KMC Onstage Audition Packet

Arthur Millers

Death of a Salesman
Welcome to the audition process for Death of a Salesman at KMC Onstage.

Please read through the entire packet. In order to make the audition process as
efficient as possible, we have set up some simple guidelines. Audition forms are
part of this packet.
Running the auditions will be: Cheryl Navo, Director of Death of a Salesman, and
Nate Records, Artistic Director of KMC ONSTAGE.
We strive to cast fairly with the guiding objective of assembling the best overall
cast that will serve the directorial vision for the show. Some of you may not be
cast. We hope you will not be discouraged and will opt to help us in another
capacity if you do not get a part. Thank you for auditioning, and break a leg!

This packet includes:

Audition process and casting of the shows

Schedule conflicts calendars (December 2015 and January-February 2016)

Auditions

8 and 9 December, 7:00 pm

Photos will be taken only to help the production team remember you.
Auditions will consist of cold reading.
We will not keep you longer than we need you.

Cast Announcement
The cast list for Death of a Salesman will be finalized soon after auditions are
complete. The director reserves the right to call back actors, if they are so able.
Roles will be offered by email and/or phone. We ask that you respond as quickly
as possible with an acceptance or refusal so that roles may be recast if necessary.

Rehearsals
A read-thru will be scheduled (conflicts pending) following auditions.
There will be approximately 4-5 rehearsals per week.
Rehearsals will generally run from 6:30 to 8:30 (later as we get closer to
opening night).
Expect that the amount of rehearsal time may increase as we approach
opening night.
Work calls are Saturdays from 1pm-5pm. Your participation is needed at
work calls, and they will be on the schedule.
Some conflicts are allowed with prior approval by production team.
Rehearsal times and dates may be adjusted by the Director based on the
availability of the actors who are cast, so it is important to list ALL conflicts.

Please list ALL conflicts on the calendar of your audition form!

Tech Week:
14-18 February 2016
Performances:
19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 February 2016
Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm
Sunday shows are at 3pm.

Expectations
1. Be on time and ready to work! If you are going to be late for rehearsal, clear it with the
Director or Stage Manager in advance.
2. Do not miss a scheduled rehearsal unless it is on your conflict sheet and has been cleared
with the production team. Missing rehearsals may result in your removal from the production.
3. Conduct yourself appropriately. Your language and behavior are expected to be rated G.
4. Treat the theater with respect. Keep rehearsal spaces, stage, dressing rooms, etc., clean
throughout the rehearsal and performance process. No food or drink allowed on stage! Cell
phones should be turned off or set to mute.
5. Treat each other with respect. Communicate in a respectful manner. Never give directions or
comments to other actors on their performance. On stage or off stage, all roles and jobs in this
production are equally important.
6. Treat props and costumes with respect. You are responsible for your costumedont lose it
or damage it. Dont touch other peoples props, costumes, or personal property. Costumes and
props do not go home with youthey remain at the theater.
7. Use rehearsal time productively. The primary focus of rehearsal is perfecting performance
not socializing or playing. Actors who are waiting to work on stage should be reviewing lines,
reviewing blocking, dances, music, or reading materials related to the production. When you
are not needed on stage, conduct yourself quietly and respectfully so others can concentrate
on their performance.
8. Attitude is job one! An awesome attitude goes a long way with everyone. This play is not
about you, it is about all of usand our performance for our audience. The production will be
fun and enjoyable for everyoneas long as we all work hard and cooperate with each other.
The spirit of this agreement is to ensure that all actors, stage crew members, and supporting
staff are treated fairly as creative, collaborative artists who are working toward the same goal
putting on a great show!
Agreement. I have read and understand both the time commitment and the expectations listed
in this packet. I agree to abide by these rules, and understand that if I do not, I may be removed
from the play. I have listed all my schedule conflicts and understand that I may not be allowed
to miss a rehearsal unless it is listed on my conflict list. I understand that I may not miss any
tech week rehearsals or any performances.
Actor Name: ______________________________________________
Actor Signature: ___________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________

