Have a look at the audition rules...
Audition System For EPAs
http://www.actorsequity.org/membership/emc_AuditionSystem.asp
That should help. Break a leg!!!
2006-09-01 02:34:24
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answered by gotalife 7
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Generally not...but that doesn't mean "absolutely not." Back in the day, when I was still a non-union actor, I used to attend a LOT of Equity open calls...and, every now and again, I'd get an opportunity to audition. You need to be fully prepared for rejection; the Equity monitor has every right to shut the door in your face. But, depending on your level of personal confidence and aggressiveness, you might want to give it a go, particuarly if it's a show/role you REALLY crave.
By the way, did that audition notice also specify a non-union audition time/place? They usually do.
2006-09-03 02:55:00
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answered by shkspr 6
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You can certainly go and try to be seen, and you *might* get in. It depends on a lot of factors - how busy the day is, how many other non-union actors are trying to get in, and whether the producers agree to see non-union auditions. They aren't required to do so, but most of them will if they day hasn't gone too late.
The process is this: SHOW UP EARLY. You'll need to get your name on the non-union standby list. They'll either squeeze you in as they can or make you wait until the end - ask when you sign in whether you need to wait or if you can come back later. In NY, I see a lot of the non-union sitting around waiting all day, but in Chicago, often they were told they could come back later. So it depends.
The list is considered unofficial. This means if something goes awry and you get skipped, for instance, Equity takes no responsibility for you getting seen. You're taking your chances.
I don't know if it's worth your time or not - I never did EPA's as a non-union actor. My guess is if it's a show you'd really like to audition for, and you have a free day, it can't hurt.
Break a leg!
2006-09-01 09:22:10
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answered by nomadgirl1 3
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Show up and be prepared to wait- AND to look interesting enough so they will see you and not the other 50 non-union folks there. And if you get in - be ready to work and really do well. Some great NYC audition classes are going on this fall and you can email info@spoontheater.org for their schedules.
2006-09-02 13:32:54
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answered by step 3
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No, you cannot. At one time, non-AEA members were allowed to do so, but, AEA went to court to stop the practice.
2006-09-02 18:18:55
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answered by newyorkgal71 7
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