"Human" Puppetry Based Stage Play Seeking Cast

Actors for 'Human' a multidisciplinary puppetry-based stage play. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: A multigenerational stage play blending puppetry, original music, movement, myth and ancestral memory. Set in a post-apocalyptic oceanic world, the story follows a being named Nacci who proposes reviving humanity with the help of an octopus willing to donate one of his three hearts. The production explores themes of ancestral memory, restoration, and what it truly means to be human. Now entering its final development phase, "HUMAN" is preparing for a national tour as part of the National Performance Network’s Creation and Development Fund. Rate: $2,900.00 – $3,000.00 per gig Additional info: Preferred Requirements: Strong VOCAL abilities Strong MOVEMENT abilities Puppetry experience is a plus Availability to tour is a plus Audition Requirements Auditions will be held in New York, NY. Exact address to be provided upon invitation to audition & scheduling confirmation. Auditions will be invite-only and held in-person the week of January 26th - January 31st and will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Sides will be provided. 1 monologue, and/or any piece of text (poem, letter, etc) that you feel strongly connected to. Each piece should be no longer than 2 minutes. Brief 16-32 bar song to be sung a cappella (no accompaniment). Bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume. *Callbacks will involve movement and ensemble exercises, so please dress accordingly.* Initial gig includes: Developmental Music Residency with Staged Reading; Staging Rehearsals; Design/Technical Residency in early June, Refresher Rehearsals and Standard Tech and Performances 2026; premiere June 2026 . Tentative Schedule SHED Staged Reading: March 30 - April 4 Staging Rehearsals: TBD 2-3 weeks Between April & May Tech Residency (TBD - one week in June) SHED Refresher Rehearsal: June 22 - June 27 SHED Tech/Invited Dress: July 7 - 9 SHED Performance (evening): July 10 SHED Performance (matinee): July 11 SHED Performance (evening): July 11 "HUMAN" is scheduled to tour in Fall 2026 (VT), (NYC), (MD), (NC). Tour dates are still being finalized. While touring availability is strongly preferred, performers who may not be available for all tour dates are still encouraged to audition. Tours will be booked under a separate contract. When applying, please include a headshot, resume, and if possible, a reel. Subject line: AUDITION APPLICANT: Actor's Name Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.