Brighton Beach Revival Casting

#1

Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 1:58pm

There was a new press release posted on ATC this morning saying to send in headshots and resumes for the role of Eugene...have they not found anyone yet? I know they had an open call in January.
Brighton Beach Casting Press Release

#2

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 6:41pm

I haven't seen or heard anything that would indicate they have casted this role. I don't think it will be easy to top Broderick's performance as Eugene.
I actually believe that it might be a bit dated and not well received. If you remember, that was a big criticism of The Odd Couple revival a few years ago. BBM is set in a much older time period which is a key part of the story itself. I don't believe they could update it and keep the original story.
Personally, I love the play but I'm not sure how it would do. Revivals seem to be taking it on the chin lately.

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Updated On: 3/9/09 at 06:41 PM

#3

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 6:50pm

Eugene has yet to be cast, but there were rumors going around a couple weeks ago that Laurie Metcalf had been offered the role of Kate.

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Updated On: 3/17/09 at 06:50 PM

#4

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:33pm

So you don't need to audition? You just need to send in a headshot and resume? And they'll call you if they want to see you?

I'm confused.

#5

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:38pm

Yes, it is called a submission.

#6

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:41pm

Is anyone else finding that email invalid?

#7

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 7:42pm

I found it invalid as well. I'll have to mail my materials in instead.

#8

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 9:13pm

I'm not sure if it will seem as 'dated' since it is just as much ABOUT a different time along with telling the story -- it doesnt' NEED to be updated.

The Odd Couple is more about the situation....buddies and divorce and I don't think it's exclusive to the original time period.

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#9

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/9/09 at 9:38pm

BBM is not dated AT ALL.
This kind of makes me mad, though. I went to the open call, and they chose the worst possible audition piece- the opening monologue where he's playing baseball. All that really shows is that Eugene loves baseball and has an active imagination. Hopefully, they'll use a monologue that actually shows personality next time.

#10

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 10:44am

If Brighton Beach Memoirs is "dated", then I guess Phantom of the Opera is REALLY dated - it takes place a hundred years ago! Maybe they should update it!

South Pacific, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Pal Joey - all those shows are DATED! Let's update them to make them more relevant for modern audiences!!!

#11

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 11:37am

It isn't at all dated because it's technically a period piece. It's as much about the time period as it is about the family's situation.

#12

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 12:16pm

bwylvsong - it actually makes sense to me that they used a low key scene for an audition. You have to be able to create a character who is interesting even in less than high content moments. It is like the tough question on the exam - to separate the "men" from the "boys" so to speak.

#13

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 12:21pm

The opening scene of with Eugene IS Eugene. It's the essence of his character. He's a dreamer. It establishes who he is.

#14

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 6:09pm

Fair enough.

#15

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 6:38pm

Still I agree with bwaylvsong, there were much better monologues they could have chosen.

#16

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 6:41pm

They wanted to challenge the people who auditioned. The other monologues are easier to act, but the opening monologue is more character driven. You have to try harder.

#17

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/10/09 at 8:27pm

If you read my post you would see that I was making the comparison between the criticism that the Odd Couple received and the possibility that the same could be said about BBM. I love both plays so my concern is that the public would be hard on it because of the time period it takes place in. The story is wonderful and I just wouldn't like to see it trashed because the younger audience wouldn't get some of the jokes because of period it takes place in.
Phanthom?? Since when is that a comedy? Great comparison.

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#18

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/12/09 at 9:03pm

I sent in my headshot/resume and I got a call saying to come in for a prescreening? what does prescreening entail?

#19

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/12/09 at 9:18pm

Did you send it in through email?

#20

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/12/09 at 9:26pm

yep

#21

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/12/09 at 10:25pm

Is there a deadline to when it should be sent by?

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#22

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/13/09 at 1:16am

I just sent mine through e-mail and haven't received any error notices in the hour since I sent it (as opposed to the first time where I received one immediately after). My fingers are crossed for a prescreening at least. Whatever that is.

#23

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/13/09 at 1:43am

Yeah I finally was able to get mine through yesterday...haven't heard anything from them yet though.

#24

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/13/09 at 7:23am

A pre-screening is an audition strictly with the casting agency representing the show, who will determine if you are "worthy" to be seen again in front of the creative team.

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Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

#25

re: Brighton Beach Revival Casting

Posted: 3/17/09 at 5:48pm

I just got a call today asking me to come in and audition on Saturday. They didn't mention anything about a prescreening. Should I assume it is a prescreening?