“shadowplay: An Immersive Experience” Casting Notice
Presented by The TIcking Clock Theatre in Association with Access Theater.
Audition announcement for “shadowplay” the new immersive experience that throws you into the imagination of J.M Barrie. Venture to Neverland and beyond to meet the characters you have always loved, and the haunting realities that inspired them.
Theshadowplaynyc.com
Audition Dates:
Open Call
Tuesday June 12th 2018, 10:30am-2:00pm
Sign in begins at 10:00am
Callbacks
Wednesday June 13th
Audition Location
Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th avenue 16th floor (rooms M & N)
Performance Location
Access Theater
380 Broadway New York, New York
Contract
$300/wk
Personnel
Rachel Garnet Creator/Director
Kayleigh Shuler Producer
Important Dates
Rehearsals Begin: November 12th 2018
First Preview: November 23rd, 2018
Performance November 28th- December 16th 2018
Other Information
Please bring headshot and resume. Please prepare two short monologues (comedic and dramatic), and be prepared for improv and movement.
“shadowplay” is a multi-room immersive experience, that features multiple narratives running at once. Performers should be comfortable with improv and adding their own flare to these famous and beloved characters.
All ethnicities highly encouraged to audition for all roles.
If you are unable to attend the audition date video submissions, as well as Aerial and Sleight of Hand/contact juggling clips, can be sent to info@theshadowplaynyc.com
Character Breakdown
James Mathew Barrie – (30s)
Scottish (Edinburgh). The creative mind who dreamed up the world of Peter Pan, James is a man haunted by his past but carries with him an unstoppable hope that the world can be beautiful.
Peter Pan -(18+ childlike in demeanor and stature)
British. The beloved character who never grows up, Peter is curious, clever, and extremely conceited . Must move well. Acrobatic skills a plus.
Wendy Darling- (18+)
British. The loving and kind young girl who wants to make everyone happy. Unlike Peter, Wendy has the urge to grow up but is afraid of leaving Peter behind.
Peter’s Shadow- (18+ Child like in demeanor and stature)
Peter's comical and mime like shadow that is always close by. Also serves as Peter’s understudy.
James’ Shadow- (Small in stature)
James’ small mysterious shadow.
Wendy’s Shadow-
Wendy’s distant but ever looming reminder that she must grow up. Doubles as Margaret Barrie.
Captain Hook- (Mid to Late 30s)
British. The human embodiment of all the darkness inside James Captain Hook has but one goal, and it is to remind James that he is utterly worthless. Also doubles as a Neverland character.
Neverland Characters:
Fairies: The mythical winged friends of Peter Pan. Aerial silks or hoops experience required.
Mermaids: The curious, carnivorous, and mischievous water dwelling creatures. They love to impress their guests with their sleight of hands and riddles. Contact juggling or sleight of hand skills required.
Neverland Natives: The founders of the mythical island who love to share their story of its founding with any who care to listen.
Mary Ansall Barrie - ( Mid 20s- early 30s)
British. Inside his own head, James’ wife represents his fear of intimacy. She wants to change him into a sexual being but he resists her at all fronts. Also doubles as a Neverland character.
Margaret Barrie - (30-40)
Scottish. James’ mother is in denial. At all turns she sees her departed son David, projecting his identity onto other people. There is nothing more she loves in this world than her son David. Also doubles as a Neverland character.
Wendy’s Husband (20s- Early 30s)
He is an honest soul, with eyes only for Wendy. His only goal is to love her and care for her, and ensure her a very happy life. Doubles as a Neverland character. Also serves as James’ Understudy.
Jane (18+ childlike)
Wendy’s daughter playful and imaginative daughter. Also doubles as a Neverland characters. Also serves as Wendy’s understudy.
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