KMC Onstage
Public Information Consent for Media Release
I give permission for KMC Onstage to include my participation in the activities surrounding the
2016 production of Death of a Salesman in photographs, videotapes, printed materials, show
programs, and/or local media stories about KMC Onstage.
I give permission for KMC Onstage to include my name and photograph from participation in
the activities surrounding the 2016 production of Death of a Salesman in ALL printed, cyber,
and otherwise published media releases.
I give permission for KMC Onstage to include my name and photograph from participation in
the activities surrounding the 2016 production of Death of a Salesman on related web pages.
I give permission for KMC Onstage to include my name and photograph from participation in
the activities surrounding the 2016 production of Death of a Salesman in the KMC Onstage
theater archives.
This release is ONLY applicable for activities directly connected to the 2016 production of Death
of a Salesman by KMC Onstage.

Participant Name: ____________________________________________________

Participant Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________

Death of a Salesman
By Arthur Miller
Willy Loman has spent his entire life pursuing the American Dream, living out his belief in
salesmanship as a way to reinvent himself. But somehow, the riches and respect he covets
have eluded him. At age sixty-three, he searches for the moment his life took a wrong turn, the
moment of betrayal that undermined his relationship with his wife and destroyed his
relationship with Biff, the son in whom he invested all his faith.
Millers masterpiece has steadily seen productions all over the world since its 1949 debut. As
the noted Miller scholar, Christopher Bigsby states in his introduction, if Willys is an American
dream, it is also a dream shared by all those who are aware of the gap between what they
might have been and what they are.
ROLES
WILLY LOMAN

Willy is an insecure, self-deluded traveling salesman.

LINDA LOMAN

Linda is Willys loyal, loving wife.

BIFF LOMAN

Biff is Willy and Lindas eldest son, thirty-four years old.

HAPPY LOMAN

Happy is Willy and Lindas youngest son, thirty-two years old.

CHARLEY

Charley is a successful business owner and Willy and Lindas neighbor.

BERNARD

Bernard is Charleys son. He is an important, successful attorney.

BEN

Ben is Willys wealthy, older brother.

THE WOMAN

The Woman was Willys mistress when Biff and Happy were in high
school.

HOWARD

Howard is Willys boss.

STANLEY

Stanley is a waiter at Franks Chop House.

WAITER

A waiter at Franks Chop House (non-speaking role).

MISS FORSYTHE

Miss Forsythe meets Happy and Biff at Franks Chop House.

LETTA

Letta is Miss Forsythes friend.

JENNY

Jenny is Charleys secretary.

Audition number:

______________________

Audition attended: ___Tuesday ___Wednesday

Role(s) cast for:

KMC ONSTAGE AUDITION FORM

______________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Rank: ___________________

City/village of residence: _________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________Phone(s)______________________________
Gender:_________________ Age: _____________________
Height:___________ Weight:___________ Hair color: ___________ Eye color: ____________
How did you hear about auditions?
______________________________________________________________________________
Is there a particular role that you would particularly like to be considered for?
______________________________________________________________________________
Will you accept another role?

Yes No

For those cast, we expect youll be able to help. Is there a specific technical area which you
would like to help (lighting, costumes, props, sets, marketing/promotional)?
Set _____

Lights_____

Sound_____

Costumes_____

Publicity_____

Props_____

If you are not cast are you interested in helping KMC Onstage in other ways for Death of a
Salesman, such as backstage, lighting, sound, costume, props, sets, etc.?
Stage Crew_____
Set build_____

Lights_____
Sound_____
Orchestra_____
Costumes_____
Publicity_____
Props_____

Briefly list any previous theater experience, beginning with the most recent, and including
technical experience.

The following calendars are to be used to record schedule conflicts. Remember to include
vacations, holidays, work conflicts, school conflicts, church conflicts, other rehearsals, or
commitments. Everything!

December 2015
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February 2016
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SHOW