*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible.
Nelson Bond’s adaptation of George Orwell’s ANIMAL FARM is a satirical, political fable about a Dream-come-true descending into a Nightmare. Set in a “mythical barnyard far away”, we are invited to travel along with “The Animals” who live there; and whose aspirations, ambitions, faults and virtues mirror our own so closely, that at times it’s difficult to distinguish those who walk on four legs from those who walk on two. This insightful, funny, frightening play winds its way on a journey through a world of subjugation, inspiration, liberation, exploitation, and eventually resignation. ANIMAL FARM is a cautionary tale “As Old As Time” … and as relevant “As Tonight’s Evening News.”
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Audition & Rehearsal Information, Script & SidesSTEP ONE:
Read information about the play. Download sides. Then scroll down. STEP TWO: Click here to send your resume to Jeffery V. Thompson. STEP THREE: Schedule your audition at the bottom of this page. This production will be presented live on-stage under the Actors’ Equity Showcase Code (pending approval). Round-trip subway fare to rehearsals and performances will be reimbursed; possible stipend TBD.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on or about September 12th. Although the specific days and hours of the rehearsal schedule is still TBD; after an initial in-personal first rehearsal, the plan is to conduct most of subsequent rehearsals in the evening via Zoom, and possibly on weekends, as well. |
*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible. Out of the Box Theatre Company embraces diversity and nontraditional casting. Actors of color are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Casting for this production will be gender blind and color blind.
Auditions will be in person by appointment only on Zoom.
Wed., Sept. 3 – Fri., Sept. 5 from 7pm-10pm
Call Backs Will Be On Zoom or In Person (If Needed)
Performance Dates & Times Fri.–Sat., Oct. 17 & 18 at 7:30pm | Sat. & Sun., Oct. 18 & 19 at 3pm
Performances will take place at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.
Wed., Sept. 3 – Fri., Sept. 5 from 7pm-10pm
Call Backs Will Be On Zoom or In Person (If Needed)
Performance Dates & Times Fri.–Sat., Oct. 17 & 18 at 7:30pm | Sat. & Sun., Oct. 18 & 19 at 3pm
Performances will take place at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.
CHARACTERS, CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS & SIDES
Click on the Character Breakdown links to view the character breakdown.
All 8 Character Breakdowns
Most of the roles (characters) have two sides for the auditioning actors to consider.
Each of the 8 actors in this play needs to be able utilize and transform both the 3rd person descriptive narrative taken directly from the novel, as well as the imbedded lines of scripted dialogue that are incorporated into the script, in order to bring his or her roles to life as specific and distinguishable characters. ☆
Although ANIMAL FARM is not a musical, there will be some choral singing by the entire ensemble. No one needs to be a vocal virtuoso. But all actors must be comfortable singing and should be prepared sing a little something unaccompanied at the audition, to allow the director to identify their vocal range. The song can be as simple as a chorus of "Happy Birthday."
If the Actor is responsible for duel or multiple roles, the actor should be prepared to audition with a side for each of characters that that Actor will be responsible to bring to life.
ACTOR 1: NARRATOR (character breakdown)
Side #1 | Side #2
ACTOR 2: NAPOLEON (character breakdown)
Side #1 | Side #2
ACTOR 3: MAJOR/JONES (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Major 1) | Side #2 (Major 2) | Side #3 (Jones)
ACTOR 4: SNOWBALL/ FREDERICK (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Snowball 1) | Side #2 (Snowball 2) | Side #3 (Frederick)
ACTOR 5: SQUEALER/MOLLIE/MURIEL (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Mollie) | Side #2 (Mollie & Clover) | Side #3 (Muriel 1)
Side #4 (Muriel 2) | Side #5 (Squealer 1) | Side #6 (Squealer 2)
ACTOR 6: BOXER/PILKINGTON (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Boxer 1) | Side #2 (Boxer 2)| Side #3 (Pilkington)
ACTOR 7: CLOVER/ CAT (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Cat) | Side #2 (Clover) | Side #3 (Mollie & Clover)
ACTOR 8: BENJAMIN/MOSES (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Benjamin) | Side #2 (Moses)
"Beasts of the North, South, East & West" Lyrics
Click on the Character Breakdown links to view the character breakdown.
All 8 Character Breakdowns
Most of the roles (characters) have two sides for the auditioning actors to consider.
Each of the 8 actors in this play needs to be able utilize and transform both the 3rd person descriptive narrative taken directly from the novel, as well as the imbedded lines of scripted dialogue that are incorporated into the script, in order to bring his or her roles to life as specific and distinguishable characters. ☆
Although ANIMAL FARM is not a musical, there will be some choral singing by the entire ensemble. No one needs to be a vocal virtuoso. But all actors must be comfortable singing and should be prepared sing a little something unaccompanied at the audition, to allow the director to identify their vocal range. The song can be as simple as a chorus of "Happy Birthday."
If the Actor is responsible for duel or multiple roles, the actor should be prepared to audition with a side for each of characters that that Actor will be responsible to bring to life.
ACTOR 1: NARRATOR (character breakdown)
Side #1 | Side #2
ACTOR 2: NAPOLEON (character breakdown)
Side #1 | Side #2
ACTOR 3: MAJOR/JONES (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Major 1) | Side #2 (Major 2) | Side #3 (Jones)
ACTOR 4: SNOWBALL/ FREDERICK (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Snowball 1) | Side #2 (Snowball 2) | Side #3 (Frederick)
ACTOR 5: SQUEALER/MOLLIE/MURIEL (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Mollie) | Side #2 (Mollie & Clover) | Side #3 (Muriel 1)
Side #4 (Muriel 2) | Side #5 (Squealer 1) | Side #6 (Squealer 2)
ACTOR 6: BOXER/PILKINGTON (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Boxer 1) | Side #2 (Boxer 2)| Side #3 (Pilkington)
ACTOR 7: CLOVER/ CAT (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Cat) | Side #2 (Clover) | Side #3 (Mollie & Clover)
ACTOR 8: BENJAMIN/MOSES (character breakdown)
Side #1 (Benjamin) | Side #2 (Moses)
"Beasts of the North, South, East & West" Lyrics
Schedule Your Audition Below
Please Note! If audition slots are filled, please email Halina Malinowski (click on Halina's name for an email) to be added to the waiting list. Halina will respond to you should openings become available.
Out of courtesy, If you cannot make your scheduled audition, please cancel your audition (online or by phone to 917.992.5150) so other actors can have the opportunity to audition.
Out of courtesy, If you cannot make your scheduled audition, please cancel your audition (online or by phone to 917.992.5150) so other actors can have the opportunity to audition.
*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible.
Select a date (September 3, 4 or 5) then the time that you would like to audition.
After filling out the form and submit, you will be scheduled for that time.
When you click on the date, available times will appear. If there are not times, then auditions are not available on that date.
If times are not available, email Halina Malinowski to be added to the waiting list.
You will receive an automated confirmation email. Be sure to check your SPAM/Junk.
After filling out the form and submit, you will be scheduled for that time.
When you click on the date, available times will appear. If there are not times, then auditions are not available on that date.
If times are not available, email Halina Malinowski to be added to the waiting list.
You will receive an automated confirmation email. Be sure to check your SPAM/Junk.