The Lehman Trilogy
by Zach Theatre
Jan. 11 - Jan. 23
The Lehman Trilogy portrays the captivating saga of a family and a company that shaped the world, featuring three actors who portray multiple generations of the Lehman brothers. From their hopeful arrival in New York in 1844 to the dramatic collapse of Lehman Brothers 163 years later, this epic tale explores the rise and fall of the iconic firm, intertwining personal dreams with a global financial crisis.
The Lehman Trilogy AUDITION NOTICE
ZACH Theatre is currently seeking actors of all ethnicities for our upcoming production of The Lehman Trilogy.
Actors local to the Austin, Texas area particularly encouraged to submit. In-person auditions will be held in Austin January 22nd, 2024 and we will be accepting video submissions as first-round auditions for individuals from out of town until January 23rd. In person callbacks will be held in Austin February 11th, 12th and 13th and in NYC February 20th, 21st and 22nd.
PERSONNEL:
Written by Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by Dave Steakley
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals begin May 24th, 2024. Performances begin June 19th, 2024 and close July 7th, 2024 with six to seven shows per week: Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 pm and some Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
We are seeking actors of all ethnicities and ages, equity and non-equity; all actors will be considered for all roles. Please prepare the sides for the character you would like to be considered for, link here: https://shorturl.at/ktXYZ
For an-in person audition slot please go to https://shorturl.at/bemST to schedule an appointment.
For video submissions, Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting. Pleasesubmit your video, headshot, and resume via the following link: https://shorturl.at/ozAH9 Video Submission Deadline: January 23rd, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST
ROLES TO BE CAST:
Emmanuel Lehman-
German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the middle brother and second to immigrate; hot headed, intelligent, takes pride in whichever business venture it is that he is doing; often has conflict with his older brother on what is best for the business; he moves the business from the South to New York; he enjoys the finer things in life - 'always more, always better'; doubles as Herbert Lehman, Lewis Glucksman, and others.
Mayer Lehman-
German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the youngest brother and last to immigrate; a level headed and steady thinker; the mediator between his two elder brothers; charming, warm and ambitious; doubles as Bobby Lehman and others.
We will also cast understudies for each role.
