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"Silent Sky" Stage Play Casting Men/Women

Oklahoma City, OK, United States
ID: 216866Exp: 2/19/2023
$400/week
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Actors for "Silent Sky" play. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. Rate: $400 weekly, with a $10 per diem for time on site in Oklahoma City. Some group meals will be provided by local restaurants. Additional info: Seeking non-union collegiate and early-career* artists who have prior theatre or music experience. They require all company members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Company defines early-career artists as those who have yet to be substantially celebrated in the theatre industry, the media, or the public at large. HOUSING & TRAVEL: In addition to the standard weekly compensation and per diem, out-of-town actors will also be given a $350 travel reimbursement and premium housing accommodations in Oklahoma City near shops & restaurants. IMPORTANT DATES: Zoom dramaturgical rehearsal: July 29th. Actors arrive in OKC: July 31st. First in-person rehearsal: August 1st. Opening: August 11th. End of contract: August 14th. Rehearsals take place six days a week from 10am - 5:30pm with evening commitments for tech and performances. Due to the short duration of this contract directors are unable to accommodate any conflicts. When applying, please include a recent headshot and resume, as well as an unlisted YouTube link containing one (1) contemporary monologue, about a minute in length.

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7 roles

Henrietta LeavittBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-identifying. (deaf, HOH, disabled actors highly encouraged to submit) An iconic, historical astronomer who discovered Leavitt’s Law in 1912, thus paving the way for female and disabled scientists for years to come. She is a fiercely smart woman, curious, energetic, and in constant friction with her traditional values.

Henrietta Leavitt’s VoiceBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-identifying. (seeking hearing actor that signs ASL) The detached spirit of Henrietta Leavitt: someone who will translate Henrietta’s ASL into spoken English, embodying the thoughts of our main actress. Henrietta is an iconic, historical astronomer who discovered Leavitt’s Law in 1912, paving the way for female and disabled scientists for years to come. She is a fiercely smart woman, curious, energetic, and in constant friction with her traditional values.

Margaret LeavittBoth genders25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-identifying. (actors with ASL experience highly encouraged to submit) Henrietta’s loyal older sister. As much mother as she is sister. Margaret lovingly chastises Henrietta’s rebelliousness. She is a creative homebody with a deep distrust of the world beyond Wisconsin.

Peter ShawBoth genders25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Male-identifying. (actors with ASL experience highly encouraged to submit) An authority figure at the Harvard Observatory, but decidedly awkward. He falls hard for Henrietta, but finds himself tripping over his inability to sign and utter man-ness.

Annie CannonBoth genders20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-identifying. Deaf, HOH, disabled actors highly encouraged to submit) A second trailblazing female astronomer. She takes Henrietta in and helps shape her into the woman she becomes. She is in a secret romantic relationship with her coworker Williamina, but would never allow that to get in the way of her work. Terse, sure, a firebrand.

Annie Cannon’s VoiceBoth genders20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-identifying. (seeking hearing actor that signs ASL) The detached spirit of Annie Cannon: someone who will translate Annie’s ASL into spoken English, embodying the thoughts of the actress. Annie is our second trailblazing deaf female astronomer. She takes Henrietta in and helps shape her into the woman she becomes. She is in a secret romantic relationship with her coworker Williamina, but would never allow that to get in the way of her work. Terse, sure, a firebrand.

Williamina FlemingBoth genders20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Female-identifying. (actors with ASL experience highly encouraged to submit) Our unmatched comedic relief of the show. She is broad, hilarious, and full of love for the women around her. In a secret romantic relationship with Annie, she wants nothing more than to laugh and nurture through her wit and openness. She immigrated from Scotland and was brought into the observatory with no training.