Rubicon Theatre Company 2008-2009 Season

SHE LOVES ME
Rehearsals begin August 12, 2008
Runs September 4 – 28, 2008
Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo
Seeking Arpad Laszlo (Teen/Young Adult Tenor), Ladislav Sipos (Late 30's-40's Baritone), Ilona Ritter (30's Alto/Belter), Steven Kodaly (30's-40's Tenor/Baritone), Georg Nowack Understudy (30's Tenor/Baritone), Mr. Maraczek (40's-50's Baritone), Amalia Balash Understudy (Early 30's Soprano), Men and Women's Ensemble.

A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Rehearsals Begin November 11, 2008
Runs December 4 – December 28, 2008
Directed by Brian McDonald
Musical Direction by Steven Cahill
This is a magical holiday concert featuring 2 male singers 20-40 and 2 female singers 20-40 performing a collection of holiday favorites in styles ranging from standard to pop and gospel to jazz.

EDWARD ALBEE’S WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Rehearsals begin January 6, 2009
Runs January 29 – February 22, 2009
Directed by Jenny Sullivan
Seeking possible replacements and understudies for all roles

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Rehearsals Begin February 24, 2009
Runs March 19 – April 12, 2009
Book by Joseph Stein * Music by Jerry Bock * Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on “Tevye’s Daughters” by Sholem Aleichem
Directed by James O’Neil
All roles open.

World Premiere!
THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN
Rehearsals Begin June 16, 2009
Runs July 9 – August 2, 2009
Adapted by Tony Award-Winner David Zippel
Directed by David Zippel * Musical Direction by Billy Stritch
Starring Lillias White
Produced with Michael Jackowitz
Seeking Male and Female Singers ages 20-50

THE TEMPEST
Rehearsals begin August 11, 2009
Runs September 3– 27, 2009
By William Shakespeare
Directed by James O’Neil
Seeking all roles.

Be sure to adhere to the Equity Audition proceedures and time limits.
For more information about these proceedures please contact Actors’ Equity Association at (323) 978-8080 and ask to speak with Oscar Garcia or contact him via email at ogarcia@actorsequity.org.

Contracts
Rubicon Theatre Company is on a Small Professional Theatre (SPT) Category 8 contract with Actors’ Equity Association. Out-of-town artists also receive Equity approved housing during their residency.

Equity Membership Candidacy Program
Rubicon offers Equity Member Candidacy (EMC) weeks for non-union actors who are interested in joining the union. For more information about this program please contact Actors’ Equity Association or visit their website at www.actorsequity.org.

Equity Principal Auditions
EPA general auditions are scheduled once each year in spring for the upcoming season. If you wish to be notified about these auditions please send us a headshot and resume with a cover letter requesting that you be added to our audition email list to Casting Department, Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001.

Non-Union Artists
Although most of our roles are offered to union members some roles are open to non-union actors for some pay. Non-union actors may attend an EPA but will only be seen after all Union actors have been auditioned and if times permits.

Audition Procedures
For more information about proceedures at Equity Principal Auditions click on a link below:

EPA Procedures
EMC Procedures at an EPA

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
The duration of the contract may vary but the majority of our shows have a three and a half week rehearal process and a three and a half week performance run. Most of our productions rehearse during the day in the North Hollywood area for the first two weeks before moving up to Ventura. Performances run seven shows a week Wednesday through Sunday with dark days on Monday and Tuesday. On occasion there are 10:00 a.m. student matinee performances and 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening performances. Fees for additional performances are paid at the current AEA rule book rates.

Non-Traditional Casting
Rubicon is dedicated to providing opportunities to artists of all types and ethnicities.