UTAH REPERTORY THEATER COMPANY
AUDITION NOTICE
Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar
Amir Kapoor is a successful Pakistani-American lawyer who is rapidly moving up the corporate ladder while distancing himself from his cultural roots. Emily, his wife, is white; she’s an artist, and her work is influenced by Islamic imagery. When the couple hosts a dinner party, what starts out as a friendly conversation escalates into something far more damaging.
DIRECTOR: Bobby Cody
WHEN:
Auditions: Saturday, May 13th: 1-3pm
Callbacks: Saturday, May 13th: 3-5pm
WHAT:
Prepared monologue. Five-minute slots. Sign up for an audition slot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8xa-h2OzKTLbL74c_RmD71PzdH8z8nrBezz9Ga85Aw9lXFg/viewform?usp=sf_link
WHERE:
UTAH ARTS ALLIANCE
663 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
AUDITION:
Must have an appointment, headshot, and resume.
Equity and non-Equity will be considered.
SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals begin August 15, 2017.
Runs September 22 – October 8, 2017 with shows in repertory Fridays @ 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays @ 3 p.m.
ROLES:
Amir: Male, 35-55: Pakistani-American; a well-educated and well-dressed Manhattan corporate lawyer at odds with his Muslim heritage, and in denial about the depth of his faith; American born of Pakistani descent and speaks perfect American English.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Emily: Female, 25-40: Amir’s wife; creative, articulate and compassionate; strives to be even-handed and level-headed in both her personal and professional relationships; a truly talented painter on the cusp of significant success, her work focuses on Islamic themes; has worked hard to educate herself and broaden her personal and world views.
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Abe: — HAS BEEN CAST
Jory: Female, 30-45: a lawyer in Amir’s firm; married to Isaac; a strikingly beautiful, intelligent, commanding, and forthright woman; articulate and confident, and has wrestled her way to the top; not afraid to fight for what she wants and get her hands dirty if necessary.
Ethnicity: African American
Isaac: Male, 35 - 55: a successful Jewish art curator married to Jory; a vibrant and seductive personality, he draws people in with his charmingly quick wit, easy manner and passion-passion about art, about politics, about his family, about his Jewish faith-you name it.
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Post expires at 12:00am on Sunday May 14th, 2017
