Dancers Needed For New Show "Water By The Spoonful"
Performers wanted for the upcoming "Water By The Spoonful" project. See the details below. About the project: Water by the Spoonful is a poignant and lyrical exploration of family, forgiveness, and the search for human connection in the digital age. Set in Philadelphia in 2009 and spanning multiple virtual and physical spaces, the play follows Elliot Ortiz, an Iraq War veteran struggling to find purpose after returning home. Haunted by trauma and the loss of his mother, he drifts between jobs while wrestling with the ghosts of his past. Meanwhile, a small group of recovering addicts gather regularly in an online chat room to share hope, relapses, and small victories. Among them are “Haikumom,” a tough-love moderator who hides her complex past, and the newcomer “Fountainhead,” who’s desperate for reconnection and reinvention. Chat room regulars “Orangutan” and “ChutesandLadders” round out the group with humor and levity. Additional info: Callbacks | August 6th (by invitation) Performances: October 10- 26 ,2025 Rehearsals: Weekday Evenings/Daytime Weekends. Specific rehearsal schedule days TBD. Actors should come prepared to cold read from provided sides. Those auditioning for the roles of Elliot, Ghost, Yazmin, Haikumom/Odessa, and Fountainhead/John will be asked to participate in a guided fight and agility call during callbacks on the 6th. We welcome and encourage performers of all backgrounds and identities to audition. Language: Some Spanish is spoken in the script as well as Arabic. Content Advisory: Themes include addiction, PTSD, family estrangement, and death. Choreography: Actors auditioning for the roles of Elliot, Ghost, Yazmin, Haikumom/Odessa, and Fountainhead/John will be asked to participate in a guided fight and agility call during auditions. To be considered, please apply.
9 roles
Puerto Rican. A former Marine, Elliot is charismatic, impulsive, and haunted by his time in Iraq and the death of his mother. He’s now working at a sandwich shop while auditioning for acting gigs and navigating family responsibilities.
Puerto Rican. Elliot’s biological mother and the founder/moderator of an online Narcotics Anonymous chatroom. A recovering crack addict with a deep need to give back. Presents and organized and in control, resourceful, and layered with guilt and hope.
African-American. A long-time member of the chatroom and government worker. Witty, cautious, and loyal, he’s ten years sober and deeply values stability, and is cautious of change.
A spectral figure representing a man from Elliot’s past in Iraq. He appears throughout the play as a symbol of memory, trauma, and unresolved guilt. Will speak one phrase in Arabic. Also plays the supporting roles of Professor Aman, an Arabic Professor at Swarthmore, and a Policeman in Japan.
A spectral figure representing a man from Elliot’s past in Iraq. He appears throughout the play as a symbol of memory, trauma, and unresolved guilt. Will speak one phrase in Arabic. Also plays the supporting roles of Professor Aman, an Arabic Professor at Swarthmore, and a Policeman in Japan.
A spectral figure representing a man from Elliot’s past in Iraq. He appears throughout the play as a symbol of memory, trauma, and unresolved guilt. Will speak one phrase in Arabic. Also plays the supporting roles of Professor Aman, an Arabic Professor at Swarthmore, and a Policeman in Japan.
Puerto Rican. Elliot’s cousin. A college music professor with a strong heart. She is intellectual, composed, and trying to hold the family together while processing her emotional wounds.
Asian-American. A bright and brash member of the online support group. A recovering addict, she’s recently moved to Japan seeking a fresh start and is hungry for connection and identity.
White. A successful entrepreneur and new member of the group. Arrogant and defensive at first, but desperate to recover from crack addiction. He struggles with shame, denial, and the risk of vulnerability.
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