Seeking Cast for 31st Annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival
Auditions for 31st Annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival. Looking for actors. See the details below. About the project: “DisConnected”: When Ellie gets a call from the 9th Precinct, she never expected she'd have to bail out her mom! Will their already strained relationship be further tested or can this crisis bring them closer together? “Der Fröhliche Wanderer”: Boy and Girl are having relationship problems, which are complicated by the fact that they are automatons in a chalet style cuckoo clock. “With This Ring”: At a suburban country club’s poolside on a stormy summer day, Jim, a man determined to forge his own path, confronts his overbearing mother who is intent on rekindling old ties through plans for a wedding he never wanted. Long-buried family secrets and past regrets come crashing into the present, forcing both to face the consequences of misplaced "tough love." “Sidequest”: First dates are always awkward. Two young people navigate their specific quirks using video game avatars to find a comfort zone. “The Old Church”: A man pushes his way through a thicket, waist-high and neglected for years, and emerges into a clearing. "A sensible person would turn back. Or just sit down for a bit." “Ponce de León and the Old Dog”: When an older professor clashes with a young college student over the use of AI, who wins? “Keeper of the World”: A whimsical, allegorical, poetic journey. Keeper of the World is a meditation on the trials and pitfalls of Womanhood as seen through the underbelly of a Fairy Tale. “Two Birds, One’s Stoned”: Two strangers meet at a train station - waiting for a train from Maine to Boston. Their worlds are generations apart, until their similarities reveal that the synchronicity of their meeting is inevitable and healing. Additional info: Performers are asked to arrive and check in within the first hour of auditions. Performances will take place on July 25th, 26th, 31st, August 1st and 2nd at 8pm and August 3rd at 3pm. Please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
(60 -70) recently widowed, she has developed an unconventional coping mechanism for her grief. “DisConnected”
Claire's daughter, also grieving and genuinely concerned about her mom, but approaching her limits. “DisConnected”
Very small role with 1 or 2 lines. Went to high school with Ellie and now works for the NYPD. He has a soft spot for Ellie's mom. “DisConnected”
An automaton in lederhosen and alpine hat; a romantic who truly loves Girl, content with the status quo. “Der Fröhliche Wanderer”
An automaton in a dirndl dress; an independent thinker, striving for adventure outside of the cuckoo clock. “Der Fröhliche Wanderer”
(Male-presenting) Non-confrontational, estranged from mother; cares deeply for brother. “With This Ring”
(Female-presenting) Chipper; status driven; enjoys retired life; misses her relationship with her sons. “With This Ring”
Awkward, shy, lacks self-confidence. Has trouble expressing himself verbally; uses video games to socialize. No real dating history. “Sidequest”
Smart, self-assured, cool. Has dated her share of guys but is looking for a different type of connection. Very “go with the flow.” “Sidequest”
Daniel’s game avatar; able to say and do anything he puts his mind to; projects confidence - almost suave. “Sidequest”
Gemma’s game avatar; reflects Gemma’s authenticity and sense of humor. “Sidequest”
Fancies themself a matchmaker. “Sidequest”
Knows most. Patient with Brian. Asks all the right questions. “The Old Church”
Knows little. Impatient with himself. Gets all the right answers. “The Old Church”
(60 – 75) a junior college professor of literature. Set in his ways. “Ponce de León and the Old Dog”
(55 – 70) a junior college administrator. Problem solver. Good at her job. “Ponce de León and the Old Dog”
Woman of color. A strong and compelling storyteller who can bring words to life. Must be confident, as this is a one-character piece. “Keeper of the World”
A warm, cool, independent woman who enjoyed the 1970s/1980s bohemian lifestyle in her youth but got burnt in her past relationships and love. She has learnt from her mistakes and is making amends with her past and present. “Two Birds, One’s Stoned”
26yrs - a cool, intelligent girl who is in a co-dependent toxic relationship with her boyfriend who lives in Boston. She is struggling to come to terms with her current situation and how emotionally dependent she is on both her boyfriend and smoking weed. “Two Birds, One’s Stoned”
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