Looking for Talent for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" is holding open auditions and invites individuals of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, and body type, to participate. Please see the details below. Additional info: Please bring a headshot or current photo with you along with your calendar. First rehearsal: March 6th Rehearsals will be 6:30- 9 PM Mon-Thurs. Tech week starts Sunday, April 16. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
Male presenting. 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 as the peacemaker between his two sisters. Seeking a very strong actor, great with language and timing, ability to memorize long monologues, and excellent comedic skills.
Female presenting. Vanya’s step-sister living with him. Discontent, upset, regretful. Never had a romantic life. Volatile, and angry that her sister, Masha, has had a life. Seeking a strong comedic actor with great language skills and a wide emotional range. Will also have to impersonate Maggie Smith.
Female presenting, 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.
Male presenting. 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 who is also good at physical comedy. Role requires scenes with limited clothing. You may be asked to take off your shirt at auditions.
Female presenting. 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.
Female presenting. 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.