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Created Date | September 21, 2022 | |
Expiration Date | October 21, 2022 | |
Posted by | Administrator | |
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
City | Chicago | |
Location | Chicago | |
Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
Project Title | 36th Young Playwrights Festival |
Description:
Pegasus Theatre is having open auditions for the 36th Young Playwrights Festival.
Seeking an ensemble of 5-6 actors total to be a part of the following productions (PLEASE NOTE: Casting breakdowns pertain to the characters, not actors. We are open to any and all actors for consideration of roles):
DEAD BOY WALKING by Elliott Valadez, directed by Enrico Spada
Victor, an isolated teen, is desperate to escape his own loneliness. He thinks he's found a friend in Millie, the ghost of a nineteenth century girl, but when someone new wanders into his life, he begins to question Millie's motives and his own sanity.
(3 M; 2F)
VICTOR: 17
JACK: 17
MILLIE (F-Ghost): 13
CAROLINE (Vic's Mom) (F): 40-45
MICHAEL "MIKEY" (M): 43-47
TERMS AND CONDITIONS by Lucas Bigos, directed by Ilesa Duncan
It is the year 2086, in a suburb near the city of Chicago, Leonard lives in a somewhat futuristic looking home.
(2M, 1F, 1Any)
LEONARD (M): Early 20s
JEFFREY (M): Mid 20s
ALIXA (F/AI): No Age
CASHIER (F/M/?): Any Age
ANOTHER STAR IN THE SKY by Henry Williams, directed by Jason Fleece
Synopsis: Two scientists are the last known personnel aboard an orbital space station. Their final challenge lies in warding off an alien invasion. with the prospect of being judged by their ridiculous rules.
1 Males, 1 F
ELISE (F) Protagonist, biomedical scientist: 20s
MARCUS (M): Engineer/Scientist: 20s
Rate: $350 rehearsal stipend, $30 per performance
Rehearsals: Nov. 14th-Dec. 15th.*
Tech: Dec. 16th-20th, 27th-28th (off Dec. 21st-26th for Christmas)
Previews: Dec. 29th-30th, Jan. 2nd-4th
Performances: January 5th-30th, 2023
- School performances: Tuesdays-Fridays @ 10am (TBD)
- Public Performances: Fridays @ 7:30pm, Saturdays (and Sundays TBD) @ 3pm
*Specific schedules TBD by directors
Actors will audition with a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue of their choice.
Contact Info:
To be considered, please email casting@pegasustheatrechicago.org with your headshot/resume. We will respond with instructions for sending an audition video.