Project Description:
SEASON 9:

Mainstage:
"The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls"
by Meg Miroshnik
[West Coast Premiere]
Directed by Ali el-Gasseir
September 28-October 22, 2012

It’s summer in Moscow 2005. Annie has returned to Mother Russia to lose her accent and make some business contacts, but her encounters with monstrous bears, axe wielding prostitutes, and an old terrifying witch might just cost her her life. In true folkloric fashion, The Fairy Tale Lives of Russian Girls reminds all us that a girl's journey through life is laden with traps, especially in post-soviet Russia.

Mainstage:
SECOND SHOW (To be Announced)
March 29-April 22, 2013

Young Artist Series:
"Quebecois Robot Detective Agency"
[All Ages World Premiere ]
Developed by Ali el-Gasseir and Jonah Von Spreecken
March 30-April 13, 2013; Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings

You're a robot!? You are, aren't you?! Jonah Von Spreecken and Co-Artistic Director Ali el-Gasseir have teamed up again to create another live weekend morning cartoon. Bring the whole family to the back streets of Montreal and follow the two French Canadian detectives on the hunt for Robots! This picturesque noir comedy will have you wondering who's who until you just have to sit back and pound a shot of ice-cold milk.

Mainstage:
"Tall Skinny Cruel Cruel Boys"
[World Premiere]
by Caroline V. McGraw
May 31-June 24, 2012

Brandy is the city’s most sought-after birthday party clown, and she’s never let her drinking, gambling, and bed-hopping interfere with her work—until now. Her teenage boyfriend won’t stop calling, her clients are getting needy…and the monster under her bed is growing restless. Weaving fantasy, clown, and puppetry with brutal reality, Tall Skinny Cruel Cruel Boys asks…what is the price of growing up?

Audition/Interview Dates:
Sunday, August 12th, from 2-6pm

Callbacks or second audition/interview?
None

Audition Requirements:
Please prepare 2 contrasting contemporary monologues, not to exceed a total of 3 minutes, and provide a current headshot and resume.

Describe any monetary compensation:
Stipends TBD for roles cast.

Character Breakdown / Project Needs
We are looking for actors of all ages and ethnicities for all of the above projects, as well as workshops, staged readings, and future opportunities.

Other details you need to know about these auditions:
Please email Casting Director Devin Bannon at devin@washingtonensemble.org to set up an appointment. Appointments will be between 2 and 6pm.