What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Golem's Gift - Portland, OR EPA (08.10.26) & (08.11.26) (Revised) position at Northwest Children's Theater?
DESCRIPTION
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
REVISED
Updated Preparation.
AUDITION DATE
Monday, August 10, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (P)
AND
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (P)
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment, please email: [email protected] . Include the subject line, "AEA Golem Audition - [Your Name]”. Also include your preferred audition date (Mon Aug 10 OR Tue Aug 11) and your preferred time blocks (e.g., Early Evening 5:30–7:30 PM OR Late Evening 7:30–9:30 PM). Advanced appointments are required.
CONTRACT
Single Engagement Agreement
$650 weekly minimum (Cat. 2 - Tier B)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE GOLEM'S GIFT (See breakdown).
This world premiere was originally commissioned by Northwest Children's Theater in 2020.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and no more than one-minute of a classical musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clean sheet music in your correct key, with cuts clearly marked. No acapella singing or recorded backing tracks.
LOCATION
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts
1000 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
PERSONNEL
Book and Lyrics by Benny Zelkowicz
Music by Ezra Weiss
Expected to attend:
Ezra Weiss: Music Director / Composer
Rachael Brown: Co-Director
Sarah Jane Hardy: Co-Director / Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Opening Saturday, October 3, 2026
Closing: Sunday, October 11, 2026
OTHER
THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Breakdown
THE GOLEM'S GIFT
SYNOPSIS: Inspired by Jewish folklore, The Golem's Gift (book and Lyrics by Benny Zelkowicz and Music by Ezra Weiss) tells the story of a man made of clay who is sent into the world with one impossible mission: repair what is broken. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship, hope, and small acts of kindness that can change lives in unexpected ways.
SEEKING:
ENSEMBLE: 6 actors with strong classical musical theater vocal technique to play a variety of characters including:
THE BAKER: F (Alto or Mezzo). Ruth’s harried mother, who only wants the best for her child, but cannot imagine a life other than the difficult one she has known.
DOV: M. (Tenor) A welcoming villager
ELIMELECH: M. (Bass/Baritone) A village elder, married to Malka, comedic
MALKA: F. (Soprano) A villager elder, married to Elimelech, comedic
REUVEN: M. (Baritone) A friend of Dov.
MRS MOSKOWITZ: F. (Alto) A fussy customer at the bakery.
SALARY
Single Engagement Agreement $650 weekly minimum (Cat. 2 - Tier B)
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UNION
AEA