Casting Talent for 2024 Stage Productions
The company is holding auditions for 2024 stage productions and looking for actors, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 1. "Marie & Rosetta" SYNOPSIS: Gospel and rock & roll collide in Marie and Rosetta, where the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe takes her rightful place in the spotlight bringing her fierce musical bravado and powerhouse presence to life. The play chronicles Tharpe's first rehearsal with protégée Marie Knight, setting the stage for a historic tour that would establish them as one of the most significant music duos of the 20th century, influencing the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Ray Charles. First Rehearsal: March 12, 2024 Opening: April 5, 2024 Closing: April 28, 2024 Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. 2. "The Handless King" SYNOPSIS: A coworker dispute turns deadly in this morbidly funny new play. Set during the Assyrian Empire, The Handless King tasks two lowly government employees with tallying the dead in the wake of a recent battle. The problem? Only one of them can keep their jobs. As the day wears on, truths are revealed, revolution draws near, and someone is losing a limb before the sun sets. First Rehearsal: July 1, 2024 Opening: July 26, 2024 Closing: August 18, 2024 Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. 3. "The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" SYNOPSIS: Juan Garcia has got looks that kill, and charm for days, but absolutely no grip on reality. Juan Garcia has returned to his hometown of Oaxaca, armed with grand tales and big dreams of becoming the city’s biggest celebrity. He weaves a tapestry of tall tales and misadventures, aiming to impress (and possibly confuse) everyone, particularly the lady of his misguided affection. But as bills pile up and tired servants reach their limit, the stage is set for a comedy of errors that even Juan can’t lie his way out of. First Rehearsal: September 17, 2024 Opening: October 11, 2024 Closing: November 3, 2024 Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Rate: CONTRACT/SPT $414 weekly minimum (SPT 3). Additional info: All actors are asked to prepare a contemporary monologue of their choice not to exceed 2 minutes in length. If you wish to be considered for the role of MARIE in Marie and Rosetta, please also prepare a 32-bar cut from either a gospel, R&B, or Rock-n-Roll song of your choice. An accompanist is provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. To be considered, please apply.
13 roles
"Marie & Rosetta" A more traditional alto gospel singer but still a powerhouse voice, plays piano (not required). Not exactly as she appears. On her way to being a spiritual star.
"The Handless King" Equivalent to a modern-day cliché Boomer, easily and comically frustrated, stuck but determined. Note: Stage combat skills a plus
"The Handless King" Equivalent to a modern-day cliché Gen "Z"er, sardonic at times, tender in others, appears scrawny, comically disinterested at first but finds his inner strength as the play advances. Note: Stage combat skills a plus
"The Handless King" Equivalent to a modern-day middle management boss, desires more, reluctant leader
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" A fop who loves sweets and the luxuries he can no longer afford. He doesn’t see what he doesn’t want to see and lives his life as though wishing it will make it so.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Nervous, rule-bound, and loyal. Would rather walk on broken glass than disappoint.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" So charming and gregarious that no one ever makes him confront the fact he’s a compulsive liar. Like his father, he lives his life as though saying something out loud will make it true.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Intelligent, observant, and ambitious. Though she doesn’t come from aristocracy she has an unflappable elegance that makes her a powerful presence.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Fearless, smart and a little mischievous. She’s somewhat torn between what she really wants and what she believes someone of her social class should want.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Working class. Gullible and charming with a delightful sense of humor. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Insecure, but really really working on his confidence. He has to give himself a pep talk but is able to muster up the courage to go for what he wants.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Loyal, wise, and sees everything that no one else notices. It’s a little annoying that all these people who aren’t as smart as he is have all the power.
"The Amazing, Fabulous and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia" Elegant, practical, and manipulative. But she’s Mexican so she is all charm, and her machinations are entirely passive aggressive.
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