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Created Date | October 18, 2019 | |
Expiration Date | November 17, 2019 | |
Posted by | Administrator | |
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
City | Chicago | |
Location | Chicago | |
Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
Project Title | 12 Fights of Christmas |
Description:
Seeking 8 performers for a Christmas themed, pro-wrestling parody. All roles are open and are gender/race fluid.
Non-Fighting Tracks:
Announcers (2) - classical, but strong emcee personalities. Must be able to carry the bulk of the shows dialogue. No fight experience necessary.
Fighting Tracks:
Looking for performers skilled in movement with backgrounds in either stage combat, wrestling, tumbling, parkour, tricks, dance, or other equivalent physical discipline. Actors in this show will be performing choreography requiring more physical contact with other actors and going to the floor than a typical show involving fight choreography.
Santa- brawler, powerful, reigning champ of the Christmas Classic
Sugar- graceful, balletic, Santa's main rival
Rudolph- agile, scrappy, the underdog with something to prove
Jack Frost- slick, cool, Face/Hero archetype
Baba Yaga- Primal, wild. Must have Russian dialect.
Krampus- Heel/Villain archetype, there to ruin everyone's Holiday cheer
Please note that all Fighter tracks will play multiple roles.
Audition Location: Will be given with audition confirmation.
*Video Submissions will be accepted, but attending the callback will be required in order to be cast
Time Commitment:
Performance Dates: December 12th-22nd, Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm
Material To Prepare:
Actors will have 2 minutes to present a wrestling persona. This can be a monologue done in the style of Pro Wrestling banter, a completely original character, or inspired by a character from professional wrestling or other media. Actors should be prepared to answer questions about their personas (in character), as well as demonstrate a fall and a roll on mats that will be provided
Attire:
Please wear athletic or holiday attire. As long as you can move in it, or fills us with holiday cheer.