 32 bars (bring sheet music for accompanist). Pop tunes from 40s would be good.
Rehearsals April-May. Performances 5/29-6/20 with possible extension to 6/27.
Dixie Swim Club: Prepare a comic monologue of about one minute.
Rehearsals June-July. Performances July 17-August 1. Possible extension to August 8.
Available Roles:
Tuesdays With Morrie
Morrie (60+) A charming, fiercely intelligent man suffering from ALS; has an innate benevolence and altruistic nature; wears his heart on his sleeve, not out of naivete, but as a result of challenging life experiences; he is a composed man, while open, loving, and unprejudiced; discerning, thoughtful, and kind, but has a sharp and incisive view of the world and how people work.
Mitch (30-50) An amicable and aggressive man approaching middle age who has been led by fear most of his adult life and approaching a place of transformation; a professional sportswriter, he knows how to get what he needs when he needs it; like Morrie, he has an innate benevolence and altruism; this aspect of his personality has been buried by years of his fast-paced professional lifestyle; he is a bit distanced and cool and yearns for a change in his life; must play the piano.
Swing: The Musical
Six men and six women. Age flexible. Must be able to move. The show is a heavy singing and dance show with limited dialogue.
Dixie Swim Club
Sheree, the spunky team captain, desperately tries to maintain her organized and “perfect” life, and continues to be the group’s leader.
Dinah, the wisecracking overachiever, is a career dynamo. But her victories in the courtroom are in stark contrast to the frustrations of her personal life.
Lexie, pampered and outspoken, is determined to hold on to her looks and youth as long as possible. She enjoys being married—over and over and over again.
The self-deprecating and acerbic Vernadette, acutely aware of the dark cloud that hovers over her life, has decided to just give in and embrace the chaos.
Sweet, eager-to-please Jeri Neal experiences a late entry into motherhood that takes them all by surprise.
Open auditions for Tuesdays With Morrie, Swing and Dixie Swim Club will be held on Thursday, January 16, at 7:00PM and Saturday, January 18, at 2:00PM.
Send resume and date you intend to audition to arts@forstinn.com.
(Auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire will be held in May. Other productions in the season are being cast by the producing group.)
Tuesdays With Morrie: Prepare a dramatic monologue of about one minute.
Rehearsals Jan-March. Performances 3/6-3/21 with possible extension to 3/28.
Swing: The Musical. Prepare a musical selection of 32 bars (bring sheet music for accompanist). Pop tunes from 40s would be good.
Rehearsals April-May. Performances 5/29-6/20 with possible extension to 6/27.
Dixie Swim Club: Prepare a comic monologue of about one minute.
Rehearsals June-July. Performances July 17-August 1. Possible extension to August 8.
Available Roles:
Tuesdays With Morrie
Morrie (60+) A charming, fiercely intelligent man suffering from ALS; has an innate benevolence and altruistic nature; wears his heart on his sleeve, not out of naivete, but as a result of challenging life experiences; he is a composed man, while open, loving, and unprejudiced; discerning, thoughtful, and kind, but has a sharp and incisive view of the world and how people work.
Mitch (30-50) An amicable and aggressive man approaching middle age who has been led by fear most of his adult life and approaching a place of transformation; a professional sportswriter, he knows how to get what he needs when he needs it; like Morrie, he has an innate benevolence and altruism; this aspect of his personality has been buried by years of his fast-paced professional lifestyle; he is a bit distanced and cool and yearns for a change in his life; must play the piano.
Swing: The Musical
Six men and six women. Age flexible. Must be able to move. The show is a heavy singing and dance show with limited dialogue.
Dixie Swim Club
Sheree, the spunky team captain, desperately tries to maintain her organized and “perfect” life, and continues to be the group’s leader.
Dinah, the wisecracking overachiever, is a career dynamo. But her victories in the courtroom are in stark contrast to the frustrations of her personal life.
Lexie, pampered and outspoken, is determined to hold on to her looks and youth as long as possible. She enjoys being married—over and over and over again.
The self-deprecating and acerbic Vernadette, acutely aware of the dark cloud that hovers over her life, has decided to just give in and embrace the chaos.
Sweet, eager-to-please Jeri Neal experiences a late entry into motherhood that takes them all by surprise.
