Auditions for a 9-12 year-old Boy to Play a Red Sox Fan, Mar. 2, 3

March 2, 2010 by Lauren Ames

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 mystical power of the game.

A.R.T. is seeking a gregarious child with 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. They 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 Rehearsal: 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 14, 2010 at 8pm
Last Performance: June 27, 2010
Option to extend: August 31, 2010

Performance Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30, Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm and 7:30pm

Fee: $400.00 per week for rehearsal and performance.

The auditions are scheduled for Tuesday March 2nd and Wednesday March 3rd from 4-8pm 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 Theatre 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 Theatre, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138 ATTN: Chris De Camillis, Artistic Coordinator.

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