Talent Needed for "Kitty James and Destiny's Trail to Oregon"
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.
11 roles
(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.
Businessperson in Independence, MO with a penitent for organization. Infatuated with Kitty.
An orphan who wandered into Independence, MO from the wilderness. Considers Kitty their chosen guardian.
One of Kitty's helpers with regressive childlike behavior. Papa's child and inseparable twin with a cultish dedication to completing the prophesy.
One of Kitty's helpers with regressive childlike behavior. Papa's child and inseparable twin with a cultish dedication to completing the prophesy.
Papa's third child, recently arrived in Independence, MO and fallen in love with Reginald. Headstrong and haunted by her recent past.
Citizen of Independence, MO. A dandy, charming, very capable huntsman. A Confident doofus in love with Ursula.
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
MAYOR- Mayor of Independence. Appears charismatic, thinks they know how to give a speech. LACKIE 2- nameless worker in Ursula's wagon party
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
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
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