Perceptions Theatre General Auditions
Non Equity
Perceptions Theatre is holding our annual general auditions for their 2022-2023 Seasons. All auditions are self tape submissions, so there won't be any in person auditions. Future callbacks will be show specific and Perceptions Theatre will reach out to those actors when the time comes.
Their season will be a mix of in person performances as well as virtual content.
All actors must be fully vaccinated by the time rehearsals start. Mask will be required during rehearsals as well when not on stage.
Self Tape Submission Deadline: January 25, 2022
Material To Prepare:
Actors: 1 minute self tape, contemporary monologue and or vo reel. Email your headshot/resume and or vo reel and self tape to
perceptionstheatre@gmail.com with AUDITION SUBMISSION in the subject line.
Seeking Non-Equity Actors for all shows, EMC may apply. We believe in Color Conscious Casting and those with disabilities are encouraged to audition.
Our 2022 Season :
Black History Month YouTube Series
This series will focus on highlighting the great Black entertainers who came before us and those relevant now. There will be a mix of solo monologues, spoken word, and voice over documentary shorts, which will be streamed on YouTube.
Character Breakdown: Ages 18 & Up, African American, Black, Biracial & Mixed Black Identifying Actors, Open Gender
Rehearsals & Filming: January 3, 2022- January 31, 2022
Run: February 1, 2022-February 28, 2022 (This series will stay uploaded for public access on our YouTube Channel.)
Pay: $50 Stipend
2nd Annual BIPOC Playwrights Fest
This festival showcases up to ten one act plays by BIPOC Playwrights. This festival will be in person and streamed virtually.
Character Breakdown: Ages 18 & Up, Open Ethnicity , Open Gender
Rehearsals: March 1st-March 24th (10 Rehearsals MAX)
Tech: Friday, March 25th at 7pm-10pm, March 26th at 11am-3pm, filmed March 27th at 11am-3pm, filmed
Run (In Person): Friday, April 1st, 7pm CST, Saturday, April 2nd, 2pm CST, Sunday, April 3rd, 2pm CST
Run (Virtual): April 4-May 1
Pay: $50 Stipend + a percentage of ticket sales after gross is recouped possibility.
Stage Reading #1 (TBA) & Stage Reading #2 (TBA)
Two readings of full length plays and one will be chosen for our next season's full production slot. These readings will be in person and streamed virtually.
Character Breakdown: Ages 18 & Up, Open Ethnicity, Open Gender
Rehearsals: June 1st-June 23rd (5 Rehearsals MAX)
Tech: June 24th
Run (In Person & Virtually): June 25th-June 26th
Pay: $50 Stipend + a percentage of ticket sales after gross is recouped possibility.
Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation
By India Nicole Burton
Directed by Myesha-Tiara
Produced by Olivia Lilley
Co-Presented with Prop Thtr
Through the lens of an African American woman who has decided to take a journey to understand herself more, the play uses the stories of 3 prominent women, who were a part of the Black Panther Party and Liberation movement of the 60’s and 70’s. The play uses their stories as a catalyst to explore the dilemmas, obstacles, and joy of African American woman in general. The play is a high energy, movement piece with poetry, monologues, dance, and song.
Character Breakdown:
African American, Black, Biracial & Mixed Black Female Identifying Actors for ALL ROLES
Woman 1: Angela Davis & Ensemble 20-35
Woman 2: Assata Shakur & Ensemble 20-35
Woman 3: Elaine Brown & Ensemble 20-35 (Should be able to sing)
Woman 4: Elaine’s Grandmother, Cousin 1, Bull Conner, Ericka Huggins & Ensemble 25-45 (Should be able to sing)
Woman 5: Big Mamma, Huey P. Newton Cousin 2 Kathleen Cleaver & Ensemble. 25-45
Woman 6: Elaine’s Mother, Granddaddy, Young Elaine, Angela & Assata (18-30)
Woman 7: Journey & Ensemble. Should be a good mover and singer. (30-50)
Rehearsals: September 2022
Previews: October 17th-October 23rd
Run: October 24th-November 2022
Pay: $800 + a percentage of ticket sales after gross is recouped.
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