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Created Date | October 04, 2023 | |
Expiration Date | November 03, 2023 | |
Posted by | Administrator | |
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
City | Chicago | |
Location | Chicago | |
Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
Project Title | 37th Young Playwright's Festival |
Description:
Pegasus Theatre Chicago is casting their 37th Young Playwright's Festival production
Seeking an ensemble of 5-7 actors total to be a part of the following shows to be performed in tandem. (PLEASE NOTE: Casting breakdowns pertain to the characters, not actors. We are open to any and all actors for consideration of roles):
PLAYS:
Splashes of Paint | Director: Reshmi Hazra Rustebakke | Cast: 2f, 2m | Synopsis: During the Renaissance period, a young woman must hide her painting which jeopardizes her happiness.
You're Like, Dead | Director: ILesa Duncan | Cast: 2m, 1f | Synopsis: Richard accidentally dies and befriends Death in the afterlife as they both grapple with their loneliness.
Can't Sleep | Director Enrico Spada | Cast: 3m, 1f | Synopsis: In order to stave off the grief of his dog dying James pretends he's in a happy kids tv show. Can he awake from his dream?
Listen | Director: ILesa Duncan | Casting: 3m. 1F |Two friends find themselves in a time loop of being pulled over by the police again and again. Can they escape the tragedy that keeps repeating?
All rehearsals and performances will be in-person. We will also record a preview performance for schools that cannot attend matinees. Cast and production team must show proof of vaccination.
Actor pay is a $350 rehearsal stipend and $40/show
Meet/Greet Sunday Nov 19 | Rehearses: Nov 19-Dec 22 Tech: Dec 27-30, Jan 2-3 | Previews Jan 4-6
Opening Ceremony Sunday, Jan 7
Closing Sunday Jan 28
Contact Info:
To be considered, please submit this form https://forms.gle/4k3aeLyF4icmZbAs5 to the Casting Director Ben F. Locke with a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice. If you have any questions, you can direct them to casting@pegasustheatrechicago.org. We will accept submissions until Thursday October 19th at 5:00pm. Potential Callbacks will be in person October 22, 23 or 27. If you have any issues between these dates, please let us know
Website: forms.gle/4k3aeLyF4icmZbAs5