Performers Sought for "The Lost Colony" Show

Manteo, NC, United States

ID: 214462Exp: 2/17/2023

$600/week

Theater

Description:

The company is holding auditions for "The Lost Colony" Show and looking for actors, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Salary range: $275 - $600 / Week Additional info: Rehearsals: May 8 – June 1, 2023 (some roles will begin May 2) Performances: June 2 – August 26, 2023 Note: All Native American roles will be cast with Indigenous performers. Please apply if interested

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15 roles

STORYTELLERBoth genders45-56 y.o.Native American

(Older Indigenous female-identifying actor) The elder who knows all the stories of the land and provides the connection with the present and the past.

JOHN BORDENBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Young male identifying actor) Farmhand and hired laborer who rises in prominence and importance in the new colony because of his leadership skills. Extraordinary sword fighter.

ELEANOR DAREBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Young female-identifying actor) Head-strong, spirited and strong-willed. Able to keep pace with the men. Quick to speak the truth.

OLD TOMBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male identifying actor) The Falstaff of the New World, hard-drinking ne’er-do-well with a big heart.

MANTEOBoth genders18-30 y.o.Native American

(Young Indigenous male identifying actor) A Native American Croatoan, the chief of the tribe that befriends the colonists. Helps the colonists navigate their way through the New World.

WANCHESEBoth genders18-30 y.o.Native American

(Young Indigenous male identifying actor) The last known ruler of the Roanoke Native American tribe. Wanchese breaks from the colonists when they incite tribal violence.

ANANIAS DAREBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Young male identifying actor) Educated young soldier who is quick to put aside the gentleman’s life to learn the ways of the New World. Extraordinary sword fighter.

GOVERNOR JOHN WHITEBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Older male identifying actor) English colonial governor, explorer, artist and cartographer who will do anything for his daughter and granddaughter.

SIMON FERNANDOBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male identifying actor) Spanish navigator and sometime pirate. Hot-tempered and spirited. Extraordinary sword fighter. Fast, quick on his feet.

QUEEN ELIZABETHBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Older female-identifying actor) Regal, wise, and does not suffer fools gladly.

SIR WALTER RALEIGHBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Older male identifying actor) English landed gentleman, soldier, politician and explorer with a dream to establish the first English colony in the New World.

NATIVE AMERICAN ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.Native American

Seeking performers of Native American Descent (provide proof of Tribal Enrollment) of all ages, including Pow Wow Dancers (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle, etc.).

EUROPEAN ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Seeking singers, actors, dancers of all ages (any ethnicity) to portray colonists, British soldiers, members of the Royal Court. Acro and Puppetry skills a plus.

NATIVE AMERICAN DRUMMERSBoth genders18-56 y.o.Native American

Seeking Drummers of Drum Group of Native American descent with experience playing pow-wow drums and hand drums.

FIRE SPECIALTY ACTBoth genders18-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Seeking fire dancer (any gender/ethnicity).