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Talent Needed for "Kitty James and Destiny's Trail to Oregon"

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 271432Exp: 10/14/2024
$200/project
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Seeking actors for both main cast and understudy roles for "Kitty James and Destiny's Trail to Oregon", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Kitty James, the Coffee Queen of Independence, MO, is heading West to find her fortune, but a mysterious medallion and an ancient prophecy may lead her down a different path in this hilarious homage to classic adventure films and text-based historical games. Rate: Principals-$200 Understudies-$150 Additional info: Time Commitment: Rehearsals-01/04/25-02/06/25 Tech-02/09/25-02/13/25 Previews-02/14/25-02/16/25 Brush Up Rehearsals-02/18/25-02/19/25 Final Preview-02/20/25 Opening-02/21/25 Understudy Performance-03/16/25 Closing-03/29/25 Rehearsals will be Monday-Wednesday evenings from 7-10 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, & Sundays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 3. When applying, please include your headshot and resume and sides will be provided.

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11 roles

KITTY JAMESBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(this role has already been cast but we are seeking an understudy) - Femme-Identifying; The heroine--Indiana Jones type. After tiring of adventuring, she's ready to hang up the bullwhip and move her coffee venture out west.

NORRISBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Businessperson in Independence, MO with a penitent for organization. Infatuated with Kitty.

MANGY WILLYBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An orphan who wandered into Independence, MO from the wilderness. Considers Kitty their chosen guardian.

DEDE (aka DEAD)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Kitty's helpers with regressive childlike behavior. Papa's child and inseparable twin with a cultish dedication to completing the prophesy.

WYATT (aka WEIGHT)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Kitty's helpers with regressive childlike behavior. Papa's child and inseparable twin with a cultish dedication to completing the prophesy.

URSULABoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Papa's third child, recently arrived in Independence, MO and fallen in love with Reginald. Headstrong and haunted by her recent past.

REGINALDBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Citizen of Independence, MO. A dandy, charming, very capable huntsman. A Confident doofus in love with Ursula.

ENSEMBLE 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

PAPA- Idiosyncratic historian who lives in Oregon. Has a natural menace and intensity. TOWNSPERSON 1 - Face/voice in the crowd in Independence, MO. LACKIE 1- nameless worker in Ursula's wagon party

ENSEMBLE 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

MAYOR- Mayor of Independence. Appears charismatic, thinks they know how to give a speech. LACKIE 2- nameless worker in Ursula's wagon party

ENSEMBLE 3Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

STRANGER- Yokel, appears anywhere at anytime TOWNSPERSON 2- Face/voice in the crowd in Independence, MO. LACKIE 3- nameless worker in Ursula's wagon party

ENSEMBLE 4Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

OLD BITCH JOHNSON- Crotchety and very frisky. Allied herself with Kitty for some reason. She's not that old. GRACIE MAE- Previous adventuring companion of Kitty James GREAT MOTHER- Earth Deity