Equity Talent Needed for "Cuckoo Edible Magic" Show
The company is seeking Equity Actors For Roles In "Cuckoo Edible Magic" and looking for performer, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: When otaku-besties Ren and Mai step outside to discover an anime-blue sky, their first thought is, “Damn, this edible is strong.” But it’s not long before they realize something far more sinister is afoot. Embark on a Sailor Moon-esque adventure through the Bay Area, where our nunchuk-armed heroes face off against bizarre villains—think maniacal rice cookers, evil BART contortionists, and supercharged Dim Sum cart ladies. Ren and Mai must save the Bay Area, but they can't do it alone. They'll need backup from Mai's tough-love parents, Ren's over-involved sister, and perhaps even a cute corner store employee. This quest is as wacky as it is heartfelt. Chamoru playwright Reed Flores delves into themes of Bay Area AAPI life, queer love, and the complexities of both “born” and “chosen” families. Developed through SFBATCO’s Creators Lab and New Roots Theatre Festival, this world premiere promises to bring laughter, tears, and a craving for some ha gao! Additional info: Please prepare the Sides for your role which will be emailed to you once you have selected your time slot. DATES: Developmental Workshop: 12/10/2024 - 12/15/2024 Monday - Friday - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday & Sundays - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rehearsals: 1/6/2025 - 2/6/2025 Monday - Friday - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sundays - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tech Rehearsals: Friday - 2/7 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday - 2/8 - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday - 2/9 - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday - 2/11 - 2:00pm - 10:00 pm Dress Rehearsal - Wednesday - 2/12 - 2:00pm - 10:00 pm Performances: Preview Show - Thursday 2/13 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Preview Show - Friday 2/14 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday 2/15/25 - Opening Night, 7:30 PM Sunday 2/16/25 - Performance, 4:00 PM Wednesday 2/19/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Thursday 2/20/25 - Performances, 12:00 PM (Student Matinee) and 7:30 PM Friday 2/21/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Saturday 2/22/25 - Performance, 4:00 PM Sunday 2/23/25 - Performance, 4:00 PM Wednesday 2/26/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Thursday 2/27/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Friday 2/28/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Saturday 3/1/25 - Performance, 4:00 PM Sunday 3/2/25 - Performance, 4:00 PM Tuesday 3/4/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Wednesday 3/5/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Thursday 3/6/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Friday 3/7/25 - Performance, 7:30 PM Saturday 3/8/25 - Performances, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Please apply if interested.
9 roles
He/him. Queer. Avoidant personality. Dreams of being a chef but works as a line cook. Enjoys old kung-fu movies and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Played Street Fighter with his straight cousins because Chun-Li was fierce. A brown AAPI person who grew up loving Spam.
They/she. Queer. Attachment personality. Ren’s best friend. Boba connoisseur. Secretly a black belt. Overachiever who got into a great college but dropped out after discovering their Queerness. Super smart. A brown AAPI person.
Straight. Ren’s sister. A bit intense, but well-meaning and thoughtful. She’s the glue that holds the family together. AAPI.
Queer-ish. Doubles as street-fighter bosses, Asian mafia lords, and rice-cooker deities. BIPOC. (Doubles with Jay).
Bone breaker/street performer, usually on BART. Probably a rapper or does button poetry. Cool person who gets taken over by an alien superpower. BIPOC. (Doubles with Worker).
He/him. Straight-up stud who’s aged gracefully. Unkoh speaks with a thick pidgin accent, using puns to drop wisdom. Doubles with Pop, who is guarded and quiet. These two should be opposite personalities within one character. A brown Pacific Islander man or Filipino/a/x. Doubles as Cuckoo.
Initially just a pawn in a quest to take over the world, but eventually finds their own autonomy and voice. Whether that autonomy is for good or evil is up for debate. Into anime and has a wide vocal range.
Mai’s mom. Very aggressive and tough, but it comes from a place of love and protection. Wants Mai to settle down and start a family ASAP. AAPI.
Mai’s dad. Quiet and intimidating, but a teddy bear at heart. Talks a lot once he gets started. Like most dads, he has selective hearing. AAPI.
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