Seeking Equity Performers for "Octet" Production
Casting actors for Equity actors for roles in the Midwest Premiere of "OCTET ", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: CONTRACT CAT $318.25 weekly minimum (tier 1) Additional info: PREPARATION Approx 60-90 seconds of an acappella contemporary solo that demonstrates range, pitch accuracy, variety in tone/timbre, and storytelling with sensitivity to genre and style. Acappella vocal ensemble experience strongly preferred. AND A one-minute contemporary monologue which demonstrates actors ability for grounded connection, self-reflection, curiosity, and/or humor OTHER DATES First rehearsal - week of 3/23/26 Tech begins week of 4/23/26 Previews begin 4/30/26 Opening 5/6/26 Closing 6/7/25 Potential Ext. 6/28/25, 7/12/25 or 7/19/25 Performances throughout the run are typically Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30PM with a 3PM matinee on Sundays as well.
8 roles
Obsessed with social media and the reactions she garners online. Longing for a fresh start after a viral video led to social media trolling. Uncentered and neurotic.
Clumsy. Addicted to video games, particularly those with candy elements. Pretends to be cheerful in the face of seeping loneliness.
Alto 2. Laments how the internet has affected her nights with her husband but keeps a calm and composed exterior.
Alto 1. Navigates the world of dating apps, comparing them to her mother’s gambling addiction. She boasts about having many men in her pocket when she’s clearly frustrated by the inappropriate attention she receives from them.
Bass 2. Appears to be the sole gay member of the group enticed by the pull of internet porn and the online incel community. Struggles with feelings of shame and inadequacy.
Tenor 2. A neurological researcher contemplating the slippery nature of faith in a world where any reality can be conjured virtually.
Tenor 1. A computer-whiz portrayed as a misanthropic and paranoid character who spends his time on conspiracy theory sites and arguing with internet trolls.
Soprano 2. The newbie in the group, full of hope. Velma is immersed in online activism, memes, and pop culture, finding obsession with Tarot.
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