Auditions for:
Passage
Directed by Amanda Jade
Jan 17th (10am-4pm) and Jan 18th (9am-12pm)
Callbacks Jan 20th at 6:30pm
Auditions by Appointment: Click here to sign-up
About the Show: In a world where two fictional nations, Country X and Country Y, are on the brink of war, a group of ordinary citizens are caught between history, politics, and human desire. As boundaries blur and loyalties shift, they all question what it means to truly belong; both to a country and to oneself.
If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions, please contact Amanda directly to make other arrangements at
amanda.jade.507@gmail.com
Needed:
– 12 Actors
– This play is written with flexible casting in mind. Any character can be played by any actor
– Performers of all genders, races, and identities, including members of the LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities, are warmly welcomed and encouraged to audition
Thanks to a generous grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, all actors cast will receive a $500 stipend
Character Breakdown:
- H (Hostess): A rich woman hosting a tea party, holding strong anti-Country Y views
- M (Teacher): Has Country Y friends, works with H, defends B later
- S (Assistant): Drives H, feels F is lost, believes Y citizens should leave
- B: A citizen who gets arrested
- Q: Accuses B of attempted murder
- F: A character (often the focus) whose illness brings forth the Mosquito/Gecko figures
- Mosquito/Gecko: Appear as men, likely figments of F’s illness
- Ensemble/Various Citizens: Representing “Country X” and “Country Y”
Audition Details/Materials
- Auditions will consist of:
- Cold readings from the script. Memorization is NOT required
- Audition side: Click to download Passage Side.png
- Auditions will be held in groups of up to 10 and will last for about 1 hour per group. Come prepared to move and collaborate as an ensemble
Important Dates:
- Rehearsals start Feb 23rd (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)
- Performing April 24-25, April 30 – May 3 and May 7-10 (10 Total Performances)
- Actors MUST be available for all performances before auditioning
Auditions for:
Ride the Cyclone
Directed by Philip Wayne-Davis; Music Direction by Robyn Lowen
Sun, Feb 15th (1-6pm)
Auditions by Appointment: Click here to sign-up
About the Show: When six teenagers’ lives are cut short in a freak roller coaster accident, they wake up in limbo, confused and terrified. But when a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them a chance to return to life, the teens must face tough truths about themselves and each other in this thrilling musical ride you won’t soon forget.
If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions, please contact Philip directly to make other arrangements at
philip.muehe@gmail.com
Needed:
– 7 Actors
– This play is written with flexible casting in mind. Any character can be played by any actor
– Performers of all genders, races, and identities are warmly welcomed and encouraged to audition
Character Breakdown:
- The Amazing Karnak: A mechanical fortune teller who narrates the show and guides the teens in their quest (Non-singing role)
- Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg: A driven, egotistical choir leader hiding deep insecurities, seeking perfection
- Noel Gruber: A theatrical, dark, gay teen obsessed with French cinema and tragedy, dreaming of being a tragic chanteuse
- Mischa Bachinski: A Ukrainian adoptee who projects a tough image, but harbors vulnerability
- Ricky Potts: A mute boy with a vivid imagination, who communicates through his elaborate drawings
- Jane Doe: A headless girl from the crash, unsure of her identity, who longs for a normal life
- Constance Blackwood: The seemingly perfect, “nicest girl in town” who secretly struggles with self-loathing
Audition Details/Materials
- Auditions will consist of:
- Cold readings/singing from the script
- Please prepare the music selection(s) for the character of your choice. Memorization is NOT required
- Audition Sides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqGsS1QXrHG1HOZgjEksyYFANNKzVn99?usp=drive_link
Important Dates:
- Rehearsals start April 6th (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)
- Performing Performing June 12-13, 18-21 and 25-28 (10 Total Performances)
- Actors MUST be available for all performances before auditioning