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Performers Needed for "Herding Cats" Play

Indianapolis, IN, United States
ID: 216258Exp: 2/14/2023
$100/project
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. First Showing of "Herding Cats" by Neil Martin on a Global Scale! Please see the details below. About the project: “Stella, a plucky housecat, is willing to do anything to save the career of her beloved but struggling human owner – including deploying the fabled and dreaded “nuclear option.” But she’ll have to convince her fellow cats to go along with her radical plan. And matters get complicated when Stella’s worst fear – a dog – is introduced into the household.” A heartwarming comedy for all ages! Rate: All roles are contracted and have a guaranteed stipend of $100 and will receive a % profit share. Additional info: Rehearsal Period: March 9th – April 6th, 2023 Outside of tech week, rehearsals will generally be Monday – Thursday from 7 pm to 10 pm in the downtown/fountain square area or at Arts for Lawrence. Performance Dates: April 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th, & 15th with a strike date of April 16th (which will also be the day of the cast party). Theatre is committed to increasing the visibility of those often overlooked. For all roles, we strongly encourage POC and those in the LGBTQIA+ community to audition. In addition, the director adds this in regard to casting: "The script is not written to reflect any specifically non-binary characters, but what is gender to cats and dogs? The company always encourages non-binary and gender-fluid actors to audition for any role, and these roles are no different." If you are interested, please apply.

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5 roles

STELLAFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A twelve-year-old female tabby cat, probably 30s to mid-40s in human years. They're plucky and spunky, and if there’s an alpha cat in the group, it’s Stella. Stella is completely devoted to Kelly and cherishes their fellow cats. But they are innately afraid of (and prejudiced against) dogs, due to a traumatic event from their past.

BUDDHAMale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A large male cat and Stella’s litter mate, so also likely in the 30s to mid-40s human range. They are smart, literate, and enjoy the finer things in feline life. Buddha may come off as a tad snobby, but they love Kelly and their fellow cats. A British or upper-crusty New England accent (think Frasier Crane) would suit Buddha well.

LUPINMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A male tabby cat, 7 years old, perhaps late 20s to late 30s in human years. They are a former “street cat” who loves to play. Lupin is proud of their urban, "tough-guy" upbringing, but they are also sweet and a little naïve. A Brooklyn or Jersey accent would work for Lupin.

CHARLIZEFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A female pit bull dog, 4 years old, 20s or 30s in human years. Scrappy, loveable, and sympathetic to anyone’s difficulties in life. Charlize wants to be friends with everyone, even those who behave antagonistically toward them.

KELLYFemale35-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The human owner of the pets, mid 20s to mid-late 30s. She’s having a very difficult time at her job, which has her constantly on edge. She’s not a “crazy cat lady” by any stretch but she’s concerned about animal welfare and is very affectionate toward her pets.