This casting call has expired. To see current casting calls Click here.
| Created Date | January 31, 2022 | |
| Expiration Date | March 02, 2022 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | Get Out Alive | |
Description:
Get Out Alive is looking for a swing to cover the roles of Nikki, Echo #1 and Echo #2 (please see the breakdown on the next page). The musical mixes influences from punk, hip hop, alternative rock, and trip hop, so performers should be confident singing and dancing in these different styles. Seeking excellent dancers and singers who are comfortable with improvisation. These characters are female-identifying, however performers of all gender identities and expressions are welcome to submit.
PLEASE NOTE: We are seeking a fully vaccinated company. All actors and team members will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to first rehearsal.
This is a non-Equity opportunity offering a flat fee of $800.
CASTING BREAKDOWN
Looking for a Swing Performer who covers the the following roles:
Nikki - funny, bold, damaged, introspective, conflicted, strong. A survivor. Alto with strong falsetto.
Echo #1: Has a rebellious rocker edge. A bold instigator with a fierce confidence in her own power. Excellent singer and dancer. Any voice type/range.
Echo #2: Has an openness and innocence. Punk edge with a sense of mischief. Excellent singer and dancer. Any voice type/range.
ABOUT THE SHOW & TEAM
Get Out Alive is a new musical written by independent artist, actor and activist Nikki Lynette. This autobiographical afrogoth musical is equal parts raucous, tender, intelligent and triumphant. Recounting her personal journey marked by abuse, grief, sexual assault and suicide, Lynette raises mental health awareness through the lens of a hip-hop concert. Using storytelling, song, dance, visual media and a live DJ, Nikki's offbeat approach to sharing her personal mental health journey shows that even when life leads us to a bad place, we can always make it out alive. Get Out Alive was developed at the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University in 2019, was a part of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's LookOut Series in 2020, and was recently made into an award-winning independent film in 2021.
Writer & Performer: Nikki Lynette
Directors: Roger Ellis & Lucky Stiff
Choreographer: Keeley B. Morris
Creative Producer: Brannon Bowers
Venue: The Den Theatre
Production Company: Haven Chicago
Haven Artistic Director: Ian Damont Martin
Haven Executive Director: Angela Salinas
Haven Director of Production: Nicholas Reinhart
First Rehearsal - May 21
Tech Begins - July 2
First Preview - July 9
Opening - July 13
Closing - August 7
Possible Extension until August 14
All rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances will take place at The Den Theatre (1331 N Milwaukee Ave). Rehearsals are on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
Contact Info:
If you are interested in auditioning for Get Out Alive, please submit a headshot and resume as a single PDF to getoutaliveshow@gmail.com.
After submission, applicants may be asked to prepare a video submission with material from the show. An in-person callback may also occur.
The deadline to submit is February 18, 2022.
Website: www.havenchi.org
