Casting Performers for "Caesura" Play
Talent needed for "Caesura" theatre play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Caesura: A break or interruption in a conversation, a line of verse, or a song. Usually a caesura means total silence, but not for long. After the death of her father, with whom she was on uneven terms, Emma Hitchens stays away from her midwestern home town for more than two years. But now she’s reluctantly back, as the school where he became a legendary choral director is looking to dedicate a new arts wing in his name. The return home forces her to confront the complexities and challenges of her relationships with her mother and brother. All the while, she is haunted by the specter of her father in a series of recurring nightmares that emphasize the weight her unexplored grief has had on her during this interruption in her life. Rate: All actors will receive a $150 stipend. Additional info: Please prepare a contemporary monologue of one to two minutes in length. Actors interested in the part of Emma should prepare the first several lines of Schubert’s “Ave Maria” a capella. Rehearsals take place at the same location as auditions. Rehearsals will begin September 15th. Tech: October 6th - 9th; Performances: October 10th - 19th. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
A woman not in any hurry to revisit life in her hometown. Has not allowed herself to process the complex emotions associated with the death of her father two years prior. Actor must be a strong classical singer.
Emma’s childhood best friend. Somewhat irreverent, but also a critical stabilizing force for Emma, especially as she returns home.
Emma’s mother who is still adjusting to life without her husband, but now, two years on, is doing well. Craves to see her family reunited and getting along.
Emma’s younger brother, who is a bit of a failure to launch. Lives at home, plays video games, gets coddled a bit by Jan, but also was there for her in some difficult moments.
Emma’s partner who is accompanying her on her trip home. Adaptable and can get along with just about anyone. A supportive and kind partner.
A recurring specter haunting Emma’s dreams, a symbol of her unresolved grief.
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