NEW! Auditions for Youth Actors and Adult in Eco-Fable Play

Company: Theatre Puget Sound
Location: Maple Valley
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

NEW! Auditions for Youth Actors and Adult in Eco-Fable PlayMaple Valley Arts Council Maple Valley Creative Arts Council presents LIVVY AND THE FOREST CREATURES, an original eco-fable in one-act for young audiences by Margaret O'Donnell and directed by Miriam BC Tobin. Here's a synopsis: A housing corporation is getting ready to clear-cut the old-growth forest next to Livvy's house for a new luxury development, and some forest beings and their city-slicker allies seem to think Livvy can do something about it. She's heart-broken about her beloved forest, but her dad is working for the corporation! Should she be loyal to the forest, or to her dad? Rehearsals: Jul 10 - 14, Jul 24 - Aug 10, every Mon - Thurs, 3:00 - 6:00 pmTech rehearsals: Aug 14 - 16, 3:00 - 7:00 pmDress rehearsal: Thurs Aug 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Performances: Aug 18, 19, 26 at 7:00 pm and Aug 27 at 2:00 pm (actors arrive at 6:00 pm) All a uditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council Center. Location of AuditionMaple Valley Creative Arts Council Center, 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, Suite 15 Maple Valley, WA 98038Actors and Assistant Director must have reliable transportation and be committed to all rehearsals and performances. Because of the nature of indoor rehearsals and close proximity of actors, all actors are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We suggest masking during rehearsals and when offstage during performances. We encourage BIPOC & LGBTQA+ actors to audition.Audition requirementsYOUTH ACTORS: Perform a one-minute monologue of your choice. You may also be asked to read a side from the script.ADULT ACTORS: Perform a monologue of your choice. You may also be asked to read a side from the script.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (YOUTH): If you're interested in helping out in rehearsals and backstage during the show, be prepared to chat with the director during the audition. You do not have to perform a monologue.Character breakdown / Project needsLIVVYAMERICAN CROW ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race WESTERN BUMBLEEE ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race COYOTE ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race FOREST BEING 2 ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race PARENT (MOM or DAD) 30s - 50s, any gender, any race; this role doubles with Grandma ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ages 10 - 18, any gender, any race; This is a non-actor role for a youth interested in working on a show from behind-the scenes. You will assist the director and gain firsthand knowledge of the rehearsal process. Possible duties include: taking notes, brainstorming ideas with the director, helping actors with costumes and props, and assisting backstage during performances. Additional informationPreferred method of submissionAudition/Interview datesPay typeMaple Valley WASubmission instructionsYouth actors submit here: https://forms.gle/Dmx7mtkAtiaEjrgcA; Adult actors submit here: https://forms.gle/s2u5t9EkoLKJ5Vii9

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