All Estrogen auditions will be held at Manhattan Theater Source (177
MacDonald, NYC 10011).
Scripts for the various plays can be found and read at the Manhattan
Theater Source.
Manhattan Theater Source’s Estrogen Festival, an annual celebration
of female voices, is one of New York City’s largest women’s arts
festivals.
The festival debuted with a program of 10 short plays and music. Since
then, it has grown into a five-week event including short plays, solo
shows, music, visual art, dance, teen performances and support for
African girls’ education.
Contact info:
Fiona Jones
Estrogenious.participant@gmail.com
Manhattan Theater Source
177 MacDonald Street
New York, NY 10011
(between 8th and Waverly)
Scripts can be found and read at the theater prior to audition dates)
Week 1 of Estrogen 2009
Auditions: July 24 & 25 12-5pm
Callbacks: July 26 12-5 pm
Read through: Sept 2, 5-7pm
SEEKING
The Enlightenment of Mrs. Hartwell by: Daniel Damiano, directed by
Kathy McGowan
Mrs. Hartwell: A refined Englishwoman, late 30’s-40’s. Only slightly
larger than the others.
Mrs. Whole wig: A refined Englishwoman, late 30’s-40’s.
Mrs. Salvadorean: A refined Englishwoman, mid-to-late 30’s. The most
glamorous.
Mrs. Peacock: A refined Englishwoman, late 30’s-40’s.
Revolutions by: Elaine Romero, directed by Laura Tedman
Pillar: 50-65, Latina A woman who is looking for her son whom she
assumes has disappeared because of the present military regime and the
current political upheaval.
General: 50-65 Latino, A man steeped in the present military regime.
JUNK MAIL by: Lynn Snyder, directed by Anita Gonzalez
Jacob: 35, any ethnicity assistant professor of mathematics
Debra: 35, any ethnicity, assistant professor of art
Roar of the Crowd by: Suzanne Lambert, directed by Marielle Duke
He: Middle-aged man, any ethnicity
She: Middle-aged woman, any ethnicity
The Gift of Maggie’s by: Bette Sile
Maggie: 60s/70s, slender/frail, wheelchair bound. Maggie is an
innocent, an optimist and a spiritual soul.
Mara: -60’s/70s, preferably heavy, Jewish. Mara is a skeptic with a
quick sense of humor; bitter, secretive.
Dates of Rehearsal/Shows:
*Tech: Sept. 26 10am-2pm, Sept. 27 (10am-10pm), Sept. 28 (5pm-11pm),
Sept. 29 (Invited Dress)
*Runs: Wed – Sat Sept. 30 – Oct 3 (Wed – Sat 8pm, Sat 3pm)
CASTING CALL CATEGORY: THEATER AUDITIONS
LOCATION: NEW YORK, NY