Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is required to work on a New Muses Theatre Company production in any capacity through the end of the 2021-22 Season. To find a vaccination appointment in Washington State please visit https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
"Vaccinated" is defined as an individual who has received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Casting Call: Saint Joan
New Muses Theatre Company is pleased to announce a non-union casting call for roles in George Bernard Shaw’s SAINT JOAN. This production will play in front of a vaccinated-only live audience for 9 performances from July 30 - August 15, 2021. All rehearsals and performances for SAINT JOAN will be at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma.
The production will also be filmed and released for on-demand streaming after the end of the live run.
Due to Covid restrictions, we are requesting that all actors interested in this production please submit a 1-2 minute monologue via video in lieu of in-person auditions. Video auditions will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, June 18th. In-person callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, June 21st in Tacoma.
To audition:
1. Film a 1-2 minute monologue and upload to an online video service. (Unlisted YouTube videos are preferred.)
2. Email a headshot and resume to casting@newmuses.com
3. Fill out our digital audition form including a link to your video at https://forms.gle/nXx2DJq3PEhx5EgT6
We will be looking at all the video submissions together in one sitting on June 18th and inviting actors to callbacks on the 21st via email over the weekend. Please add casting@newmuses.com to your address book to avoid missing a callback email due to spam filters.
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Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
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SAINT JOAN
By George Bernard Shaw
First Rehearsal: June 30
Opening: July 30
Closing: August 15
Live performances return with one of our most requested titles! George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN tells the story of Joan of Arc and her battle to win respect, equality, and freedom for her country. A political thriller set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years War, SAINT JOAN is revived in an intimate and breathtaking new production from New Muses.
Roles available:
CHARLES VII (M, 20s) also plays the Executioner
BLUEBEARD (M, 20s-30s) also plays Poulengy, Page, Courcelles, and Soldier
ROBERT (M, 30s-40s) also plays the Inquisitor and Gentleman
DUNOIS (M, late 20s-30s) also plays Steward and Ladvenu
ARCHBISHOP (M, 40+) also plays D'Estivet
CAUCHON (M, 50+)
CHAPLAIN (M, 40s) also plays La Hire
WARWICK (M, 40s) also plays La Tremouille and a Sentry
*The role of JOAN has been cast
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Compensation: All actors and crew in this production will receive a share of net profit from ticket sales.
The production will also be filmed and released for on-demand streaming after the end of the live run.
Due to Covid restrictions, we are requesting that all actors interested in this production please submit a 1-2 minute monologue via video in lieu of in-person auditions. Video auditions will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, June 18th. In-person callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, June 21st in Tacoma.
To audition:
1. Film a 1-2 minute monologue and upload to an online video service. (Unlisted YouTube videos are preferred.)
2. Email a headshot and resume to casting@newmuses.com
3. Fill out our digital audition form including a link to your video at https://forms.gle/nXx2DJq3PEhx5EgT6
We will be looking at all the video submissions together in one sitting on June 18th and inviting actors to callbacks on the 21st via email over the weekend. Please add casting@newmuses.com to your address book to avoid missing a callback email due to spam filters.
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Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
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SAINT JOAN
By George Bernard Shaw
First Rehearsal: June 30
Opening: July 30
Closing: August 15
Live performances return with one of our most requested titles! George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN tells the story of Joan of Arc and her battle to win respect, equality, and freedom for her country. A political thriller set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years War, SAINT JOAN is revived in an intimate and breathtaking new production from New Muses.
Roles available:
CHARLES VII (M, 20s) also plays the Executioner
BLUEBEARD (M, 20s-30s) also plays Poulengy, Page, Courcelles, and Soldier
ROBERT (M, 30s-40s) also plays the Inquisitor and Gentleman
DUNOIS (M, late 20s-30s) also plays Steward and Ladvenu
ARCHBISHOP (M, 40+) also plays D'Estivet
CAUCHON (M, 50+)
CHAPLAIN (M, 40s) also plays La Hire
WARWICK (M, 40s) also plays La Tremouille and a Sentry
*The role of JOAN has been cast
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Compensation: All actors and crew in this production will receive a share of net profit from ticket sales.
New Muses Casting Policies
Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Color-blind, gender-blind, and gender-bent casting is standard practice. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written, actors need not match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. Unless otherwise specified all roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.*
New Muses is comprised of a seasonal company of theatre artists and tenured artistic associates joining together to produce intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience. Some roles, up to and including the full cast of a production, may be cast from the company in advance of open auditions. All roles which have been cast prior to open auditions are noted in the audition announcement. Actors may also be drawn from the company to fill roles after open auditions as needed.
*Characteristics including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and age as specifically dictated by the playwright are protected by federal copyright law and any changes require New Muses to obtain written permission from the copyright holder.
New Muses is comprised of a seasonal company of theatre artists and tenured artistic associates joining together to produce intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience. Some roles, up to and including the full cast of a production, may be cast from the company in advance of open auditions. All roles which have been cast prior to open auditions are noted in the audition announcement. Actors may also be drawn from the company to fill roles after open auditions as needed.
*Characteristics including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and age as specifically dictated by the playwright are protected by federal copyright law and any changes require New Muses to obtain written permission from the copyright holder.
