Casting Talent for "The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant"

The theater is holding auditions for the "The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant" production. More details are provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant is a new play currently in development. We are seeking actors to be part of both the creative development journey and the final staged production in October. Navigate a world filled with fantastical creatures and heartwarming camaraderie while uncovering the true meaning of identity and self-discovery in The Great Filipino American ASWANG Pageant - a groundbreaking production that defies expectations as it weaves together the worlds of mythology, camp, and high-stakes pageantry using music and scandal! This unique production is a collaboration between playwright, Kat Stevens; creative lead, Philip Odango; and RO?GE: Theater Reinvented. The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant is rooted in Filipino and Filipino-American identity, culture, and mythology. Some roles are written with specific cultural, racial, or ethnic backgrounds in mind. There are other roles that will not require those specificities, so we encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to audition, while honoring the cultural specificity of this work. Selected actors will be asked to participate in virtual script development sessions, including online readings and discussions with the playwright and creative team. These sessions will take place between July and August. Most, if not all, development work will be conducted remotely via Zoom. We welcome artists who are passionate about new work, collaborative storytelling, and uplifting Filipino-American perspectives and folklore. Additional info: WHAT TO PREPARE 1) A headshot & resume or listed document of your recent theater experience. 2) One Monologue (not to exceed 90 seconds) or you could tell us a story of a moment that changed your life. 3) Artists should also come prepared with a selection of music. This can be sung acapella, or alongside a backing track from your phone. No more than 30 seconds of a song is needed. It should be your favorite karaoke song, shower song, whatever song brings you the most joy to share! See the Video Submission Form attached. IMPORTANT DATES First Day of Rehearsal | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Tech | Friday, October 3, 2025 Invited Dress | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 ODU Lit Fest/Preview | Thursday, October 9, 2025 Brush-Up Rehearsal | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Opening | Thursday, October 16, 2025 Closing | Saturday, October 25, 2025 PERFORMANCES October 9, 2025 (ODU Lit Fest Performance) October October 15 - 18, 2025 (Matinee on October 18, 2025) Friday, October 24 or Saturday, October 25th (VTA Conference Matinee) Performances Thursday - Saturday Curtain at 7:30pm (Call is 6pm). Sunday Matinee is 3pm (Call is 1:30pm). There is a special matinee performance on Friday, October 24 or Saturday, October 25. Artists should note their availability for these performances explicitly. To be considered, please apply.