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Writer's pictureAnthony Chase

Alleyway is Casting and Hiring

Actors, Scenic Designers, Lighting Designers, Costume Designers, Video/Projection Designers, Sound Designers, Properties Designers, Scenic Artists, Directors, Assistant Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, Carpenters, Electricians, Audio Engineers, Wardrobe, House Managers, Box Office Staff, Bartenders, Photographers, Videographers, Teaching Assistants, Volunteer Ushers ... 

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Alleyway Theatre is now accepting resumes for all positions for current and future openings.

 

Register here for an in person appointment for General auditions for Alleyway's upcoming and future seasons:


Choose a 5 minute appointment on August 10 or 11. Then, arrive at the Alleyway early to check in. Their entrance is on the south side of the building ... in the alley!


They ask that you prepare two brief contrasting monologues from modern/contemporary plays, one preferably with a British RP accent. Bring your hardcopy headshot/resume. Your audition should be about 3 minutes including both monologues.

(They will not be hearing songs at this time.)


This audition is open to all.


Breakdowns. (Additional detail is available on the Alleyway website).


THE COTTAGE

by Sandy Rustin‍

*The roles of SYLIVA and CLARKE have been cast.

All of these characters are probably mid 30s/mid40s.

  • SYLVIA, a lovely and rash romantic.

  • BEAU, perhaps the best looking man in Britain.

  • MARJORIE, 8 months pregnant, pragmatic and a tad spicy.

  • CLARKE, a distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit.

  • DIERDRE, an awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop.

  • RICHARD a murderous, yet gentle soul.

BLACK BEAR ISLAND

by Karissa Murrell-Myers*All roles available.

*Ruby, Girl, Boy, Finn may be cast with actors actually those ages or older actors to play younger

  • AMITRA - late 20’s to 30’s, she/her. Always on the run. Has a deep scar from temple to jaw.

  • WARREN - late 20’s to 30’s, he/him. Bearded, Charming, and Dead™.

  • RUBY - early teens, she/her. Woods-wise, operates on animal instinct. Deadpan. Mistrusts adults. Hates you.

  • MARJORIE - 40’s-60’s, she/her. The Friendliest Neighbor You Never Wanted. Texan accent. Talks fast, listens less.

  • GIRL - 14-16 years old, she/her. Free-spirited, sharp, reckless, and deeply angry.

  • BOY - 14-16 years old, he/him. Anxious, logical, very “in love” and not sure wha the fuck to do about it.

  • FINN - 12-13 years old, he/him. BOY’S little brother. Eager, desperate to fit in.

  • DENNIS THE UPS GUY - he/him. Not paid enough for the amount of shit he deals with.

  • THE MAN - 20’s-30’s, he/him. Clever, ruthless, horribly sane.

THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD

An Agatha Christie Mystery

by Heidi Armbruster

*All roles available

  • Doctor James Sheppard The Narrator, Male, nearing retirement

  • Miss Caroline Sheppard Dr. Sheppard’s Sister (also plays Mrs. Ackroyd, Mrs. Ferris, The Signalman) Female, 60’s

  • Roger Ackroyd The Patriarch (also plays Monsieur Le Détective) Male, 60’s

  • Mr. Ralph Paton Ackroyd’s Stepson (also plays Parker, The Watchman) Male, 30’s

  • Miss Flora Ackroyd Ackroyd’s Niece (also plays Miss Gannett) Female, 20’s

  • Miss Ursula Bourne Ackroyd’s Parlor Maid (also plays the Inspector, Mrs. Folliot, Agnes) Female, 30’s

  • Major Blunt Ackroyd’s Friend (also plays Mr. Hammond) Male, 40’s

Other roles in the season will be available in A KIDMAN CAROL, as well as Alleyworks developmental workshops and readings. A play reading festival will also be held in October with multiple plays and many roles.


Alleyway hiring statement:

At Alleyway, we celebrate stories of everyone. So, as we hire and cast, we're committed to creating an equitable and accessible, diverse and inclusive, joyful community of artists and staff. We seek artists and staff representing the breadth of humanity; people of all genders, races, abilities, and ages should apply.

We are also a COVID-safe workplace,requiring full vaccinations for all employees, and masks and testing as dictated by company policy via the COVID Compliance Officer.


DESIGNERS & ARTISTS

Alleyway is now accepting portfolios and resumes for season design positions

Currently seeking designers for the 23/24 mainstage and development productions, as well as for future seasons. Designers are hired on a show by show basis, and Alleyway hires talent from the Western New York region, as well as from across the country.

  • Scenic

  • Lighting

  • Costume

  • Video/Projection

  • Properties

  • Scenic Artists

  • Directors, choreographers, musical directors

TO APPLY

Send a portfolio and resume to HR@alleyway.com. Put your last name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Resumes are reviewed as they are received.

 

HOURLY STAFF

Alleyway is currently hiring hourly staff in the following areas:

  • House Staff (Assistant House Managers, ushers, box office assistants)

  • Bartenders and servers

  • Production Overhire

  • Facility Maintenance

TO APPLY

Send a cover letter and resume to HR@alleyway.com. Put your last name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Resumes are reviewed as they are received.


Alleyway stresses that a variety of part-time positions occasionally become available "as Directors, Designers, Stage Managers, Box Office and Front of House Staff, Literary and Artistic Team members, Development, Marketing and Office Assistants, as well as Carpenters, Electricians, and Tech Crew." In other words ... they welcome resumes.

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