"Masque of the Red Death" Show Seeks Performers

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The show “Masque of the Red Death: An Immersive Cautionary Tale” is looking for performers. More details are below. About the project: In this immersive re-telling of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale, a wealthy company founder invites the ultra-rich to a lavish event, designed to shelter them from the devastation ravaging the outside world. But within the walls of this opulent “safe haven,” the entertainment – a cabaret of multi-disciplinary performers – exposes the greed and toxicity of wealth-hoarding at the expense of society. This provocative play production merges art, performance, and community to create a cautionary tale that invites the audience to make a decision about responsibility. Rate: Performers will be paid under a profit share model, including guaranteed minimums. Additional information: Now seeking multi-disciplinary actors/performers with unique, bold skills who can embody the subversive energy of this piece. Ideal candidates will have a strong sense of presence, collaboration, musicality and the ability to engage directly with audience members in an immersive setting. Directors encourage actors with skills in: Singing, dancing, burlesque, circus arts or other performance talents to apply. Show Dates: April 7-12, 2025. Requirements: Must be comfortable with minor audience interaction. Open to performers of all backgrounds, with a focus on representing underrepresented voices (queer, BIPOC, working-class) Special skills or unique talents that can be incorporated into a cabaret setting are highly encouraged. Artists with experience in immersive theatre or boundary-pushing performance styles are a plus. Submission Deadline: October 20, 2024. When applying, please submit a head shot, a resume (which includes your social media and/or website), and a short explanation of your performance experience. In your submission, feel free to explain why you’re drawn to this project and how you see your performance skill fitting into this bold, immersive narrative. Only those selected will be contacted for an audition.