Brighton Beach Revival Casting

[noahrp3]

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

[mc1227]

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.

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

[somethingwicked]

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.

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

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

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.

[PRFRMR20]

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

Yes, it is called a submission.

[jake6970]

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

Is anyone else finding that email invalid?

[noahrp3]

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

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

[dramamama611]

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.

[bwaylvsong]

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.

[Jon]

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!!!

[ColorTheHours048]

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.

[wonkit]

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.

[ColorTheHours048]

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.

[bwaylvsong]

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

Fair enough.

[dapperchapper]

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

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

[ColorTheHours048]

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.

[mc1227]

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.

[Fjack]

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?

[jake6970]

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

Did you send it in through email?

[Fjack]

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

yep

[wicked1492]

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

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

[ColorTheHours048]

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.

[noahrp3]

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.

[somethingwicked]

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.

[mtkid08]

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?