Description:

Footholds Vol. 4 is a culmination of collaboration, community, and creativity. The idea was conceived as a reaction to one of the most frustrating and intimidating villains an artist can face: a blank page. A blank canvas allows for infinite possibilities, but this can sometimes act as a hindrance. With no definitive starting point, it can be difficult to realize a final product. By introducing a single, ambiguous constraint, a crack in the block of marble, we want writers and collaborators to start with the same limitation and branch off wherever their imaginations take them. This starting point acts as a foothold for the series of short plays. The audience watches to see how each specific voice uses this limitation to their advantage.

This year's foothold is: a small trolley car - coming, going, or stationed at an unanticipated stop..

Character & Story Breakdown:
An ensemble of 6-9 actors will be cast to appear throughout the entire production of Footholds Vol. 4. Each actor will appear in at least two of the selected stories. We want to celebrate the unique craft that is the magic of theatrical storytelling!

"ANYTHING FROM THE TROLLEY" by Toni Flowers-McElrath
A movement/dance piece.
-CONDUCTOR (gender non-specific, race non-specific)
-TROLLEY GOERS (6-9 actors, gender non-specific, race non-specific)

"NARRATIVE MACHINE BROKE" by Alex Fortune
An absurdist comedy.
-PELOTON (gender non-specific, race non-specific)
-SAXINE (gender non-specific, race non-specific)

"MARKETPLACE MAMA" by Kevin Blair
A dark comedy.
-OLD LADY (femme, race non-specific)
-JEROME (masc, race non-specific)
-JESS (femme, race non-specific)

"MECHANICALS" by Juliet Kang Huneke
An absurdist drama.
-SAWYER (femme or gender non-conforming, race non-specific)
-BUZZ (femme or gender non-conforming, race non-specific)
-WRIGHT (femme or gender non-conforming, race non-specific)

"PANOPTICON" by Alexander Dumitru
A science-fiction drama.
-OVERSEER (gender non-specific, race non-specific)
-OBSERVER (gender non-specific, race non-specific)
-EUNICE (gender non-specific, black)
-CALEB (gender non-specific, black)

We are seeking actors who are:
-versatile (can play multiple characters in a short span)
-willing to explore movement/dance as a means of expression
-uninhibited by the unknown
-interested in the human condition - both its pitfalls and whimsies
-collaborative, yet unafraid to take ownership
-comfortable playing anything and everything
-playful, humorous, and thoughtful

The Impostors Theatre Company has a desire to work with all kinds of artists. We encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and religions to submit for consideration!

*Callbacks will be held in-person. You must be able to attend part of one of the callback slots on Monday, April 3rd in order to be considered for casting. If given a callback, you will receive an email by 10AM on Sunday, April 2nd.