Description:

Akvavit Theatre is seeking actors of color for their two upcoming one act plays, The Returning, by Fredrik Brattberg with translation by Henning Hegland directed by Lee Peters and Goliath, by Maria Tryti Vennerød with translation by May-Brit Akerholt, directed by Co-Artistic Director, Kirstin Franklin. Akvavit Theatre embraces inclusivity and diversity -- the diversity of our home in the US and the diversity of the Nordic world (aka you don't have to look like a viking to work with us). Actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities encouraged to submit.

Core Character Breakdown The Returning:

MOTHER, a woman in her 40's or 50's (any ethnicity)

FATHER, a man in his 40's or 50's (any ethnicity)

GUSTAV, their son in his late teens (any ethnicity)

Core Character Breakdown Goliath

Borgny, a woman about 50 years old. Mother of Goliath and David. About to give birth. (any ethnicity)

Goliath, her eldest son, 29 years old (any ethnicity)

David, her youngest son, 25 years old (any ethnicity)

Anette, Borgny's unborn child * This role has been precast

Stipends will be available. Please inquire to the amount when scheduling your audition.

Auditions will be held at 5153 N. Clark St #306 (3rd floor)

About the plays:
Goliath retells the classic biblical story as an epic family drama: Goliath, the dominant older brother who, once in his childhood, was outshone by his clever, heroic little brother David. Ever since, Goliath has had to live with the myth of the events, the legend of his brother, the shame of his loss and their mother's favoring of David. Time has come for revenge.

In The Returning we meet a mother and a father grieving the loss of their son, Gustav, whom they assume to be dead. The funeral is breath-taking, where they have filled the coffin with things reminding them of Gustav. After some time goes by, they return to their daily lives.

The parents manage to go on with their life. But then one day there is a knock on the door, upsetting all of their newfound peace...

Both of these plays examine tragedy and history through the lens of family dynamics, exploring the importance of understanding the narrative of our times as both epic and personal.

Time Commitment:
Rehearsals will tentatively begin the week of Aug 25 and will be Monday-Thursday 7-10 pm and Sundays 5-9 pm.

Performances will run September 25 - October 13, Thursday-Saturday 8pm and Sundays at 3pm (check contract, contract may also list times).

Performances will take place at Rivendell Theater 5779 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago.

Tour to Augustana College (additional stipend, transportation and lodging included) Nov 7-9th

Material To Prepare:
Sides and full scripts of the plays will be provided upon scheduling of auditions.