"Time Stands Still" Stage Play Needs Cast
Audition notice for production of "Time Stands Still". Looking for actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. The play begins with a badly injured Sarah returning home to Brooklyn after almost being killed by a roadside bomb. James suffered his own trauma when he witnessed a school explosion (he’s being treated for PTSD). The play explores themes of journalistic ethics and integrity, physical and emotional healing, happiness in relationships, and re-defining oneself amid life-changing situations. Rate: No roles are paid, they are all volunteers. Theater does solicit donations from audience members to a “starving artists” fund. That money is split evenly among the cast (including understudies) and the production run crew. Additional info: Intimacy: All characters engage in some form of physical intimacy. The production will have an intimacy coordinator/director. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script – no need to prepare anything. There may also be some improv work. Please come to the audition knowing all your conflicts between August 1st and November 16th – the day of strike. Headshots and resumes are welcome, but not required. You will be asked to provide your theatrical experience, but those without experience are enthusiastically encouraged to audition. There will likely be understudies cast for the roles of Sarah and James (understudies are guaranteed a performance). Callbacks (by invitation): Sunday, July 27th – 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Rehearsals: The bulk of rehearsals will take place starting in early/mid-September. There is a possibility of 1 to 2 weeks of early rehearsals during the first half of August. Rehearsals will take place 4 to 5 days per week in the evenings and on some weekends. The actor playing Sarah will be called for all rehearsals. The actors playing James, Mandy, and Richard will be called for almost all rehearsals. Performances: November 1st through November 15th. (Thanksgiving is Nov. 27th) If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
(female presenting). An excellent and renowned photojournalist of war/conflict zones – at the top of her career. She is always going to the most dangerous of locations, most in the Middle East and Africa. Smart, a bit cynical, and sometimes a bit intellectually snobby. She’s not good at not working. She hates being reliant upon Jamie, but is very grateful to have his help.
(around the same age as Sarah, male presenting). Shortly before Sarah’s accident James witnessed an incredibly horrible event, causing him to come home before Sarah’s accident (he likely has PTSD). He’s thoroughly dedicated to caring for Sarah as she recovers – he perhaps hovers and jumps to her aid more than is needed. His trauma, combined with Sarah’s accident, have completely altered his life goals. He now wants marriage and kids.
(a generation-ish younger than Sarah, female presenting). An event planner in a new relationship with Richard. Creative but not edgy. At first, she appears a bit shallow and focused on image and look – the way one presents oneself matters (but not in a snobby way). We quickly find out there is more depth to her than meets the eye. She is kind.
(a generation-ish older than Sarah, male presenting). Sarah and James’ publisher at a popular magazine. He believes in the importance of reporting news-worthy stories but must also balance that with softer, more “sellable” articles. He once had a relationship with Sarah when she was his intern, but there is no residual jealousy. He loves Jamie and Sarah – they’re his family.
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