Audition Policy
The Old Globe is a LORT B Theatre and hires actors who are members of Actors’ Equity Association. Occasionally local non-union actors are hired in large cast shows in supporting roles. However, most of our non-union actors and understudies are drawn from our MFA program in association with the University of San Diego. Actors are hired on a show-by-show basis during the season and auditions for individual shows are by invitation only. If you are a member of Actors’ Equity Association and would like to submit your headshot and resume to be kept on file, please submit to:
- CASTING- Self-Submissions
- The Old Globe
- P.O. Box 122171
- San Diego, CA 92112-2171
Twice a year The Old Globe holds general auditions through the Actors’ Equity Association. Non-union actors may audition if time allows. Information regarding these auditions is available through the Actors’ Equity Association and Backstage West. Please do not contact the theatre directly regarding open calls.
Children's Casting Notice for
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Old Globe is looking for San Diego-based boys and girls (ages 6-15) for its 2012 production!
ALL ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
| Play |
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! |
| Authors |
Timothy Mason and Mel Marvin |
| Directors |
Jack O'Brien and James Vásquez |
| Associate Producer |
Justin Waldman |
| Venue |
The Old Globe |
| Audition Dates |
By appointment only, on Saturday, July 28 & Sunday, July 29 |
| Callbacks |
By appointment only, on Saturday, August 4 & Sunday, August 5 |
| Roles |
*Girls ages 6-10 for the role of Cindy Lou Who
*Boys and girls ages 6-12 for the Who Family and Child Ensemble roles
*Boys and girls ages 13-15 for the Teen Ensemble |
| First Rehearsal |
Cindy Lous - Week of October 22
Who Family and Child/Teen Ensemble- Week of October 29 |
| First Preview |
November 17 |
| Opening Night |
November 23 |
| Closing Night |
December 29 |
PERFORMANCES:
All children are double cast and will perform approximately five to six times per week, including several weekday morning matinees.
SALARY:
All children will be paid $8 per hour, regardless of role.
SUBMISSISONS:
Please include ONE picture of your child, their resume (inc. height, weight & date of birth) parent or guardian name and daytime contact information (including email address) to:
GRINCH AUDITIONS
The Old Globe
PO Box 122171
San Diego, CA 92112-2171
—OR—
If you would like to submit via email, please send ONE picture in JPEG format and ONE page resume to: casting@theoldglobe.org.
NO FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALLS PLEASE
ELIGIBILITY:
Children cannot be members of Actors' Equity. Girls auditioning for Cindy Lou must be ages 6-10 and no taller than 50". Children auditioning for the Who Family and Child Ensemble roles must be ages 6-12 and no taller than 60". Those auditioning for the Teen Ensemble must be ages 13-15 and no taller than 65". All auditioning must be residents of San Diego County. These terms are non-negotiable.
AUDITION INFO:
Once we've determined that your child meets the criteria outlined above, and there is still space available, you will be contacted via e-mail with audition details, so please remember to include a valid e-mail address with your submission.
*NOTE TO PARENTS:
The rehearsal and performance schedule requires that your child miss time from school (amount of time varies according to the role), however, most rehearsals do not interfere with class schedules. We will have a studio teacher present to help children keep up with class work, but please only submit your child for an audition if you and your child's school are agreeable to absences during this time.
To download a PDF version of The Grinch casting notice
click here.
Assistant Directors
The Old Globe uses Assistant Directors for shows on a case-by-case basis. For more information please send letters of inquiry and a resume to:
- Assistant Director Submissions
- The Old Globe
- P.O. Box 122171
- San Diego, CA 92112-2171
or ArtAssist@TheOldGlobe.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
