“Porch on Windy Hill” Open Casting Call
Simon Casting is seeking non-union understudies for the following roles in Northlight Theatre’s upcoming production of Porch on Windy Hill:
BECKETT (Cover) Late 20s, white male. Multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Connecticut, he has studied Ethnomusicology and Music History at Williams College.
His passion is Old Time and Traditional American Music. He and his girlfriend, Mira have played music together since they met in college, and he is “leading” the expedition, navigating Fiddlers’ Coventions and Festivals around the Applachian region.
The actor must play the Mandolin with a high level of proficiency. Other instruments played by the character include Guitar and Tenor Banj.
MIRA (COVER) 26 year-old, bi-racial, Asian-American woman. A Brooklyn Hispter orginally from North Carolina. While Traveling near Asheville with her wihte, Hippie/musician boyfriend, after month of “COVID Lockdown”, she meets her estranged maternal grandfather – a “footnote-famous” banjo-player – after almost twenty years without contact.
Needs to have above average classical musica background and should have the ability to read a Mozart solo.
Must play the Violin at a high level of proficiency. Other instruments that this character plays in the show are Appalachian Dulcimer and the Er-hu (rudmientary skills are required and cabe learned in rehearsal.)
Will perform a minimum of 6 performance
Imporant Dates: Rehearsal Date (s): March 28, 2023
Performances: April 13-May 14, 2023.
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$125 total stipend for rehearsals and performance
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