Watering Hole Collective- I AM AN ISLAND (6.22.24)
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
LOCATION
Kalita Humphreys Theater (Frank's Place)
3636 Turtle Creek Blvd
Dallas, TX 75204
PERSONNEL
Produced by Watering Hole Collective
Written by Julia Lederer
Directed by Angela Gulner
EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Director, Angela Gulner
Executive Director, Claire Lyon
Director of Operations, Jenny Dang
REHEARSAL
Rehearsal: August 13th-September 19th
Location: Dallas, TX
PRODUCTION
September 19th-22nd
Location: Dallas, more exciting details to come.
ABOUT THE PLAY
I AM AN ISLAND is a surrealist dark comedy – Sarah Ruhl meets Samuel Beckett – that takes place on an island that is sinking into the sea. Our hero, May, tries to convince others of this truth, but no one will listen. And so, May resorts to a political demonstration– she will stand still, in the middle of the island, and sink into the sea herself.
SEEKING
A diverse group of actors for the production of a new play I Am An Island by Julia Lederer.
WHC is committed to diversity and encourages all performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit to every opportunity at WHC. WHC is committed to being an anti-racist organization that respects and honors all voices while upholding the values of community, equity, access, and belonging. We are committed to ensuring that the artists’ work on our stages represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The tone is playful and sincere. The world takes place in a side step out of reality. The characters are honest and open-hearted. Watering Hole Collective encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities to audition.
MAY (F, 30s-40s): Dry and thoughtful, curious. An outsider. Runs melancholy, but has humor. Cares, even when she feels/is misunderstood. Trying, or trying to try.
SANDRA (F, 30s-40s): Bright and optimistic. A caretaker. Runs joyful, but not without depth. Noble, but avoids what is uncomfortable. May's twin, though they should not look alike.
BEN (M, 30s): Inventive and enthusiastic. A little awkward, but hopeful. A doer, a fixer, a
dreamer. Searching for hope, or trying desperately to build it — to feel it at all costs. Certain it is what everyone needs.
APRIL (F, 20s): On vacation -- from our world. Feels modern and cool. Loves to give advice/share wisdom. Superior and in need at once.
GRANDMA (F, 30s-80s) is brash and a little hard. She used to be haunted, but now she does the haunting. Because she's a ghost. She was softer once, so long ago that no one remembers. Her haunting is fun, maybe even a little glamorous. Loves a good martini.
PREPARATION
Please prepare sides from one of the characters listed below. (Sides linked on sign up form). Your single choice of sides will not have bearing over what characters for which you are called back.
AUDITION FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWLfF-b0ngZM40D2QmMdDiqVzTDiual2ep_rklkhS3s-irMA/viewform
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
If you are unable to attend in person auditions, Please submit a video of you performing sides from one of the characters listed above. (Sides linked below) Your single choice of sides will not have bearing over what characters for which you are called back. You can submit your video through YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or Google Drive are acceptable to submit your video. Please be sure to have your video properly framed and well-lit so we can see your face, as well as make sure we can hear you! SUBMISSIONS DUE JUNE 21st, 2024.
There will be in-person Callbacks on June 24th, 6pm-10pm.
The mission of the Watering Hole Collective is to produce socially conscious art that engages, inspires, and cultivates conversation and action within our North Texas Community. Visit
https://www.wateringholecollective.org to learn more about WHC.
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