05/04/2017
Are you an actor, or know an actor, who is passionate about art and community activism? A new project in the works, an interactive play that takes place in a park! Please forward to anyone who may be interested!
Email: [email protected]
We are having auditions THIS SATURDAY MAY 6th 3-6pm in the dtla arts district! We are looking for a diversity of actors who are passionate about art and community activism and would like to share their talent in a positive impact production.
See below for details!
To submit, please email: [email protected]
THE PARK PROJECT
Interactive Theatre
Venue: TBA
Non-Equity
Deferred payment
Producers: Heather Mendoza Mertens, Chelsea Taylor
Playwright: Heather Mendoza Mertens, Shawn Thomas Diefenbach
Director: TBD
Rehearsals: Mid May - Late June 2017
Opening: July 2017
Closing: Aug 2017
About: A site-specific, family-friendly, interactive play in a park, “The Park Project” is a recipient of the 2017 Lincoln City Fellowship Grant through the Speranza Foundation and has fiscal sponsorship through Creative Visions as a nonprofit 501c3.
To Submit: Please send your headshot, resume, brief bio, and role you are applying for to [email protected] with subject line: “CASTING.” Auditions will be held this SATURDAY MAY 6, 2017 from 3-6pm in the downtown arts district. Callbacks to be held: WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2017 from 7-9pm. Address and sides to be sent upon confirmation.
Storyline: Audience members are invited to relax and enjoy a picnic in the park before the play begins. Unbeknownst to them, the play has already begun. Our characters interact with the audience and as the story unfolds we are led through the fantastical imagination of a young girl, JB, & her team of fairies who transform the park into a magical kingdom. They make powerful potions and encourage the kingdom members to work together to save their land. Through the play we learn the importance of our local parks, the power of community and experiencing life with wonder and imagination.
CAST SHOULD BE DIVERSE, ANIMATED AND WELL-VERSED IN IMPROV. WE ARE LOOKING FOR ACTORS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ART AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISM.
JB - (Female, 7-9 yrs old. Any Ethnicity) a quiet adventurer with a tendency to escape to her fantastical fairytale land when faced with real world injustices. Though this is a limited speaking role, this character runs the show as we see the world through her eyes as her imagination takes over.
MELVIN/WISE WIZARD - (Male, 50s+. Any Ethnicity) a homeless veteran who is cheerful and wise with a knowing look in his eye, despite his circumstance. A warm peaceful soul with a strong presence. Think a Neil deGrasse Tyson meets Santa Claus.
REINA/QUEEN REINA - (Female, 20-30s. Any Ethnicity) a fragile but strong willed, single, working mother who dedicates her life to providing the best for her imaginative child, JB.
SANDER/COURT MUSICIAN - (Male, 20s-40s. Any Ethnicity) an introverted musician who comes to the park to play and write music. He sees the world as a dark place and there’s nothing he can do about it. Must be comfortable with improv-ing simple lyrics and music. Any mobile instrument welcome (violin, guitar, keyboard, small drums, etc…)
GLENDORA/GOOD WITCH - (Female, 30s. Any Ethnicity) an eccentric artist who conjures up the park’s muses to create her art. She’s melodramatic, whimsical and a little dark. Think Helena Bonham Carter and Eva Green’s larger than life portrayals.
GREEN FAIRY - (Male/Female, Any Age. Any Ethnicity) the ringleader of the three, elegant and nurturing. One of JB’s three imaginary friends at the park who is a part of her fantasy world. The fairies are very animated and move gracefully. They play with bubbles and dance with trees. The fairies help transform characters into their magical counterparts and assist with audience participation. YELLOW FAIRY - (Male/Female, Any Age. Any Ethnicity) always a little skittish and fearful. One of JB’s three imaginary friends at the park who is a part of her fantasy world. The fairies are very animated and move gracefully. They play with bubbles and dance with trees. The fairies help transform characters into their magical counterparts and assist with audience participation.
RED FAIRY - (Male/Female, Any Age. Any Ethnicity) fiery and a little hot tempered. One of JB’s three imaginary friends at the park who is a part of her fantasy world. The fairies are very animated and move gracefully. They play with bubbles and dance with trees. The fairies help transform characters into their magical counterparts and assist with audience participation.
HOST/MESSENGER/CONTRACTORS BOSS - (Male/Female, Any Age. Any Ethnicity) a charismatic and witty host of the show who introduces the play. He/She also plays the messenger handing out fliers in the park and the boss who leads a group of contractors (chosen audience participants) to do their job. Hosting experience a plus.
