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Auditions for the 2-character production “Beginning”
with Burien Actors Theatre
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) is seeking actors for BAT’s production of the 2-character play Beginning, by David Eldridge.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Laura has thrown a housewarming party at her new flat. Danny is the last man standing. Is it meant to be—or isn’t it? They’re both single. They both really like each other. But can they take the leap?
Over the course of an hour and a half, we follow two lonely, damaged people taking their first teetering steps toward a relationship. David Eldridge’s brilliantly observed, funny, poignant play takes an intimate look at being forty-ish and single and willing to risk your heart.
This tender, funny play received its world premiere at the National’s Dorfman Theatre in October 2017. It later transferred to the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre in January 2018.
‘Written with real depth of insight, humor, compassion and a keen sense of the ridiculous’ – The Independent
‘One of the funniest, touching, most excruciating plays of seduction’ – Telegraph
This production features some intimacy. The stage director is also an intimacy director. Both actors be performing in their underwear, be undressed to their underwear onstage by the other actor, and kiss the other actor on the mouth and on the body. Boundaries will always be honored.
The play also contains adult language.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions and callbacks will consist of reading sides from the script. Sides will be sent via email.
Auditions will be held on Zoom Monday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 10 pm and Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 10 pm. Appointments will last no more than 20 minutes. Or you can send us a video audition.
Callbacks will be in person in Burien on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 10 pm and/or Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 6 pm. Actors will only be called as needed, and not for the entire time period.
To audition, please make appointment, and provide resume and headshot at auditions@BATtheatre.org, or call 206-242-5180 and leave a message.
If you have a conflict with auditions, a self-taped video audition will be accepted. If you have access needs, please let us know. If there is anything that will help make you comfortable in our auditions, or you have questions, please ask.
SHOW SCHEDULE
Approx. Jan. 2-Feb.7: Rehearsal will be in Burien with some initial rehearsals via Zoom. Exact schedule TBD based on actor availability, 4 to 5 days per week, weekday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings. A general schedule will be provided by start of process. Exact calls with work plan will be sent out by start of each week.
Feb. 8-13: Tech will be in Burien in the Theater at Kennedy Catholic High School. Plan on full days Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9, plus full evenings Feb.10 through Feb. 13.
Feb. 14-March 9: Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm in Burien in the Theater at Kennedy Catholic High School.
OTHER INFORMATION
There is free parking onsite, plus rehearsal and show location is about 6 blocks from Burien Transit Center.
$350 stipend provided.
BAT’s current Covid-19 protocols includes requiring all team members to test regularly and report any possible Covid exposures. BAT will provide tests as needed.mActors will not be required to mask, but the rest of the team will mask during rehearsals to minimize cancellation of rehearsals due to illness.
Stage director is Jasmine Lomax.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS
BAT is seeking actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, and physical/mental ability.
Please note that you don’t have to be the age or sex indicated, but must be able to convincingly portray them. Those elements are important to the storyline.
Ability to speak with a British accent a plus.
LAURA – Female-presenting role, should appear to be age 38 as mentioned in the dialogue. Laura is self-assured and successful, constantly takes the initiative. She’s just bought a new flat. Her friends are jealous of her single life of independence, dates, traveling and embarrassing dates, but she wants something much more from life – connection and family.
DANNY – Male-presenting role, should appear to be age 42 as mentioned in the dialogue. Danny is cocky, a bit of a joker, but sometimes lacks confidence. He’s from Essex and lives with his mother after the breakup of his marriage. Misses his daughter, who lives with her mother in another part of England. He has not had the easiest time and really wants another chance at being with someone, but is reluctant to let his heart be broken again.