CASTING NOTICE
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is currently seeking a 9-12 year old boy to play the role of Robby, a “wide eyed” baseball expert and rabid Boston Red Sox fan, in its production of Johnny Baseball.
Johnny Baseball is the new musical about the Boston Red Sox making its world premiere at the A.R.T. this spring. It is an exhilarating blend of fact, fiction, and the mystical power of the game.
We are seeking a gregarious child with a genuine (almost fanatical) love of baseball. No previous acting experience is required but the child cast in this role needs to be enthusiastic, personable, intelligent, funny and empathetic. We are interested in kids of all ethnicities.
JOHNNY BASEBALL - LOEB DRAMA CENTER
Music: Rob Reale
Lyrics: Willie Reale
Book: Richard Dresser
Story: Richard Dresser and Willie Reale
Director: Diane Paulus
First Rehearsal: April 5, 2010
The child cast as Robby will be asked to participate in a few weekend rehearsals in NYC. The tentative dates for these rehearsals are April 17, 18, 24, 25, and May 1. Housing and transportation will be provided for the NYC rehearsals for the child and guardian.
First Cambridge Rehearsals: May 3, 2010
The rehearsal and technical rehearsal schedule will require a big time commitment but will be structured around the child’s school schedule.
First Performance: May 16, 2010, 2:00pm
Last Performance: June 27, 2010
Option to extend to: August 31, 2010
Performance Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30, Friday at 8:00
Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00, Sundays at 2:00 and 7:30
FEE: $400.00 per week for rehearsal and performance
The auditions are scheduled for Monday, March 1, Tuesday, March 2, and March 3 from 4:00-8:00 at the A.R.T. rehearsal space at Zero Church Street in Harvard Square. Children auditioning will be asked to read from the script and talk about their love of the game and the Boston Red Sox.
To schedule an appointment please email christopher_decamillis@harvard.edu.
The American Repertory Theater is a LORT B theatre committed to an inclusive casting policy of non-traditional casting and encourages all actors to audition regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or the presence of a disability. Bring picture and resume stapled together. If you are unable to attend please send picture and resume to American Repertory Theater, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 ATTN: Chris De Camillis, Artistic Coordinator.
