THE GOLEM'S GIFT - Equity Actors (EPA)

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.

AUDITION DETAILS:
Audition Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (PT)
Alternate audition date available: Monday, August 10, 2026
Location: The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, 1000 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

To schedule an audition appointment, please email [email protected] with subject line "AEA Golem Audition - [Your Name]". Include your preferred audition date (Mon Aug 10 OR Tue Aug 11) and preferred time blocks (Early Evening 5:30-7:30 PM OR Late Evening 7:30-9:30 PM). Advanced appointments are required.

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.

OTHER INFORMATION:
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Opening: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Closing: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Personnel expected to attend:
- Ezra Weiss: Music Director / Composer
- Rachael Brown: Co-Director
- Sarah Jane Hardy: Co-Director / Artistic Director

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

NOTE: 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.