Seeking Performers for "Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike" Play
Seeking performers for the “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike” show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. Chekhov is alive and well in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where adult siblings Vanya and Sonia reside in their old family home, mourning their lost dreams and missed opportunities. When their often-wrong, fortune-telling maid warns of impending dangers, and their movie star sister, Masha, arrives unexpectedly with young, sexy, boy toy, Spike, the family is launched into a rollicking weekend of one-upmanship, exposed nerves, and a lot of broken mugs. With wit and absurdity, Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike blends Chekhov’s famous ennui with the modern-day toils and troubles of celebrity, social networking, and age into a laugh-out-loud comedy that will tickle your funny bone and stimulate your mind. Additional info: - All actors must be fully vaccinated before auditions, and present proof of vaccination at the audition. - You may present a prepared one to two-minute drama/dramedy monologue of your choice. Modern monologues are encouraged. Actors should also be prepared to stay and read sides as needed. - You may be asked to remain after your audition to read with other actors. - Bring a copy of your theatrical resume & headshot. - Prepare to list major conflicts from February 2023 - April 2023 - Rehearsal Schedule: February through April 2023 - Performance Dates: Apr 14 - 30, 2023, Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm ***No conflicts will be approved after Callbacks*** For being considered please apply.
6 roles
A gay man who lives with his step-sister Sonia. He took care of their aging parents over a long time and didn’t do much of what he’d like to have done with his life, but is resigned, more or less. He acts the peacemaker between his two sisters. Seeking a very strong actor, great with language and timing, excellent comedic skills.
Vanya’s step-sister living with him. Discontent, upset, regretful. Never had a romantic life. Volatile, and angry that her pretty sister, Masha, has had a life. Must be a very strong comedic actress with great language skills and wide emotional range. Ability to impersonate Maggie Smith essential.
Vanya’s other sister. Glamorous and successful actress who goes gallivanting around the world. A bit grandiose, but also charming. Has had five failed marriages and has recently taken up with a young actor, Spike. Has been paying everybody’s bills.
An aspiring actor. Masha’s new companion. Sexy, self-absorbed boy-toy. Friendly, charming, always seductive, attractive and is very well built. Seeking a strong comedic actor also good at physical comedy. You may be asked to take off your shirt at auditions.
Lovely, sincere would-be actress, visiting her aunt and uncle next door to Vanya and Sonia. Star-struck and energetic in her enthusiasm. Responds to Vanya and is kind to him.
Can be any ethnicity. Cleaning lady and soothsayer, she often bursts into prophecy, her diction sounding like Greek tragedy mixed with contemporary thoughts and references. Her seeing the future is somewhat truthful, though not always 100% accurate. She often criticizes her employers Vanya and Sonia, but at the core wants to help them. Verbal dexterity with great comedic skills necessary.
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