Opportunities at Firehouse

Detroit ‘67 auditions

Firehouse Theatre invites you to Auditions for the RVA Premiere of Detroit ‘67 by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates.

Set to the sweet sounds of Motown, during the race riots that ravaged Detroit in 1967, family bonds are tested by the allure of forbidden love and a desire to stake a claim to the American dream.

WHEN:

AUDITIONS: Sunday, September 15th from 4:00-9:00 pm.

CALLBACKS (invitation only): Sunday, September 22nd from 6:00-10:00pm.

WHERE: 

Auditions and callbacks will be held at Firehouse Theatre
1609 W. Broad Street (corner of Broad and Lombardy)
Richmond, VA 23220

SEEKING:

Firehouse is seeking AEA (Equity) and non-Equity actors. Equity actors will be on an AEA Special Appearance Tier Two Contract. All non-Equity Mainstage performers will be paid between $1,400 - $2,100 per contract. commensurate with the size of the role and experience. Out-of-town actors are welcome to audition.

Firehouse seeks a diverse roster of collaborative, hardworking, kind, inspired, and inspiring actors, who are ready to support one another and invest in the overall success of the projects and the organization. Firehouse supports playwrights and directors in their visions for both culturally-appropriate and non-traditional casting.

Character Breakdown:

CHELLE (Michelle), Black woman, late 30’s, strong, steadfast, firm and not easily impressed. (This role is cast. Seeking understudy.)

LANK (Langston), Black man, early 30’s, cool, loving, and charismatic. A dreamer. Has a special effect on women, but not a womanizer. Chelle’s younger brother.

BUNNY (Bonita), Black woman, mid-late thirties, fun, spunky, sexy and joyful. A friend and sometimes lover… never lets nothin’ get her down.

SLY (Sylvester), Black man, late 30’s, hip, slick and sweet talking. An honest hustler and numbers man. Fiercely loyal. Lank’s best buddy.

CAROLINE, White woman, late 20’s/early 30’s, beautiful, quiet strength, troubled, soft and mysterious. A world of danger behind her eyes.

WHAT TO PREPARE: 

Please prepare a 2-3 minute contemporary monologue and have a contrasting monologue ready in case the director would like to see more.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: 

To request an audition time slot, please send an email to auditions@firehousetheatre.org. Please specify which character(s) you are auditioning for.

PRODUCTION DATES:

Rehearsals begin on/around February 10th, 2025.

Performances run March 12th through March 30th, 2025.

Rehearsals are weekday evenings and weekends. Performances are typically Thursday through Saturday evenings, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

Education and Training

FIREHOUSE LADDER APPRENTICESHIP 

Firehouse Theatre is assembling a team of highly motivated and collaborative individuals who are interested in joining our Firehouse Ladder Program. Apprentices have opportunities to learn and work across production, performance, and management based on each participant's interests and Firehouse's production needs.

Expectations and schedule will be agreed on before beginning the program. Work hours are flexible and based on the needs of production, but expected to fall within 10-20 hours per week, for a period of at least one month. The Ladder Program is an unpaid educational opportunity. Apprentices must arrange and cover their own housing and travel expenses, as well as any college credit that may be available.

To apply please submit the following materials in a single PDF document: A current resume and a cover letter (a) introducing yourself, (b) stating your specific area of interest, (c) explaining why you think you'd be a good fit for Firehouse's Ladder Program, and (d) your schedule/availability.

Please submit all materials or questions to evial@firehousetheatre.org

VCU FEDERAL WORK STUDY PARTNERSHIP

Current and Incoming VCU students may apply to join the VCU Work study program, which partners students with Firehouse Staff to receive a financial aid based award, in exchange for job experience in a working professional theatre.

All levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Eligibility is based on Federal Financial Aid awards, and VCU award selection processes. All Applicants must apply through Handshake Job Boards. For more information on the VCU Work study program and eligibility, please contact the VCU Work study Office (workstudy@vcu.edu) or evial@firehousetheatre.org for more details on the partnership.