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Wanted: Lorenzo Pisoni Understudy
Posted February 2, 2009
Note: Could be a great role for the right
actor/clown/juggler/acrobat. Have you got what it takes? Posted as
received.
Manhattan Theatre Club: Actor/clown/acrobat search
"HUMOR ABUSE"
Director: Erica Schmidt
Manhattan Theatre Club
Created by: Lorenzo Pisoni & Erica Schmidt
Stage II, Lort D
Casting: David Caparelliotis/Kelly Gillespie
Contract begins: 2/19/09
Opens: 3/10/09
Runs for 10-13 weeks
Understudy must attend all performances and be available for up to 10
hours of rehearsal per week—probably on Thursdays and
Fridays.
HUMOR ABUSE is the unique story of Lorenzo Pisoni's upbringing as the
youngest member of the Pickle Family Circus, the Bay Area's tiny big
top that entertained thousands of people worldwide and launched the
careers of several legendary performers. Filled with the clowning that
Pisoni learned at his father's knee, and the wonder, heartache and
complexity of stepping into (and out of) his father's shoes, HUMOR
ABUSE, shows that running away with the circus isn't always all fun
and games.
SEEKING ONE ACTOR TO UNDERSTUDY LORENZO (played by LORENZO PISONI):
30s. Charming actor and personality, very adept at connecting with
the audience. Resemblance to Lorenzo a big plus (6'1", athletic
build, dark hair). Actor must also have significant clowning/circus
skills, including, but not limited to: acrobatics, juggling, stunts,
balancing objects on the face, Commedia characters w/ mask, silent
clowning/mime. (The tumbling aspect of this role is pretty important,
as the climax of the show involves a 108, but if you have all the
other skills but are a weak tumbler, drop a line anyway—we'll
discuss.)
Please send picture/resume, questions, inquiries:
Kelly Gillespie
Casting Associate
Manhattan Theatre Club
kgillespie@mtc-nyc.org
212.399.3000
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