"We’re Still Here" New Musical In Search Of Cast
Audition for "We’re Still Here" a new musical. Looking for actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: Plot Summary: A proposed copper mine pits the preservation of Indigenous sacred land against the survival of a rural town. Two young leaders, fighting to save their homes, become bitter political enemies. They also form an unlikely bond. Caught in an iconic battle over the identity of American soil, will these two dreamers be able to help their warring communities find common ground? Inspired by true events. Rate: Primary leads: $1,400 stipend, Supporting Leads $1,100-1,200 depending on role size. 12 shows total. Ensemble members will receive a $200-300 stipend depending on role size. Additional info: Callbacks October 20th (5 pm-9 pm). Note: You must be located within commuting distance of Boulder from late October through early February to participate in this show. Directors are unable to provide housing for actors who live out of state. If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
19 year old, Indigenous. Tenor. Raised by his grandfather. A watercolor painter. Sassy, funny, quick.
19 year old, Caucasian or non-Indigenous. Soprano. A watercolor painter. Headstrong.
Male or non-binary, any race (but not Indigenous). An NPR News Reporter.
17 year old, Indigenous. Alto/Soprano. Zander’s sister. Dreams of becoming a Sundancer one day.
Indigenous. Baritone. Zander and Ariel’s grandfather. A Vietnam veteran, a Sundancer. Tribal Chairman for the Outagamihaki settlement.
Caucasian or non-Indigenous. Maggie’s mother. Alto. Comes from a 5th generation mining family. City Manager of Temple.
Caucasian or non-Indigenous. Maggie’s father. Husband of Molly. Baritone. Miner who got laid off when the last mine closed.
Gender flexible, probably male. He’s from Texas. RXN Mining Rep.
The singing spirits of the river that play a significant role in animating the water throughout the show.
Appear in occasional scenes and town halls.
Additional characters that participate in river prayers, the prayer run, protests, and town halls.
Appears in occasional scenes.
An older male from Temple who fishes.
Appears in occasional scenes. Can be “Sean” depending on gender.
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