Actors at The Henry Ford

Company: The Henry Ford
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

The Henry Ford - 2023 Audition Notice

• Shows run June 19 through September 4, 2023 (Shows at Central Market begin June 10)
• Rehearsals estimated to begin mid-May
• Average performance day is 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Performers must be at least 18 years old by April 30, 2023.
• Actors and singers are hired as employees of The Henry Ford and will be paid $100 per day for performances, $14 per hour for rehearsals and fittings.
• Performances are outdoors in Greenfield Village, rain or shine.
• All auditions must be submitted online in conjunction with application by Monday, April 17, 2023.
• Callbacks to be held in person by invitation only
  ROLES for the 2023 Season include:(Specific ages given are ages the actor can realistically play; age ranges given are open and flexible within that range.)
  
  • Calvin Wood (male-presenting, 40s-50s) caterer/proprietor of Eagle Tavern (strong improvisational skills recommended)
  • Benjamin Hockley (Black, male-presenting, late 60s)- Jack-Of-All-Trades at Detroit Central Market
  • Elijah McCoy (Black, male-presenting, any age) - Inventor whose innovations helped revolutionize the railroad industry. Age in show ranges throughout from -10-80 years old.
    Audition Requirements
    
    • R--sum-- and headshot
    • Monologue - maximum two minutes in length

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