"On The Evolutionary Function Of Shame" New Play Needs Actors
Auditions for play "On The Evolutionary Function Of Shame". Actors needed. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see more info below. About the project: Seeking queer, trans, Jewish, and autistic actors to audition for a new play being workshopped in February 2024. "Adam 2 (no relation to Adam 1, of Genesis fame) is a trans man having a baby; his twin sister, Eve 2 (no relation to Eve 1, of Genesis fame), a neonatal geneticist, offers to perform his prenatal care. Everything changes, however, when he discovers the true nature of her research." Rate: Please be advised that this project is unpaid. Additional info: Non Equity. Please prepare a contemporary monologue. Self-tapes not accepted. *While Adam 2 is written as Jewish, the playwright encourages both Jewish and gentile actors to audition. **The role of Margot must be filled by an autistic actor. Callbacks: December 12th 2023. Time: 1PM-3PM Callbacks will feature sides provided in advance. Note that you may be asked to stay for the duration of callbacks. Please disclose before your audition if you are unavailable. Offers will be made by December 15th. Performances: February 16th and 17th, 2024. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Cisgender or Transfeminine. The first lady of the Garden of Eden. Ambitious and bold, yet weary and full of regret.
Cisgender male. The first Man. Curious and naive as a child.
Cisgender. Autistic.** Eve 2’s research partner. Determined, logical, and open-minded.
Transmasculine. Ceramicist. 12 weeks pregnant. Creative, stubborn, and self-conscious.
Transfeminine. Adam’s partner. Lawyer. Boisterous, loyal, intelligent and kind.